Keep me warm in your love

I can't believe that the wedding was a week ago already. I must say, my nerves are more calm and I'm basking in the glow of that newlywed feeling.

So many people have been emailing/calling/messaging about pictures and so I thought I'd give you all a little sneak peak. These are from the wonderful photographer's proof page. All brides, no matter where you're located, should consider hiring AMANDA FALES of AmandaFales.com. Her and her husband, Andy, make a remarkable (and professional) team. Amanda and I went to the same college and my freshmen year we lived across the hall from one another! I still own some of the things she gave away at the end of the year!! :) Crazy how time flies.

Here are a few photos. Enjoy! :)

We held the wedding at Indianapolis' historic Benton House. It was built in 1873 on a charming, wooded lot by Mr. Benton, the founder of Butler University. I loved it for its vintage, Victorian qualities. You'll see:












The rings

David and I decided to do all our wedding photos before the actual ceremony. I got ready at our apartment and he got ready at The Benton House. Here is the moment after our "first meeting." Aw.



We enjoyed some quiet moments to ourselves.




I just love my expression there!


Steamy!



You can see my bouquet a bit in that photo. I absolutely loved it. Miranda at Bloomz in Indianapolis did a fabulous job with my requests and had lots of great ideas. Here's a zoomer:




There were so many portraits Amanda did with me. I really like how this one turned out!


And look at those shoes! People flipped when I told them my shoes were purple, but they totally go, right?


The wedding party was fantastic!


So handsome!


And there we all are.


Let's move on to the actual ceremony, held at Shalom Mennonite Church.


Whoa stained glass!


My grandmother maid the pew decorations.


I designed the programs. Thank God for InDesign for brides on a budget! :)


Me getting ready to walk with Mommy and Daddy. I sobbed like a crazy fool!


Pretty church.


The crowd got a few shots, too! ^^


My cousin, a bridesmaid, read from Song of Songs.


My Aunt Grace sang "Caro Mio Ben."


My sister sang "You Are the Sunshine of My Life."

And then it was over! :D


A congratulatory hug from my dearest professor from college, Hank Nuwer!

A few details from the reception (I had another photographer shoot the reception and am waiting on those. We had a live string trio, wine and desserts)!




My grandmother (who used to be a florist) also designed the centerpieces. The eating took place in a tent outside of the Benton House.


Tent!

More later. :)
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if you'll be my star I'll be your sky, I live to let you shine

My dears, I apologize for the hiatus. America has turned me into a slacker. Well, not really. I've just been engrossed in wedding planning details, readjusting my life to the USA lifestyle and all that nonsense. But here I am, purple-clad with a mess of hair plopped on my head. Happy Monday. ^o^

Let's see, what's going on in my life these days. The most obvious answer to that question is: the wedding. I cannot believe it's encroaching so quickly. Saturday...Saturday, folks! Wow. I've checked the forecast rather compulsively over the past two weeks. There were a few days where I melted into a pitiful puddle of depression over "80% chance of rain and high of 44 degrees." But now, dearies, the forecast is only 5 days out and calls for a day full of sunshine with a high in the mid 50s. Still a bit chilly, but the sun will warm up the tent, me-thinks. And, if everything fails then I'll move things into The Benton House and we'll make due. I'd hate to put that $1400 tent to waste, though. Weddings are expensive, friends.

Well, instead of posting pictures of wedding details (let's wait until after the nuptials, mmk?), I thought it'd be nice to show you all my Indiana abode. We live in Irvington, an East-Side district of Indianapolis that can be described as quirky small town meets haunted historic neighborhood. David and I live on a quiet, cobblestone street in a duplex apartment/house. Hardwood floors, fire place, quaint and lovely. We've still got a bit of decorating to do (and have actually done some since the photos were taken).

In pictures:

What a pretty number


Autumn-blue sky


Our street


Across the street.


Furniture on our porch (which will be Halloween clad after the wedding)


We let Goguma play outside sometimes (with supervision, of course!)


She's made one friend already...a calico mix we call Bubbles


Goguma loves the windows


She is our spoiled little princess.

The living room. We had our first fire with Amy a few days after we moved in. S'Mores and Hot apple cider + rum.






The bedroom


Bedroom...!


I created these while in College. All you do is go to the local flea market or antique store and purchase some pretty sheet music. Buy a frame that will fit them (these frames push the picture all the way against the glass) and then hang 'em up. Simple!


Bedroom...reading nook.


Kitchen-times.


More kitchen. The painting on the top left is my first-ever color painting! A work of art (haha!).


Really long hallway. Goguma, David and I run back and forth at night. We just love all that space!! ^b^


Hallway closet houses cosmetics, toiletries, towels, blankets and a few clothing articles.


Bathroom...Where's Goguma?


"Office" this room is just awful. We need computer chairs and plan to put a high kitchen table up on the opposite side...perhaps a rug on the floor.


My car...David's is right behind it. It feels wonderful to drive again. It's like a pair of wings.


There she is. Her name is "Meow."

That's all. Wendy City signing out, from the Indy-City.