Outside at the reception

Not the best colors....but this picture is one of my favorites.  Too bad we weren't both looking in the same direction.  :-)  

Aunt Val and my mom...just what do you think they are discussing?!? Contemplating deep thoughts.

Friends of ours.  Terri, Banu and some random "peace-sign guy".  JK, but don't ask.  :-)

Of course, the guys are playing cards.  And that table was perfect for Euchre.  

Cake Close-ups

I liked two styles and I couldn't decide, so I got both.  Solves that problem, huh?  :-)  Polka dots and hearts.  Both dainty yet beautiful.  

And the topper, perfect.  Thanks Mary.

Yes, mine was beautiful, but Antonio's was DELICIOUS!  If I could do it again, I'd make my bride's cake chocolate.  I am such a chocoholic.  White was traditional, though, so that's what I did.  And both of them were great!  YUM!

More decorations

For those of you not in the area, the reception was held at my parent's new house in Mansfield. The house was beautiful as always and the decorations just added that much more to the atmosphere.  

The entryway...more flowers...bouquet...guest signature book...and wedding favors (tulle wrapped blue and white mints with a hand-stamped tag with the date and our names).

Balloons...with the living room and the margarita machine in the background.  :-)  Of which I only drank a small fraction.  One glass at the party, maybe a few more days later......

Setting up the outside tables prior to the party.  I was inside at the time, benefits I suppose of being a bride, in August, the morning of your wedding day!  Boy was it hot, glad I could let others help.  

The dessert table prior to cakes.  Isn't the topper lovely?  My sister, Mary, picked it out.  Perfect!!

Cakes, better pictures coming....

Summer Update

About time for a few new posts, huh?  :-)  My summer break is now into the second month, but still this is the first chance I've had to add new pictures and information.  It's been a fun, relaxing time.  But these last weeks have been busy.  I've attended one professional development class, visited NY, attended Antonio's class reunion and spent the better part of this last week putting up posters and scrounging Arlington and the surrounding areas for my dog, Angel.  (more about her later, she escaped on the 4th.)  Anyways, now that I've some time I thought about an upcoming anniversary....... I thought I would post some decoration pictures first.  :-)  Enjoy!

My favorites, blue and SUNFLOWERS!!!  Oh, and my mom baked a bunch of traditional cookies from my family.  Grandparents and family recipes were a delicious hit!

More flowers on display.

Gift table and basket.

Decorated table in the dining room.  More cookies and gift baskets with mints.  We decorated them with tiny blue flowers.  So cute.