Hold up! Wait a minute! I've known Mel for about ten years, and during that time we have worked together, traveled together—to Thailand and Mexico and Jersey—and partied together at approximately 4,500 bars and festivals in between. So, I've got to do this up right. Sister deserves a proper send-off...
I'll continue.
The event took place at the Lord Thompson Manor in Connecticut. GORGE. There were acres and acres of land to roam...
...exquisite decor...
...and '20s-style hats in every room. It felt very Great Gatsby-esque, with a tinge of Saratoga. Didn't my iPhoto give this hat-on-a-radiator shot a badass Pink Panther vibe? Giddy-up.
What I loved most about this wedding, though, was how very untraditional, relaxed, and warm the weekend was. Melanie even let her wedding party pick whatever dresses we wanted, as long as they were yellow. J'adorable, no? All brides should be so cool.
That's me, second to the right, just behind the beautiful bride!
I know in my heart that Melanie and Jason will grow old together, and that they are each other's perfect match. And for that, I offer a few more gratuitous shots from this most magical weekend. LOVE YOU M+J!
33 comments:
all of these shots are absolutely phenomenal and your friend is lucky to have you. those yellow outdoor lanterns, the bowls of candy and those beautiful dresses are all amazing!
That was quite the event! There were so many parts that looked like a complete blast :)
What a beautiful wedding! Looked like such fun, and your photos are wonderful.
Gorgeous pics! Thanks for sharing :)
personal. beautiful. fun. memorable. perfection!
Welcome back.
I still can't believe I was uninvited because I wanted to bring my stripper pole! Like it's HER wedding?!! I guess it looked okay? If you like that whole civilized thang. Besides, I got to see the Springer Marathon by being home anyway...so there! :p
Looked loverly and sunshiny delicious! Love the bridesmaids picking their own dresses...no regrets for later. Unless of course I'm one of the bridesmaids! ;)
Thanks momma. Your the best friend a girl and guy could have! The pix are great, can't believe its over. Can't wait to be 75yrs old with you as we watch Jay & Paul play golf while we sip on our martinis and they have to carry us to bed.
~Mel
Sounds like a heavenly wedding!
And I adore that 1920's cloche hat.
my fave color is yellow. my fave food is candy. and my fave bee...
oh, you get it.
lovely wedding! congrats and happy life to the lucky two.
stunning the fourth photograph with the light drenched door way is incredible!
sounds like a wonderful wedding. I love the dresses you gals chose. I love the Pink Panther hat...
beautiful beautiful photos. i love that the bride let the bridesmaids pick whatever dress they liked in yellow. what a nice touch.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THEM!
its lovely you guys have been friends for so long.
i began thinking about my wedding last week
many girls start thinking when they are 12.
i started when i was 17.lol.
i dont want to get married soon but it seems so beautiful.
holy cow, that set up is beautiful.
and i love yellow :)
stunning...and can we discuss your photos? bravo my dear!
Oh, How pretty! I love the yellow color for the wedding. DaISY~
Gorgeous photos and you obviously had fantastic weather. I love the penny candy bar!
Gorgeous!
Love the yellow dresses and the candy. Oh and those lanterns, and table settings....so beautiful.
Frenchie! Why thank you:) Thank you all!
Great shots!
I'm late to the wedding wrap up party... better late than never! Lovely setting... FUN pictures and love the CANDY!
What a nice post! That looked like a fun and fancy wedding:) You looked oh-so-sweet in that yellow number;)
All so beautiful. Reminds me of my recent wedding, which was different but magical too. The photos are awesome!
I love weddings with candy bars--- so yummy! :)
Incredible photos!! The weeding looks stunning...I love the yellow latterns and candy jars. So beautiful!
Tres cool!! - I love yellow and the dress idea is fantastic. And the lolly jars, my kind of wedding! x
Wow! It looks wonderful! I love the yellow dresses - even more so that they were all indvidually picked out - very cool. The setting is beautiful but what really caught me eye? all the candy ;) What a nice send off for your freind!
Sweet post! Lovely photos!
Looks like it was a beautiful wedding!!
love the pink picture of the hat. It looks like such a gorgeous venue.
And yay for non-matchy bridesmaids dresses! love it!
Do I spot your hand at work in this lovely soiree? It looks rather bee-ish in a most delightful way. What a truly gorgeous wedding! I am really in love with the picture above the pink panther one.
Gorgeous! So hopeful. So Gatsby, in a non-cad sort of way.
Lots of time to catch up on my reading since focusing on the debates and listening to McCain insert "my friend" into every other sentence is making me loathe the phrase.
I love the you-pick yellow bridal party, after having to buy 2 dresses I will never wear again last summer, this sounds like an ideal wedding to be a part of.
Love your blog!
That's where I got married!!!!!!
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