There I was busily replacing all the strewn out clothing when I picked up that lace edged hankie. The faded crumpled blue ribbon had fallen to the side and as I safety pinned the two back together my heart was pricked. My heart bled a little. As I sat there I wondered if your hands had placed that “something blue” on your wedding ensemble. Was it your mother that lovingly added that? Holding that hankie and piece of silk I wanted to cry right into it. Because you’d seen it. You’d touched it. You may have even laughed at the funny marital superstition. Now you’re gone. I miss you. My first thought was that I wanted to call you. I want to hear your voice one last time telling me in your native Greek language that you love me. I want to say it back. Even though you’ve left these wedding raiments to me now I know you’re basking in the glow of your heavenly bridegroom. Thank you for loving me the way you did. I hope I can be like you when I grow up. Yia Yia, I love you.
Please go hug someone you love today. Pick up the phone and call someone who is dear to you and tell them that you care. All we have is today so let’s use it up well.
In these photos I’m wearing my Yia Yia’s (Greek for grandma) wedding under skirt. I’m also wearing shoes, tights, and a jacket that my lovely new friend Rachel sent me! Isn’t that the sweetest?! She’s wonderful like that. 🙂 She had sent me a picture of Emma Watson in something similar and we did our best to try and recreate the look in the spur of the moment. And my DAD MADE MY PURSE! Yes, more on that in another post though…(he’s amazing).
(Photos by: Christa Taylor) Christa is a wonderful photographer and I totally recommend you book her to take your photos!
Your dad is very talented!! That was so nice of him to make that for you. Also I love this whole outfit so much. Your grandmother kept that petticoat in lovely condition!!! How cool it is! I also like the shoes and the jacket!! They match so nicely together. LOVELY!!!
Oh he is SO talented with so many different materials. 🙂 It was very sweet of him! He made it in one day too! I’m glad you like the outfit. Yes, she took good care of her things. Thanks friend! xxx
Your post brings tears from my eyes. She was an amazing woman. She loved God and others not just with words but with deeds. I also miss her so much. 🙁
I’m sorry I made you cry mum. She was an incredible woman and I’m so thankful for the legacy she left us. I’m going to go find you right now and give you a hug! xxx
This one made me cry. The thought of your yia yia and your wedding day together in one post. Too much for me. <3 Yes, Yia yia loved like no one else. She had a way of making one feel as though they were her her most charished treasure and it challenged and compelled us to love others the same way. Here generosity is incomparable in any mortal I have ever known. Quite a legacy to live up to.
Yes Elaini, you must carry her hankie on your wedding day. Cry the joyful tears of your yia yia and your mother before you. They'll be crying for you.
Oh dear I’m making everyone cry… I wasn’t really talking about my wedding day but if I ever do get married it will be hard not to have her there… Thank you for your beautiful words about Yia Yia. It’s true. She was amazing.
Okay well like I said if I get married you can be sure I’ll be pinning that under my dress. 🙂 xxx
I LOVE this outfit!! 🙂 So guess what? I made my own virtual version of it. 😉 http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=72959093
I think the outfit looks much better on you, though. You have such a bright and sweet smile!
Blessings,
Johanna
Oh my goodness! I love it when you do these. 🙂 Thanks so much sweet lady. xxx
hehe, glad you like them. You inspire me! 🙂
Blessings!
That’s humbling and sweet. 🙂
Aw… sure. 🙂
Hey Elaini,
You look stunning once again.
Thanks for the sweet post.
~Rachel
Hello dear! Thanks my friend. 🙂 xxx