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Monday, September 14, 2015

Oh, Happy Day!

My daughter's wedding in Portland, OR was the most beautiful setting for a ceremony I've ever witnessed. Yes, some things went wrong, but there are so many moments we'll be laughing at later. Like the judge who was late because he was stopped for speeding; then his iPad died while he read the script my daughter had so carefully written. However, my daughter--planner extraordinaire--made two hard copies just in case.

Our connecting flight home was missed because Alaska Airlines had a mechanical malfunction in Portland. The first two days home I slept more than I've ever slept in my life. So here are the only two photos I've been able to edit. Hope you enjoy!
Jason and Autumn - 9/5/2015

Trillium Lake near Mt. Hood - 9/6/2015

A HUGE "THANK YOU" to my dear friend, Bridget for watching our precious Izzy and spoiling her rotten while we were gone. This was an image that B made up for Autumn's wedding day, along with a blessing. Sweetest thing I've seen in a long time. I am so happy to have a creative and caring friend like B!

I'll be 'round to make the rounds soon!

55 comments:

  1. Buttons ThoughtsSeptember 14, 2015 at 6:26 AM

    Oh it sounds lovely, a beautiful couple.. It would not be a wedding if there were not some hiccups. Great shots. The last one made me laugh out loud:) Hug B

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  2. Author R. Mac WheelerSeptember 14, 2015 at 6:33 AM

    ohhhhhhhhhhh

    That's an adorable shot of Izzy!!

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  3. eileeninmdSeptember 14, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    Hello, lovely shot of your daughter and her new hubby! I love the shot of the pretty lake and your cute puppy dog! Have a happy Monday!

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  4. nookwormSeptember 14, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    Your daughter was absolutely beautiful-beautiful in that picture! I love her natural bouquet and the sweet expression on his face too! The creativity of your friend B is awesome! Wonderful props surrounding Izzy, too. Wow!

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  5. MerisiSeptember 14, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    So godo to hear that a good time was had by all, Izzy included! :-)
    Best wishes to the new couple.

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    Oh my - what a gorgeous setting!

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  7. KarenSeptember 14, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    Oh lovely Gail. A beautiful bride and groom, a gorgeous setting and the cutest little "flower girl" ever!

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  8. KathySeptember 14, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    I loved Autumn's hydrangea bouquet. And the photo and formal dress for Izzy! I laughed until I had tears in my eyes. She had such a perfectly placed little tongue which just set the whole scene. And all those ups and downs will help keep those memories strong for a lifetime.

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  9. Inspired By JuneSeptember 14, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    Oh, my, that dress! A beauty draped in beauty and wrapped in the arms of love. Perfection, Gail! Can't wait to see the rest! (what a character Izzy is, lol!)

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  10. Petra PavlátkováSeptember 14, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    Gail, I'm sure those are memories to laugh at now though undoubtedly they must have felt quite dramatic at the wedding. I love the loving peacefulnesses of that first photo, they both look so happy...

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  11. Ruth HiebertSeptember 14, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    I am so happy that the day went well. Every wedding needs to have some things go wrong,but to be able to laugh about them is the key. Her dress looks exquisite.

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  12. you-wee becauseSeptember 14, 2015 at 3:33 PM

    My congratulations!
    But unfortunately I have to say that the doggy with its costume has stolen the bride the show!!! ;-)))
    Uwe.

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  13. NancySeptember 14, 2015 at 5:36 PM

    They look so in love. Autumn's dress and bouquet are just gorgeous. Congratulations to the happy couple and I look forward to seeing more wedding pictures....

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  14. StephanieSeptember 14, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    Beautiful couple and cute shot of the dog!

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  15. Linda at To Behold The BeautySeptember 14, 2015 at 6:08 PM

    Autumn made a beautiful bride. She looks so much like her mama! I love the expression on Jason's face in that photo.

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2015 at 9:03 PM

    Your daughter looks so beautiful, but I have to say Izzy is quite stunning in her gown, as well! Adorable! Congratulations to the bride and groom, and to you, too. Welcome home!

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  17. DeniseinVASeptember 14, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    What a sweet photo of your daughter and her new husband. Congratulations to the happy couple and I wish them many, many, many happy years ahead. Izzy is also adorable. Your friend did a great job dressing her up that way.

