Weddingbee

Some of you may recall that my fabulous, amazing, beautiful mother has been planning a wedding of her own recently. After having an icky cold that had me out of commission for a few days last week, I was glad to be feeling better for her big day this past Sunday!

To say that the day was wonderful would be an understatement. Forty-three guests gathered to celebrate the love of these two amazing people at Simon Pearce in West Chester, PA, the place they first met. My mom and George wrote their entire ceremony, and there truly was not a dry eye in the room. Every time I looked at Mr. Cupcake, he was looking up at the ceiling to keep from crying (My sensitive man!)

My brother and I were their attendants, and we each did a reading (I managed to not cry until after my reading!). Mine was by Victor Hugo:

When two souls, which have sought each other for however long in the throng, have found each other, when they have seen that they are matched, are in sympathy and compatible, in a word, that they are alike; there is then established forever between them a union, fiery and pure as they themselves are, a union which begins on earth and continues and continues forever in (eternity). This union is love, true love, such as in truth very few men can conceive of, that love which is as a religion, which defines the loved one, whose life comes from devotion and passion, and for which the greatest sacrifices are the sweetest delights.

The wonderfully talented Alison Conklin photographed the day’s events; Alison captured the spirit of my mom and my new step-dad, George, and also beautifully documented the love of the friends and family who were there to support the happy couple. At first my mom wasn’t going to hire a photographer, as she figured I would just take lots of pictures that day, but I told her that I didn’t want to be held responsible for documenting their entire day! I wanted to enjoy the day as a guest without having that kind of pressure hanging over my head. I found Alison via The Knot and she did such an incredible job, much better than I ever could have done!

Here are a sampling of photos from the day. If you would like to see more, check out the slideshow that Alison put together on her website!

Cool exterior shot of Simon PearceThe dining room all set up for the brunch receptionThe beautiful (and ridiculously delicious) cake from Sweet Jazmines

Getting ready for the ceremony to begin! (My mom was beaming like this all day!)

The lovely backdrop of the Brandywine River with snow-covered trees provided a beautiful contrast to the cozy room we were in

Brother Cupcake doing his reading

Exchanging vows

It’s official!

I love this picture. Aren’t they the cutest?

My brother and I toasting the happy couple

The adorable “perfect pair” favors that sister-in-law Cupcake made

Another cute shot. Seriously, she never stopped smiling!!!

The food at Simon Pearce is amazing.
I had this — salmon with asparagus and potatoes. Yum-o!

Me, Momma Cupcake, new step-dad Cupcake, and Brother Cupcake
(I must point out here that my dress was a recent 50% off purchase at Betsey Johnson, and it is the perfect little black dress that I can’t wait to wear again and again and again!)

The whole clan, including Mr. Cupcake and sister-in-law Cupcake

I love this shot of me and my future hubs

Time to cut the cake!

The end (or, the beginning!)

Please credit all photos to Alison Conklin Photography

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