Bridal Memories...

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   Why do weddings evoke so many deeply rooted thoughts and feelings? Seeing one of our daughters trying on a series of lovely wedding gowns really put me in a reflective state of mind. It was as if time had raced past me unawares, and now with my daughter arrayed in elegant lace before me, there was no denying the reality of the passage of time.

   The reality is that a wedding is approaching, and with that realization comes a host of feelings, some fleeting, but many are tied to the momentous occasion that a wedding is. It takes some adjusting on everyone's part, because the family is expanding to include a son/brother-in-law. This shifting of the family dynamics is felt differently by each family member, and is easier for some than others.This is all a very normal and expected part of the transformation that slowly evolves over time in families. 

   There is nothing more beautiful in terms of ceremonies, nor more stressful, than a wedding. I could add to that statement that there is nothing as expensive either, but I am sure that is common knowledge. Hopefully,when all is said and done,the memories from this upcoming spring wedding will evoke thoughts that transcend the passage of time. 

~Kathy~