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  18. Evelyn S.September 14, 2015 at 10:57 PM

    I'm pretty sure you said the wedding was in a Troutdale location.... we were in Portland this past week and weekend and I wish I'd pressed for a trip to Troutdale---instead of driving past it on Sunday. :-) Can't wait to see some more images of the beautiful day!

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  19. LindaSeptember 14, 2015 at 11:34 PM

    Congratulations! Your daughter looks beautiful. Oh, so does the dog!

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  20. BeachGypsySeptember 15, 2015 at 12:18 AM

    Beautiful pictures! Can't wait to see more!

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  21. BreathtakingSeptember 15, 2015 at 12:46 AM

    Hello Gail!:) Appreciate your visit. Congratulations mother of the bride. How beautiful your daughter looks, and they make a lovely couple. Look forward to seeing more photos of the wedding in such a beautiful setting. Loved the picture of the dog.:)

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  22. IndraniSeptember 15, 2015 at 2:21 AM

    Little mishaps make a mighty ceremony! :)
    Great pics.

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  23. DebbieSeptember 15, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    ooooh gail, those mishaps are much needed stories, for future family get togethers. they will be told over and over again and everyone will realize what was really important that day. 2 people who fell in love, got married. the rest was just stuff!!!!

    i am left wondering if the judge got a ticket?? hehehe

    beautiful pictures, your daughter looks gorgeous and i really like the choice she made for her bouquet!!!!

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  24. ShugSeptember 15, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    Izzy is adorable....... and your daughter is Beautiful....I am excited about seeing the pictures of the wedding and the venue that she chose. I did have to laugh about the first two things that went array. Poor guy! Glad the bride was well organized!! lol. I'll be checking for more post on this Blessed event....
    Shug

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  25. hootnonnySeptember 15, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    Beautiful bride and groom...can feel the love! And Izzy's glamour shot it fantastic! What an adorable addition to the wedding album!

    Wonder if the speeding judge was ticketed? Maybe a warning. He should know the first rule of electronics since it's a legal term...charge!

    Looking forward to more images! BTW, you and Dennis looked pretty gorgeous yourselves!

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  26. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmSeptember 15, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    How wonderful! Oh and the dog picture is way too cute!

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  27. AnvilcloudSeptember 15, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    It's all part of the charm when things go a bit wrong but not disastrously so.

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  28. BarbSeptember 15, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    Izzy could have been the Maid of Honor! Portland is a stunning landscape. Can't wait for more photos! Wishing your daughter and her husband much luck!

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  29. TexWisGirlSeptember 15, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    congrats to them. what a lovely setting!

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    Amazing how tired we get enjoying a fun adventure. Your daughter is beautiful and her new hubby ain't so bad either. The dog is adorable and looks very mistreated!

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  31. IdaSeptember 16, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    Congrats to the happy couple.
    Looks like a beautiful place for a wedding and may I just say that little dog is so precious looking.

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  32. DeannaSeptember 16, 2015 at 6:34 PM

    Congratulations on your happy and blessed event. It does look like the perfect setting for a wedding. Sorry about all the mishaps, but I'm sure you will think back and laugh about it.

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  33. Beatrice P. BoydSeptember 16, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    What haopy day for your daughter and the whole family. The engagement photos were a lovely sequence. Thanks for sharing here.

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  34. diane bSeptember 17, 2015 at 5:05 AM

    That sounds like a wedding you'll never forget. What misfortunes you had but I'm sure everyone was happy. A beautiful couple.

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  35. EG CameraGirlSeptember 17, 2015 at 8:09 AM

    Your daughter looks so happy! Wonderful photo.

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  36. HelmaSeptember 19, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    Hahahahaha .... the judge was late because he was stopped because he was driving too fast * chuckle * and also put his case for it. Sometimes it is and sometimes it is the opposite hahahah ... It is fortunate that there were more great moments where you can look back on long :-)
    Beautiful pictures of the couple and the nature underneath :-)

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  37. HilarySeptember 20, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    Oh some things have to go wrong on a wedding day.. and thankfully, none were too serious. A big congratulations to the beautiful couple. I'm happy for all of you. And that photo of Izzy is adorable and sweet. What a fun friend Bridget must be.

    Thanks also for your very kind words on my return to blogging. They touched my heart, Gail. Thank you so much for that. Hugs to you.

