Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Wedding Wednesday: The Gift

I figured this story needed its own post, and it is most deserving of one.  Both of my parents passed away (my father 19 years ago, and my mom 9 years ago), so the wedding without them was tough.  I paid tribute to them in little ways, but also did not want to dwell on their loss the entire day.  It was a day to celebrate a new life, a bigger family, and most of all, love.

After I finished getting ready, my bridesmaids got me together to give me a gift.  It was an engraved locket, with my parents wedding photo inside, as well as another cute photo of them inside.  I was beyond moved.  I cried my eyes out, and didn't want to ruin my make up, but this was a gift that I will always cherish.











I had a picture of my parents from my sister Amy's wedding on my bouquet.  I also wore one of my mom's rings on my right hand. 


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  1. Andrea H.July 8, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    Such a sweet and special gift from your bridesmaids! Love the way you honored your parents memory with the photo in your bouquet as well.

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    1. Megan @ Chicago GirlJuly 9, 2015 at 9:13 AM

      Thanks! I definitely love the surprises from those girls!

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  2. Jacquelyn @ Due SouthJuly 8, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    What a thoughtful gift, and these are beautiful pictures. So sorry for your loss, but know they were definitely there with you on that day <3

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  3. Meg TaylorJuly 8, 2015 at 3:22 PM

    Wow, what a special and thoughtful gift from your maids. I am so sorry you didn't have them there with you physically, but you know they were there throughout your whole day and everyday. Thank you for sharing this special post xoxo

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  4. Mary @ Eat Drink and Be MaryJuly 8, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    That is so sweet and thoughtful of your bridesmaids. I love how you paid tribute and they did too, and kept with the joy of the day (as well as you could).

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  5. It's greatJuly 14, 2015 at 1:57 AM

    This is really a wonderful post.

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