Windy Wedding, Wonderful Week

A Son’s Wedding; Once Upon A Time

on the first Tuesday in December of 2012. . . . . .  the two became one.

 

What a celebrated week in Punta Cana December 2012.  The week was a culmination, and at the same time, a new beginning. Imagining, praying, envisioning, dreaming that Kyle and Tracie would be husband and wife for 7 ½ years, and then it became a reality! This mom couldn’t be happier!

I suspect all moms with grown sons or daughters feel the immense joy I have experienced.

It was such a perfect setting, digging our toes into the white powdery sand on the beach on the south shore of the Dominican Republic. The staff at the Barcelo Bavaro Beach Resort in the Punta Cana area made our experience remarkable. In fact, they got to know our group so well they called us the “Miami Vice” wedding. It was one of the ‘go to drinks’ and was made regularly for many in the group! 

As mother of the groom, I offered to iron the linen wedding clothes. Kyle looked so handsome in his white jacket and coral shirt. Flip-flops and long white pants with a starfish boutonniere represented the star that he is. His disposition all week made him taller than his already 6’3” frame and his chest bulged beyond the months and countless hours of diligent training in the gym.

 

Tracie, the princess whom I loved the first time we had tea together had prepared the finer details of their wedding day and although she could not tame the prevailing strong winds, all other elements were perfect! On her mom’s arm she came onto the beach and into view. Over my right shoulder I heard her soon-to-be-husband say, “Oh my God; she is beautiful!”  

Vows, exchanging of the rings, the wedding kiss, signing of the register and Kyle and Tracie creating a unified sand jar was a beautiful moment in time. Following lots of photos, we rode the wedding train back to the reception hall.

 

 

Do you like games? Are you a spectator or a player? Being the thoughtful and inclusive people they are, Kyle and Tracie prepared a few games, and more laughs were had. They played this really funny ‘shoe game’. Justina their quick-witted MC asked pointed questions and they each had to hold up a shoe depicting their answer.

 

 Justina also gave Kyle pointers and the ability to comprehend what Tracie’s answers ‘really mean’. Lots more laughs were had!  Mister Steve Taylor with his beautiful bride Katie was the victor in the ‘best kiss’ game.

Heartfelt speeches from Dustin, Kyle’s best man, and Diane, Tracie’s MOH, demonstrated the fine friends this beautiful couple have attracted into their lives. Deb, Tracie’s mom welcomed a son into her family and Glenn and I welcomed a daughter into ours.

 

 

Somewhere Over the Rainbow,way up high,

There's a land that I heard of, once in a lullaby . . .

 

And the dancing began! Laughter and joy accompanied our Waltzes, Gangnam moves, Jives, and individual break out steps. 

 

 

Kyle and Tracie brought replicas of their beloved pups Ti and Willow to the Dominican. Sitting proud and high atop of their wedding cake the happy couple cut wedding cake for us all.

 

Kyle had to ‘retrieve’ the garter and the lucky recipient of the garter shoot was Uncle Alan. Lara, Tracie’s sister caught the bride’s bouquet so Momma Patterson has another wedding to look forward to! Just to keep the crowd engaged with more laughs, Uncle Al had to put the garter on sister Lara using only his teeth! Carefully done, he hoists his hands in victory!

 

 

 

Disco dancing followed the reception and continued into the wee hours. At one point during the disco dancing the immense screen in a blinking announcement indicated there would be a ‘Bride Off!’ The two brides played the game with fiestiness, hitching up their respective long flowing trains and demonstrated their best dance moves! Tracie’s happy wedding dance received the loudest cheers from the crowd!

 

Although what seemed like a quick moment in time, the week with our family and Kyle and Tracie’s friends made for a very special and celebrated week. This Momma’s heart is overflowing with joy, happiness and anticipation. A sincere congratulations to my marvelous son and precious daughter –in-law, and they lived happily ever after. 

 

Thanks to all those who contributed photos and to a most wonderful wedding week!