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  38. SuzanSeptember 21, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    Congratulations Gail to your lovely Daughter and your new Son-in-Law!!
    It's wonderful and such a blessing to be part of a growing family and so much love and happiness!!
    HA - Not too sure if Izzy is thrilled - but she is so darn cute and a portrait to be framed!!

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  39. Wally JonesSeptember 23, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    Congratulations!

    We wish your daughter and new son-in-law all the best for their future!

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  40. Anita JohnsonSeptember 25, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    Sounds like a beautiful crazy adventure...and yes, what a setting!

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  41. IrmaSeptember 26, 2015 at 3:39 AM

    Your daughter looks so happy.
    Beautiful photo, cute shot of the dog.
    best regards, Irma

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  42. BeachGypsySeptember 29, 2015 at 4:36 AM

    Hi Gail, hows everything your way? Miss your posts!

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  43. Hootin AnniOctober 5, 2015 at 6:10 AM

    Oh Gail, I've not been on the computer much for the last couple of weeks, and today I'm going through my reading list of blogging buddies to do some catch up reading.

    I can only imagine the beauty of that very special day. Such a sweet loving couple now wed for an eternity!! And the scenery...gorgeous.

    That little fur baby is adorable too!!!

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  44. Sallie (FullTime-Life)October 6, 2015 at 6:38 PM

    Glad it went well (with a few things to laugh about -- what would a wedding be without those? -- so far the pictures are beautiful; I'm glad Oregon's sometimes iffy weather cooperated. I'm glad you got there and home OK. And again, your daughter and son-in-law are a lovely couple!!!

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  45. HannahOctober 11, 2015 at 10:07 PM

    It sounds like a lovely time out here in my neck of the woods, Gail, and a wonderful wedding. You must have been very busy to be so tired. The outfit on Izzy is so cute!

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  46. Betty ManousosOctober 31, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    what a sweet photo of your daughter and her new husband. congratulations to the happy couple. all the best for their future!
    izzy is so darn cute!

    big hugs!

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  47. BeateNovember 2, 2015 at 5:14 PM

    I love this picture of your daughter and her husband. What a beautiful couple! I can't wait to read more about the wedding...and all the things that happened. They aren't too much fun while they happen, but they make for good memories later ;)
    Love your friend's creativity, too :D So sweet!

    I hope you are doing well! Have a wonderful day! Lots of hugs to you.

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  48. LouisetteNovember 8, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    Congratulations, happy days for this lovely couple, cute the dog, greeting from Belgium

    Blog Mons my city in Belgium: http://louisette.eklablog.com

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  49. Coloring Outside the LinesNovember 26, 2015 at 4:55 AM

    Congratulations to the lovely couple. I saw some of your pics on facebook. It looks like everything went off well!
    Just dropping by to say Happy Thanksgiving!

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  50. Betty ManousosNovember 26, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    happy thanksgiving!!

    hope your thanksgiving is filled with blessings, joy, and of course, great food. xoxo

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  51. SusanDecember 20, 2015 at 1:32 AM

    Hope everything is okay with you. Miss your posts!

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  52. Kittie HowardDecember 20, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    What a gorgeous couple in a beautiful setting! Congratulations, Gail! Also stopping by to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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  53. Betty ManousosJanuary 1, 2016 at 10:28 AM

    happy new year!
    wish you and yours all the best in 2016!

    xoxo

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  54. Sallie (FullTime-Life)January 10, 2016 at 8:14 AM

    Gail, just thinking about you. I miss your posts. Hope all is well.

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  55. SuzanJanuary 17, 2016 at 9:47 AM

    I'm glad to read your last post - I've been concerned!!
    I totally understand you not blogging!! I have also slowed way down, post mainly for my Mom. I copied and pasted your web page into the blog - not sure if it will let me view it!! I have done Facebook for years and got board with it and tired of all the ads and politics, so no longer do Fb, but I do enjoy Instagram since it's just basically photos!! I saw your Instagram account and asked to follow - not sure if you ever check it!!
    You are a talented and wonderful photographer!! You could work for National Geographic or any other major publishing magazine!! A photo DOES speak a thousand words!! Best wishes always Gail to you and your family!!
    Most Sincerely, I will miss you - Suzan

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