Lilies or Daisies?

Now that you've all heard about the honeymoon, I'd like to write a few things about the wedding!

Congratulations to Daisy who was married to her college boyfriend on June 4th in a lovely ceremony at her home parish!

The service was beautiful in every way. Daisy selected a cheeful yellow with iris accents for her wedding colors, which brightened the earthy tones of her church. She looked elegant and perfectly happy as she walked down the aisle. Mr. Daisy's eyes lit up as soon as he saw her and he too couldn't stop smiling! The presider did a beautiful job with the ceremony, stepping to the side as Daisy and her husband recited their vows and exchanged rings to emphasize that the grace comes from the couple's unity. Mr. Daisy commented later on how fitting the ceremony seemed for them with the powerful proclamation of the Gospel by heart and the presider's singing of the marriage blessing. When Mr. and Mrs. Daisy were announced for the first time, they positively radiated joy!

Now for the details! The bridemaids wore yellow knee-length dresses of different cuts, chosen at their own discretion. Their hair was styled up, some with accents such as a headband or flowers, and each carried a bouquet of what I would call blue flag flowers. The contrast between the rich violet and the bright yellow was as vivid as Daisy's yellow North Face fleecy against campus in the dead of a grey Indiana winter, back in the day!

Daisy herself wore a simple strapless satin gown. The bodice was styled as a corset, with visible boning, and had pleated satin at the bust. The dress had a drop waist and unadorned satin skirt with a chapel-length train. Her hair was intricately braided and modestly covered with ribbon-edged tulle veil. Mr. Daisy wore a black tux with an iris in his lapel and looked very distinguished.

photo credit: the Larsons

The reception consisted of a cocktail hour followed by a formal sit-down dinner. The room had warm, dark wooden trim, and swanky orange chandeliers against blue-lit ceilings. The chairs were draped in white, with a bright yellow tie around the back. Daisy and Mr. Daisy had worked hard to grow the centerpieces themselves -- terra-cotta pots of deep violet petunias! The cake was square and four-tiered with yellow ribbon around each layer and blue flowers on top. Music was provided by an excellent live group who played a wide variety of songs, from Sinatra to Lady Gaga. The atmosphere of the reception was relaxed and joyous, with nearly everyone on the dancefloor for much of the evening! Daisy and Mr. Daisy had their first dance to L-O-V-E (you know, "L is for the way you look at me...") which was sweet and suited them very well! Many band favorites were played, since Daisy and Mr. Daisy had met in the marching band, and their friends from the band comprised the majority of the wedding party as well as a good number of the guests. Our school fight song and alma mater were both sung before the evening ended, in addition to an enthusiastic rendition of Don't Stop Believing. All in all, the reception was a perfect conclusion to a wonderful day!

In Daisy's words, "I don't think that day could have ever been more fun. It was probably the most fun day in the history of the universe. I mean, yes, the Resurrection was probably a good time, but I don't think they danced to Don't Stop Believing back then. Although, they probably should have."

Enjoy these photos from the happy day!