We are back from Cara's amazing wedding and I wanted to fill everyone in on a few of the precious details....so in the spirit of Cara's own wedding top 10, I thought I'd do a "post-wedding" top 10! These are in no particular order......
1. Cara's dress! She looked like a rocket in a silky sheath dress, fit perfectly and she looked positively GREAT! After the ceremony 3 of the women at the table I sat "had" to dish just a little with her and get the scoop on how she manage to get away with absolutely zero undie lines....the answer was the Commando Undies (by Her Look). I thought for sure she really HAD gone commando!
2. The personal details! The very best thing about Cara's wedding (besides the obvious love in the air) was all the precious personal touches. The result of lots of creative talent and her ambitious efforts. There were childhood photos on the dinner tables of both her and husband ....wonderful rustic wood boards with chalk draw message along the walkways....everyone had their own appointed mason canning jar for drinking (nicely tucked in this nifty cubby thing that was already built into a wall of the lodge in the dance area)....there were white lights....a kids craft table of activities.....the list of extra "touches" could go on and on.
3. Cara was one of the first totally sane brides I've ever seen. She seemed totally on top of it, not stressed, and actually looked like she was having fun (the bridezilla term was totally lost on her). I never saw her snapping at anyone like a dragon (I still have teeth marks from my sister's freakout the day of her wedding)...no tantrums, no drama....it was like she was on valium the whole time (I can't verify she wasn't, but I highly doubt it :-) ).
4. Cara's father-in-laws final words of this toast..."may all of Cara & Ryan's ups and downs be between the sheets". FUNNY!! I plan on using that toast sometime during my life!!
3. Whatever song she chose for her first dance with her husband was wonderful. Hadn't heard it before and I can't wait to find out who it was....sounded a little country, but subtle, and incredibly romantic.
4. The scenary. She chose a really beautiful spot along the McKenzie river.....rustic and quaint, absolutely serence. The entire lodge with adjacent cabins were rented so it was like their very own wedding oasis.
5. During their ceremony the couple joined sand from North Carolina and Oregon to merge their lives together....honestly, I teared up, it was really sweet. Could be the pregnancy hormones, but I definitely was near tears.
6. I loved that it was informal, but still all put together. It was informal, but not THAT informal...meaning we didn't look weird in nice dresses and heels, but we also sat on rustic wood picnic tables for dinner. It was the perfect environment, relaxed, but lovely.
7. All the great people! Ever notice that creative interesting people seem to attract more of the same? Besides all the amazing people that I already knew (most courtesy of Melange), I felt fortunate to meet some really neat people that were fun, down to earth, intelligent and that all seemed to genuinely love Cara (and/or Ryan her husband). Seems simple enough but I can't believe how many weddings I've been to where half the guests barely know the bride/groom (vague friend, business and family obligations).
8. Cara's cute husband. For as often as I've heard about Ryan, I've never actually met him before this weekend. He is a doll, and you can instantly sense why they are perfect together. Couldn't really put it in words, but they definitely fit.
9. All of Cara's creative helpers. The wedding was such a DYI project, from start to finish, and I was so impressed by how faithfully all of her dear friends were ready to help her and make the day perfect for her. She is a wonderful, so it is no surprise that she would have so many friends, but it was awesome to see that kind of friend dedication in action. The results were amazing, and if you saw photographed for a Martha Stewart layout you wouldn't think twice, you'd assume it was the expert eye of the diva herself!
10. I've been to a lot of weddings....from small and super casual, to huge and lavish, and I have to say in all honesty this was one of the best weddings I had ever been to. It was just a treat. The atmosphere was relaxed, loving, and everything was so tasteful. No stereotypical cheesey wedding touches, no stuffy traditions that had no personal meaning to the bride/groom. Instead everything felt like an extension of them and their love, and I think that feeling made it incredibly special!
Signed, ME {lv}
This sounds like such a perfect event! I'm glad it was such a great day; thanks for the report.
Posted by: BethL | August 28, 2007 at 06:06 PM