Last week’s edition of Wedding Wednesday had us at Jennettes Pier which is where we’ll pick up again this week.
After we had meandered around in the December chill for about a half hour (snapping pictures all the while), we finally decided it was time to call it a day.
As Nathan and Meagan headed back toward the gift shop leading out to the parking lot, I ran along behind them like the rabid mamarazzi that I am.
When our Very Own Personal Royal Couple swept through the doors of the store, they created the same kind of stir as when they first arrived.
It’s always nice to make people smile!
The store’s warmth was so wonderful that Meagan wasn’t too excited about walking back outside into the 45 degree temperature. So Nathan did his gallant husbandly duty and gave his suit coat to Meagan to wear out to the car.
I’m not sure that anything in his 22 years of life had quite prepared him for the task of applying a suit coat to a woman wearing a wedding gown and a veil.
But they worked as a team and made it happen–much to the delight of the other store patrons who were still casting smiles in their direction.
As we were leaving, an employee held the door open for us and said, “Thanks for coming in and for making us all happy!” And then he added, “Are you going to the reception now?”
I said, “Well, no, the reception is already over.” (Like six MONTHS over!)
Nathan got his suit coat bedecked bride tucked into the car . . .
. . . and we made our way home.
It took all of us to get Meagan (and her dress) back up the stairs. . .
. . . laughing all the way.
It was so much fun to get to recapture the laughter and beauty of a wedding celebrated in the bright warmth of July, and to commemorate it in the cool, crispness of a December afternoon by the sea.
I’ll close out today’s Wedding Wednesday with one of my favorite shots of the series, which I think I overlooked posting earlier. It captures so perfectly (calm, lovely) Meagan and (wacky, teasing) Nathan. What a pair!
In other news, tomorrow Steve and I will head to the airport in Norfolk to pick up some Very Special Guests whom we are incredibly excited about seeing. (Any guesses at to who it might be?)
Also, I am happy to announce that after years of motherly nagging, my very own daughter has started her very own blog. Be sure to stop by and say hello. (And also leave a comment. Because you know how we bloggin’ ladies love comments!)
The pictures were great as usual. I can’t think who it would be unless your Mom perhaps since you have not seen her in a while. Is she well enough to travel? I know you had said she was not doing well at one time. Have you had your week end get away yet? Know you wouldn’t be going away if Mom was coming. Take care and enjoy!
Ann,
Glad you enjoyed your Valentine chocolate! Nope, it isn’t my mom coming, but I sure would love to see her!
I think it is someone from your family… or could say our family, but I can’t think who it would be. Since Debbie and Randy were there for the wedding, I am thinking someone else. But I might be all wrong… just my crazy half asleep mind guessing. My thyroid has been all whacked up this week, it just took be 2 hours to read your blog, not because it was boring, just because I can’t stay awake. haha
Sandy,
Get some rest so you can read my whole blog without falling asleep! 🙂
I wish it WAS Randy and Debbie coming, but it’s not!
I am glad to read it was your good friends and daughter-in-laws parents. You will have a great weekend.
I can’t believe you got all that dress into that car! Meagan got a lot of mileage out of that dress. So wonderful. Thanks for sharing those pictures, Becky. I’ve really been enjoying them.
Cath,
Yes, getting the dress in the car was a challenge but at the end of the day, we were pros at it. Glad you’ve been enjoying the photos.
I’m thinking either Nathan’s parents are coming over, or, Steve’s mom and dad…..
Sorry, I meant Meagan’s parents, see I worked too hard today, the old brain is not working well due to over exhaustion.. 🙂
Nancy–you’re right!
Yep, it’s Meagan’s parents who are coming!
Yayyyyy, I thought so. 🙂
I can’t believe I almost missed wedding Wednesday. Imagine, I was at work today and actually working soooo much that I forgot to come here for wedding wednesday. Phew, I finally came to my senses and realized when I got home, and rushed right over here to get my wedding wednesday fix.I feel so much better now and will be able to have a peaceful evening after all…ahhhh!
Going to check out Sarah’s blog – very exciting…….as far as your visitors – Nathan and Meagan???? or ……I don’t know – can’t wait to find out.
Thanks for checking out Sarah’s blog. Nope, not Nathan and Meagan!
I don’t know any other bride that got as much wear out of a Wedding Dress than Meghan has. I think she needs to count the times she’s worn it for pictures and divide that by the price to come up with the price per wear…..oh wait, MATH! Okay, never mind, Becky! Meghan sure got her monies worth; I WILL LEAVE IT @ THAT! The dress seems to be more beautiful every time I see it on her (how is that possible)?
Are Meghan and Nate coming back too share news, perhaps?
Heading over to Sarah right now!
Jodi,
You’re certainly right about Meagan getting a whole lot of use out of her wedding dress! And thanks for not making me do the math to figure out the price per wear. That is very kind of you. 🙂
The answer is FOUR! ALWAYS, FOUR! At least that’s what some really nice, chocolate loving, southern living women told me. I believe she has a blog I can send you the link??
Oh Becky, I love the picture of Meagan going in the front door. That is such a unique view and you captured it perfectly. Oh how I LOVE wedding Wednesdays. Gotta go now, gonna run over to take a look at Sarah’s blog. OOOOOH excited!!!
Gail,
Yes, Wednesdays are wonderful, aren’t they?