When one of my favorite writers (Amber from The Run A Muck) announced she would be hosting A Sister Party at her place, I thought it was a fantastic idea. Basically, she encouraged us bloggy girls to host a get together in our homes for our real-life girls, our do-life-with sisters, our friends. I loved it. In fact, I loved it so much that I thought all about it in my head and totally forgot to do it. My good intentions got tangled up with dirty socks and forgotten on the laundry room floor.
But then I went to this wedding last weekend. I know, I keep on talking about it and I am sorry about that. But it was simply a really big deal that this girl loves this man and that he loves her right back. I got there on Wednesday and rushed around making appointments and dry cleaning dresses and loved on my college roommate when she got teary. The wedding day passed in a flurry of stressfully happy eventfulness, a mosaic blend of holy and crazy, just as weddings ought to be. And then, it was time for the party.
Just like that, my college best friend was married and busy celebrating with guests and new husband. I retreated to the back of the reception tent to watch from a distance and breathe. Within minutes, I was surrounded by girls from college who I haven’t seen in years. And I couldn’t hug them tight enough. Nor could I stop the tidal wave of girly emotion from rising up and spilling out all over them.
As I stood there in my mess of giggles and tears, Amber’s Sister Party came to mind. I spent the rest of the evening lauging, dancing and catching up with my college sisters. The girls who knew me when. The girls in front of whom it is impossible to be embarassed because they loved me then and love me still. I reveled in the fact that, even though I forgot to plan my own sister party, I was still able to celebrate the bonds that run deep between girls. And I was thankful.
You look gorgeous in that color! Great photos too!
God is so good to bless us with wonderful friendships. And dear college friends are extra special. I know mine are! Thanks for this beautiful reminder. Your blog is such an encouragement!
I had a party, but I missed the deadline for posting it on Amber’s blog. You’ve inspired me to do the post anyway, because it’s always good for women to see women who encourage one another and know how to laugh until they wished they’d worn Depends.
I love that photo of you and your friends, with the bride in the background. It speaks volumes to me about seasons of life and value in friendships.
Oops. Just want to clarify: that Depends comment was about me and my friends. Not you and yours.
Breath-taking photo. Love this.
Great pics! And there is nothing quite like a wedding of an old friend to get me so excited! I love those times together! So glad y’all had a wonderful time.
Was that the “real” photographers picture? I’m thinking it was yours and they are going to want to ditch the person they paid and just hire you.
What fun!
bim, you DID tell your friends about the DEPENDS. but i forgive you, you rascally girl!
a sister party…hmmm…love it! i’m on it!
I am new to your blog, but I absolutely love it! Also, I am trying to get in contact with your blog designer, Kate Reece .. but her website doesn’t work? Is there another way to reach her? Thanks!!
There’s nothing like the sisterhood of womanhood, is there? Beautiful pictures of beautiful women.
What a beautiful photo…I would have bet that you called each other up and decided what to wear! Striking color combos!
You’ve probably answered this question before… but what kind of camera do you have?
I want to get a new one, but i’m not sure what to get and I do not trust the sales people to be honest with me. haha! I love to take pictures of nature, flowers, trees, and of course Family/Faces!! I’m willing to spend the money, but I want to know i’m getting something good!
Your pictures are always fabulous and clear. Care to share?
amen, sister.
Alright my friend, seriously, that pic of the bride and groom is beautiful and you way fab in that dress!
ah, em, since we were a year apart at school, you may not know that there were 5 of us BFF’s that emerged on our freshman hall. One went home to Jesus after graduation and a terrible fight with cancer. All the more reason the other four of us gather every year for a weekend reunion. Ours was two weeks ago, this year in Palm Springs, CA. Every fall is our perfect excuse for Sisterhood Celebrating. Love that you had this moment last weekend, too. XOXO
Love your photos and the Sister Party concept!
You are so beautiful. Thank you for doing this. I totally missed it.
Can’t wait to see you, friend.
Small world….I know your friend sarah and your friend kaite. you may know my daughter Gretchen from UNCG…..small, small world