Weekend trip, wedding, and lost love

This weekend was a blast!!! You know those friends that you rarely see but pick up where you left off? Those ones you feel comfortable being stupid, silly and ridiculous with? That was this weekend. They are wonderful, real and hilarious! Charles chauffeured us around like a champ and was amazing putting up with our dumb selves! 

Santa, me, Bonnie, Charles and Amanda

Of course I had to make the weekend interesting by forgetting the dress I bought for the wedding....Yes, I do things like this often. When my children were younger I really could not get mad at them for forgetting things for school because that would have been something I would have done! 🙋 So once we arrived in Traverse City, we hit three resale shops for me to find a dress. We finally found one at the Goodwill Store. While I was looking for a sweater or jacket to wear over the short sleeve dress, my friends not only found me a sweater, but necklace and earrings to match. The funny thing is that the Color Street nails I brought to wear matched my outfit perfectly!!! Granted, it wasn't my green velvety dress I ordered off Amazon, but hey, I looked pretty good (if I do say so myself!).

We started off the day of the wedding having lunch at Don's Drive In. We were kind of bummed that they didn't have breakfast. But their food is delicious, so we didn't complain! LOL Food is food, right?!?! Then we walked around and looked in a few shops in Traverse City. After a few hours of walking around and window shopping, we headed back to the hotel to get ready for the wedding.

Me, Bonnie, and Amanda

Amanda, Bonnie and I

I also got a tattoo as well! I love butterflies!! They have been a symbol for me since my first divorce: freedom. I am free once again.

The wedding was beautiful! The bridal party was stunning in there sparkly dresses and navy blue suits. The colors were rose gold and navy blue. The bouquets and boutonnieres were so gorgeous and special! My friend Deb’s daughter got married in Traverse City. It was a perfect destination wedding.

Me, Bonnie and Amanda

Kayla and Sawyer (Bride and groom)

They had a photo booth!! We had so much fun with that!!!

There was a brief moment (like 10 seconds) that I was sad I was there without my husband. Well, I guess I should write my ex-husband as our divorce was final last month. But it is so new that its hard to get used to. A slow song was being played and I was walking off the dance floor. My heart sank as I did so but then I remembered that I'm good. Yes, there are times I wish he was there. But life goes on. I'm happy being on my own. I'm happy with the life I'm living. I love myself enough to want to have peace. So I continue to move on with my life.

And I am already planning my next adventure!

Where have you gone for destination weddings?

Ever been to Traverse City?

How did you move on after a failed relationship?

Talk to you next time!

❤Patti❤