This glam moment is brought to you by one of the most beautiful weddings I’ve ever attended, thrown by one of my favorite families. I used to babysit for their four children decades ago when my parents made me go out and put mother’s helper flyers in mailboxes around our neighborhood when I was 11 or 12 and looking back, I’m so glad they gave me a shot! One of their daughters got married this year and as a family I look up to so incredibly much and try to emulate, I knew I simply could not miss it.

I looked high and low for a dress that wasn’t too casual and not overly formal but also not obnoxiously floral because in Spring I naturally gravitate towards florals. The bride is insanely creative and the invitations gave off a somewhat feminine floral, secret garden, effortlessly chic vibe so I also knew I wanted to lean into the overall theme or at least try.

It was definitely a night to remember including special performances from the grandfather who dedicated he and his wife’s song to the bride and groom, since his wife is currently in hospice care and could not be there, another performance from the grooms new family members with his new wife surprising him and getting up to play the bass guitar and lastly, another performance by the brides three nephews who did their own little song. Basically, I’d like to have whatever parent handbook they’ve been using, which I realize does not exist but I would even be open to getting a copy of the cliffs notes.