Creativity Transforms: Happy Anniversary Pete & Sarah

A year ago today my son, Peter, married the love of his life, Sarah. We spent a week Nags Head, NC preparing and celebrating with family and friends. There were some glitches along the way, but honestly those are the blurriest memories. Here's a list of my fondest rememberances from the day:

"Wedding Day Sunrise"
9 x 16 Acrylic on Canvas

The beautiful sunrise as I walked on the beach offering up my prayers for the day
Giggling at the hairdressers with MOB and the bridesmaids
Walking up to the inn and seeing the beautiful decorations just as Sarah and her mom had planned
Spending a few moments alone with Peter
Visiting Sarah as she dressed, experiencing her excitment
The hot bus ride to the church full of laughter
Preparing for the ceremony- adjusting ties and picking lint off the groomsmen
The moment Joe and I walked into the church feeling the love of all who were present
The look on Peter's face when Sarah walked down the aisle - the definition of bliss
The whole ceremony viewed through my happy tears
The utter chaos of picture taking - getting my family together was like herding cats
Entering the reception tent full of music, laughter and surprisingly very little ice
The processional dance of the bridal party
Peter and Sarah's first dance to "La Mer"
Meeting, greeting, hugging & kissing as many guests as I could
The toasts - Eric stole the show! "Just look at her," he kept saying as he talked about his new sister.
Dancing, dancing, dancing. I remember the floor was overflowing during "Wagon Wheel"
Peter's face when Sarah returned from changing into her going away outfit. It was like he'd just gotten the best gift ever!
The last dance "Sara(h) Smile". I cried through the whole song.
The bride and groom leaving to a pelting of glow sticks.
Returning to the house finding Peter and Sarah there - So I got one more hug before I dropped them at The Lucky 12.
Then the day after full of stories and laughter.
I know there are more memories, but my cup is already running over! I didn't even cover the rest of the week.