Tuesday, August 25, 2009

(Part 1) A Wedding....

This beautiful place is Webber Lake Ranch, California... in the Northern Sierra Nevada Mountains.
This is the place that my nephew, Joe, married his beautiful wife, Jen.
Jen started coming to Webber Lake when she was five. As far back as she can remember, Jen has dreamed of finding the love of her life, and marrying him here.
On Saturday, August 22nd, 2009... the little girl dreams came true. Jen and Joe were married here, with 250 of their closest friends and family looking on...

The white chairs all lined up, waiting for the guests arrival. Sitting amongst the pine and spruce... beside the lake... on a beautiful, sunny afternoon...There were 3 pretty little flower girls... the littlest, my great-niece Jocellynn Renae ... loved spreading the petals... she practiced several times before the ceremony began... and two handsome ring bearers... This little fellow, my great-nephew Ace, (who Ricky describes as one very happy "all boy" little boy) had a little trouble keeping clean and tidy while waiting for the wedding to start... but he did his best! and then they wed...
Could it be any better than this?
What a beautiful dream Jen shared with us all... Then, the reception in the woods... they arrived in style... to the tune of "She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy" by Kenny Chesney...The best wedding I've ever attended... the most fun... done just like Jen dreamed, just like Jen and Joe wanted... the perfect combination of traditional and rustic charm... Jen married Joe, the love of her life... at the place where she had always dreamed it would be...Happily Ever After...

hugs from French Lique...

ps... drop by on Thursday and Friday to see the Winery and the Wharf...

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35 comments:

  1. trash talkAugust 25, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    How wonderful that you got to be part of the magic...a fairy tale come true!
    Debbie

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  2. AnonymousAugust 25, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    lovely. just lovely

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  3. donna bakerAugust 25, 2009 at 11:08 PM

    I just love this post!

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  4. DawnAugust 25, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    Wow, I can only imagine how fun that reception was. What an entrance! Cgratulations to Jen and Joe!
    Dawn

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  5. bjAugust 26, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    ahhh, Miss Dixie...this is wonderful. I do so love it when dreams come true. I have had so many of MY dreams come true in my loooong lifetime and I am so grateful and thankful.
    What a beautiful bride...in a beautiful setting and i absolutely ADORE her in the tractor...can just hear Mr. Chesney singing it!!

    Me, too...Colorado is one of my favorite places, too.

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  6. bjAugust 26, 2009 at 12:26 AM

    OOPS, had to come back and say I went to Fisherman's Wharf many years ago when my aunt lived in California. We had the best time....she also took us to China Town, and some of the wineries out there. Such a fun trip for a 15 year old girl.

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  7. MichelleAugust 26, 2009 at 12:47 AM

    So pretty, just love her dress. And the tractor/chariot is so cool!

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  8. Karen at Nittany InspirationsAugust 26, 2009 at 1:20 AM

    You have a beautiful daughter and she had a beautiful wedding. This is a great post. I glad I got to see it. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. KatAugust 26, 2009 at 5:29 AM

    Just beautiful! Love that tractor ride (natch). And the kiddos are adorable. What a wonderful setting for a celebration of their new life together. Thanks for sharing these Dixie. Kathy

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  10. Hootin AnniAugust 26, 2009 at 6:16 AM

    Like Jack Sparrow says in Pirates of the Caribbean movie "I LOVE Weddings!!!"

    And that flower girl is a doll!!!!!


    My O W is posted now...it's a continuation [and last entry for the week] of our tour of the Botanical Gardens.

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  11. KBeauAugust 26, 2009 at 6:28 AM

    I know you were so glad to be there. Love the picture of the bride with the barn in the background. Perfect.

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  12. AnonymousAugust 26, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    Thanks for sharing this beautiful wedding with us.
    Mama Bear

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  13. Olde Tyme MarketplaceAugust 26, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    Wonderful post! LOve your blog!
    Beth

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  14. susanAugust 26, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    Oh Dixie-What a fairy tale story! I can just see the love and joy in their eyes! Love the setting and love the "getaway" tractor and song! Thanks for sharing these special pictures with us!

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  15. The Raggedy GirlAugust 26, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    What a lovely wedding and what a beautiful spot. I have been MIA for the summer but I am trying to get back to blogging even if it is slow at first.

    The Raggedy Girl

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  16. My name is RietAugust 26, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    What a beautiful bride and wedding. Whar greater than that a dream comes true.
    Have a nice day

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  17. CandyAugust 26, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    SOOOO glad you're back. Looks like a grand affair, LOVE! the tractor part. What a hoot. Will catch up more later...off to band practice. We have a luau on Friday in New Braunfels. Aloha!

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  18. AnonymousAugust 26, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    Great post. It looks like it was a lovely wedding!

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  19. Arich & Syble HarrisonAugust 26, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    What a beautiful post, Auntie J. I cried through the whole darn thing. xoxox

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  20. Arich & Syble HarrisonAugust 26, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    What a beautiful post, Auntie J. I cried through the whole darn thing. xoxox

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  21. Regina August 26, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    Wonderful wedding! Great outdoor post.

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  22. HeatherAugust 26, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    This is my kind of wedding :)

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  23. ClaudiaAugust 26, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    Soooo unique and heart swelling.

    Look at the joy in her eyes and smile. Thanks sooo for sharing -- truely lovely.

    Stop by if you get a minute -- would love to have you.

    TTFN~~~Claudia ♥ ♥

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  24. Carol KennonAugust 26, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    Great pictures! My favorite is the bride in the tractor with groom driving!

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  25. danaAugust 26, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    Ah, Dixie, I choked up as I read your lovely text about the wedding!! Your photos were wonderful, too! What a fairytale event!! Thanks for sharing with us! L, Dana

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  26. Mary BergfeldAugust 26, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    What a lovely post. The wedding appears unique and wonderful. Something the family will remember for years to come. I hope you are having a great day.

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  27. xinexAugust 26, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    I love dream come true stories. The bride and groom are both lovely and happy...Christine

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  28. English Cottage in GeorgiaAugust 26, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    Dixie, I so enjoy beautiful love stories AND with pics...Awesome post.
    My fav pic was the groom driving the bride on the front of the tractor. What a fun couple those two must be.

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  29. JoyAugust 26, 2009 at 6:18 PM

    How fun and original. Love that tractor picture!
    What a beautiful place for a wedding.
    They make a lovely couple.
    ♥
    Joy

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  30. AnonymousAugust 26, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    Ahhh, thank you, Dixie. It's nice to be thought about. Be careful or the wedding photography bug may bite you. :-)

    Outdoor barn weddings are so hot right now. Looks like you had a beautiful time.

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  31. ~CC CatherineAugust 26, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    Hey girl...looks like the WEDDING was a WINNER...and how much fun did you all have? TONS...I can see by those pics! Too fun...... What a great fun time, and those little kiddos are so precious. My favorite pic is where the groom has her in his bucket on the small equipment...that is something for a magazine...too cute! :) ~CC Catherine

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  32. AimeeAugust 26, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    What a sweet story. And I love the tractor part! I also like your new header pic!

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  33. French-KissedAugust 26, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    We have all been waiting for you to get back with the pictures--BEAUTIFUL in every way. I know you must have had an absolutely wonderful time before~during~ and after.

    ~Jermaine~

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  34. SmilingSallyAugust 28, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    Aw, what a great setting! The bride and groom look so happy!

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  35. Bargain Decorating with LaurieAugust 30, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    Oh what a beautiful and creative wedding!! Love the tractor ride with the K. C. song and that wonderful photo of them heading across the grass in their wedding finery. laurie

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