All pro photos, including the above, were taken by the extremely talented photographer (and one of my best friends!) Dayana. All the other photos (you’ll know the difference!) were taken by either me or Adam with my beat up iPhone 5 🙂
I’m so bad at these “sentence per picture” posts but I’m going to have to try with this one, since I have a lot of pictures from Sunday’s wedding in central park and I need to let them do most of the talking!
As I mentioned in my training recap, my sister (younger and only) got married on Sunday, at the Conservatory Garden in Central Park. The wedding was beautiful, intimate, warm, fun, and the weather was perfect. It was really everything you’d want your wedding to be!
But let’s be real. Weddings are a time when people get dressed up, and, nowadays, try to take the perfect selfie in the hopes that it might be a new Facebook profile pic. Or even a bubble on a holiday card. Must take advantage!
I had to bribe him with the promise of a homemade ice cream sandwich so he allow his picture to be taken. There was a lot of “smile and say ice cream sandwich!!” which thankfully worked since it’s a pretty rare treat.
Diana conveniently forgot her glasses at home, since Emily told her she looks better without them. #Sisterlylove?
The girls and I at the entrance to the Garden around noon. The weather was completely perfect. Warm, sunny, really pleasant in the shade.
My parents with their grandkids! This might be the best picture I’ve ever taken. It might even beat eggs and plantains, ya think? My mom really looked amazing in her dress, bright colors have always suited her well. Drew rocked his bow tie for a solid 2 hours.
My dad with the girls. I can’t believe how old they look in these pictures! My girls, that is, my dad looks super young 🙂
Getting excited for aunt Sara! It was a really gorgeous area to hang around and take pictures while we waiting for the wedding to begin.
The actual wedding took place in the Conservatory’s English style garden, known as the Secret Garden because of the statue in the water lily pond depicting the main characters from the classic book “The Secret Garden.” I had to Google that of course, but definitely a cool little tidbit about the wedding location!
I know it appears that I’m taller than Sara in this picture, but, the truth is that she had just taken off her shoes and I still had 4.5 inch heels on. Just to clear up any confusion, she is a half in taller than me on even ground. She is also probably the only person who will understand why I captioned such a special picture with a ridiculous commentary on our heights. #sistersgetit.
We couldn’t be happier to welcome Sara’s husband Joseph into our family. He’s just one of those people that you meet and instantly love because he’s just good. A real and genuinely kind person and a lot of fun. I’m really excited for all that’s to come for them from here on out.
Since we do a good job of keeping things Klassy-with-a-capital-K – Sara and Joseph hopped in our minivan after the ceremony to drive down to Villagio – the location of their reception. Adam dropped us off a couple of blocks away while he parked, and Sara walked the streets of NYC in her wedding dress and birkenstocks. Something to love about NYC is that you can do things like that and no one really even looks.
The kids were completely starving and ate 3 lbs of flat bread when we got there.
Because is it really a first dance if your husband is not wearing a mariachi sombrero? There was a band too and this was seriously a lot of fun – highly recommend it for any wedding!
The only food picture I managed to take all day (besides the wedding cake) was a salad with candied walnuts (can’t resist!) beets, goat cheese, and a honey dijon dressing.
For my kids, the cake was the highlight of the day. But maybe everyone feels like that, at least a little bit 😉 There’s something about cutting into a wedding cake that just feels so -official- right? Now you are actually married, because “the cake” is cut and then quickly demolished. Yes, it’s very official.
Drew and Emily were so happy to have cake that they hugged each other. They were pretty much “done” though after a few bites of cake. It was a long day! And no, they did not forget about the ice cream sandwich promise. And you know how I feel about promises, so yes, they had a whole bunch of sweet treat goodness on Sunday!
The day was so special and I’m still riding the high! Since I only have one sister, it was the first time I got to experience a wedding from this perspective – all the excitement, none of the nerves – and I have to say it’s pretty awesome!
