It was the most perfect fall day for a wedding. The air was crisp and cool, the sun was shining, and the leaves were glowing. The University Club of St. Paul was the perfect setting for Gabe and Sarah as they prepared to begin their journey as husband and wife. The Como Conservatory wedding ceremony was absolutely perfect for their intimate gathering.
I can honestly say that Sarah is one of THE sweetest people I have ever met in my life. Gabe is the perfect guy for Sarah, and is an amazing father to their adorable daughter. Watching Gabe and Sarah interact was so inspiring — there is no doubt they are a perfect match! I was so honored to be able to spend their beautiful day with them.
Congratulations Gabe and Sarah! I wish you nothing but the best and the happiest days to come!
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We survived the first year of parenthood. We kept a tiny baby alive and thriving for an entire year. The people who let us leave the hospitle with this precious little one were right, we could do it. Not without challenges, stress, and several ‘what in the world are we supposed to do’ moments, but, we passed this milestone with lots of joy, laughter, and massive amounts of thankfulness in our hearts.
Brynlee Rose turned ONE on November 8, 2013, and I planned an awesome party. While planning, I received many comments like”don’t stress about the party, she won’t even care or remember it,” but this party was as much about Dustin and I as it was about Bryn. It was about celebrating our family of three and doing some of the things I used to love doing again (DIY projects!!).
Of course I feel like I didn’t get enough photos, and I didn’t get ANY of me with the birthday girl (that always seems to happen… sadface), but i’m determined to help Bryn know how much she was loved and celebrated on her birthday with all 26 local family members who came to honor her 🙂
We had SO many fun decorations and yummy cake. Did I mention the cake? Oh boy. I ordered a custom designed birthday cake from Cocoa and Fig in Edina, Minnesota. They created it based off of the theme I described (pink and gold) and Bryn’s birthday party invitation. We were so thrilled with how it turned out!
Here are also some of the fun things I did to make extra special details for her day:
– Custom hand-dyed pink ombre tablecloth
– Glittery-gold “B” monogram behind the tablescape
– Coordinating pink and gold cupcakes (also from Cocoa and Fig)
– Hand-wrapped pink and gold water bottles (Wrapped with tape! Super easy!)
– Hand-made pom-pom garland
– Gold and pink balloons covering the ceilings and stairway
– Gold sequened backdrop with pink pom-pom garland
– Hot pink rose bouquet from daddy
– Photo display from Bryn’s first year
– Golden spray-painted pumpkin near a hand lettered welcome sign
– Gold dotted burlap table runner
– Custom pink and gold poka-dot birtday outfit from WillowBee Apparel
We had a treasure hunt in the backyard for the kids, had a potato-sack race, and opened lots of presents. Bryn didn’t want to wear her birthday hat, and she didn’t like being watched as she ate her birthday cake. She DID love when everyone sang ‘Happy Birthday’ however, and LOVED all her new toys!
I guess I DID get to sneak into one photo 😉
My sweet mom. I could not have pulled off the party without her. So thankful for her. And isn’t she adorable? She showed up in a coordinating outfit!
Bryn wasn’t so sure about all of the excitement she heard in the house when she woke up from her nap.
“I will NOT wear this hat.”
The aftermath.
Happy birthday, sweet girl! I love you SOOOOOOO much!!