
And now I know why they call them sparklers

Back in the 'Burg
The reception was held at the very elegant Williamsburg Lodge. Megan and Mike had booked one of the Lodge reception rooms but were booted out at the last minute (something to do with a conference elsewhere in the building that passed their room capacity) and they were offered the spectacular outside grounds as a consolation. Luckily the weather was gorgeous, so their 'consolation prize' turned into a major upgrade.


I loved Megan's dress. She picked it up at Lady Hamilton Bridal and it looked fantastic on her.
They did a great job of weaving their colors of pink, silver and black throughout the reception.
My husband and I had a ton of fun getting together with the old college crowd. No one wanted the evening to end, including the bride and groom - they joined everyone in hitting the local bars after the big party!
Holy Shnikeys!
Here's Sarah with her fiance Sean the night they got engaged. They'll be getting married this June in Annapolis and I'm lucky enough to be a bridesmaid.
In between ordering pizza, dancing on tables and watching Tommy Boy over and over again Sarah and I talked a lot about weddings in college, so I really can't wait for the planning to begin!
Esprit et Eros
Si l’amour conjugal que Thomas appelle maxima amicitia (CG III, 123) est déjà naturellement une suprême performance de l’Esprit humain, il convient de parler à propos du mariage chrétien (...) d’une inhabitation de l’Esprit Saint dans toutes les formes, actes et renoncement de l’amour fidèle. Car Agapè est le nom propre de l’Esprit Saint or dans l’économie du salut, l’agapè n’est concrète que dans le sacrement originaire de l’amour entre le Christ et l’Église. (1)
(1) Hans Urs von Balthasar, Théologique III, L’Esprit de Vérité, p.336
The Plunge
I run my own business as a wedding coordinator and I would love to help you plan your big day. Let's face it, whether they're the cause of your most recent hangover, the blisters on your feet or your mascara running. . .they're a ton of fun, often the party of the year and if you're the bride and groom taking the plunge - one of the most important days of your life.
This is a place to find tips and ideas for your big day, answers to questions of etiquette and all sorts of resources for the Washington, D.C. bride. Along the way I'll provide a look at what other couples in the area are doing with pictures from real-life weddings.
Look around and enjoy!
Témoignage
(...) « Il est évident que le témoignage personnel du prédicateur et le niveau d'exemplarité de la communauté chrétienne conditionnent l'efficacité de la prédication », a déclaré le pape.
Pour cette raison, a-t-il expliqué « la catéchèse est inséparable du témoignage de vie ».
« Celui qui éduque à la foi doit être « comme le disciple bien-aimé, qui a posé sa tête sur le cœur du Maître, et qui a appris là la façon de penser, de parler, d'agir ».
Source : Zenit.org
Binité et Trinité
(1) Hans Urs von Balthasar, La Théologique, III – L’Esprit de Vérité p. 39
