tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post1392829042105269236..comments2024-02-02T05:53:59.845-05:00Comments on Praying for Grace: Once you have grace, then there are all the details (and lots of pictures)Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-63220970534581328432015-07-16T22:24:59.066-04:002015-07-16T22:24:59.066-04:00The way you describe it, I did felt like I could a...The way you describe it, I did felt like I could almost hear the music....Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-54303133444669858502015-07-16T14:56:57.916-04:002015-07-16T14:56:57.916-04:00You can comment as much as you want! Love ya.You can comment as much as you want! Love ya.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-88891996838826551822015-07-16T14:56:20.339-04:002015-07-16T14:56:20.339-04:00Thank you, Jamie, for all your sweet comments. Fai...Thank you, Jamie, for all your sweet comments. Faith is so tall -- she's almost taller than me at 13, so I guess I'm going to end up the shortest in the family! And she's so thin -- she's built like Doug's mother and her seven sisters -- tall and thin. <br /><br />I'm glad you enjoyed all the photos. I hope you feel like you were there. ;-) Wish you could have heard the music!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-17812266701055285542015-07-16T14:14:21.948-04:002015-07-16T14:14:21.948-04:00I am loving all these posts! I love that photo of...I am loving all these posts! I love that photo of you with your son....that one always makes me tear up! You looked amazing Barbara! Truly beautiful!! What a beautiful family photo...all the photos are beautiful!! <br /><br />Oops, this was not the family photo post...I'm getting my posts mixed up, I might have already commented on this one...:)Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-6435310101920784592015-07-16T13:51:49.604-04:002015-07-16T13:51:49.604-04:00Oh, my goodness! I loved this post! I'm tryi...Oh, my goodness! I loved this post! I'm trying to catch up since I haven't been on reading blogs in weeks!! I am just in the middle of your wedding posts...<br /><br />Oh, my goodness!! The dresses are amazing!! The flowers, the candy, the cake, everything! <br /><br />I can't believe how much tuxes cost now! Wow! <br /><br />Your boys look so very handsome!! <br />I looked for Faith right away and I was looking for someone shorter!! She looks so beautiful!! <br /><br />Onto other posts....I love all the details you've written about! <br />Congratulations to you all! <br />I thought of you all that whole weekend! Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-6731420514468298172015-07-14T16:32:06.025-04:002015-07-14T16:32:06.025-04:00Thank you, Sarah. Taylor had it printed and framed...Thank you, Sarah. Taylor had it printed and framed for me for my birthday. :-)<br /><br />And I am glad I was able to help by making the dresses. I think if more people pitched it, weddings sure would be a lot easier -- something for all of us to remember. It's good to offer help AND accept it.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-61970669638540223472015-07-14T16:28:00.768-04:002015-07-14T16:28:00.768-04:00Thank you, Kirsten. You're sweet. I'm ok -...Thank you, Kirsten. You're sweet. I'm ok -- I did a job on my back sewing the veil, so now I have to do exercises and rest it. Other than that, I'm recovering well. ;-)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-20718935921240615172015-07-14T16:24:57.448-04:002015-07-14T16:24:57.448-04:00It's a really special place to have a wedding!...It's a really special place to have a wedding!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-10811394087801498842015-07-13T13:09:59.658-04:002015-07-13T13:09:59.658-04:00P.S. I love the photo of you and Joshua dancing!P.S. I love the photo of you and Joshua dancing!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530114345117741249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-22107341107830799222015-07-13T09:35:50.599-04:002015-07-13T09:35:50.599-04:00Oh, Barbara! The wedding is so beautiful! When I l...Oh, Barbara! The wedding is so beautiful! When I looked at that photo of the entire wedding party, I instantly thought of all of your hard work to make so many dresses. I really couldn't picture it until I saw that photo. WOW! You are amazing!! (Although I think the girls should have paid something for the fabric and your work. But those of us who are saying that just know what a labor of love it was for you ... and we love you!)<br /><br />The tips you are sharing about dos and don'ts are very helpful! It might be several years since I need them, but I will know who to turn to for advice when the time comes :-)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530114345117741249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-65022388042393942132015-07-13T07:54:03.976-04:002015-07-13T07:54:03.976-04:00Great pictures Barbara!! Everything is beautiful a...Great pictures Barbara!! Everything is beautiful and what a great looking couple!! You are AMAZING!!! I know you mentioned on your blog about making all of the bridesmaid dresses but WOW! That was a big job!! beautiful job!!<br />Hope you are doing well? Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18226263237135501961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-71430317642106686832015-07-11T21:22:57.496-04:002015-07-11T21:22:57.496-04:00Beautiful....everything! Keep those wedding posts...Beautiful....everything! Keep those wedding posts coming. I asked L why we didn't get married at St. Charles, he reminded me that we were under the mercy of the immigration timeline. I would have loved a wedding there.Ana Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733710862603629370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-82436153079153520662015-07-11T14:56:07.520-04:002015-07-11T14:56:07.520-04:00Thanks so much, Barbara. I too hate the mall. My g...Thanks so much, Barbara. I too hate the mall. My girlfriends took me out to happy hour last night, and then said, "Hey, let's take Kate to look for a dress!" I had to grin and bear it, as they were being so kind. "Just reconnaissance," I told them. Online sounds like a plan. You look great, by the way!Kate Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10553553874360381779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-58579388282474000712015-07-11T14:04:59.987-04:002015-07-11T14:04:59.987-04:00Since the bridesmaids were wearing just-below-the-...Since the bridesmaids were wearing just-below-the-knee dresses, the mother-of-the-bride and I decided to go with knee-ish length. Mine was about mid-calf. I got it online at Dillards. You'd be surprised at the sales you can get online at places like Nordstrom, Von Maur, Dillards, Macy's. And they usually have a "special occasions" section or a bridal salon section so you can go right to the dresses you want. I am not a shopper -- I can't stand going to the mall. I did make one mistake and bought from an online shop (JJ's House). The dress was an awful shade of blue (dirty ocean blue) and when I tried to return it they gave me a really hard time. When they finally agreed, I had to pay $29 to return it to CHINA! Stick with stores you know and many of the ones I mentioned offer free returns.