As some of you know, we said I do last Sunday. Family and friends looked on while a dear friend officiated. I count my blessings to be the wife of such a sincere, selfless, talented man.
Dan and I wed in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin on a grassy patch just beyond the bright white Century Barn. Horses were galloping on the farm. Milkweed seeds floated on the air. The autumn colors a patchwork beyond gently rolling fields.
A fifteen-year October day in Wisconsin by all accounts – calm, pleasantly warm and sunny, only a few feathery wisps of clouds in sight.
Our reception was a mix of rustic and sophisticated. The decorations- pumpkins, wheat, cornstalks and gourds; the wine- bottled and labeled by his aunt and uncle; the meal- three risottos cooked by our groomsmen, dads, uncles and the bridesmaids’ significant others; the favors- hand-picked Cortlands with caramel and Arborio with our wedding recipes; the photographers- talented family and personal friends; the dessert- flourless chocolate cakes baked by our parents.
The bluegrass band was a smash. In our warmly lit barn beneath an almost full moon, the banjos and twirling barely stopped. Even for me, which is a wonder.
Looking back, it required an extraordinary amount of work and planning, but overall, we were astonished at how seamlessly everything came together and how smooth the evening went. It was more than we could have hoped for — memorable, to say the very least. We are so grateful for the abundance of love received from family, friends, new acquaintances and each other.
After a short week back at work and some time to digest this big event (our first slice of wedding cake two nights ago), I’m gearing up to share new recipes and tales. Until then.
Love surrounded us all.
Best to you and Dan,
Dad and Sandy
A day and night of such joy! I’m so happy for the two of you. And what an amazing son-in-law we’ve been blessed with! Love, Mom.
congratulations! looks like an absolutely beautiful day. :)
congratulations! i’m so so so happy for you both. welcome to the world of the married — hope it treats you both wonderfully, which i’m sure it will. i’m thrilled your big day was such a perfect success!
oh goodness, looks perfect!! congratulations to you both. here’s to the very beginning…
Yay! You did it! Many congratulations! Sounds like the perfect day.
Thanks for all the thoughts and wishes! It went by too fast. Who’s up for another wedding same time next year?
Heather! Oh my goodness, congratulations! I love your comment, and I feel exactly the same way – it went by so quickly…and I want to do it all again. The best is when the pictures come back. It’s so fun to remember everything and to see your smiling faces and all of the smiles on your guests faces. Enjoy it!
Let’s just make it a yearly activity…. Risotto for every one and every one for a wonderful party of friends and family! We all loved being the small part of a grand thing. Scott
Congratulations Heather! Everything looks beautiful. Are you from Mt. Horeb? What a great town!
@Talley: Reliving with photos is a favorite pastime of mine already, and you’re right — we’re having a ball with our wedding snaps!
@Scott: You’ve got yourself a deal. This time the ladies will cook.
@Gemma: Thanks! Not from Mt. Horeb, but nearby… We both grew up in the Milwaukee area, and attended the University of Wisconsin – Madison (me for one year before transferring). It IS a great town. So quaint and charming. The natural beauty was perfect for our wedding. Are you from the area?
Congrats congrats congrats!!! Hope you’re enjoying your exciting new life together! It really is amazing to have found your teammate for life, isn’t it?
Best of luck and sending lots of love your way!
@sarah the baker yoon: Thanks, thanks, thanks! Same to you, fellow newlywed. Knowing you have a partner to spend and share the rest of your life with is a pretty killer feeling. *Cheers*