Last weekend, my oldest granddaughter got married. We had incredible weather. 82 degrees and sunny on the 9th of April in southwest Idaho. Amazing. And perfect because the bride and her attendants arrived in a horse drawn wagon and the couple departed in the same. The ceremony and reception took place in a barn that is used for community events, which meant no heating or air conditioning. It was too warm for me to wear the jacket I’d planned to wear, but that was a small thing and otherwise the temperature was ideal.
In case you didn’t know it, we are a horsey, western family, so the theme of the wedding should not surprise you. Boots and saddles and the bride’s favorite sunflowers.
Anyway, like any self-respecting grandma, I’m going to subject you to photos. Just ooh and ahh appropriately. At the end, I’m sharing my Bible art journaling that was inspired by the wedding and the happiness of all of the couples in my family.
The bride and her attendants arrive
Sunflowers, boots, and saddles were everywhere
Joy, joy, joy
Somebody wanted a bite of flowers
The happy couple with bridesmaids and groomsmen
Just married
The gorgeous bride
Me with my daughter, her son, her husband, and her daughter
This may be my favorite photo of all the ones I took (over 350). I just love the looks on their faces
My granddaughter with her mother. Aren’t they beautiful?
The all important boot shot. (When I think of the miserable shoes I wore for my wedding…)
Yes, she loves horses and owns two (and look at the carpet of violas that God gave us for the wedding photos)
How many wedding cakes are covered in horseshoes?
The sparkler send off
After the wedding, inspired by the love and joy of the weekend, I just had to journal Mark 10:6-9 (and the two shall become one)
No wonder I love to write romance novels.
Robin the Happy, Happy, Happy Grandma
P.S. And now it is time to finish writing my next book.
Robin Lee Hatcher
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I oohed and ahhed in all the right places, Robin. And yes, your daughter and granddaughter are beautiful! What a fun wedding. May God richly bless their marriage.
Thanks, Ane. I think I heard those appropriate sounds sitting here at my desk.
I love these pictures, Robin! Warmest wishes to the new couple. :)))
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I adore the wagon and the boots for the brides and bridesmaids are fabulous! What a picture perfect wedding. So glad you shared the photos with us!
I restrained myself, but it sure was hard to pick just a few to share. 🙂
What a beautiful family, Robin. You are so blessed (but I’m sure you already know that).
Definitely, Lynn.
Beautiful wedding. Thanks for sharing. Loved what you journaled, too. And yes, Keep writing please!
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Thanks for sharing such beautiful wedding pictures. And I agree with you about your favorite. Your granddaughter is so lovely!
My son got married July 11, 2015. Weddings are truly special.
It was, indeed, special.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful granddaughter’s wedding pictures. They were almost as beautiful as the bride. Groom was handsome too. I know everyone had a wonderful time. May God bless this new couple with happiness, health and joy for all of their lives.
Thanks, Pat.
Loved seeing the pictures, Robin. So glad you shared the joy with all of us! Beautiful bride, handsome groom, lovely family and gorgeous decorations! Who could ask for anything more. 🙂
Thanks, Judy.
Thank you so very much for the beautiful pictures! I loved the western theme and the boots and jeans and horseshoes! Your granddaughter is a stunningly beautiful girl, as is your daughter and your family. May God bless them in the marriage journey together.
Thanks, Debbie.
Lovely photos. Thanks for sharing. My great niece had a TX western wedding two summers ago.
They are so fun, aren’t they, Jacqueline? I can’t stop smiling.
Lovely wedding! What a fun day for the beautiful bride, handsome groom and their loving family and friends! Congratulations!
The pictures are a treasure.
Thanks!
What beautiful pictures and beautiful wedding!
Thanks!
Aww, how beautiful! <3
Thanks!
Oh Robin…..LOVED these photos!! Yes, the bride looked beautiful and everything looked perfect (even the horse was gorgeous!). 🙂 I also loved the color of the bridesmaids’ dresses and those SUNFLOWERS!! (My favorite flower!!) 🙂
The photo of the bride and groom peeking around the tree could be the cover for a romance novel – – so precious. (You did an AWESOME job with the photos, by the way! You are a lady of many talents!)
And I have to share that seeing these photos really made me smile, because summer before last my best friend’s son got married, and the wedding was SO similar to your granddaughter’s and very special. 🙂 Bride and attendants arrived in the horse-drawn wagon, the wedding was in a barn (used for special events), everyone wore boots, AND the bride chose sunflowers!
I’m so thankful everything went well. Thank you for sharing with us – – I’m still smiling! 🙂
Hugs, Patti Jo
Thanks, Patti Jo. And if I was getting married today, I would wear boots under my wedding dress. I just love the look. Both of the mothers of bride and groom wore cowboy boots with their dresses, and they looked so fabulous.
Beautiful family & bride. I love the picture of your daughter & grandaughter. The best of all is of the couple looking around the tree. Thanks for sharing your photos of such a happy time.
Thanks for sharing my joy, Betty.