Rebekah J Designs: March 2010

Courtney and Bruce are to be married this coming weekend. April 3rd.

I had the fortune of meeting this amazing couple through my Father before he passed away almost a year ago. It's interesting how you go about your whole life seeing your parents as just parents. You rarely see the person they are through the eyes of their friends. It was at the Memorial service for my father where I really understood what my father meant to other people. He was a grand figure in my life - but I truly did not know his capacity as a friend to others until that day. I was incredibly lucky to have a rare form of closure during my Fathers Memorial Service where I saw the many other shining facets of my Fathers depths - through the words and memories of his friends. Bruce and Courtney knew my Father as a Friend and a Mentor. After the service Bruce was able to sum up my awe. He said, "I bet you never knew how many siblings you have." What a special thing to have some one say to you. He not only drew strength, knowledge, and enjoyment from my Dad he saw him as a Father figure. I never knew.

I know that my Dad has had his hands in many things since his passing, including bringing Courtney and Bruce to me so that I could create special mementos for their closest friends. Lucky me!

I am spilling over with joy over being a Guest at the wedding this weekend. So looking forward to seeing these special people share their vows! And also looking forward to seeing my Dad 'amongst' his friends.

Courtney has a very unique grouping of jewelry. Each one of her Bridesmaids is very different, and so they each have a very different piece to wear to the wedding. I can't tell you how fun this was to create, create, and create. It was nonstop creativity on one project and I had a blast.

I hope the Maids and Courtney love them. I'll report back after the wedding!