my (sister's) big beautiful irish/italian/american wedding!

Where do i begin...i don't know how to describe in words how wonderful it was - the visits, the preparation, the celebrating - the whole shabang! :)

the happy couple at the rehearsal dinner!

it was great to spend time with my soon to be brother-in-law. he is awesome - loves the 80's, a hard worker, great sense of humor, loves to cook (and loves food!), and adores my sister...and makes her very happy! :)

the gorgeous and glowing bride! :)




michael and his ladies! my grandmothers and my mom at the rehearsal dinner



had to get a dress up shot too! what a good looking family! :)

the flowers were lovely


the room for the fabulous festivities!


my brutha and me...what a super sweet and dashingly handsome escort!

(and of course, my thai silk dress - yes, Made in Thailand!)

a special moment with my sister...


it was so special to spend time with my sister during this week before her wedding. it was hard not being there for her during the planning process this past year...but it was made up for in massages, picking out outfits, shopping, manis and pedis,

makeup and playing dress up, dinners, game playing, presents, hugs, and quality time together! :) love you, sister - and soooo happy for you!

the family portrait!


it was a truly great day - bringing family, friends - pretty much everyone together for a very special event! :)