favorite moments
Having lunch with my girls at a tearoom/restaurant called Lillie Belle's in Franklin the day before the wedding and laughing our heads off! Thank you, ladies, for enriching my life with your presence and laughter!!
Steve looking inside his ring and seeing the inscription I added, which reads "I love you more" - part of a game we play each day. His look of surprise was priceless, as were his next few comments about getting me back someday. He he!
Just after our vows and ring exchange, a deer sauntered out into the meadow behind us from the woods and stopped to watch us for a while. Amazing and precious. Thank you, God, for this amazing symbol of new life.
Sara, Steve's sister, playing guitar and singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" the way that Israel Kamakawiwo'ole did for his album "Facing Future." Beautiful. Thank you, Sara. This was a beautiful way to incorporate the spirit of the Hawaiian islands into our day!
Seeing my Dad helping create beautiful decorations the morning of the wedding. Thank you, Dad, for that and so much more!
Hearing Uncle Jim's story about redwood trees and how their strength comes from their interlocked roots. He then likened these roots to our families coming together to support us in our love and marriage. Beautiful. Thank you, Uncle Jim, and all of Steve's family for making me feel so welcomed!
Steve picking me up and twirling me around once we exchanged rings! Thank you for that sweet kiss, my love.
Having all our friends and family water the rose bush we planted as a symbol of our love and growth. Thank you, all.
Listening to Mojan's voicemail message wishing us a happy day and assuring us of her and Eric's prayers for us in the Holy Shrines. Thank you, Mojan! Your presence and love were felt.
Reading Sarah's blog post on the 24th of March. Thank you, Sarah, for all your thoughtfulness! (And the artwork, which we LOVE!)
Sitting here right now - the gratitude with which I am filled is moving, overwhelming, beautiful, and incredibly deep.
Comments
Dear Delara,
Hi! The dedication is still there, but my address has changed. Here is the new link!
http://tasitano.typepad.com/peach_sand_beach/
Posted by: Sarah | April 1, 2007 07:39 PM
aw... moj - no self-pity!! you were totally there in spirit. AND... you were on the cutting edge of this relationship to begin with! you and eric were really our first guests evah as a couple. how about THAT?!?! :) glad you and others like the video! as photos come up, it'll help fill in the resolution.
and thanks, dan and andrew!
and yeah, g-man - i am pretty darn sneaky. only 1-2 people knew about the surprise inscription. it was so worth the sneakiness!!
Posted by: delara | March 29, 2007 10:59 AM
Such a beautiful day. An honor to be counted among such wonderful friends. Much love to you both!
Posted by: Andrwe | March 28, 2007 05:51 PM
AHA! So THAT'S what the ring thing was about! HAHAHA! Way to go, D! He'll never be able to top that! SCORE!
Posted by: george | March 28, 2007 04:57 PM
Congratulations!!!! :D
Posted by: dan jones | March 28, 2007 04:43 PM
Aww, Delara! Not being there on your wedding day will be a lifelong regret for me, but I am sooo unbelievably happy for you that it cancels out my self-pity. Ha ha. I love you, darling! The video was perfect -- thank you for posting it so quickly!
Posted by: +mojan. | March 28, 2007 08:59 AM
You are so thoughtful to have put your wedding video on your website-how uplifting. Honestly, it felt like being there. Love you.
Posted by: sarah | March 27, 2007 04:48 AM