Weddingbee Blog

After I had my big walk down the isle our minister began by welcoming all our guests. After her introduction we had both of our mothers do a reading.
I love that I’m just grinning at Mr. Onion here. I was so excited.


Mr. Onion’s mom read “Marriage Advice From 1886,” by Jane Wells
Then my mom read “Tin Wedding Whistle,” By Ogden Nash, which was a reading at my parents’ wedding and she was so excited to read it at ours. She got almost to the end but when she read, “Let none, not even you, disparage, such a valid reason for a marriage,” she looked at me and got a little teary.

My girls look on as my mother reads “Tin Wedding Whistle.”

My mother trying to pull it together after her reading. It was too early in the ceremony for me to cry, so I tried not to look at her or I would have.

Mrs. Onion tried to pay attention to our minister’s homily, but all she can do is gaze at Mr. Onion.

Mr. Onion doing a much better job paying attention to our minister.

I love this photos — Daria and Andy were always looking for the unique angle or look at the day.

Mr. Onion’s mother and brother’s girlfriend looking on.

After the homily a wonderful friend of ours, Nicole Zuraitis, sang a beautiful song with our guitarist, Brendan Burns — “There is No Greater Love,” by Isham Jones and Marty Symes.

See a video and see the lyrics in my post “There is No Greater Love.” (Note: Nicole will have her jazz festival debut this summer at the Litchfield Jazz Festival in Connecticut on Saturday, August 2 — I’m SO excited for her).

Mr. Onion looking at me sweetly while Nicole sings. This is also a nice shot of my hair through the veil if you click to enlarge.

More sweet glances from Mr. Onion, this time in black and white.

OK, how cute is our flower girl?? I love the little bow in her hair that her mom picked out and her Ann Taylor sash bow. Notice she is holding her tulip bouquet AND my bouquet. What a sweetie — it was heavy!

A big grin at my mother, still during the song.

Up next…the vows, more music and the kiss!

Photos: Daria Bishop Photography
All flowers: Fresh Floral Design Studio
Location: First Congregational Church, Burlington, VT
My Dress: Romona Keveza from Mark Ingram’s Bridal Atelier
My Veil: Two tier elbow length from Rose’s Bridal, NYC
Mr. Onion’s suit: Alan David Custom
BM Dresses: Ann Taylor Celebrations Collection