Brides Against Breast Cancer - having fun doing good things for others

Hundreds of beautiful gowns were available for sale last weekend at the Brides Against Breast Cancer gown sale to benefit the Making Memories Foundation. I had the opportunity to volunteer on Saturday and truly enjoyed my experience.

Some brides came alone, some with their friends, siblings, mothers or fiancees. They had countless styles, sizes and even colors to choose from. Volunteers were on hand to help them carry the heavy garments, assist them in trying them on, search for additional styles or sizes, return gowns that weren't "the one", clip them from behind to simulate tailoring and even top them off with veils, clips and other head pieces.

My favorite part of the day was the joy that everyone shared when a bride emerged from the fitting room wearing the gown that she would treasure for her wedding day! I can't wait until next years sale!

Photos courtesy of fellow volunteer and photographer, Lauren Nygard.

Join me at Brides Against Breast Cancer today!

Today I am thrilled to be working the Brides Against Breast Cancer dress sale. It will be going on all weekend at the Westin Arlington Gateway hotel. Here is some more information if you or anyone you know is still looking for their perfect gown!

Fireworks and Frivolity: June 27, 2009 Matt and Julie

Matt and Julie were such a sweet couple and so fun to work with. Boy was I surprised to see how fiesty their party turned out to be!

Here are Matt and the guys getting ready before the ceremony.

Here is Julie putting on the finishing touches before a photo shoot with her ladies in the garden.

Finally, everything was ready and it was time for the ceremony to begin.

Julie and Matt posed for a few photos in the garden while the guests went into the cocktail hour. Then it was time for their formal introductions and first dance.

After they cut the cake, the party took a rowdy turn! As you can see, everyone had fun on the dance floor and a few of the groomsmen took a little dip to cool off!

When at last the party came to an end, the guests gathered in the garden to send Matt and Julie off in style!

Best wishes to Matt and Julie for a long and happy marriage!

Thank you to The Philip Kent Studio for providing all images!

Garden Update: June 26, 2009

So, again, I braved the elements to take a few photos. As you can see, the vines are starting to trail, the hibiscus are blooming beautifully and the flowers are filling in around the beds in front & back.

Much to my delight, however, we have something new this year. At a recent gathering of the Women's Wedding Network, I received a seed packet that, living in a condominium, I didn't really have a good use for. Our General Manager, Steve, located an empty planter and we filled it with soil and the seeds. Look how they are coming along!