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I know I’ve been avoiding writing this post because I hate to say goodbye, but the time has come. Even though I knew it would be a “see you later,” because I love the hive way too much, it’s still sad to officially finish the Handmade Amor recaps. But don’t worry I will be showing my face every time I can. 
Right now I am in Chile enjoying some beautiful spring weather while on vacation with my family, and it’s a little touching to be sitting in the exact same chair as when I wrote my very first post back in 2009, mostly because, since the wedding, I’ve only been here twice.
When I think about our wedding I can’t help but associate pretty much everything with Weddingbee. This community helped us shape our wedding. We shared our moments of joy, projects, and a few tears along the way. All of the comments supporting our projects and plans meant the world to me and Mr. Poodle. Because of Weddingbee I started blogging, and after two years I am completely hooked. You can visit me at my little blog-space called HowJoyful.com, there I share tutorials, crafts, my sewing adventures, and everything in between. I am also on Twitter, and on my latest obsession, Pinterest!
I’ve showed you all the pretty wedding pictures we have, but I also have to show you all the reality of how cold it was while we moved from place to place. I have to thank our awesome photographers Cat and Adi from Next Exit Photography for being so talented and giving us perfect-weather pictures, when in actuality it was super windy and cold!
{personal pic}
And after our wonderful wedding day we spent a day with my Mom because she left to go back to Chile two days after the wedding. She helped us open presents and we relaxed before leaving for our honeymoon in Lake Tahoe.
{super tired day-after pic}
I have to say that saying goodbye is pretty sad. I shared so much with all of you. Our wedding plans would have not been the same with you, so for that, thank you! The hive will always have a special place in my heart.
XOXO
Mrs. Poodle
(from Chile with love)
P.S. - if you want see all of our recaps, here is the list for you!
*All Images unless otherwise stated by the super talented Next Exit Photography
Don’t go! I think you should do Honeymoon recaps. I am not ready to face WeddingBee life without you!
Wow, Poodle I actually never ever grasped how cold it was. Your photographers rocked!
Thank you so much for finishing your recaps. I truly loved seeing your wedding, with all it’s DIY purply goodness! 
poodle! SIT! STAY! gooooood poodle! don’t go anywhere! as a newbee on here i was completely inspired by your posts. I should tell you, your relationship on here is captivating. you had a lovely wedding and the two of your smiles is something to rejoice. Your posts encompass why anyone should be married, happy together and full of faith. So, if you must go….sigh…thanks for sharing.
on a very personal note: my vows are so close to yours its scary!!!! we too will be using “I like you” in the ceremony. good choice. ALL THE BEST!
Noooo! Don’t go! Thank you for sharing with us Mrs. Poodle. You are such an inspiration.
I loved following your wedding journey and all of your amazing DIY projects. Thank yo so much for sharing and I wish you and Mr. Poodle all the best!
I cannot believe you’re finished with recaps and leaving! I have so enjoyed reading about your amazing wedding here, so thank you for sharing your story with us and allowing us to be apart of your day, even if only from far away. Don’t be a stranger around here!
And like Miss FC, I totally couldn’t tell how cold it was! You two are so brave! And your photographer is so good–it looks like a beautiful day in all your pictures!
Thank you so much for sharing your journey and beautiful wedding with us Poodle. You’ve been a DIY inspiration to so many with your amazing talents. Enjoy your time in Chile and visit the hive often
I can’t believe you’re done with recaps! I have loved reading all of your posts - thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you so much Mrs. Poodle!
I have seen all your posts on WeddingBee and I have to say that you did a fantastic job! It is sad that you have to say goodbye, but you will continue to post on Weddingbee right? We are all here waiting to see you again, wish you happy everyday!
Your wedding was sooooo beautiful and full of joy! Thank you for sharing your journey!
I have enjoyed reading your posts so much! I’m going to miss your colorful amazing wedding. Don’t disappear forever fellow Chilean awesome lady!
So sad to see you go! Thank you so much for sharing everything with us. You are truly inspiring - from your DIY talent, to your beautiful wedding, to your ability to smile like that in the cold! All the best, Poodle
Oh no, Im not ready to say goodbye!
@Jessoverall: I “like” your idea! Stay poodle, stay!
no! Your pictures are tooooo beautiful and inspiring!
Stop by and see us when you can. Everyone loves a poodle!
Oh noooooo, say it ain’t so! Your pictures are so pretty. We shall miss you!
Ohhh no! You guys are so cute together and I loved every detail of your wedding. I’ve gained some inspiration from your recaps, so thank you for that (especially for making your day look not so cold when in fact it actually was, that will be us!). Thanks for sharing all your details!
Your wedding was so beautiful! All the best We will miss you!
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Mrs. Poodle, Santiago, Chile/San Bernardino, CA Age and Occupation: 27, Industrial & Web Designer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Firefighter & Mountain Patrol Engagement Date: February 25, 2009 Wedding Date: January 2010 Venue: Mr. P's Grandparents’ Ranch About Me: I’m a Chilean girl who's crazy about nature and swimming. I enjoy carving, drawing, reading and sewing; I drool over computers, fabric, pretty paper, purple and patterns. To me, chocolate should be one of the seven wonders, right next to lemon pie. I never thought an exchange work experience program was going to change my life forever, but while working in California, I met Mr. Poodle, and ever since my days are better and brighter. We are two goofy souls that, after finding each other, couldn’t help but want to be together forever. It has being a long and sometimes hard road, since we have to deal with such a long distance between us, but we are now facing the last stage of our Fiancé Visa, and soon we will be together. You know the best part? We will be married! So I’ll be blogging from Chile until just a few months before our “green and purple” wedding.
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