While discussing the baby shower plans for tomorrow a memory popped up
that made me wish I had my back-up drive handy today. I'm working from the laptop while on some doctor ordered bedrest at the moment, so I'll have to pry the pictures out a little later.
Some of the most hilariously perfect photos happen when you are "there for set-up". I often pop in to the venue on the day of an event and take a look around to get a fast mental image of the where-and-what to expect when we arrive at a reception. On this particular day I arrived at the same time as the baker and the desert delivery and the ever so cute flower-girl in her sparkly pink and white dress.
Some of the most hilariously perfect photos happen when you are "there for set-up". I often pop in to the venue on the day of an event and take a look around to get a fast mental image of the where-and-what to expect when we arrive at a reception. On this particular day I arrived at the same time as the baker and the desert delivery and the ever so cute flower-girl in her sparkly pink and white dress.
Yep... anyone with babysitting or parenting experience can see where this is going...
Part of the delivery of deserts was a tower of beautiful cupcakes and lady-finger treats, all delicately frosted with an array of soft pinks, spring greens, and cheerful blues. I saw the colors and made a mental note to get some good images of the colors before the reception turned them to crumbs, then headed upstairs to see the bride.
The bride was lovely and already most of the way through dressing and hair so we had a chance to play with images of the bridesmaids. We did some lovely images in front of the dressing room mirror and the window to catch the pristine white of her gown. Just as we were ready to head down to the ceremony site outside, the bride asked where her flower girl was and a frantic search ensued as nobody had kept track. Like any concerned mom I had a momentary "if that was my kid what would I do" then remembered the last time I had spotted the flower girl and where.
The bride was lovely and already most of the way through dressing and hair so we had a chance to play with images of the bridesmaids. We did some lovely images in front of the dressing room mirror and the window to catch the pristine white of her gown. Just as we were ready to head down to the ceremony site outside, the bride asked where her flower girl was and a frantic search ensued as nobody had kept track. Like any concerned mom I had a momentary "if that was my kid what would I do" then remembered the last time I had spotted the flower girl and where.
Yes, as you can guess she was mostly safe, though I'm not sure how long it took for her to work off the sugar rush. Only about ten total cupcakes and cookies were mangled, but the results were slightly hilarious to behold. Thankfully, the flowergirl, bride, and nervous mom (a bridesmaid so the girl was supposed to be under grandma's watch) were all fine though nothing could be done to save the pretty toddler dress from some very large stains. What I did get for images were actually quite cute. Covered in crumbs and frosting, the big grin on that messy little face made an appearance in the wedding album and I remember the bride asking for prints to share with her friend later.
So what does all this mean to me? Well, when life gives you cupcakes... MAKE A MESS!
