Sunday, May 04, 2014

Q is for QUEEN

No, not Queen Elizabeth of the Commonwealth countries or Queen Margrethe of Denmark...but rather Queen for a day on May 1st, 2014.  Yes, I definitely felt like a queen on my wedding day.  Everything went off without a hitch and everyone had a wonderful time.  I'm glad it was a small wedding, albeit with all the traditions of a wedding.  I was able to visit with everyone and everyone mingled well with each other.  I must admit I was shaking a bit when walking down the aisle, but that was from excitement and not from second thoughts.  Lorne was beaming at me and later said that when he first saw me, he felt overwhelmed with emotion. 

We had two people taking photographs - my dearest friend Wendy, who not only took photos, but also coordinated the whole shindig while working at her regular job, and one of Lorne's best friend's son, whose children are Lorne's godchildren.  Also, my daughter Jaclyn (who did my makeup) took several photos when we came home for a brief rest before the evening's soiree began.  It seemed as though everyone had a camera or phone pointed our way, but that was fine.  It was all such fun. 

In a previous post, I mentioned that I thought Lorne would pick one of Van Morrison's songs for the first dance and I was wrong!  What he chose, and that he kept secret from absolutely everyone, was Etta James' version of "At Last."  I was so surprised and we had a lovely first dance on the shaded porch of the 100-year-old mansion.

So it's been a while since I did a Smilebox slideshow, but I think this occasion warrants one.  Enjoy!
Click to play this Smilebox slideshow
Next week, I'll share all about the "rip-roaring" after party we had that night!
 

26 comments:

  1. At Last was the song Carol and I danced to at OUR reception 15 years ago, in two weeks. Congrats.

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  2. At last you've done it, I'm so happy for you both. I don't know how many times I've looked at this, it's just so lovely and touching.

    Much love from Di..xx

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  3. And you deserved such a perfect day - at last! xxx

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  4. You were the most beautiful Queen of the day! And you had such lovely weather. It couldn't have been better.your dress looks so lovely. All perfect! Thanks for sharing your happy day!
    Wil, ABCW Team.

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  5. I love that song and you are a beautiful bride. You both look great for that matter. I enjoyed this photographic look at your wedding.

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  6. At Last....the perfect song for the two of you.
    Congratulations and what joy I see in your eyes.
    You deserve all the love and happiness.
    Thanks for sharing your wedding with us.

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  7. Too bad it isn't "P" week for "perfection."

    You looked ravishing - your hair, makeup, that dress...and the venue, and the flowers.

    And the song...all perfect!

    And then there was the happiness. May it never wear off.

    Congratulations and thank you so much for sharing it with us. I look forward the to party!!!

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  8. you were a radiant bride, totally beaming. the photos of the wedding are so sweet. and i think lorne scored big with AT LAST as the first dance. again, congratulations.

    frankly my dear

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  9. Oh such happy moments - and thank you for sharing them with us! Congratulations, congrats, congrats!!!

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  10. Well, I did Queen too, but simply can't top this!! I loved watching your slide show. Looks like it was a super fabulous day. Congrats to both of you! xo

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  11. what perfect weather you had for your day! Cathy's dress was a lovely color. Congratualtions and best wishes for many years of wedded bliss. Both of you look radiant in the photos!

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  12. Beautiful wedding day, what a radiant bride! You both look so happy - congratulations!!!

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  13. Congratulations to you and Lorne! You truly looked like a queen in that gorgeous lace tea length dress. Blessings!

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  14. So beautiful video,enjoyed watching it. Made me nostalgic!

    Congrats and best wishes for the future!

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  15. Great post....thanks for sharing.:)

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  16. Congratulations! Thank you for sharing, the photographs are just lovely. You really do look like a queen. A very happy queen. Best wishes to both of you.

    Beauty Interprets, Expresses, Manifests the Eternal

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  17. Happy for you both. A lovely occasion and beautifully captured. Wishing you many happy healthy years together.

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  18. Congratulations !!! All the best and wishing you both happiness for the years to come

    PhenoMenon, ABC Wednesday Team
    http://throodalookingglass.com/2014/05/a-z-reflection/

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  19. Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your special day!

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  20. A wonderfully happy day, lovely dress and a perfect song. Your last photo is charming and fun one. Best Wishes to you both.

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  21. Oh Leslie, you look stunning in your dress. I loved everything about it--you two look dreamy.
    Ann

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  22. Congratulations and best wishes to both of you!!

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  23. Well, I LOVE that song and I LOVE that you and Lorne are starting off your beautiful new married life together AT Last :) What a sweet couple you make. The photos were perfect!

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  24. Congratulations Leslie, glad I came back this week. I would have missed this beautiful slideshow!

    Q is for...

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  25. your majesty the queen, the Chinese beliefs, the bride is the queen on her wedding day,

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  26. I found this by way of Carol at bikesbirdsnbeasts. What a fantastic wedding and video! I love the music … absolutely perfect for the occasion. Congratulations and many happy years ahead to you both.

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