Back from my daughter's wedding!!

[x-g.o.p.er]

Wow, what a great time. We got down to Florida Thursday night, the wedding was Sunday on the cruise ship, they went on their honeymoon that afternoon, and we got home late Sunday night--exhausted but elated.

As far as the bachelor party went, we ended up doing an impromptu beer drinking and cigar smoking get together in the hotel bar Friday night, and it wasn't really even a bachelor party as my wife and a couple other of gals were there. It turned into an anecdotal storytime of our daughter growing up (she spent the day at Busch Gardens and was exhausted and wasn't there, so dad could embellish a little more, lol) and a celebration of both families and the bride and groom. It was relaxed, stress-free, and an absolute blast.

My daughter was a lovely bride, and her sisters made great bridesmaids. She married a very good and decent guy, and it was a wonderful time for all.

I've never felt so happy, and yet in some ways, sad (in a good way) at the same time.

[redqueen]

1. Awww...

I'm happy for both your families. :)

[x-g.o.p.er]

4. Thank you!!

And as far as romatic love goes, the guy that finally lands you will almost be as lucky as the guy that married my daughter yesterday.

[redqueen]

22. Would that it were so...

but I'm already married.

[redwitch]

2. So much of the best things in life are bittersweet

Lovely daughter marries good man. Father of the Bride syndrome is bound to take hold. :hi:

[x-g.o.p.er]

7. True, how true.

And poignant. Thanks.

[Book Lover]

3. Wow. Many congratulations!

It sounds like you all had a stress-free, love-filled time. Happy thoughts for you all!

[x-g.o.p.er]

6. Love-filled? Yes. Stress free?

Are you kidding, lol? The stress hit Saturday morning, and didn't end until we walked in the door last night.

[skygazer]

5. Sounds wonderful

I get to do the same in June when my daughter gets married. I look forward to it but I know I'm going to be a basket case at the same time - funny what kids will do to you emotionally.

Congratulations to your daughter and her lucky husband, and to you. :hug:

[dogday]

8. Enjoy the good times, hold them close to your heart

years later those same memories will bring tears to your eyes. Best part of Life!!!!!

[x-g.o.p.er]

14. They truly are...

And it brought tears to my eyes yesterday. I can't imagine how much of a blubbering old fool I'll be when the last daughter gets married.

[dogday]

17. You will be, but that's ok. This is it buddy, this is

what life is all about. Family, Friends and the memories you make with them.... Best Wishes to you and yours....

[grace0418]

9. YAY! I'm so glad it went well!

I was wondering what ended up happening with the bachelor party after your post last week. That sounds like it was awesome. I bet the groom felt like such a part of your family after that.

Thanks for letting us know how it went. Congratulations to all!

:hug:

[x-g.o.p.er]

20. Thank you!!

Personally, I'm glad that the casino/strip club thing never materialized. It was a lot more fun the way it turned out.

[Midlodemocrat]

10. Sounds wonderful! But, where are the pics?

:P

[x-g.o.p.er]

12. Some things I will keep off the internet...

Nothing against you guys, but I want to keep my family pics to myself. I don't want them to end up somehow getting harassed by some Freepers because I post here.

I hope you all understand. Maybe if there's a meetup in St. Louis, I will bring them to share for all who show up.

How's that for an incentive for a St Louis meetup?

[Midlodemocrat]

16. Oh, believe me, I hear you.

I haven't posted pics of my family either. I sent some via PM to some folks that I trust, but other than that...

[Lavender Brown]

11. That's nice to hear.

Thanks for sharing, and congrats! :)

[x-g.o.p.er]

18. Thank you!!

[trof]

13. Mixed bag, ain't it dad?

I felt the same way.
The wedding and reception came off without a hitch, pretty much.
miz t. and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, but the flight home was kinda quiet.
Little girl's grown and gone.

Now...wait until the grandkid shows up.
:-)

[x-g.o.p.er]

15. LOL!!!

But I'm too young!!!

[SeattleGirl]

19. That's so wonderful!

I'm glad the party turned out well, and the wedding too! Congratulations to you and your wife, and especially to your daughter and her new husband.

:toast:

[applegrove]

21. Yes. Weddings are wonderful. And a beginning and an end. Not your

little girl anymore. Wow! Big stuff.

[Left Is Write]

23. Congratulations to your daughter and her new husband!

:)

[x-g.o.p.er]

24. thanks!

[Jade Fox]

25. Congratulations!!

:toast:

[Shine]

26. Great story, thanks for sharing. Glad to hear it went so well.

I can imagine it's a bittersweet transition to watch your kid get married. Whew....

I'm still trying to get my brain around the fact my oldest kid, who is only 12, just went to his very first school dance and actually danced with 4 girls! ;)

It's weird how fast the years roll by, isn't it??

Congrats, again, and many blessings to all.
:hug:

[Chovexani]

27. Wow, congrats to your daughter!

Many happy wishes for a great new life. :hug: :loveya: