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After the lovey-doveyness of the first dance was out of the way, we opened up the floor to toasts!
My dad kicked things off with a really sweet welcome.
And as Mama Powder Puff and all our guests looked on…
He pulled out the very first dress he ever bought for me, 26 years ago.
Dad went on to say that even though I’m all grown up and wearing the last dress he would ever buy me, my wedding dress, in his heart of hearts I would always be his little girl in the lavender dress.
There was not a dry eye in the building.
Next up was Andy, the best man. His speech was heavy on the hilarity.
It ended with the classic, and always classy line, “May all your ups and downs be between the sheets.” Gotta love it!
And finally, Sister Powder Puff gave a heartwarming toast that she had been working on for quite some time. It included a story about how when we were younger, we would play Disney princesses. But somehow, I always ended up being the featured princess, and Sister Powder Puff would always have to be some random supporting character. Hey! That’s the perk of being the oldest!
But, she said, in the end, she was so happy to stand back and play the supporting role for me on our wedding day.
Let me tell you, tears were streaming down my face. I love my sister!
After a quick prayer…
…it was time to chow down!
During dinner, I requested that a short (and I mean SHORT, just over one minute long!) slideshow be played that I made for Mr. Powder Puff as a surprise.
Wanna see it in action? I’ve included it below. Now, I can’t take credit for this video, since I 100% ripped it off from the video Mrs. Lovebug made back in the day. Yep I’m a big old copy cat. Everything from the song to the title was her idea- but it’s just so cute I couldn’t pass it up! So watch, but know that the credit belongs to the always fabulous Lovebug.
It may have been short in length, but it was long in love and laughs, and was a big hit. Mission accomplished!
*All photos by Shutter Sam
Up next? The cake. To smash or not to smash…
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Love, Sweet Love: A Taste Of Teasers
Love, Sweet Love: Partay For The Bachelorette
Love, Sweet Love: Let’s Rehearse
Love, Sweet Love: Getting Purty
Love, Sweet Love: Boys and a Boat
Love, Sweet Love: Putting on the Dress
Love, Sweet Love: The First Look
Love, Sweet Love: Strike a Pose
Love, Sweet Love: The Walk
Love, Sweet Love: The Ceremony
Love, Sweet Love: Bridal Party Shenanigans
Love, Sweet Love: Family Fun Meets Cocktails and Dreams
Love, Sweet Love: The Details
Love, Sweet Love: Kickin’ Things Off
What a sweet little video! 
Your toasts sound like they had the right balance of sweetness and humor!
You guys are just too too cute :). I loved the slideshow! What a good idea!
Your dad’s toast is choking me up! I can’t believe he saved the first dress he ever bought you, and referred to your wedding dress as the last dress he’d give to you! That is the sweetest thing I’ve ever heard - did he think of that on his own? (I know my mom got a little too “involved” perfecting my dad’s toast, haha!) I love dad toasts - they are the best!!
Wow, this post is emotion-packed! I’m surprised I didn’t shed a tear (but I was SO close!) I hope our reception is as personal and sweet as yours! I love, love, LOVE your recaps!
Oh my! Your dad has me in tears. What a wonderful toast… and to think that he still had the very first dress her bought you. Too much!
OMG, the first dress and the last dress. I’d be bawling lake a baby, Mrs. P!
Emotional, Mrs. PP! So very sweet.
Don’t you just love reliving those feelings? I cannot wait to see my pictures to remember how crazy on top of the world happy and loved I felt!
holy moly mrs. powder puff - i’m struggling to hold back the tears whilst sitting at work. my co-workers probably think i’m a little nutso, haha! super sweet toasts - i love ‘em!!
@Mrs. Yorkie: At least I’m not the only one! Gah, I’m sitting here at my desk with big crocodile tears running down my cheeks!
Your dad’s speech sounds like it was so sweet and heartfelt! And that picture or Mama Powder Puff is just perfect!
Aww. . . Love your video and your dad’s toast! Who wouldn’t?!? And my favorite line, “Now that’s my kinda guy!” Perfect.
GAH!!! Your dad is way too sweet. I think I would have just keeled over right then and there. What a beautiful toast!
okay… i have to ask. i know that your info says you’re from Chicago, but did you get married in West Michigan? More specifically, at the Trillium Banquet and Conference Center? I’ve been looking at your photos and I can’t get over how much it looks like the place where my high school had their proms!
@lil pooch: yep! Mr powder puff and I are both from the west michigan area, and both of our families still live there, so it was the natural place for us to get married there.
Your dads toast is the sweetest I’ve ever heard. It reminds me of the how Gwyneth Paltrow told the story of how her dad took her to Paris for the first time because he wanted her to see it for the first time by a man who would always love her, no matter what.
I’m getting all teary eyed here.
omg, your dad is so sweet! and your sister! they both gave great toasts!
One of the best recaps ever!! Your sis and dads speech just slayed me, then the video took the sweetness factor up an extra notch
@Mrs. Powder Puff: love it! my fiance is from muskegon and i’m from grand haven. we both went to high school in muskegon and some of our friends’ families own the trillium. the awesome lights above the dance floor - one of my friends had that in his living room!
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Mrs. Powder Puff, Chicago Age and Occupation: 25, Preschool Teacher Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Career Services Engagement Date: May, 2008 Wedding Date: July, 2009 Blogging Since: November 12, 2008 Venue: Outdoor ceremony, banquet hall reception About Me: I am your typical Midwestern girl attempting to plan a sane, budget-friendly, fun wedding to the man of my dreams. I love shoes, laughing at “Platinum Weddings”, crafts, inspiration boards, candy, and basically anything I can DIY. While weddings can certainly be all-consuming, I honestly can’t wait until the ceremony is over and I can finally call Mr. Powder Puff my husband!
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