When I mentioned here that I didn’t have any resolutions this year as such, but that I did want to scrap more, a very specific part of this wish was to scrap our wedding photos. I can tell you that there won’t be any disappointment or self-flagellation on this front if January is anything to go by – here’s another layout, inspired by this week’s sketch from Scrapbook Challenges. This one’s about my mum and dad at the wedding, and has a frivolous side to it, whilst still remaining stylish and in theme with the rest of the wedding album.
At some point in the build-up to the wedding, my parents were sort of/almost dictating which songs we should have in our playlist. You would think I would have either freaked out, or cottoned on. But evidently I was too distracted. So when the first of their requested songs came on in the evening, and they picked up their feet and started jiving – yes, jiving – my jaw hit the ground like Sebastien the Crab’s in Disney’s The Little Mermaid. When we finally got them off the dance floor they admitted they’d been having secret lessons in the build-up to the wedding. In fact, they went to such lengths to hide the lessons from my brother, who lives at home right now, that they told him they were going out to marriage counselling!
They really got on board with the whole 50s-ish theme – and they loved it. AND they looked incredible. This fact was not missed by anyone – one of our friends said to me, in that voice that sounds surprised because it’s generally unexpected that such a possibility could exist, ‘Wow, your parents really have style!’… and so the title for this layout was born.
The sketch – yet another great one from Scrapbook Challenges:
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| this is one of THREE different takes on the sketch on offer this week |
And my interpretation:
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| Scrapbook Challenges sketch #280 |
Hehe I LOVE the title, Cheryl!! What a cheerful layout for your sweetest moments :) Take care and hope you enjoy your day!! =)
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more, you really do have stylish parents. It was so much fun to know how the dancing was coming along and to sharper the secret ... The rock :).
ReplyDeleteAs always your layout is as stylish as the photo :)
Wow! What a great story. And they really do look so stylish. It's a far cry from my wedding music gripe - my Father-In-Law married us in his church, so the choir decided they were going to turn up and sing. Their favourites...
ReplyDeleteAh Cheryl, it is a lovely layout, and I am very flattered. It was such an exciting time for us, we so wanted to make as much of a contribution as we possibly could to make your's and Adam's day even more special, we were so happy to do so, I am glad we succeeded.
ReplyDeleteAwesome layout - pays great homage to your folks. And they ROCKED!
ReplyDeleteFabulous page, Cheryl!! love the dark background with these colors, love the picture and the design! Hugs!!!
ReplyDeleteGirl I keep telling you how LUCKY you are to have such wonderfully supportive and HIP parents!! My Mom is awesome and I LOVE her to pieces but for my wedding she dictated the music too and let me tell you- it was a nightmare- Little Mermaid SOUNDTRACK (and realted muzak) is her idea of a good time- and NO she was not about to get up and boogie either. But that aside she's great and this page is fantastic!!! I LOVE that your parents brushed up on their jive skillz for the wedding- that's freaking awesome sauce! I think you should write a book about this wedding- every detail you bring up makes it sound like such a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteThat is the best story!! And your parents do look pretty spot on stylin' if I do say so myself! Fab page:)
ReplyDeleteGreat LO Cheryl, I would have loved to see your mum jiving! She looked amazing (as you did too, of course!). Wish I could get married again and have a more alternative wedding.
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