These pictures are so overdue. I have not yet received the CD from the photographer and had a heck of a time figuring out how to post the edited pictures. Looking at them, I hope you will feel as though you were there with us because many of you were there in my heart. I thank you for your emails and words of encouragement throughout this last summer and fall. I really needed to hear what many of you said to me and it has gotten me through this huge change in my life.
This day was so bittersweet as I guess every wedding day is for every mother who has had to let their baby go on and start a new life. This wedding was a labor or love for my family and all of the friends who came out to help us prepare and set up. We could not have done any of this without their help and I am happy to share our day with you.
JP, in the wedding tent in the early morning folding the napkins for each place setting
the path to the barn/bar for the reception
sisal wrapped wreaths to welcome visitors to our home
getting JP the ring bearer ready
my last moments with Alex before we leave for the church
my little sister suprises me all the way from Texas
Poppa giving his girl away
the Sisters choir was so amazing which made it even harder for me to hold it together and not cry
done deal!
Alex and her beautiful new mother. We are so very blessed to have amazing in-laws. We couldn’t ask for our daughter to marry a better man and from a family we love so much.
you know, people will always tell mothers how hard it will be to raise children but this day was the hardest part for me.
and now it’s time to be a big girl and be happy for my daughter
with my Mom and Dad, Alexandra’s Abuelo and Abuela
Father and Father in Law
one big happy family. The Gaitan and Shaver clans… and you thought we had a big family
off to the reception
my Godson Leo (isn’t he cute?)
the Bride and Groom arrive and wait in the car until everyone is in the tent
speeches by the Best Man and Maid of Honor
Poppa’s speech and the tears are back again
Baby Matthew
boy, does that smell good!
the happy couple with Poppa’s mom, Grandma Yoli
and a quick bite of cake before they leave for their new life
Many many thanks to the Shaver Family, friends and family for helping out at our farm the entire week of the wedding. To our parents who really helped us to make our daughters dream day come true and to everyone who has prayed for us, held us up when we were falling, cry and laughed with out family. We love you all.
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Oooh, the bride and groom are so cute together! I can only imagine a more perfect wedding than this! The bride's wedding dress looks absolutely stunning and she shines with so much happiness in it! https://www.fabulousafter40.com/stepmother-of-the…
I, too, would love to know the company your daughter found!!Should Our Lord will that my first marriage was never sacramental, I wish to marry again. And this time, I would like to look like a proper bride.
These are so lovely! I love everything about it: the modest, beautiful bride, the big families, the homey feel of the reception, the gorgeous church, the Sisters providing the music, the tiniest baby brother… what a wonderful day. Thanks for sharing the photos!
Gorgeous photos! Thank you for sharing =D
Oh this brought tears to my eyes! How lovely! I can only imagine how you felt. I am watching my oldest go away to college next year and it is so bittersweet. I can't imagine what it will be like when she gets married.Her dress was absolutely beautiful! Such a lovely, lovely day! may God bless their marriage now and always!
Gorgeous! My sister was wondering where Alex found her dress?…she is looking. Thank you.SharonSharonclarkb@aol.com
What beautiful photos! They are look so vibrant and happy together. I was 19 on my wedding day and my husband was 23, and that was just four years ago. It's wonderful to get married so young. Your photos brought back happy memories. I'm happy for Alex that she was blessed with such a wonderful family for in-laws. That is not something to be taken lightly. And, well, Lewis got a pretty awesome deal, too. 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing these intimate photos with us! May God bless the newlyweds. Emily
Goodness, where to begin? Your daughter, her GOWN!! just gorgeous, classy…respectful. I love your church too – are you always required to cover your heads? You don't see too much of that wonderful Catholic tradition anymore, it almost made me cry. You looked lovely, despite it being such a bitterweet day for you as a mama. Thank you, Tricia for sharing your life, and this auspicious day for your family. I read a few blogs, but don't enjoy any as much as yours. What a blessed life:-)
Yes, we are required to cover our heads whenever we are inside the church : ) Thank you so very much for your kind words!! I loved her gown too. She found a designer which keeps their old patterns so they can make the top anyway you like by mixing and matching to make a custom gown. She wanted to be modest but stylish too and they did not disapoint.
So beautiful! They look so happy and in love, it makes me smile.
beautiful sacramental wedding and celebration! i shared this post with all my kids. sadly, it's not often that we see such a beautiful, simple, modest, and traditional celebration. DEO GRATIAS!rose (my 17 yo) loved her wedding gown. she said it's exactly what she would want. it's a perfect example of femininity – fashionable and modest. my kids enjoy seeing your beautiful children. papi (my 5 yo) can't get enough of baby matthew.pax, lena
Thank you Lena!!
Everything looks so beautiful!! It's so amazing seeing a wedding through the mother's eyes– thank you for sharing! Best wishes to the bride and groom!
Truly beautiful, thank you for sharing and may God continue to bless your family and your daughter's new life. Felicitaciones.
Absolutely beautiful! I think we live near you (we are in Dade City). Can you tell me in what church the wedding was held? It is so pretty.
email me at crunchymommashop@gmail.com ; )
So beautiful; especially your baby girl! How you made it through with all your own raging hormones and heightened emotions I will never know!
Thank you!! Kiss your baby for me!