This has to do with quilting.....and would we do it again...in a heart beat!!

We had advised my husbands family that we would be pleased to host the next family reunion.

His brothers wife had passed away and their only daughter asked if we would let her hold her wedding at our home, on the same weekend - well how could we say no!!. She was delighted and was hardto her having to make any decisions, I am the organizer, so jumped into gear and started to check with her on those things we needed to schedule.

I baked all winter and tried recipes on all my neighbours, and had a pretty good idea of the menu plan, after receiving favourable input from all the ginea pigs.I had procured. and many happy neighbours....LOL

I was busy sewing all the ladies an apron as well, One size fits all - they are always in the kitchen helping & they would appreciate taking home their apron - then we decided that everyone should take home a gift as a momentum from the bride and groom, ok now I was designing "Oven mitts" so I made 85 pair, see picture attached of some of those.

Everyone stayed on our 1/2 acre, we had so many RVs, tents and a house full all floors, and we fed and entertained people for 14 days, what a party to remember, they still talk about how organized I was.

I made all the tablecloths, decorations, flowers, looked after all the rental arrangements for porta potties, 4 Big tents and canopies, made accomodations arrangements for those 22 folks from Nfld, music, catering, etc., Phoned her and asked if she had got the marriage licence - she didn't know she needed a licence, and there was only a week to go...OMG she lives in Alberta and this is BC...it all worked out.

All my quilting friends donated fabric to me, I worked day and night until it was all cleaned up and we jumped into our Motorhome and holidayed away for the next three months, but I did manage to take my quilting and sewing machine with me. Can you tell I love to sew...

So nice (and brave) to do that for your niece. Love the oven mitts. Love the picture of the Bride and Groom.

My my u are one super woman!!

wow, you have been busy!!

Sounds like everyone had a good time. How sweet of you to do this for your niece. Glad you were able to go on a holiday after the party was over.

What wonderful people you and your hubby are!! That is a wedding that noone will ever forget! All because of how special you two made it!!
Although, I would have crashed and burned after all of it was over if I had done all you did!! You sound like Super Woman!

Beautiful!

You must be an energizer bunny! Everything looks so beautiful and to think of all that sewing. Last summer I was frazzled just making table runners for my DD wedding!
what memories :D

Awsome

I loved the colors you chose for decorations...and wow, you are one great Aunt! You provided a wonderful memory for your niece and your entire family. They will be talking about the wedding for many years to come!

What a wonderful wedding to remember!

Great story. I love the quilt and the oven mittens.

You are one special Auntie to do this. Sounds like everyone loved it, including you!!!!!!!!
Thanks for sharing their special day, all the prep, and the pics!!!
Sue

Fabulous! Never underestimate the power of a WOMAN!

You're a wonderful lady! Glad everyone had a grand time! :)

Amazing, you are awesome. An awesome aunt. that is triple A in my book.lol

You went above and beyond to make a memorable day for the bride and groom. I'm sure they will never forget it. Could you possibly share the potholder pattern and what is the pattern of the quilt for the bride and groom at your friend's quilt store? Thank you for sharing.

what a wonderful thing to do-she must have been thrilled to pieces

What a nice story! You are a gem!

Never in my lifetime would I take on a project like that.

WOW!! You are a whilrlwind of energy!
Love the quilt and hot pads :D:D:D

What a wonderful aunt you are. It looks like everyone had a good time and the bride and groom look so happy together. Nice picture of them on the bike.

WOW Can I be a member of the family? :-)

You did a great job! Now how about a Quiltingboard Union! (only the first yr and then it can be re-union!)

How wonderful...I'm sure they will talk about the wonderful memories for generations to come.

Bride and groom look so happy. I've been working on my daughter's wedding quilt. She is having the wedding and receiption at our home and it is a big undertaking.
you did good

WOW!!! You are super woman!!! You sure put a lot of effort and love into that event!!
Beautiful pictures!

How wonderful that you could make their day so special, you are truly a wonder woman!

Wow! You were busy (to say the least). All looks beautiful!

What a wonderful thing you did how fun for everyone I love all you did!