post-wedding bliss

the celebration is over,
but their amazing life together is just beginning.

the wedding was an incredible success

the newlyweds look blissfully happy.

mart & lu have asked that people

refrain from posting photos from the wedding online,

so i want to respect their privacy

and will not be posting photos.

i will tell you that the wedding was

vintage-chic with a little country thrown in.

the bridesmaids wore gorgeous vintage prom dresses in vibrant colors

and carried contrasting monochromatic bouquets.

the bride wore a beaded & multi-layered strapless dress

and carried an enormous bouquet of ruffly pink & white peonies.

the reception was aglow with teacup candles

made by the bride herself,

and bouquets of wildflowers in vintage tins and mason jars

adorned the two long tables.

the food was amazing,

with fruit parfaits and cupcakes for dessert

and all the guests took home strawberry or apricot jam

lovingly made by mart & lu.

of course, the best part was seeing

my little brother and my new sister-in-law so happy!

i could not be more delighted for them.

they are a wonderful couple and

i wish them every happiness

for the future.

congratulations marty & julia!

image from here