Home Sweet Home: Wedding Bells Ring

The week blew by like a subtle wind and soon the following weekend arrived warmly, graciously and affectionately with the chiming of wedding bells in the air. My high school buddies were getting married and it was perfect coincidence that John and my anniversary and their wedding was so close together.

During that breezy week I spent a lot of time trying to find the perfect wedding dress because as us ladies know you must look very nice but not too nice because you can't compete with the bride. Also, you don't want to look like a church go-er, nor a nightclub floozy unless those are your things, so really wedding dress shopping is an art-a real chore to find the perfect most appropriate dress.

I eventually found the dress from J-Crew, had it overnighted and it was stunning I must say. With the jewelry, I felt wedding guest appropriate. The night before John and I also went shopping for his apparel. He groaned and rebuked me for putting him through it, but in the end he looked SO handsome.

Their wedding took place at the scenic Glendale Botanical Garden. It was such a sight and a pleasant day: not too hot, not too cold with a little wind. There were peacocks running around, ducks and even roosters. The moment I arrived there, I ran into my high school friend's parents the Hoffmans and of course lil' orphan Annie.

We always laugh when we are around each other.

Old time friends

Then we all hurriedly shoveled to our seats, I tried to snag the seats that were as close to the front as possible and then the most familiar hymn began to play. Dum dum dee duuuum. It was darling to see lil' Andrew all dressed up as a man, waiting for his lady to walk down that precious aisle. The first to be escorted was his mother and his lady's, Chelsea, cousin.

Andrew looking all smart :)

The bridemaids The groomsmen


The ceremony, soft and easy going lead to the beautiful sight of the bride.

and we can't forget their adorable baby Cyan :)


Now during this time they are saying their vows and being oober romantic and sentimental that I couldn't take as many pictures as it was that I was crying like a baby. However, I did after their vow get the lighting of the candle which unites their souls and hearts and the kiss. Obviously these are the important moments, so OF COURSE I wouldn't miss it!

Ahhh..love


I introduce to you husband and wife!



Isn't it wonderful to see young love as pure as this, knowing it'll blossom and grow to a rich and fulfilling life? I think I am a little envious.

Afterwards, the guests gather up and head on out to the reception hall, but here's a quick shot of my boy and I. Ain't he handsome?



Here's a picture of my buddy Jack and his lady Robin



After many people did what John and I did, which was to take a bunch of pictures, we all eventually made it to the reception hall. To be honest, which is so sad to say, we were one of the first people at the reception hall, just as we were one of the first few for the ceremony. This is a first for me! I am Persian people...being on time is a rarity let alone early.




Here is Nick and his sis Angela


To be honest...I can't remember if it was an open bar or not...it didn't matter anyway because John, being the gentleman as he was, brought all the drinks to the table anyway, for myself and for everyone at the table too. He's such a darling. Here's us with the bride and groom!


Then the crowd got a little crunk and delirious with delicious food. When the D.J. started playing those jams, it was difficult to not be on the dance floor. And that is exactly where John and I stayed for most of the night...dancing our little tushies off.



Then a slow song came on and the little flower girl wanted to dance with John...it was too precious to watch this. I have a video of this but I don't know how to exactly upload it, once I figure it out I'll put them up.



There was more dancing, more music, more drinks, more food and more cheer going on for hours.

Annie and I doing shots: Series sequence:




Of course shots always does the body good. I'm jovial, blissful and hopeful. Life is good :)

Here is baby Cyan with his grandfather!



Naturally, John and I sneak a photo and a kiss ;)


All in all the wedding was wonderful. It was sweet, intimate and just plain fun. Who doesn't like to see their friends get married? We then had the luxury to be the chauffeur to two drunk birds, but I'll negate that disussion because I want to leave the night off on a happy note :)

Peace, love and happiness folks!