If every there was a perfect autumn day in Minnesota, it was this day. Cotton ball clouds dotted the bluebird sky as the light breeze caressed the bright, crisp fall leaves. The ladies laughed and played games of their youth while reminising over memories of sorority days at college. Mimosas were enjoyed, hair was styled, makeup done and retouched. She…

For an October day, it was actually quite chilly. Every so often, the brisk breeze would flirt with the crisp autumn leaves creating the soft sound of natures applause. Outside the picture window of the Lake City vacation home, boaters were basking in the sun while catching the last moments of the lake season. Inside, ladies primped and laughed while…

For months before their wedding day, she scoured garage sales and thrift stores, good deals and great sales. She accumulated plates, silverware, tea sets, furniture…this, that and a little bit of that other thing, just for good measure. Together they planned, laughed, organized and dreamed. And before they knew it…it was time. The sky was as dazzling a blue as…

The look on her face as she got ready that morning…said it all. The luminosity in her dark expressive eyes cut through the uncomfortably dense humidity that hung heavily around the church that morning. The lightness of the way she donned her dress quieted the ladies in the room into hushed words of admiration, warm smiles, happy sighs, joyful tears….

There is so much that goes into planning a wedding. After the excitement of the engagement gives way to magical thoughts about how the wedding day will evolve; will it be a large gathering or an intimate ceremony? Elope? Pinks or yellows? Honeymoon? Where to register? Oh, snap, what kind of shoes? Food, entertainment, location, guest lists, pre-parties, paperwork, thank…