It's raining cats and dogs in chucktown today, and so in an attempt to cheer myself up.. I'm thinking about what great things are coming up for Kira and myself this Spring (other than the sun and sand).....
The phrase "April showers bring May flowers" was one that my Mom and Nana had always told me, but this year it has a whole new meaning. Of course for the inevitable spring fever feeling, where even when it's still too cold for a dress and flip-flops your wearing them, or when you chose the banana over the bagel because the bikini must fit for spring break, or my favorite... baseball season has begun ;) But this year spring fever is also means WEDDINGS, and FASHION WEEK!
Before I go on about how amazing this Spring's line-up is, I am overcome with excitement to gush about how amazing my weekend was. Not only did I get to see family that I hadn't in years, but I was among 150 others to witness my cousin Katie get MARRIED. Having been around Kira and her dresses so often it was only natural that I was in bridal intern heaven. (is there such a place you ask? ..DUH, YES of course) The peacock themed wedding was in Atlanta at an art gallery, where we had plenty of room to drink, dance, and be merry. The highlights of the evening had to be seeing my cousin just float with happiness, the photo-booth (one copy was yours to keep and another for a scrapbook), the speeches (my cousin is a twin, and so her sister's speech was sentimental, yet cute) and OF COURSE, all of the dresses!! And even though Katie wasn't married in an original Kira Elizabeth Gown (she had already found a dress before I'd met Kira) her entire look was breathtakingly beautiful. I was especially impressed with how well she and her bridemaid's matched the peacock theme and the atmosphere of the gallery. They were elegant, but the feathers and jewels in the bridesmaid's hair gave the flare the warehouse gave the art. And Katie's rhinestoned neckline gave her fitted gown what the feathers give to a peacock (the awe factor)!
Weddings have and will always been special, but when it's a family member, or someone you love and care about up there saying their vows... there are no words! I wish Mr. and Mrs. Hans Bendeck a lifetime of happiness together (..and an amazing honey-moon)!!!
..Their first dance...and all smiles!
.. I wanted to add this to show the fun feathers in the bouquet, but who was evening noticing a feather when the glare from her rock was blinding you? ...good job Hans ;).. and notice the flowers, and the details of the dress!
And of course, the wedding party. I chose to include all seven bridesmaids, and crop the groomsmen so you can see their styling!.. I'm searching for close-ups of their hair deco!
While in Atlanta, a group of us went to the aquarium! I took tons of great pictures (that I want to paint eventually) but these stood out... maybe because of how beautiful it is, yet dangerous! Reminds me of all the bride-zilla jokes people make.. and how I can occasionally admit that putting on a fabulous dress may make me look better, but watch out because squeezing into the "bitch-suit" can lead to some uncalled for snappiness and mood-swings. (only kidding, wink wink... beauty is pain, right? ((another one I can give credit to my Mom for)) )
So stay dry, and keep up with what is yet to come this SPRING, yay!
-Victoria
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