Cupcakes and Cashmere

One Thing

April 13th, 2012

{My mom on her wedding day}

Our wedding’s tomorrow and suddenly my senses seem heightened to everything around me. I think of those who’ve passed that won’t be there – my grandpa who’d call to discuss each of my soccer games, and the other that would take me out for special lunches – just the two of us. And my dad’s best friend, Jack, who was the only person I wanted to call after I finished my book. It’s funny how a wonderful celebration can also bring about such a deep, hollow sadness. I don’t believe in much, but I know that tomorrow they’ll be with me in some capacity.

Tonight’s the last time I’ll sleep in my bed in the house where I grew up – at least as a single person. It feels so final and significant, but I know it’s not really an end; but rather a beginning. I’m excited about this next stage of my life and am incredibly grateful to be surrounded by so much love. Your support has meant so much throughout my entire engagement, and I hope you enjoy the posts that I’ve scheduled for the duration of our honeymoon.

xxEmily

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  • http://primandpimp.blogspot.com Prim and Pimp

    congrats! hope you have an amazing day tomorrow

    xoxo
    P&P

  • Erin O’Brien

    Emily, you’re one of my favorites! I hope your wedding was beautiful and I’m CRAZY excited to see the photos. Congratulations!

  • http://www.theinspirationfiles.com Tara @ The Inspiration Files

    Congratulations Emily! I’m sure the day went off without a hitch… the weather was beautiful today in the bay area. Have an amazing time in Italy. I can’t wait to see the photos!

  • http://www.pureglam.tv Van

    Congratulations and all the best for you two… – Great posting…

  • http://blackfashionbird.blogspot.com Noémie

    Congrats! I hope you had an amazing en wonderful wedding day full of love and happines! Enjoy it!
    blackfashionbird.blogspot.com

  • nadia

    I wish you a happy wedding with all your familly.
    It is one of more beautiful day in your life !
    I love you and I love your blog !

  • http://youngandimpressionablee.blogspot.com/ Jaeger

    YAY! i can’t wait to see pics of you and your hubby!!
    have a great day!

    http://youngandimpressionablee.blogspot.com.au/

    xx

  • Honeywhatscooking

    Congratulations on the wedding. You will make such a beautiful bride. Can’t wait to see your pics.

  • Sveinbjörg Eva

    Congratulations on your wedding Emily. I wish you all the best and hope you have a great time on your honeymoon.
    I´m a silent reader, I visit your blog every day and enjoy it very much but I have never commented before. Best wishes from Iceland :)

  • Patricia

    Dear Emily,
    Hi from BRAZIL!
    I’ve been reading your blog for over two years, I’m a big fan!
    I’m sure you had a fantastic time and I wish you a long a happy marriage.
    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! Enjoy your honeymoon!!
    Patricia

  • http://www.vinture.blogspot.com Dalton Osaike

    Congratulations. I soo much love your blog and have been a reader. Your style is awesome. Have a blissful wedding. you deserve it. xo

  • Patrycja

    CONGRATULATIONS!

  • http://thestylemoodboard.blogspot.com Linda

    Congrats Emily! All the best wishes on this unforgettable day! x

  • Ca

    Congratulations! I wish you two the best and a beautiful honeymoon! xox

  • Janine

    I am very new to your blog, and I love it….and I just want to say good luck and congratulations forever.

  • http://mrsjackofalltradesdaily.blogspot.com/ Mrs C

    OMG! This is so emotional… I wish you all the best and a big congrats to you and your other half. He is a lucky man to have you!

    http://mrsjackofalltradesdaily.blogspot.com/

  • Sarah

    happy honeymoon!

  • Greetje

    Yesterday (saturday) we celebrated my grandparents 50th anniversary ;) . I hope you will have the luck my grandparents had and reach the same number with your husband :) I wish you all the best and a sweet honeymoon!

    Greets from Belgium xo Greetje

  • http://anmarkdesign.blogspot.com/ Annie Markantonatou

    congrats! have a wonderful day! love your mom’s dress! i was married in 70′s style weddind midi dress too

    http://anmarkdesign.blogspot.com/

  • http://smokymountainsweetie.tumblr.com Sarah MacNaughton

    I’ve been following your blog for months now, and cannot wait for the posts about your wedding because i know they will be absolutely gorgeous! Hope the day is as fabulous and you are!

  • http://sobeanie.blogspot.com/ Justine

    I hope you wedding was everything you ever dreamed of and more. I am sure it was and I CAN NOT wait to see photos!

    xx
    Justine

    http://www.sobeanie.blogspot.com

  • http://www.collegiatechic.com diana

    best wishes! i hope your wedding was beautiful and all you ever wanted it to be. CANNOT WAIT FOR THE PHOTOS!!!!

    xxx

  • http://ladypreppy.blogspot.com/ Lady Preppy

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    http://ladypreppy.blogspot.com/

  • http://eastcoastgirl.us Erma

    Congratulations! I wish you the best in your new chapter of life!