Enjoy the good times. That is my number one piece of advice to myself lately, too, as some of you readers might know. Simple but easy for forget, if you’re like me.
All the best to Sara and Joseph! Hope you enjoyed the pictures!
What’s your one piece of advice for a newly married couple?
Looks like a perfect day- congrats to your sister and her new husband! Everyone looks great! My sister is 8 years younger than me and while we are about the same height, most people think she is older (or that we are at least close in age) .That is great marriage advice and in the same regard I would say try not to let the little things get to you. Also, always remember to keep laughing:)
Thank you! And yes, that’s great advice too – not to let little things get to you and also not to take them personally! That’s great advice in life, not just marriage 🙂
So pretty! Mazel Tov again! She had wonderful weather this weekend. I LOVE the cake. So so stunning and elegant…Advice from me, the divorced one? Lol….Yes to enjoying the good times…and realizing that nothing and no one is perfect, at least not all of the time 🙂
Nothing and no one is perfect – words to live by! Going through a divorce and coming out wiser I’d say gives you more reason to give advice 🙂
ECHOING THE MAZEL 😉 and love love love the photos.
So many congrats. And I love this–couldn’t have picked a more perfect venue and manner for the wedding 😀
Never go to bed angry. And know that sometimes, you have to do your own thing.; THAT IS OK.
Love that advice too – challenging, but, it’s really essential to talk things out 🙂
Wow! What a beautiful wedding! Your sister and entire family look gorgeous! Love that pic of Drew being stubborn. That’s one to show future girlfriends.
Thank you! And I think that one captures at least a part of his personality that is worthy of remembering 🙂
weddings are the like the only time we dress up, so yes, take all the pics! haha. And you all look great! congrats to your “taller” sis!
Thanks! The next time I dress up might be…who knows, so yes, lots of pictures!
What a wonderful family, so full of love, devotion and bonded so strongly!!! Beautiful to see and so uplifting to share in. The day was beautiful, the bride was gorgeous, the groom so handsome and you and your whole family looked awesome!!! Was the wedding in the Statute Garden? I am asking because that’s my daughters perfect wedding one day–can’t believe even the thought of that! Love Villagio such a perfect venue. Was it a romantic wedding with Your family, parents and bride and groom? I ask because that is a dream wedding if it is was. So romantic to get married that way in a splendid atmosphere, on a perfect day with core of people that matter most to you in the world— it makes it fAiry tale like and with NO commercialism. Love the way your family is–they rock. They are just on our same page. We are cut from the same cloth. I really relate to your mind set and respect your life style and whole way youlook at and live your life. Your huge heart is a rarity also unfortunately. Bask in the goodness and love of your whole family–you are a lucky girl.
It was in the Conservatory Garden around 104th st. So beautiful! Joseph has quite a large family who was there as well in addition to some of our extended family but overall as far as weddings go, it was smallish 🙂 Thank you for all your kind words Leslie!
Totally with you on weddings being the ideal time to take a new profile picture. Your sister (and everyone!) looks so beautiful. What an amazing location for a wedding! Next time you’ll be there could be the finish line of the marathon 🙂
Thank you! And I thought of that too – plus that this was the only time I arrived at Central Park that excited and not about to run a race 🙂
Your family looks so great in all the pictures!! And I love the dress you were wearing 🙂 Looks like a wonderful wedding!
Thank you so much Tara!
I love the dress you wore to the wedding and what a gorgeous location. This is the perfect time of year for an outdoor wedding.
So lucky it wasn’t the 95 degrees it is today! Thank you so much 🙂
Hi, I laughed so hard at the “new Facebook profile pic” mention. This, too, shall pass, hopefully. Meanwhile, I like some pics and I loved wathcing yours. What a beautiful family. Congrats on your sister and BIL.
Haha I hear you on the FB stuff 🙂 Thank you very much!!
Obsessed with you and your sisters dresses – absolutely stunning! And what a gorgeous location!! What a fun weekend! Hope you have a fabulous day 🙂
Thanks so much Jamie!!
