The morning of the wedding arrived and in Detroit it was RAINING! Oh dear... Well, we can't control the weather even though everyone had been checking their Weather apps daily for weeks. The tent was there for the weather variables and so we would make the best of it.
But once at the grandparents, the weather headed into cloudy and then overcast and as we all stood around with chairs in our arms, Leiya made the decision that THE WEDDING IS GOING TO BE HELD OUTSIDE!
She made the right decision! We set up on the back lawn.
Lanterns set up on log stumps.
Leiya did some last minute art work on some old glass tables she had found.
Okay, ready for the guests to arrive. Time for Leiya to get ready.
Kiana and Julieta took over hair. The two girls just flipped through Youtube and figured out something to do within seconds.
So great to have a girlfriend cousin!
This is the hair... Leiya used the lacy hair comb that I had made from my own wedding dress lace that my mother had chosen for ME. There were so many beautiful hair accessories that I would have been willing to buy her but she wanted to go with "meaningful".
And trying to be meaningful, Marcy and I worked on trying to tie a kimono obi (belt) around the bridal bouquet. I had wanted something of Tetsu's mother's incorporated in this wedding and had brought the obi to use SOMEWHERE. It wasn't really visible to anyone but Leiya but it had meaning for HER.
I went out to let people we were almost ready and met with the handsome menfolk in my family.
Takumi looking good in his suit.
Tetsu very embarrassed but looking pleased.
Tetsu is EXTREMELY embarrassed about these next three photos but hey, this is what the father of the bride does. The photographer wanted to shoot the dramatic moment when Tetsu first sees Leiya in her wedding dress and so we set it up so that they could be alone in the dining room.
"Hey Dad!"
Tetsu had "planned" to be all smiles this day but...
...the first look really gets you.
Oh goodness....that brought tears to my eyes.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you all....so nice to see a small outdoor wedding. You look gorgeous, Tanya.
Best regards from Gail in Washington State
Oh, Tanya!! Beautiful photos! And the last one...when Tetsu breaks down, well, I am in tears. What a wonderful family you have. <3
ReplyDeleteDaddy, so proud of his little girl!!!
ReplyDeleteVery touching scene where Tetsu sees Leiya in her dress. And there you and Tetsu are in dress and suit - such a handsome couple. I'm glad the rain stopped for you all.
ReplyDeleteOh that is beautiful! I'm crying too as I read this....
ReplyDeleteThat's so sweet of Tetsu. I"m glad you got a picture of it. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos and you look so stunning in your blue dress and pearls. Yes, I shed a couple tears also...so beautiful to see Father and Daughter....
ReplyDeleteYou are all so beautiful! The photo with Tetsu and Leiya choked me up a bit too. Reminded me of when my dad saw me in my gown.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! And you found the shoes you wanted for that dress. Gorgeous blue color, and it photographs so well. I spy the tatted lace veil edge too.
ReplyDeleteThese wedding posts are just wonderful. Everyone looks so beautiful or handsome! Your dress is just perfect. Also, I had tears in my eyes scrolling thru the last three photos. These blog posts will be a great way to remember this special occasion.
ReplyDeleteOkey ... I admit ...I'm wiping my eyes too. Wonderful pictures!
ReplyDeleteEvery picture are lovely. You have a beautiful family. It was so thoughtful of you to add the ribbon from Tetsu’s mother. You just looked lovely. I loved how you added something which was homemade. Well done.
ReplyDeleteJean from Memphis.
Wonderful pictures in a lovely setting. So glad the weather cooperated.
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