Wednesday, August 10, 2011

15th Wedding Anniversary

Good morning! My post today is not stamp related and contains lots of photos. It's my 15th wedding anniversary and I was looking through the wedding albums this morning and thought I would share some photos with you. They are not good quality, as I just snapped them in their frames or from the albums; the originals are much nicer.

Engagement photo; including my kitty Spot.

This one is a framed 16 x 20.

The wedding party in front of the church.

I wanted to show a photo of the back of my gown; I think the cut-out is so pretty. I loved my gown and still do today. I had some modifications made after it arrived. It had a huge bow on the back with dangling streamers...that was the first to go as soon as I tried it on! Ugh, I really didn't feel I need that on my backside.... I also had the train cut off and didn't wear the beaded lace arm things...they were kind of like gloves. It was August after all....

Zachary and Jennifer; they were so sweet and so good! Their Mom, Christy, was my matron of honor. Of course, they are grown up now!

Marlyn and his brothers; Lyle and Dan.

My "baby brother" Wade walking me down the isle. It was his 21st birthday that day...he looks so young! I had on really high heels; he is a good foot taller than I am.


The kids were all about the cake...it was almond flavored and really good!




Tyler is the best man's son; that is his Mom dancing with Marlyn. He was 2 here and is such a doll! He was so good at the reception; he had some balloons that he was shaking and dancing to the beat of the music. He is now a soccer star and received a scholarship for college.

I am wondering if "dollar dances" are popular in your area? They are big here! I "won" by raking in the most money...yay for me! We spent the money on our honeymoon. Stephanie, maid of honor and my sister, is pictured along with Tony the best man.

I loved my bouquet...my favorite flower is the gardenia..they smell so good! It was supposed to include Dutch baby irises, but they died in transit to the florist. I like how the photographer puts the rings in the flower to include them in the bouquet.

It was really a beautiful day. For August, the weather wasn't too hot and it was sunny. It downpoured shortly after we arrived to the reception, so we got lucky there. I didn't post any photos, but the DJ did something really fun at the dance. At the beginning he has the guests line up in a tunnel and he calls out the entire wedding party, just like they used to call out the players at the Chicago Bulls home games. There is a laser light show and it was so much fun to run down the tunnel and high five the guests. He would include your name/position in the wedding party, your occupation, and where you were from. Good memories for sure! Late at night, we had a sundae bar and baked treats for the guests; that was a big hit...although I missed that. After all the planning and organizing, it was really fun to just kick back and have fun!

I'm glad you stopped by today; thanks for allowing me to share a few good memories....

Angela

12 comments:

Kathy said...

Happy Anniversary Angela! Such a lovely looking couple you make. I had fun looking at your photos, looked like a wonderful day!

Vickie Y said...

Happy Anniversary Angela! You make a beautiful couple. Fabulous wedding pictures/memories. Enjoy your special day today.

Banu said...

Happy wedding anniversary wishes Angela. You are looking so beautiful in the pictures. You both make a handsome couple. Loved seeing all the pictures. Hope you are having a wonderful day and plan to do something special for your anniversary.

Jessica G. said...

Happy Anniversary, Angela! I agree -- your dress is still gorgeous today!! Thanks for sharing all the beautiful photos.

Theresa said...

Happy Anniversary Angela...fabulous photos. What a beautiful dress. Thanks for sharing your special day.

Wanda Cullen said...

Loved walking down memory lane...beautiful pictures! Happy anniverary and may you have many, many more!!

Joanna M. said...

That was awesome. Thanks for sharing Angela!

Chris said...

happy anniversary! thanks for sharing the photos! they were lovely!!

Unknown said...

Angela...what a beautiful bride you made. Thank you for sharing with us your special day.
Hugs..Debra

Linda Palmer said...

Angela, your were a gorgeous bride and I bet you still are. Love your beautiful dress. Thanks for sharing!

Amy said...

What gorgeous pix! You and your DH are a very attractive couple!

Imke said...

Angela, these are beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing and happy anniversary !