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This is my blogsite.  A combination of website and blog that shows you my images and what goes on with the person who creates them.  This segment is all about the adventures of planning a wedding from the step-mom’s point of view.

This weekend was the first meeting of the two familes.  While I had no apprehension going in a few other’s expressed various concerns over the days leading up to this meeting. 

Saturday afternnon arrived with clear skies, lots of sunshine and anticipation.  I am happy to report that all parties were present minus the brides Mom and the get together was a great event.  The conversation flowed easily and their was plenty of  laughter in the room.  Later as we were cleaning up the groom remarked to me that he was glad it went well.  He said was worried weall wouldn’t get along.  Or even worse something would happen like the secne in Father or the Bride where Mr. Banks ends up in the pool. I just laughed to myself  as we finished up at the thought of Kyle falling in a pool.

Well that’s all I have to report right now.  It would appear that we are off to a good start but only time will tell.  I welcome comments and or advice and  if you haven’t seen the movie you really should watch it.

Till Next Time

You know I figured when I got to the point that I get to be the Mother of the Bride or the step-Mother of the Bride that it would be easy.

I thought it would involve helping out with little things, getting a good dress and showing up. No mess no fuss. Wrong!!!! This whole adventure has just started and I am already ready stressed and thinking is it over yet? Not the best thought when this is just the first child to get married and we have four more to go.

The topic of conversation today was the actual cost of a wedding as in “how much per person”. After going over the numbers, what they wanted and what they can afford. I think they were left feeling like running away and eloping. It reminded me of that moment in Father of the Bride where Steve Martin suggests having a backyard BBQ. Kyle and I suggested they go home and sleep on it.
As it stands now this wedding may be here in Orlando, in Miami, on a cruise ship or who knows what? Keep coming back and I let you know about our journey to the altar as the Parent of the Bride.