Meeting My Goal
09/14/2017
My daughter, Erin, has always been . . . her own self. Unique; imaginative; smart and creative. And totally out-of-the-box from the get-go. It's been fun - and always a bit of an adventure - to watch her grow up; to watch her unfold.
When she went off to college, she met her match in Keith. The two of them just . . . fit together from the start. And it's been a delight to watch them grow and unfold . . . together.
No one would ever use the word "conventional" to describe either Erin or Keith. They do things their own way! Always have; always will.
So when it came time to plan their wedding, I knew we'd have fun with it. As the mother-of-the-bride, my biggest goal was to make sure Erin and Keith had a wedding day that was perfect . . . for them. That their wedding turned out be just what they wanted -- even if it was a bit out-of-the-box; a day that would make them happy.
Sometimes, they embraced tradition. (Tom walked Erin down the aisle, for example.)
And sometimes, they did not. (They had a cake as part of their "dessert buffet" -- but no "wedding cake" and no cake cutting ceremony.)
The wedding was small and intimate, with a venue only blocks from the beach.
There were games to play and costumes to try on. A friend performed a poem (poetry-slam style) that she wrote just for Erin and Keith (so powerful and moving that there was not a dry eye among the women at my table).
There was jazz and some spontaneous dancing and cornhole match-ups and even an appearance by Party Duck (because friends can surprise and delight).
But mostly, there was love and joy.
I feel like I met my goal: The day was lovely and relaxed and fun . . . just the way Erin and Keith wanted it to be!
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(And - just because I'm sure you're all dying to know - I wore the silver sparkle shoes!) (Both of them.)
It looks and sounds like a perfect day for Erin and Keith! You all look fabulous and I'm glad you picked the sparkly shoes!
Posted by: Carole | 09/14/2017 at 08:21 AM
It looks like the perfect day - for everyone! And, long live sparkly shoes!! XO
Posted by: AsKatKnits | 09/14/2017 at 08:24 AM
Yay Mama!! Everything looks so perfect... so much fun & happy!
Posted by: Vicki | 09/14/2017 at 08:46 AM
Thank you for showing us these pictures!
As someone who had a small wedding, and enjoyed it because I remember exactly everything about it and who was there, it's nice to see that there are still lovely, happy weddings that are not extravaganzas.
:-)
Posted by: Bridget | 09/14/2017 at 09:02 AM
It looks like it was wonderful day for everyone!
Posted by: Debbie | 09/14/2017 at 09:14 AM
Breathtaking! Erin looks fabulous--love the simplicity of her gown.
Posted by: Jo | 09/14/2017 at 10:30 AM
What a lovely and happy day for such a cute couple.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | 09/14/2017 at 10:53 AM
I love everything about this Kym! Mostly...all of those smiles!
Posted by: Patty | 09/14/2017 at 11:45 AM
The wedding looks perfectly wonderful for all! Smiles, laughter, fun, and a real celebration of Erin and Keith. That photo of them together on the beach is just beautiful (along with your sparkly shoes)!
Posted by: Bonny | 09/14/2017 at 12:22 PM
Your family is so beautiful! It's so cool Erin and Keith had a fun, friends and family filled wedding, the wedding they really wanted!!
Posted by: margene | 09/14/2017 at 04:40 PM
What a fun yime. You can see/feel the love in all those pictures. Each snap a treasure. Thanks for sharing...and I love your silver shoes.
Posted by: Vera | 09/14/2017 at 07:28 PM
Just lovely! Congratulations to all.
Posted by: Kim | 09/14/2017 at 08:31 PM
A wonderful day! Congratulations to all!
PS I always love the shot of the bride & groom coming BACK down the aisle. Always the best shot -- beautiful! And the shoes (and all) were great!
Posted by: Pam | 09/15/2017 at 12:34 AM
Thank you for sharing the joys of the very lovely and perfect wedding. You did a grand job with all the behind the scenes planning and everyone looks like they had a grand and memorable time. Congratulations.
Cheers~
Posted by: Honore´ | 09/15/2017 at 04:47 PM