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When I began my recaps for Weddingbee, Mr. Pineapple asked me if I would be able to mention his mom, even though she would not be in any of the photographs. I have never explained our reason for getting married early to the hive. It just never seemed like the right time. Well, now is as good as any, I suppose.
Mr. Pineapple’s mom was very sick last September, so Mr. P and I decided to get married early, just in case she wouldn’t be able to make it to our October wedding.
We wanted, more than anything, to be able to share our wedding day with our parents. So, the wedding in a week took place. My father flew to Pennsylvania from Florida where he joined my mother, who had been staying with Mr. P and me. The day after Mr. Pineapple’s mom was released from the hospital, she and Mr. P’s step-dad were able to see us marry. Just last week, Mr. Pineapple’s mom passed away, after fighting cancer with strength and courage for nine years. The services were attended by over 600 people and were an amazing tribute to her life. She will always be loved and dearly missed.
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I’m so sorry for your loss. How wonderful that she was able to share that time with you and to be a part of your wedding!
I’m very sorry to hear of your and your husband’s loss. May she rest in peace.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I am so happy that she was there for that happy day.
I am so sorry for you amd Mr. P’s loss. I am glad she could share in your special day with the both of you. She sounds like a special woman and she was obviously a wonderful mother 
I’m so glad that she was able to be there for y’all. we’re in the middle of a similar circumstance, and i know that it meant the world for y’all (Mr. P, especially) that his mom was able to be there and know that her son was happy.
Many condolences, and know that she’ll always be with y’all in spirit.
I am so sorry for your loss. How wonderful that she was able to witness your marriage.
I’m so sorry for your loss, but I’m very glad that Mr. P’s mom was able to see her son get married. She looks so happy for you guys.
What a wonderful and happy day that must have been for Mr P’s mom … I’m so sorry for your loss.
I’m so happy to hear that she was able to be there on your wedding day! That must have been so special for her.
I’m incredibly sorry for your loss, but certain she’s up above smiling.
Oh my, what a cute lady she is! She looks just like Mr. P. And she’s beaming with joy - how happy that day must have been for her. I’m so glad she could celebrate with you, Mrs. P, and I’m so very sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry for you guys. My condolences to you and Mr. Pineapple.
I am so sorry for your loss. You and Mr. P will be in my thoughts.
I’m really sorry for your loss Mr and Mrs. P. You must feel reassured that you made her happy by having the first ceremony for her.
So sorry for your loss! I’m happy she was able to share both days with you!
I’m so sorry for your & Mr. P’s loss. It’s wonderful that she was able be there to be with you to share both of your special days.
My sincere condolences to you and Mr. P! I think it’s so great that you married early (and so intimately!) so that you could include his mom.
I’m so sorry for your loss. How great to have such a large number of people honoring her life…a true testament to how great of a woman she must have been.
I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s great that she did get to see you get married.
My sincere condolences to you and Mr Pineapple and your families. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
How wonderful, though that she was able to see your wedding
Hugs, Mrs. Pineapple. I hope you and Mr. P are doing okay.
I’m so sorry for you loss. You obviously made the right decision about moving up the wedding, she is absolutely beaming in the photo. Thoughts and prayers.
I’m sorry for your loss Mrs. P. It was so sweet that you moved the date up so guys could celebrate that day together.
Wow, he looks JUST LIKE HER in that photo! I have been wondering why you were married early, and this is truly a touching story. Thank you for sharing with us. You’re in my thoughts, I wish you and Mr. P comfort in knowing you were loved and that you loved her!
Mrs. P.,
Thank you for sharing. I am very sorry for your loss, but it is wonderful Mr. P was able to have his mom with him on your special day. It sounds like she was a lovely and brave woman who touched many lives.
Blessings!
Oh, I am so sorry for you Pineapples. It’s so nice that you guys were able to have such a special moment together and get married with you families.
Pineapple, thank you for sharing this with us. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the mister! It’s wonderful to know Mr. Pineapple’s mother was able to be present for your wedding.
I have just been overcome with a case of the goosebumps.
