It's really funny how life happens...and how you meet people. Alan and I met Sarah probably close to 8 years ago. At the time, she was going to college in another state, but dating one of Alan's college friends. We became friends and hung out more when Alan and her then boyfriend became roommates. We remained in contact on and off after college and the end of her relationship with Alan's friend. Fast forward a couple years....Alan and I moved to Pittsburgh for his job and Sarah was there to welcome us with open arms. She has always been such a great friend. She helped us move into our new home....I mean that's a great friend!! lol We have continued to hang out over the 3 years we have lived in Pittsburgh. She has been with us on most new years, super bowls, hockey playoff games and any other thing you can use as an excuse to get together and eat. hehe. She has been there to visit both of our little girls shortly after their births.
Here she is with Alana!
And with Brynna!
She has been a big part of our lives and our kids lives! So, when she started dating Larry, we were so happy and excited for her! He is a great guy and they are the perfect couple! Several months ago, they asked us if Alana could be the flower girl in their wedding. We were excited, but nervous. She is, after all, a very moody 2 year old. An example would be....we met Sarah to try on dresses for Alana to wear in the wedding, and Alana refused to try on the dresses....she cried, kicked and screamed. Sarah was calm and patient and even remained calm when I lost it too! lol So, after that little episode at the dress shop we were unsure if Alana should even do it. But Sarah and Larry had faith that Alana could and would do it.....and were ok with it, if she didn't make it down the aisle.
We committed, the dress was ordered, shoes were bought and last weekend, we were off to the wedding to see how exactly this would all play out.
Alana through a giant fit when it was time to put on the dress, before the wedding. But, she got over it and soon was very excited to Sarah and Larry. Alan and I spent most of our time before the wedding taking her back and forth from a lobby and the room Sarah was getting ready in so she could see Sarah and talk to her.
It got closer and closer to the wedding time and I got more and more anxious about how exactly she would react to all the people staring at her and having to walk down the aisle. We, of course, talked it up big time. The plan was, Alan would sit close to the front, with Brynna, and I would walk her to the end of the aisle and send her off to meet Daddy and Brynna. But the key was....Daddy would be holding a present for her. Yes, we used bribery....I'm not ashamed. This girl loves parties and presents, so we talked it up big as a big party and if she walked down the aisle she could get the present from Daddy.
Well folks, it worked like a charm!!
There was absolutely no hesitation when she got to the end of the aisle. She looked for Alan, but didn't see him right aways, so she turned around to ask me where he was and as soon as I pointed him out, off she was to get Daddy and her present!! It was just precious. She even walked back up the aisle with the bridal party and did great for the pictures after the ceremony.
The wedding was just beautiful. Sarah was a gorgeous bride! I wish I had pictures of the actual wedding or Sarah. Alan and I were so busy trying to keep both kids happy that we didn't really have a lot of time to take pictures.
We did manage to get these few:
She was an adorable flower girl ! ( I'm pretty bias, though)
Alan and I are attending another wedding this coming weekend. This time, we are leaving the kids at home! Can't wait to enjoy a wedding without holding and entertaining two kids. I love my kids, but Momma needs a break!!
Happy Wedding Season!
1 comment:
You do have an adorable flower girl! And great thinking on making everything go smoothly :)
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