Ashley is Getting Married Today!!

Today is the BIG day!
Last night we had the rehearsal dinner cook out in our meadow pavilion for 60.In addition to the wedding party, all out of town guests were invited.
Suzanne's staging talents shone through and the pavilion looked party perfect!
A labor of love.
Mike and Renee worked at Gateway Title holding down the fort with the rest of the staff. BIG KUDOS to my wonderful hubby Mike - He started off the day at a signing 40miles away at 8:00 A.M., returning to the same area for another at 4:00 P.M.! In between, he cut grass, worked on his office stuff,helped us set-up the party and was at rehearsal to practice his reading for the wedding at 6:30 and then grilled the burgers. He is amazing !
Renee and Bridget were pretty busy with customers at the office. Seems like yesterday was the day for buyers and sellers targeted to complete their deals.
Debbie, who answers the phones said it really was a great day at Gateway Title!
It's a great day for the Torchia Family today. It's time for to get ready for a wedding!
Ashley has taken her dress to the church. All the girls are getting ready. Suits and ties are waiting to be worn. It's almost time......

Ashley is Getting Married Saturday!

There's nothing like a family wedding!
My Granddaughter, Ashley,who is my "Baby Cakes" is getting married Saturday. Ashley is the third generation working at Gateway Title. Her Mom, Michelle, was with me when I started the company 16 years ago.An eight year old Ashley and her little brother, Robby would come into the office on the week-ends as Michelle and I worked, they played "Gateway Title" with the phones and writing notes on the telephone message pads.They drew pictures for everyone and they proudly hung them up decorating the offices.
Time just flies!
Ashley's dress is hanging from the ceiling fan with the train spread out on the bed underneath(the only place high enough so there will be no wrinkles) in our spare bedroom waiting for her to take it to the church Saturday. Just like her Mom's and Aunts Suzanne and Renee's bridal gowns waiting for them.
Everyone is pitching in from soup to nuts.
The only problem with a family business is we have not been at the office (mentally and physically) all week. God Bless the WONDERFUL staff. This has not been an easy week for them but they have pitched in to make sure everything there continued smoothly for our customers. I never once worried that they wouldn't. Without their support, I think I'd have been a basket case by today. The rehearsal dinner is at my home - a little bit of pressure there. Everybody is cooking their special dishes we all love. It's under control. Michelle has done a fantastic job organizing and getting everything done. It's almost time.... I know I'll cry in happiness for my Baby Cakes. Her Joel is a lucky Guy.
Please God -"Bless them with Lasting Love".