How lucky you were to share that day with Mr. P’s Mom, and what a long time for her to struggle through.
Thank you for sharing, and reminding us to always cherish our loved ones.
beautiful. what a beautiful things to have shared.
Thanks for sharing, Mrs. Pineapple! I am thinking of you.
I’m so sorry, Pineapple. I’m glad Mr. P’s mom was able to see the two of you get married and share in your happiness. I’m thinking of you guys!
I am so sorry to hear this. I am sure she was incredibly proud of you & I think marrying earlier so she could be present was very thoughtful of you both. Thinking of you both.
I’m so sorry for your loss, but glad that you had more time than anticipated. I’m glad you have each other for support in this difficult time, and sure she is smiling down on you.
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss - much love to you and your husband.
my sympathies and thoughts to you and Mr. Pineapple and your family.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am glad you were able to share your wedding day with her. Thoughts are with you.
my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time
thank you everyone for your kind words. Mr. Pineapple has been reading along and it really means a lot to us.
I am very sorry for your lose, my fiances mom is ill as well and we are hoping that she will make it till September for our wedding. If needed I would do exactly what you did so that she could attend.
Mr & Mrs. Pineapple - I am so sorry for your loss. It must be so heartbreaking for you both. I love that she was able to be a part of your marriage ceremonies, and hopefully will live on in your marriage. Thank you for sharing, as there might be others that need to do a wedding in a week for similar reasons - and you showed them it could be done!
Mr. and Mrs. Pineapple, Your loss really hits home for my husband as I as we were in a similar situation for our wedding, which coincidently was also on the same day as yours (Oct 18). My husband’s mother was diagnosed with cancer just months before our wedding and it was a shock to us that there was a possibility she might not make it to the wedding. But she did and danced with her son - I have never seem her more joyful than that day. She actually passed away exactly one week later and we skipped our honeymoon to spend her last few hours with her. I know we and the rest of the family really treasure the memories and photos we have from our wedding day. I will be thinking of you.
I am so sorry for you & your husband’s loss. (I know a MIL can be like a 2nd mother.) It was so kind of you to wed early for her to witness. (I wish my parents could see me tie the knot. 
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and Mr. P in this very difficult time.
Thank you for sharing your story. It helps to know that I am not the only one. We are going through the same process with my father. For others in a similar situation, I wanted to share our contingency wedding plans. We have talked with our priest about the possible need to marry early. We plan to marry at a Sunday service at our church if necessary. The priest was delighted by the idea, and I know that if we need to, we can have a wedding on a few days’ notice, complete with a loving congregation. We’ll do cake and punch after the service. Easy to put together in a few days. We checked on license requirements, and that’s about all that is needed. I found a local dress shop that has some off-the-rack options if we need to do this before my dress is ready. I also wrote into our (very few) vendor contracts that they would accommodate an earlier date without penalty if possible. We’re still hoping my father will enjoy health for much longer, but it puts all of us at ease knowing that we have this option. We’re marrying in a Protestant service, but for faiths that don’t accommodate a wedding in the routine service, I’m sure many officiants would ask the congregation to stay a few minutes after the regular service for a wedding.
So sorry for you loss. I’m happy for you that you got to share your special day with such a special woman.
My dad passed away last May, and unfortunately we were not able to get married in time for him to be there. He was sick for a long time but in good health and then declined very suddenly.
Even though weddings are supposed to be about the bride and groom, we quickly find out while planning that it’s not. I remember when you first posted on your wedding before your wedding and how you thought people would react if they found out. What you guys did was so incredibly thoughtful and unselfish and highlights what the day is really about….family.
My thoughts are with you, Mr. P and your families. Much love to you all.
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Mrs. Pineapple, Pittsburgh
Age and Occupation: 24, Graphic Designer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Student Affairs Administration
Engagement Date: August 4, 2007
Wedding Date: October, 2008
Blogging Since: April 14, 2008
Venue: The Rivers Club
About Me: Being a transplant from sunny south Florida I am learning to live with all four seasons while playing with our cat collective, line dancing, and doing a ton of DIY projects for our wedding (seriously, like a thousand)!
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