Miss

Next year our family will be one sister richer. Mirissa, or Miss as she is affectionately called around our house, is marrying my brother. And thank goodness for it - because we've often joked with Nico that if they didn't work out we would trade Mirissa in for him ;) Jokes aside - it's only because we truly love her. She's one of us in every way. She even gives our Dad a hard time and nags our youngest brother, so as far as anyone can see, she's always been a fixture in our family because she fits in seamlessly. She also happens to be as beautiful on the outside as she is on the inside. Thank you Miss for being my muse one sunny afternoon on the farm.

The wild side of one Bride

Meet Teresa. I've known her all my life. We grew up together as cousins, played out barbie dramas, danced to Michael Jackson, played hide-and-seek (correction: I hid, but Teresa never sought... and now I have a deep-seeded fear of dark closets), but I digress.

Teresa is good at many things, but one thing Teresa is exceptional at is living between the two poles of seriousness and shenanigans. Those who know her have seen her proficient professional side getting the job done in her bustling metropolis work life. But by night Teresa is on the prowl for a good laugh and her required fix of silliness.     

Teresa recently tied the knot with her hunka-hunka burnin' love, Paulo, and as any bride knows, a long engagement spent wedding planning can drive you to the drink. So Teresa set out to plan and executed the perfect party that only a hostess extraordinaire like her could.

Everything looked normal. 

A vision in her gown, romantic kisses by the lake...

Then darkness fell and the party started. Out came the costumes. The groom went into hiding.

 Some of the guests were able to elbow their way onto the stage while Teresa tended to her duties as bride and hostess. You can see how they honoured the wild side of our lovely bride in the photo booth guestbook here.

Congratulations Teresa!.... and Paulo, as we customarily say in toasts to the incoming inlaws, "welcome to the circus"!
xo your family and friends