  • http://www.organizedxxmess.blogspot.com Chelsea Elizabeth

    Congrats!! I’m so excited for you. Hope it was a blast. <3

    <3Chelsea Elizabeth

  • http://www.andreafaulknerwilliams.blogspot.com andrea

    What a sweet post. Not only do I believe that you will have your loved ones with you in the next life, I also believe they were there with you at your wedding- watching and smiling at the decision you made to marry a man you love. Congratulations!

  • http://definingcharmander.blogspot.com Charmander

    Best wishes in your marriage! I will be anxiously waiting to see some photographs of the big day, but until then, have a lovely time in Italy.

    definingcharmander.blogspot.com

  • http://www.livingincolorstyle.blogspot.com Elle

    Congratulations! I am so happy for you- i hope you have a blast on your honeymoon <3
    xo, elle from Living in Color.

  • http://www.boxandbrownie.com Hannah

    Best wishes for your marriage! It’s been a pleasure to read all your planning. I hope it was a perfect day and that you have a happy marriage filled with health, good times and good luck.

  • http://diary.thetravelingheart.com thetravelingheart

    Wow! Congratulations!!! I’m sure you will look radiant <3

  • Jasmine

    Hi Emily,

    Have been following your blog for a couple of years now. Just wanted to say a big Congrats to getting married and for running such a lovely (and successful) blog! Thanks for being a great source of daily joy, inspiration and something to look forward to at 5pm (Hong Kong time) every day! xx.

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  • http://www.curvy-life.blogspot.de/ Jenny

    I hope you had a perfect day :-)

  • http://www.thestylishhousewife.com jenn~the stylish housewife

    well, you are now MRS. c&c…do you feel different yet? you will say to your hubby at least 20 times…can you believe we are MARRIED? =) i’m sure you were the most beautiful bride ever. enjoy your honeymoon!!!

    xoxo, jenn
    the stylish housewife

  • KariLynne10

    Best Wishes from Canada! Can’t believe how much you look like your mom….have an awesome honeymoon, hope the wedding was all that you imagined

  • http://dreamofhometonight.blogspot.com Nikki

    Congratulations!!! :D

  • http://www.mademoiselleonthemetro.blogspot.com karina

    congratulations, Emily!

    - Karina
    http://www.mademoiselleonthemetro.blogspot.com

  • Keri

    Hi Emily, I enjoy reading your daily posts. So happy for you, wishing you and your future husband a wonderful day.

  • http://www.madforfashionforless.com Berty Morales

    Congratulations Emily and seriously I can’t wait to see the photos and read all about it. :)

  • http://ridingtriumph.blogspot.com Atalie Simpson

    I got married in September and felt the exact same way. Even moreso as I realized that my family that consisted of all of my friends changed to a family with my one bestest friend. Sometimes the loneliness and nostalgia is unbearable, and its easy to not be content and see the blessings we are given. You are very blessed, and I hope you feel that way! I have been reading your blog for so so long, and feel like we are friends even though I don’t know you in person. I love your posts and I wish you the best. I hope your day was as perfect as you imagined and planned it to be! Marriage can be really hard and really amazing. It will always be the most fulfilling, refining, and wonderful. Congratulations and blessings.

  • http://thewellbeingdiary.com/ Piyumi

    Congratulations Emily! Hope u have a happy wedded life! Cant wait to see the photos!

  • http://ristmee.blogspot.com ristmee

    oh.. congratulation… good luck ..:)

  • http://psychosomaticaddictinsane.wordpress.com iya

    you’re mom’s lovely! and i’m sure you’re also a beautiful, radiant bride. best wishes, emily! :)

  • http://psychosomaticaddictinsane.wordpress.com iya

    *your

  • http://www.lavidachina.blogspot.com Dominique

    Congratulations!!! have a fun and romantic honeymoon! Can’t wait to see some photos! :)

  • http://www.hellcandy.com Hellcandy

    Huge congratulations Emily! Have always enjoyed reading your blog & hope that the big day went well. Cannot wait to see the photos…waiting with eager anticipation! Have a wonderfuly honeymoon.x

  • solange bernardi

    Congratulations.
    God Bless You Both.

    oh…I loved the post about your mom’s.

  • http://www.savvyspice.com Dale

    Congrats, it’s so exciting your big day has come and I hope you have an amazing honeymoon. I can totally relate to you about your grandpa’s and it’s so cute you shared your mom’s wedding photo
    xoDale
    http://www.savvyspice.com/

  • http://buildabalance.blogspot.com/ Amanda

    Congratulations! Your blog has been such an inspiration to me as I’m (slowly, but surely!) starting up my own and I hope your special day was absolutely amazing. Hope Italy is incredible and you and your husband enjoy a lifetime of bliss!

    xxx Amanda

  • Sophia

    Congratulations from France!
    (nota: if you let your beautifully arched eyebrows grow again, you’ll look like a Raphael’s model.)