(Catch up on previous wedding recaps and follow along as we wrap them up one year later.) The last song of the night came far too soon. We swayed to Van Morrison and smiled into each other’s shoulders and enjoyed the final moments of our wedding day. And despite not winding through rows of waving sparklers, our exit as husband... Read more
(Catch up on previous wedding recaps and follow along as we wrap them up one year later.) What takes 2,500 sheets of paper, 20 ink cartridges, eight sets of hands, and ten days to make? If you entered our blog giveaway a few months ago, you already know the answer: our wedding favors! The idea took shape during a conversation... Read more
(Catch up on previous wedding recaps and follow along as we wrap them up one year later.) By now you know we were not graced with the warm and sunny August wedding day that we had envisioned. (Though it’s supposed to be absolutely perfect weather for our first anniversary tomorrow!) This caused several changes in our wedding day plans. Guests... Read more
(Catch up on previous wedding recaps and follow along as we wrap them up one year later.) When we first considered desserts, we envisioned a rustic assortment of cakes and pies. And then we tasted cupcakes from Providence Divine Cakes and Pastries in York, Pa. “Divine” is the perfect adjective to describe the moist, flavorful cake and the swirl of... Read more
My parents were married on this day 31 years ago. They stood in a garden — my mom wearing a lacy white hat and my dad with a handkerchief tucked into his tuxedo pocket — and vowed to love and honor each other all the days of their lives. They grew from high school sweethearts to spouses to parents. And... Read more
(Catch up on previous wedding recaps and follow along as we wrap them up one year later.) About an hour into the dance party, Nick and I took center stage to thank our families and friends for traveling from California, Utah, Michigan, North Carolina, and Germany to share the day with us. I think our guests really appreciated the acknowledgment.... Read more
(Catch up on previous wedding recaps and follow along as we wrap them up one year later.) My father and Nick’s mother had no choice but to join us on the dance floor following dinner. We abandoned several traditions on our wedding day, but the parental dances were one we definitely wanted to observe. Both my father and Nick’s mother... Read more
(Catch up on previous wedding recaps and follow along as we wrap them up one year later.) After we twirled and dipped to Ray and before we ate German sausages and crab macaroni and cheese, we raised our glasses with our Maid of Honor and Best Man. Both my sister, Laura, and Nick’s best friend, Mike, referenced how we met... Read more
Newlyweds aren’t kidding when they say the first year of marriage flies by. Seriously, where has the time gone? One year ago this week we were gocco’ing cocktail napkins and tying ribbons to Ball jars and anxiously waiting to meet in the garden to say “we do.” I’ve already shared the lovely details of August 28th with EAD, but I... Read more
Yesterday we harvested what may be the last of our tomatoes and basil leaves. And we decided there was no better way to celebrate summer’s approaching end and our first successful (and humble) garden than with homemade pizzas. Nick stewed a sauce of tomatoes, basil, red onions, garlic, salt, and pepper. And I know I’ve said this before, but it’s... Read more