Celebrating 18 Years Together

Our anniversary started out with a goodbye kiss and happy anniversary wishes at 2 AM when Don was heading out for work. After a couple more hours of sleep for me, I baked our anniversary cupcakes. While I was waiting for them to cool, I had the great idea to dig out some of our wedding things.

I was completely surprised that our silver champagne goblets had not tarnished. Yeah, I won’t have to polish them. The cake knife and server are also looking pretty good. I had forgotten that I had them engraved. They are so pretty I will leave them out so we can use them every once in awhile.


Just as I planned, my bouquet looks just as good as it did 18 years ago. I decided to have the bouquets and boutonnieres made out with silk roses, ribbons, beads and lace. Here is my bouquet along with the fabric and lace swatches for all of the bridal party. I made my dress and the flower girls dress. My bridesmaid made her dress and the maid of honors dress. A couple years ago she brought me all the left over fabric. Wow, I bought a little too much satin for their dresses. I guess it was better that way instead of not having enough.

Here is everything setting out...

I cannot wait for Don to see this and see what he says...sometimes he is pretty sentimental.




And here is my favorite picture that I took today, my bouquet with my engagement ring...









Since our anniversary falls on a weeknight this year, I am planning dinner here at home with a new recipe that I found in my Kraft Food & Family magazine. It sounds simple, quick and yummy. So it will be a quiet, laid back night...just like old folk should have.