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-28430754545065605552015-07-11T13:59:18.636-04:002015-07-11T13:59:18.636-04:00Thanks, Barb. I imagine I'm missing a lot of d...Thanks, Barb. I imagine I'm missing a lot of details, but I'm trying to remember the important things.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-42435150715415935272015-07-11T13:58:34.387-04:002015-07-11T13:58:34.387-04:00Besides the fact that it was pouring down rain out...Besides the fact that it was pouring down rain outdoors, it WAS beautiful -- perfectly beautiful!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-83168662501322435922015-07-11T13:57:02.297-04:002015-07-11T13:57:02.297-04:00Patty, you are just so sweet. I just love you!Patty, you are just so sweet. I just love you!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-31985299938916164742015-07-11T13:56:39.247-04:002015-07-11T13:56:39.247-04:00Wow, I feel like nothing went wrong with "our...Wow, I feel like nothing went wrong with "our" wedding when I hear that. Really, the only thing I could say was wrong was not enough cake. I give all credit to Our Father in heaven for giving us the graces to handle any bumps in the road. We also had Sister Margaret who kept everyone in line -- nothing like a Sister who teaches high school boys to keep everyone in line, but with a smile!<br /><br />PS I asked the bride a few weeks before the wedding if she wished she had eloped. "yup!" was her response. A wedding is stressful for anyone. My preference after my own wedding and my son's would be a very small church wedding -- immediate family only -- and a family dinner. But when I look at the photos of family having so much fun, I can't deny it was worth it.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-78885057066741226282015-07-11T13:49:32.733-04:002015-07-11T13:49:32.733-04:00Thank you, Kimberlee. I'll post the photo of o...Thank you, Kimberlee. I'll post the photo of our entire "new" family so you can the "whole" me. ;-)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-46598344799481957742015-07-11T13:46:26.109-04:002015-07-11T13:46:26.109-04:00I'm interested in YOUR dress. My 2nd daughter ...I'm interested in YOUR dress. My 2nd daughter is getting married in Oct., and I'm starting to panic because I haven't found anything I like yet, mother-of-the-bride-wise.Kate Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10553553874360381779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-45302357555866934862015-07-11T13:17:06.577-04:002015-07-11T13:17:06.577-04:00Lovely! One day I'll be the mom of the bride o...Lovely! One day I'll be the mom of the bride or groom, so I'm loving all you're putting into this.Barb Szyszkiewiczhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00329184613713551475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-14863411335896658882015-07-10T11:58:46.057-04:002015-07-10T11:58:46.057-04:00Not tired at all! It looks like a beautiful day fo...Not tired at all! It looks like a beautiful day for all.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12537767678040466695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-36646470695879729252015-07-09T23:35:34.428-04:002015-07-09T23:35:34.428-04:00I'm not tired at all!! Love it! And I was ha...I'm not tired at all!! Love it! And I was happy to see you in the pictures...you are beautiful!!Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01651016998027244516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-69467805672480431462015-07-09T20:18:06.317-04:002015-07-09T20:18:06.317-04:00No, never tired of the wedding posts!! Everything ...No, never tired of the wedding posts!! Everything looked gorgeous, and it sounds like a beautiful, memorable day for everyone. I've never admitted this to anyone but Rob, but I would change just about every detail of my wedding except the groom and the dress. The priest kept calling Rob by the wrong name and he wrote my name down completely incorrectly on the marriage license (we like to joke that we are doing pretty well for a couple who might not be legally married, ha!). No one saved us any food from our cocktail hour, so we have no idea what that was like. Our cake fell on the ground, so I have no idea what that really tasted like other than the tiny lick I had when we cut the cake. Our poor mothers had complete nervous breakdowns on our wedding morning (for different reasons, but still), and his brother tried to talk him out of marrying me. Plus, it was raining and we were having an outdoor reception. If we believed in omens or signs, we would have thought divorce was imminent. We always laugh about it and I tell him next time I'm eloping. ;-) Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16332125903937752882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-66545185427195617222015-07-09T19:12:54.091-04:002015-07-09T19:12:54.091-04:00Everything looks so beautiful!
And wow, it's ...Everything looks so beautiful! <br />And wow, it's quite impressive to look at all of those girls and to think you made ALL those dresses! Amazing! (I agree it's very strange no one offered to reimburse you for your materials as well as your labor!) The girls all look lovely, and as you said, modest too.<br />That's truly wild about the cake price! Yikes!<br />You look quite lovely, but hope we get a full shot of you in the last post! :-)Kimberleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14980588863109281657noreply@blogger.com