A week ago today was one of the most special days of my life. My oldest daughter, Saidey got married- and I can’t stop thinking, or smiling about it.
They decided to keep the guest list very small, only 15 people, including the bride and groom. At first I worried about all the people that would feel left out- as I hate excluding people or disappointing people. But, come to find out, there was something truly magical about the size and intimacy of it all. The small size and casual atmosphere allowed us to connect deeply with each moment, and each other. The day- actually the entire weekend, flowed so naturally, without any rush or sense of urgency or stress. I didn’t feel like I missed a single moment.
It was so special that Saidey and Nick asked Mills (my son) to be the officiant. Honestly, when they asked him months ago, he had NO IDEA what that even meant- but of course said YES- it had to be important, right?!?! He was pretty shocked when we established exactly WHAT he would need to do. Once he realized that they trusted HIM to do “THIS”, he took it pretty seriously. He had an idea of exactly what he wanted the ceremony to look and feel like. And Saidey and Nick really did trust him to take control. What an honor it was for him to lead the ceremony for his sister and his new (an only, brother). I think it made the whole experience extra sweet to everyone- but especially to me and Duncan.
Another special touch was provided by my other daughter, Spencer. She hand painted all of the invitations with watercolor. A beautiful scene of Big Sur-where the ceremony took place. Each invite was a unique piece of art, and most of them are now in frames! It added such a personal touch- I just loved them and I’m always in awe of her artistic talents.
And let's talk about the setting. Big Sur, with its breathtaking views, was the perfect backdrop for this wedding! We didn’t have to go BIG with any decorations or lighting- it was all right there- taken care of by GOD.
Now matter how beautiful the scenery was- nothing could compare to the beauty of my daughter. She was actually glowing. You could almost feel how she was feeling just by looking at her. I couldn’t have been more amazed by her- not because of her beauty, but by her poise and grace. She was so calm and peaceful the entire weekend- it made everyone else very comfortable and at ease.
The crazy thing is- I didn’t cry. My eyes may have filled with tears as her dad walked her down the steps toward us- for the ceremony- but I thought I’d be a sobbing mess. Not at all. I couldn’t stop beaming. Just pure happiness on my face.
I had a friend, and former cheerleader that I once coached tell me:
That’s how those PROUD moments are. You think your going to cry but your filled with so much happiness and joy you’re just living the moment! Congrats! The prayer we all pray for our daughters answered. To find a amazing husband with a great family. ❤️
And that just summed it up.
We couldn’t ask for a better husband for our daughter. Nick “checks all the boxes”. He’s kind, thoughtful, driven, protective, compassionate, passionate, loving, caring, hard working and just an amazing human. He also has a twin sister, Lauren- and when he met our twins 7 years ago- he was so sweet to them that I just knew he was something special. Not only did he treat my daughter well- but her siblings too- an awesome guy! His parents and extended family are incredible too- they’ve not only embraced Saidey, but all of us as well. They invite us to their holiday dinners and get togethers and we enjoy being together- nothing feels forced or uncomfortable.
The bond and closeness that our two families have, only increased last Monday. It was a beautiful blending of souls, and, on that day- two families truly became one.
With Love From my Core,
Amity❤️
📸 Julia Goldberg Photography
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