Weddings, Flowers, and Kisses

Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend the wedding of our niece, Stephanie. It was an absolutely beautiful ceremony.

Weddings in the Olsen family are incredible to say the least. The preparation, execution, and take down are performed in a manner that mimics the mechanics of a well-oiled machine! About 30 hours before the event, the family begins their magic which includes loading the props into the truck, set-up of all backdrops, tables, chairs, fences, lights, benches, etc. Tablecloths are ironed, and flowers and fabric are strategically placed. In the family we have experts at tying bows, arranging flowers, food preparation, and tons and tons of decorating savvy. In addition, we have cake decorators for the perfect cake. We have hair stylists to make the bride look like a princess. There are lots of men and boys ready to carry, shift, move, serve, and fetch. It is amazing to behold! After the seemingly magical transformation of a cultural hall or a backyard into a magnificent place of beauty, then the family bands together once more to tear everything apart and cart it off to storage while the bride and groom ride off to begin their lives together. It never ceases to amaze me how the whole process works!

Kim and his brothers, David and Doug
a sample of the workhorses in the family!

Kalel loved all of the activity going on! He decided that he is very fond of flowers, and spent a good portion of the day “smelling” the artificial flowers. He went around to everyone, letting them “smell” them too!


When Kalel wasn’t sharing the flowers, he transformed into the “KISSING BANDIT”! He was in heaven with all of the munchkins who were just about his size, and he showed his delight by kissing them all! Multiple times, I might add. Who knew that we had a Casanova in the making?

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Jodi said…
Better watch out! I have a million photos of Bryce at that age doing the same thing. Major casanova. And NOW look at him! He is still the same! Yikes!!! Oh the fun ahead! hee=hee
August 27, 2008 at 1:05 PM
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