The Coolest Party

I finally have something to post for Blue Monday.

We have just gotten back from a fabulous wedding weekend at the beach.
Rob & Brandi took care of  all of the wedding details (photos to come). We got to plan the 'coolest party' for the night before the wedding.
Since it was a destination wedding for everyone, we wanted to have a casual evening for family and friends. A chance for everyone to mingle and get to know each other.

I couldn't have done it without my A-team of helpers. Even Hope was a big help. . . and she is the cutest as she is resting before the party.

This was an area that is poolside at Caribe. We swooped in as folks went in for the afternoon. Throwing out table cloths to claim our party space. A party banner helps!

We decorated with pinwheels and giant bubble wands. Perfect for the poolside, since the kids were all wanting to swim. The adults were close enough, but could enjoy their evening too.
Such a fun night.

The weather was perfect (compared to the rainy evenings all week prior). Even the sunset cooperated.

We had made a bucket of sand and kerosene burners for a s'more station. (what kind of dessert can you serve when the bride is a pastry chef ??? )
It was a great way to end the evening . . . And begin the wedding weekend.

Don't forget to check in at Smiling Sally for more blues and Coastal Charm for her 'Show and Share'.
Y'all enjoy ~

Sandi

PhotoHunt ~ Wed

The PhotoHunt for today is 'wed'

 I have lots of photos of our wedding last weekend . . . one of my favorites is this selfie pic.

I think their cake topper looks a lot like them.
More photos of both to come!

Check for all the other Photos of 'Wed' on The Saturday PhotoHunt
Happy Hunting y'all~
Sandi

Details~Details~Details

I love the little details that go into making a wedding unique and special.
Brooke's wedding had so many special little details . . . and so many people who made the evening a success.

Happy Bride  . . . toasting her happy groom with a chilled glass of chocolate milk and hamming it up with her niece and nephew, the flower girl and ring bearer.

Love a girl who will wear Toms on her wedding day!

This was such a special day for us . . . we were able to sit back and be proud of the woman Brooke has become. It has been a journey, and she is a blessing to everyone she meets.

Every little detail at Matthews Manor was awesome.

Just imagine this room full of 350+ laughing and dancing people. . . quite the celebration!

This is all trompe l'oeil . . . painted on the wall. Matthews Manor would be a great venue for almost any event.

What ~ What? Even a Krispy Kreme groom's cake. They provided zip-lock bags at the end of the evening if you didn't get your fill.

The Happy couple left under an exciting canopy of 3 foot long sparklers . . . Ready to start their new life in Tennessee.
They will still be wearing their Roll Tide crimson!

Blessings y'all ~
Sandi

Wedding Bliss

Our Beautiful niece Brooke was married last week in a wonderful outdoor wedding (yes. . . in January) The weather was perfect. Every detail was just as they wanted it. The event was held at Mathews Manor in Springville  
They did a wonderful job of making sure things went smoothly. . . Down to the tiniest detail.

It was just the perfect day . . . for everyone involved. Beth bravely walked Brooke down the aisle and handed her over to Casey. Then she and Brooke entertained us all with a Mother-Daughter dance that rocked the house. The send off with 3 foot long sparklers was the perfect ending (or... is that just the beginning?)

I was in charge of the wedding cake topper ~ I tried to make it as close as I could . . . while incorporating those crimson Roll Tide shakers that Brooke wanted.

I missed on the beard! I thought for sure that Casey would be shaving that thing off. (I need to remember that for a FUTURE cake topper)

I will post more photos of the details of the wedding . . . down to the Krispy Kreme groom's cake.
In the mean time, I have to hop over to ETSY to post my newest happy couple in my ETSY shop ~ Gimme Some Sugar Y'all ~
I am linking to my friend's Costal Charm for a little Show and Share!

Y'all enjoy~
Sandi

Ocean Blue Sandals

I'm joining in with a post for the Blues ~ Ocean Blue Sandals

We found this little shop in Positano. I can't remember his name of course . . . but he was super friendly and a bit up from town.
He can make Any style or color of sandal you can imagine.

I really mean ANY color and any size.
With bling or without.

I thought these Might be perfect for a beach wedding . . .

Don't forget to check in at Smiling Sally for more blues and Boogie Board Cottage for her Masterpiece Monday.
Y'all enjoy ~

Sandi

PhotoHunt ~Sheer

The PhotoHunt for today is 'Sheer'

I have lot's of little scraps of  'Sheer' fabric lying around . . .

I use them to make my little Wedding Cake Toppers . .  . you can find (and order) them on ETSY: Gimme Some Sugar Y'all

I never know what little scraps I might be using . . .

This one was a special Wedding Cake topper for my daughter a few years ago ~ for her wedding in the sand with the fancy blue shoes.

Check for all the other Sheer Photos on The Saturday PhotoHunt
Happy Hunting y'all~
Sandi

PhotoHunt ~Promise

The PhotoHunt today is ' Promise '
I have lot's of promises ~

 Promises at the beach ~

Promises for a couple who met riding bikes ~

 a Promise made by an elegant couple ~

 These cute couples made Promises to eachother ~

All Promises that I was lucky to be a part of . . . with my custom cake topper's at Gimme Some Sugar on ETSY.
Check for all the other Awesome Photos on The Saturday PhotoHunt
Happy Hunting y'all~
Sandi

PhotoHunt ~Dance~

The PhotoHunt for this week is ~Dance~

This is a fun shot from the excitement of dancing at a wedding...
You can tell from the look on my face that I thought for sure she was falling~
It brings a smile to my face.

Dance on by and check for more Photos on The Saturday PhotoHunt
Happy Hunting y'all~
Sandi

Traveling Tuesdays ~ What a year it's been

This Tuesday I am going back to the beach for Traveling Tuesdays. There has been a year of sunsets since we were there last.
And what a year it has been.
Happy Anniversary Brooke and Brad ~ I wish you many more years of Happy Traveling.

Y'all enjoy the ride~
Sandi
*for those of you who played the linky with me . . . you'll notice I no longer have the subscription*
We can still travel together.
Leave a comment and we'll visit!

PhotoHunt ~ Bliss

The PhotoHunt for this week is 'Bliss'
This is not a great photo . . .
But I remember the moment. ~and it was bliss !
Check for all the other Blisses on The Saturday PhotoHunt
Happy Hunting y'all~
Sandi

Photohunt ~ Together

The PhotoHunt for this week is 'Together'. Since the in-laws and I are headed to Charlotte to visit the kids . . . I thought I'd post a picture of the last time I saw them 'together'.Happy hunting y'all~
Sandi

My Photo Wall

I am adding to my family photo wall.
Just when I think it's full...there is another 'life event'.I had to add photos of the wedding . . . but not all of them.
I had a hard time choosing.
I really love this one . . . Brooke has on 'our' ring, and is holding the shoes with 'Gekie's rhinestone shoe clips. Her something old, new, borrowed and blue.
What a happy memory!
So..my happy wall of memories.
All in matchy-mismatchy thrifty frames.
Kind of like my life :-)

Y'all enjoy~

Sandi