What a beautiful wedding! And you look absolutely amazing..your dress is so gorgeous. Do you happen to have a link to it because I think I need it. Your sister also looks beautiful- her dress is really interesting and different but fits perfectly with the Central Park backdrop! Congratulations to her 🙂
Here is a link to the dress! http://www.bcbg.com/en/abigail-paisley-sequined-cocktail-dress/EEF6Y964-L0W.html I believe my color is sold out since I bought it about a year ago, but I think this is a style they continue to make in new colors. Thank you so much!!
Congrats to your sister and brother-in-law – what a beautiful wedding! Everyone looks so happy and beautiful in the photos. Your marriage advice is great – I would add to carve out time for just the two of you and to still “date” even when married.
Agreed! And something Adam and I don’t do enough of, great reminder 🙂 And thank you so much!
All three of your kids are so cute but the pics of Drew with his arms folded wearing that bowtie is SOOOO ADORABLE. So so so cute.
Thanks – that’s one of my favorites too! Totally captures that side of him 🙂
Your family is so beautiful! What gorgeous pics and what a lovely day. My only nugget of relationship wisdom is to laugh as much as you can:)
Thanks Danielle! I’m loving all this advice! Laughing is definitely one of my top priorities in marriage and life in general – if I didn’t laugh where would I be?
Congrats to your Sis and Wow, what a gorgeous family!
My fave is the pic of your dad with your girls, it’s incredible…really beautiful!
Thank you! I also really love the pictures of my kids with my parents – so special and wonderful to look back on one day 🙂
Your sister looks beautiful! Congrats to her and her hubby. My tip is to always communicate with one another and never take each other for granted. Life can get busy but always make time for each other and remember why you fell in love.
That is so sweet and great advice for every single married couple out there 🙂 And thank you!!
Congrats to your sister! If only all first dances at weddings included a huge sombrero!
Haha thank you! It was a ton of fun 🙂
A HUGE congrats to your sister! Her wedding looked beautiful, and your family is gorgeous 🙂 I still can’t get over Drew in his little bow tie 😆 So cute. And having never been married, I’m not sure I’m in a place to give marriage advice. But I do like what you aid about enjoying the good times — so important in any aspect of life!
Thanks Amanda 🙂 The bow tie was killer and made his outfit! I agree enjoying the good stuff is important for everyone 🙂
Love it!!! So beautiful! And you my dear friend! One hot mama 😉
Thanks Rebecca!!
Michele, I love your comments for each picture. It was truly a magical day and I was so filled with pride for you and Sara. And I thought my new son-in-law looked very handsome! I agree the new trend for first dance of newlyweds should be with sombrero – at least one! My advice, which sounds serious but really helps — always treat your partner with respect. If you show respect you can’t go too far wrong. In addition to that I like plenty of goofiness.
Love,
Mom
Thanks mom. I think one problem is respect is a relative term – especially when emotions are running high 🙂 Good advice nonetheless from someone who’s been very happily having the same arguments for 41 years 😉
Thanks for the awesome recap Boo! It really was a great day and you guys made it special :). (Also I’m glad it’s over and no more stressing ha). I love your beautiful smiling face in all of these pics too, I think I blocked out most of the ceremony so it’s nice to see what was going on around me. I like all the marriage advice too! I’m excited to learn as I go.
Sweet relief after planning anything is a nice feeling. The ceremony was really beautiful and I’m sure Dayana got a ton of amazing photos 🙂
What an absolutely lovely wedding weekend! Congrats to your sister. Marriage is all about compromise 🙂
Thanks so much! Yes, compromise – totally hits the nail on the head 🙂
Oh wow what a lovely wedding! I love how small and intimate it was!
And doesn’t diana look the spitting imagine of your mum in the pic with the grandparents with the kids?!
Best piece of advice – talk about everything – the big and the small 🙂
So funny you say that about Diana – we go back and forth thinking she looks like my mom! Another great piece of advice there – thank you!!