Sunday Bliss….

I realize and understand the ‘craziness’ that brides, and families surrounding, can experience during the weeks leading up to the big “day.”  It’s nice to see when that frenzy escapes the scene and happiness takes over. Sunday afternoon, all worries of details, planning and doing… vaporized with the onset of make-up, hair, flowers and dresses.  Even the little drizzles of rain didn’t get Anna ruffled.  She took off – through the rain – in her gown and boots and marched right down a dirt road to the ceremony without waiting on an umbrella or ride.  She had one mission….and worrying about keeping her dress clean wasn’t it.

I am always impressed with the Jewish, ceremonial traditions.  At the beginning of the service – just after Mom and Dad escort down the isle, the bride circles the groom seven times ….the number paralleling the original number of days of creation.  The Chuppah is an open structure under which the couple stands and exchanges their vows.  Its openness is a reminder to keep their new home and minds open.  Fantastic.  The breaking of a glass by the groom – a reminder that even during joyous times…life is not perfect.

Another FABULOUS tradition – known specifically to this Foxy family….jumping rope using tablecloths tied together.  Awesome.  How can that NOT be fun? Anna’s parents did it at their wedding years ago….

One more thing…Coolest. Wedding cake.  Ever.  Part naval ship cake….part traditional cake.  Right on.