Downplay. That was the plan. Because my family couldn’t be with us on such short notice (like 2 weeks…we basically eloped). And because we were planning a “wedding” for November.

Getting married. Not easily downplayed; especially for an emotional girl like myself.   Highs: Getting ready that morning and Mary Paul carefully choosing an outfit to wear for the day her youngest got married (bring on the tissues). Mary Paul lending family jewelry for both of us.