We went to a very special wedding last night of one of our dear friends’ daughter. It was a beautiful evening from start to finish. It was especially good to catch up with our old neighbors and reconnect.
To start, any time you plan a wedding in January, the weather certainly can be questionable but yesterday was just perfect. The bride selected the Julia Ideson Building in downtown Houston for her venue. The architecture of this library is stunning. I cannot wait to see her photos as they are sure to be be phenomenal. Wolfgang Puck’s catering team led by Vanessa catered the event, and the band was outstanding. The wedding was held in the auditorium, then we went outside (where the January weather was delightful!) to the courtyard for cocktails, and then moved to the Reading Room for the seated dinner and reception. There was even a cameo appearance of Princess Leia and a couple of stormtroopers in the courtyard as we arrived!
And to end the dinner with a sweet note, All the Crave crafted some scrumptious mini cheesecakes. Cynthia Hughes and Stephanie with EnVogue Events did an amazing job of putting together an evening we will not soon forget.
So, I love weddings. And I have seen my share of them having had our own venue at our ranch. I love the festivities, the excitement, the joy. But for me, it can all be summed up in one special moment of the night–those few moments when the bride and her dad dance together.
It’s not the dad and the bride that I have my eyes on, though that is a sentimental moment for sure. I will make a point to seek out the mother of the bride’s face as they dance. I love to see the bride and her dad, but I melt at the sight of seeing a mom realize that full circle moment of seeing her groom dancing with her baby. And so it was last evening as I watched my dear friend smiling through glistening eyes as she took it all in.
This wedding was a great reminder of our own promises we made, as this month, Mike and I are celebrating 40 years together as a couple. As we drove home last night, we cranked up the oldies playlist and opened the sunroof to take in the clear star-filled sky just as it was some 40 years ago in January on the 19 degree clear night when we met.
annette geffert 
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I love that moment too during the father/daughter dance. I must say, it was the moment I was most dreading during Meghan’s wedding since I’m not married to her dad. I’ll never forget my friend, Tom being super attentive to me… knowing it might be hard (which is was). You and Mike, 40 years! xoxo
Tom is a good guy! He knows you well. That moment is so full, and no matter how you think you will handle it, it still catches my breath. Meghan was a gorgeous bride, and knowing how much y’all had been through together made that moment special in many ways, I imagine, for you as her proud mom!
Annette, who is your old neighbor’s daughter that got married??
Kate Jackson. She was a beautiful bride! Kind of a full circle moment for us to, watching her grow up.
How is Stacy feeling?