This was definitely an unexpected Saturday project! Friday night we attended a rehearsal dinner for friends from church who were getting married the following day. This was to be a fairly small and simple wedding in that the bride and groom had no attendants, and all photos, flowers, music, etc. were provided by church friends. (The Body of Christ in action – so beautiful!) The Bride planned to have a runner going down the center aisle with petals pre-sprinkled on top. At rehearsal someone mentioned that the guests would be stepping on that runner and ruin the effect. So, someone mentioned that Aly (the Bride) needed a flower girl….. 
Well, Kayla was standing right there, and was the obvious choice. Aly asked her if she could do the job, and of course she said yes. What would she wear? We do have 2 other flower girl dresses (she’s a professional!) so, we said we’d try those. Well, they were too small and too pink. This wedding was to be sage green and cream. Off to TJ Maxx, JC Penney, and Target – those are the only options in town at 8pm Friday night. Nothing. I mean NOTHING!
Well, Kayla was standing right there, and was the obvious choice. Aly asked her if she could do the job, and of course she said yes. What would she wear? We do have 2 other flower girl dresses (she’s a professional!) so, we said we’d try those. Well, they were too small and too pink. This wedding was to be sage green and cream. Off to TJ Maxx, JC Penney, and Target – those are the only options in town at 8pm Friday night. Nothing. I mean NOTHING!
Last resort…Joanne Fabrics…8:30pm. I prayed, quickly found a pattern, a beautiful faux silk cream fabric and a sheer sage green fabric for the bow. Surprise…..Katie, a new friend from church greeted me at the fabric counter – her first day on the job. She cut the fabric as the intercom announced the store’s closing in 5 minutes. Whew!
So all of Saturday, except for a quick run to Sally’s Hair Supply for sponge rollers (have to do the hair, too) and Target for white ballet shoes (best option in the fall shoe selection), was spent sewing a flower girl dress!Time spent getting Kayla ready for a wedding she wasn’t invited to: 7 hours; Time spent getting myself ready: 10 minutes.
It didn’t get buttons in time for the wedding, but Kayla’s long hair covered the back which was closed with safety pins on the inside. Upon arrival, Aly was melting down because her own dress hadn’t been properly hemmed – even after 6 fittings! I spent the minutes leading up to the ceremony whacking off the bottom several inches of her dress lining – we ran out of pins and resorted to the scissors. She had to lift the actual dress while walking so as not to trip. Doesn’t something like this happen at every wedding? I think the last minute panic attack is just routine – at least in my experience!
The wedding was beautiful. This couple is amazing – came to church only a few short months ago and have already loved and served us all with their gifts. Kayla’s dress was a small contribution to an amazing day in the Lord – worth every minute!
Did I mention the minister at the ceremony? He did an AMAZING job – even sang a line from John Cougar Mellencamp’s “Jack and Diane” in the sermon – highlighting his favorite genre of music – 80’s rock, of course. Once again, he blessed the couple and everyone in attendance. So glad he’s mine!
Crafty miracle honey!! Yay
Why am I not surprised? Kayla is going to remember this forever! She has an awesome mom.
Are you working on a blog??? I am so excited! Will it be called “The Partridge Family 2”??? Hope you guys are well! Mel
Mel, what a charming story!
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melanie….hands down! you’re my hero. you have been since i was something like 14….and i’m pretty sure you’ll stay that way til i’m about 94. 🙂 truly…you’re an amazing woman with so many gifts. i’m glad you choose to serve others and God with them. you’re a life-giving example….even to me all the way in mexico! 🙂 i love you.
Courtney, you are too much and that is why I love you – well, one of the reasons anyway! Buenos Noches, Mel
nope. it’s true. 🙂 buenas noches a ti tambien. 🙂