30 years ago
January 21st, 2010 by Allison Silber
While I wrap myself up in all the wedding planning, I tend to forget about what’s next. This past Christmas, I was reminded about all that was in store.
It all started when my mom opened a present from my dad Christmas morning. It was a burned CD that said “30″ on it. He took us into his office and played what was on it. A 20 minute video of pictures. Pictures of when they were dating, their wedding (30 years ago), pregnancies, babies, Christmases, houses they had purchased and all the memories that came with them. This, accompanied with a song from their first date and another which was my favorite song as a child, and some really funny pictures mixed in created something which we both laughed at and cried about. At the end my mom opened her second present, a photo album with every picture on the CD in print and in order so we could look through it whenever we wanted. It was rather inspiring to see.
Our wedding will be one amazing event, but what’s even better is to think about the fact that our wedding will lead us a place where we will build up mountains of memories, build a family, and build a life together, something which up until now, has never been available to us. Of course I am excited about the wedding, but I am more excited about what the wedding will lead to, a marriage! In 30 years, I don’t want a new ring, or a new house-but the chance to look back at the lives we have created together.
January 21, 2010 at 8:52 am, Amy said:
Beautiful post! So easy to get all wrapped up in the wedding and forget what it’s all about ~ the marriage!
Best of luck!
~Amy
January 21, 2010 at 11:08 am, Ashley said:
Oh my, what a lovely post!! So sweet :)
January 21, 2010 at 2:32 pm, Elvee said:
Your post is so touching and inspiring! I love the picture it paints of your mom & dad’s relationship :) Thanks so much for sharing.
January 21, 2010 at 2:56 pm, Tim Feeny said:
Nice post! You can see the importance of having your wedding filmed too! You and your kids can look back on it and laugh and cry. Good job, keep it up!
January 21, 2010 at 2:58 pm, Ngan said:
What a lovely post, Allison. Looking forward to more on this blog! :)
January 21, 2010 at 4:58 pm, Ryan Welch said:
I second what Tim said.
January 22, 2010 at 1:33 pm, Allison O'Grady said:
Thanks for all the responses! I definitely agree that video is an important aspect as well!
February 01, 2010 at 12:55 pm, Lisa said:
So sweet! Great photography, too.
February 01, 2010 at 9:58 pm, Jessica said:
Amazingly sweet post :)
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March 05, 2010 at 6:31 pm, leah.fontaine said:
This is the most beautiful post that I have come across in a long time. Very well grounded!
March 06, 2010 at 9:07 pm, Allison O'Grady said:
Thanks so much- I’m glad you like it :)
March 15, 2010 at 4:12 pm, Bride Goggles said:
This was wonderful – and thanks for reminding all of us brides-to-be that the walk down the aisle is just the beginning :)
March 15, 2010 at 6:05 pm, Alan Viau said:
I rise every morning feeling blessed that I have my wife of 30 years. She has been, is and continues to be forever, my love.
March 15, 2010 at 6:15 pm, Allison O'Grady said:
That’s just too cute!
July 13, 2010 at 2:41 pm, Brancoprata said:
This is so inspiring!! Your parents are an example to us all! Thank you for sharing!
July 14, 2010 at 7:48 am, Allison O'Grady said:
thanks!
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