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My beloved daughter Camille and her now husband Sean were married last weekend. Everything about the event was magical and celebratory.  I am grateful to welcome my impressive and accomplished son-in-law into our family.

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The floral headpiece by Heather Stoten Millinery HERE captured the essence of the event.

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I proudly walked Camille down the aisle.  She was a vision in her white silk wedding dress created by her friend Tess of 50 Dresses HERE.  I’ve never seen her more radiant and happy.

My suit was created by the talented Denver designer Rachel Marie Hurst HERE and my headwear was by Heather Stoten Millinery HERE.  It was important to us that everyone who took part in contributing to the wedding be friends or locally based, reflecting our value of recognizing the talent and skill which is before our very eyes.

We took pride in our self-expression, but underneath it all was love, intention, an appreciation for beauty in all of its forms, human connection and an honoring of a relationship of mutual adoration.  It was grand, festive, and memorable and everything that Camille had hoped for. What could be better than that?

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Camille’s friends surrounded her with love and spirited energy, which filled the spaces of the venue with warmth and good wishes.

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We danced the night away in celebration of Camille and Sean, as they begin their new journey together.  For me, dance has always been a metaphor for life, and we all joined together in this beautifully expressive form of living out loud with exuberance.

“May your lives together be filled with as much joy as is humanly possible.

May each day bring a sprinkling of wonder, along with health and abundance of every nature.

May you find comfort in each other’s arms in a world that offers splendor and at times confusion.

And most importantly, may your love grow as deep as Camille’s beautiful brown eyes and as dazzling as her smile, which mirrors Nelson’s in every way. Your father and I pass onto the two of you the legacy of magic.” ~Excerpt from my toast to Camille and Sean 5/2/15

43 Comments

  1. Judith: I’ve been waiting with somewhat bated breath for these photos, anticipating how gorgeous you and your daughter would look. Your toast, so eloquent — I’m sure your husband, and Camille’s father, was smiling down on the day. Thank you for sharing these with your blog community.

    Mazel Tov.
    Linda

  2. Amen to all your lovely blessings! She is an exquisite girl (like her mother)! Radiant and shining!
    May you always see joy from her.

  3. Nothing like making me cry on a Monday morning.

    Your daughter had the love of you and your husband as the example in which she takes her steps in life. She is a very blessed, and will radiate that to all those around her as you have done over and over.

    I am so thrilled for you 3 for the joy which surrounds you daily.

    Hugs and love.

  4. Your toast gave me tears, the good kind. You are all so radiant and gorgeous. Congratulations to the new married couple! xox

  5. It’s magical pictures and a magic word. So beautiful you write such beautiful people. Congratulations, and may happiness and joy be with your daughter and son in law.

  6. What wonderful photos and a truly heartfelt and beautiful toast.

    Congratulations to the new couple.

    bisous
    Suzanne

  7. Oh my, your word! They lend beauty to what seemingly could be no more beautiful. Or maybe they expose the truth of the beauty. Congratulations to you!!

  8. Beautiful photos. So much hope and happiness with the life of a new young couple starting down their path. You look radiant as well in your locally-crafted wear – it’s so beautiful with Camille’s bouquet.
    I hope you are rested and well after this grand fete. There are so many more wonderful things ahead.

  9. All just BREATHTAKING!

    Our best to all of you, now and for years to come.

    The idea of locally made everything was WONDERFUL!

    Applause, applause, applause!

    xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

  10. Many, many congratulations to beautiful Camille and her husband Sean. What a gorgeous couple they make! Delightful photos, everyone looks so elegant and happy, and I am not in the least surprised to hear that is was a magical day. Camille has the best example to follow in yours and Nelson’s enduring love. I wish them much happiness. xxx

  11. Sending love and congratulations to Camille & Shaun, a truly beautiful couple. It looks like a magical day filled with love and happiness.
    The photograph of you both is wonderful.
    Nelson’s love was with you throughout. xxx

  12. Congratulations! Beautiful photos, lovely gowns and accessories. Best wishes for a happy future.

  13. Just beautiful! I shed a tear reading this post, your love for your daughter shines through your words. Wishing the happy couple health, wealth and happiness for the future.

  14. Priceless Love, Beauty and Happiness!!! Best Wishes to the Bride and Groom,
    intending a life filled with Joy. May all of you be Blessed.

  15. What a beautiful bride! She looks so much like you.
    How wonderful that you supported the local venues and recognized the talent so close to you.
    May their lives be blessed with much love, happiness and joy.
    Congratulations to all—-

  16. So beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing. I wish them the same delight and happiness that I still share with my Belovedest.
    big hug,
    Janice

  17. Congratulations Judith. You and Camille and everyone else look amazing. As usual I am moved by your writing; you truly are a poet. That last sentence is just magical….

  18. oh how I enjoyed this post! All of you look so beautiful and I particularly appreciate the individuality displayed in each outfit. Your suit, Judith, is just divine! And yay for local talent!!

  19. So much love and loveliness in this post. I adore the elegant simplicity of her dress and your suit, the beauty of the setting, and the joyful expression as they dance. Thank you sharing this wonderful moment. XXOO

  20. dance has always been a metaphor for life – how true!
    What a beautiful celebration and a radiant bride and equally radiant mother.
    All the best to the newly weds xx

  21. Dear Judith,
    Congratulations to Camille and to you. The wedding looked perfect, as I knew you would make it. Camille and Sean do indeed look much in love and radiant. I send wishes to them for a wonderful life together.

    See you very soon.

    Love, Carol

  22. Dear Judith,
    Congratulations to you and your beloved daughter!
    God bless you so much forever!

    Ana Paula

  23. Fantastic wedding photos! Both you and Camille look so beautiful and elegant, and Sean is a handsome young man. The happiness shines and spreads from the pictures right into your reader’s hearts 🙂 Your toast is so wonderful, it brought tears in my eyes!

  24. I can’t get over that headpiece. So ethereal!
    Such a joyful event by the looks.
    Judith you shine in your bespoke clothing…as does the bride! Xo Jazzy Jack

  25. I started reading your blog a couple of years ago and it has been so lovely, fun, and thought provoking to follow it. Much happiness to you all. So much joy and beauty it simply had to spill over to us — thank you!

  26. Congrats to your daughter and her her husband … many wishes for a marriage filled with love and prosperity!

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