We actually left early Thursday morning to attend our beautiful daughter's wedding! Here is a photo of the happy couple.
Photo by Jon Collins
Our new son-in-law is wonderful, handsome, and very much loves our daughter. We met his parents this weekend, and they are warm, loving, thoughtful people - exactly the kind of in-laws one hopes that their son or daughter is blessed with. Jan, if you are reading this - thank you for your friendship. I look forward to spending more time together!
Melissa and Nick found a special little chapel at Garden of the Gods for their ceremony. This was actually an 'elopement', that the parents and siblings were invited to share with them - what a blessing for us. Nick will be deployed (his 3rd) sometime in the near future, and it was important to them both to be married prior to his deployment. The beautiful country style chapel seated about 12, with room for a few to sit in the back. Melissa made all of the flowers and decorations, and her veil, which turned out so beautifully. We ladies all went for manicures on Friday morning, and Melissa and I shared Saturday morning at the salon, getting her hair and make up done. We had wonderful family meals on all three nights. Of course, we had SNOW!!! It was beautiful.
Okay, thanks for letting me brag and boast a bit! We are very happy for them, and wish them all of God's blessings.
Hope that you are all enjoying the Super Bowl - the commercials have been pretty good, and half time was even fun.
Take care, and I'll be by to see what you are up to as soon as I can get there!
Hugs,
Patti J.
Absolutely beautiful! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThank you for being there with us, Mom! I love you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful couple. Congratulations and my very best wishes to the happy couple!
ReplyDeleteOh beautiful Melissa looks so happy!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you shared a photo-wonderful couple.
I thought of you often and knew it would be beautiful.
Congrats to you and the couple sweetie
Oh, what a gorgeous photo Patti! YOu look beautiful Melissa and Nick...you clean up so well! Congrats all the way around!
ReplyDeleteThe best of wishes to the newlyweds! Congratulations all 'round.
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What fabulous news Patti!
ReplyDeleteYour daughter looks gorgeous that beautiful smile says it all!
I hope her husband (handsome husband) stays out of harms way and returns to her safe and sound. May they share a long and happy life together.
Beautiful couple, I wish them all the very best!
ReplyDeleteOH MY goshhh...your daughter is such a beautiful bride. Congratulations to you and to the happy couple!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and Stan as the new in-laws and to Melissa and her new hubby! What a gorgeous couple they are and she looks so happy and beautiful. I know it was exciting for you and Stan and I can't wait to talk to you to hear more about the festivities. Bet you could share more pics too! Till later, Sally
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo, Patti. Thank you for commenting on my blog this morning - it was very kind of you. This is the first time I've been to your blog. I love the name of it. Good reminder. I'm going to subscribe to your blog. Again, thank you.
ReplyDeleteAwwwww... Such a beautiful couple! How wonderful to be at the elopement! So cool!Congratulations to all!
ReplyDeleteso happy for all of you! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteAwww...thanks for sharing that with us. What a beautiful couple. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty - and Melissa gets her crafty talent from her Mom. I am so glad it all turned out well despite a snag here and there!!! Can't wait to talk to you and hear all about your trip.
ReplyDeletewow they make a gorgeous couple Patti. Thank you for sharing this very special picture. Annette x
ReplyDeleteWhat a really gorgeous couple!! The dress is stunning!! WOW!! TFS! :)
ReplyDeleteThat a gorgeous photo..Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful daughter you have...and your new son-in-law ain't so bad either. LOL. I can only imagine how beautiful the ceremony was in such a scenic location. Congratulations on your growing family.
ReplyDeleteLovely couple. Congrats!
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Thanks for sharing the story of your daughter's wedding! They are a lovely couple and her dress is absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I so glad you posted a picture of the beautiful couple!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for everyone! Your Daughter is just glowing, and your new SIL is quite the catch! Congrats! I knew this was the weekend, and had you in my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
What a beautiful couple!!! Congratulations to the newlyweds and best wishes for a long and happy life together.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your family! It sounds like a wonderful wedding joining the 2 families together! Best wishes to the happy couple!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. Your daughter is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture! Congratulations!!! What fun news!
ReplyDeleteOh Patti, stunning picture. Congrats to everyone and thank you for sharing this wonderful occasion with us. Blessings to the happy couple.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning couple. She looks beautiful and those flowers...WOW!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for all of you, like I tell my Grandkids, you can never have too many people who love you!!
God Speed to your new Son in Law, may the time pass quickly, and may he return safely home to his new bride and loving families.
Hugs
Sue
Congratulations to the sweet couple and both families! What a beautiful bride and handsome groom.
ReplyDeleteIMHO this is what every wedding should be like. :)
OMGosh what a gorgeous couple. She is stunningly beautiful in her wedding finery (she looks like a bridal model - so beautiful!) and yes, he is very handsome. I tell ya kiddo, you are going to have some gorgeous grandkids from this couple. Congratulations to them both, and Godspeed to him on his deployment. Hugs to all of you! Best, Curt
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! What a gorgeous couple, Patti...your daughter is such a beautiful bride and looks so happy!!! I wish them much happiness and a wonderful life together!!!!
ReplyDeleteAll my blessings to the happy couple and the the proud Mother of the Bride!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo ... beautiful couple.
ReplyDeleteCongrats and they look beautiful! And she made all the flowers and that veil?! Wow, she is talented! Stunning!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely couple! Congrasts to you all!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful couple they are! Love her dress and the chapel sounds so romantic!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your daughter and new SIL! Gorgeous photo ... her dress and flowers are stunning!
ReplyDeletePatti how thrilled you must be, they make a beautiful couple. Gods Richest Blessings on Melissa and Nick xxxxx
ReplyDeletewhat a Stunning picture! They look like a beautiful couple and I love that you said your son-in-law adores your daughter. that's fantastic! Congratulations to them and best wishes for a wonderful life together!
ReplyDeleteMy gosh! So many comments! Than you for the kind words, and thank you even more for your thoughts and prayers. Deployments are never easy, but it's such a comfort to know that others are keeping my new husband in their thoughts while he's abroad. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful couple. Congratulations and my very best wishes.
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