Thursday, June 9, 2011

Bruges, Belgium Wedding

Since we are attending a wedding today, perhaps we all should pour a glass of champagne to celebrate while we read!
We were in Bruges, Belgium on a beautiful, warm Saturday.  The town is  tremendously cute with a large town square.   Outside of one of the buildings  we came upon a bicycle delivery cart that was decorated  .
We inquired of someone standing nearby and she informed us that this was City Hall and that weddings were taking place inside, and that we would  probably  see couples come out every 15-20 minutes. 
She was waiting on her friend who in fact would be using the cart.   We asked the significance of the bicycle delivery cart.  She laughed and said, “He can’t afford a carriage”.
We were hooked and decided to wait for the happy couple to emerge.


They had a group of friends and family waiting,  and were immediately showered with rice and heart shaped confetti.   








They were obviously enjoying themselves.



The bride stopped  to  graciously  accept flowers from a number of children.   Not a child with flowers was ignored.   This little blond-headed girl was just precious!



The groom takes a little step-stool out of the carriage for her assistance in  entering.




The happy bride’s face glowed and she laughed with glee!




Another picture or two and they were ready to depart!





It may not have been a  golden carriage, but they loved it.    He tested his horn and off they rode, waving to everyone.



And hopefully  they will live
 Happily Every After!



Until next time,  Honey

Linking to:

Wedding Party at Angelic Accents
My Romantic Home
Pink Saturday at How Sweet the Sound
Wow us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style



76 comments:

  1. So sweet! I love how happy they look!! They could have gone off in a golden carriage and probably not look any happier! :)

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  2. Great photos of Happy Newlyweds.
    I love Belgium and the town of Bruges is so quaint and wonderful.

    hugs
    sissie

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  3. How absolutely fun! Wish more weddings were like that.

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  4. What a lovely post! The couple look so incredibly happy! And I love their beautiful carriage!

    XO,
    Jane

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  5. They look like they were having so much fun! I love the bride in the cart.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  6. Oh, Honey, this is just an amazing post!! Talk about being in the right place at the right time! And your photos really capture their emotions ~ true giddiness that just gives me goosebumps. I DO hope that they will live happily ever after. Surely they will, with such a fun start as this. Isn't it cool that he wore that ascot thingy in the bride's chosen color. Loved her lacey gloves and choker. The decorated cart is just the icing on the cake for me. Thanks so much for sharing this at the party!!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  7. How romantic and fun. They look so in love.

    The picture of the little one with the bouquet is precious.

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  8. What a lovely wedding and the joy was in all their faces. I wish them well too.

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  9. Hi Honey,
    Oh what a fabulous wedding and the couple so happy. It is great in everyway and something to remember for all times. I can see them telling their children and grands one day.
    The little girl giving the flowers is a heart stealer for sure. You captured all the pics perfectly right down to the confetti on the ground.
    What an enjoyable wedding post.

    Thank you for stopping by and your kind comment. It is nice to meet you and especially another Texas blogger.
    Have a nice weekend.
    Celestina Marie

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  10. Oh what amazing wedding pictures!!! I love her dress and the children handing them the flowers...and most of all, the HAPPINESS of it all!!!

    This is fabulous and so beautiful!
    XO
    Cindy

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  11. How fun! Now I want to go back there again to try and catch some weddings. Great photos!
    xo Cathy

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  12. How sweet ! What a darling couple!
    Hugs,
    Olivia

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  13. So happy couple, they look very in love!

    hugs
    Charo

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  14. Oh how adorable! They seem so happy and I wish the best for them!

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  15. Bruges is one of my favorite places. I vaguely remember something about "wedding days" when many couples get married at the town hall, but never could have imagined a wedding like this. What wonderful fun, and I also love the photo of the little blonde girl. She really is precious, as you said.
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  16. What a delightful post. I could almost hear the laughter.. How sweet. Thank you for sharing. Hopefully they will live happily ever after. Karie

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  17. Good story and pics. The little blonde girl just stole my heart!

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  18. Très sympathique cette cérémonie...

    Pierre

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  19. OMG! What a cheery wedding! I love the wedding gown, such an unusual, bright color.
    Thanks for sharing, and happy party!
    Monica.

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  20. Beautiful wedding photo's and it looks like you are so HAPPY...what fun!

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  21. How can you not be happy with such a joyous couple...thank you for sharing this. With such a great sense of fun I'm sure they will live happily ever after ...(())

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  22. Beautiful photos! The couple looked so happy!! What a great little wedding to happen upon.
    Jane

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  23. Now that looked like a fun wedding!! They look so happy! And they look amazing too! How fun to watch!!
    xxDaniella

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  24. What fun! I loved my wedding, but it did end up a ridiculously expensive production. There's was the simple happy occasion, I had originally been shooting for. Fantastic pics & an equally terrific story! Thanks for sharing.

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  25. O MY!!

    LOVED this post!!
    So candid and unrehearsed!! Simple yet elegant with a bit of whimsy and not a production like so many wedding have become!!

    Thanks so much for sharing!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  26. OH MY GOSH! This is FANTASTIC!! I have to email this to my future daughter-in-law -- she will get such a kick out of it! Thanks for sharing! How fun is that bicycle cart -- God bless that girl for being able to get in so gracefully! I would have been on the pavement!

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  27. I love posts like this! thanks so much for taking the time to put it together for us. This is so adorable!!!

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  28. What a fun post! So great to see different customs. They look so happy. Thanks for sharing this wedded bliss!

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  29. Darling, they obviously are so in love..can just imagine if the marriage started off like this how fun filled it will be ..hugs ~lynne~

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  30. Oh, Honey...this is the cutest thing I've ever seen. I LOVE this post.
    She is adorable and such a good sport. I pray their lives will have this kind of FUN sprinkled throughout.
    hugs, bj

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  31. This was a funny wedding :)
    Most I like the little girl with the flowers in hands.
    Have a nice weekend!

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  32. Oh Honey, if that isn't the sweetest thing ever! What a fun way to start a marriage and a new life together. I hope they get their happy ending- as grand as their beginning!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Hugs- Tete

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  33. Oh, how lovely! So much fun in every photo! I had a great time stopping by to visit with you!

    Kindly, Lorraine

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  34. Just darling! I so loved seeing a wedding in Europe coming from the courthouse also. A gathering of love ... & such joy!

    Beautiful!

    TTFN ~
    Marydon

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  35. What a happy and fun post! The couple look and act so happy! It just radiated from them and I hope they will continue being happy for all time!
    I have not been to Brussels, but I have seen many travel programs about the area and it is on my "Bucket List."
    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Jil

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  36. It's a joy to see how happy they are! Thank you for sharing these photos.

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  37. Love it! Makes me wonder why we spent money on renting an old car??? Your blog is so much fun. Glad to "meet" you during this fun wedding party!

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  38. Oh my, their faces are glowing with joy. I LOVE these pictures. Seems like something out of a story book. Have to admit it's my favorite wedding post so far.

    Thank you for stopping by my place earlier.
    Much love!

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  39. This is adorable and I love it.
    Hugs...Lu

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  40. What a wonderful post! The bicycle cart looks like so much fun. Who needs a carriage?

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  41. Great post.... looks like a lot of fun!!!
    Hugs~~ Daphne

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  42. This post is so wonderful!!! Can't you tell the look of sheer joy on their faces. What fun to enjoy their wedding day like that. Thank you for the great post!
    Happy Pink Saturday and Happy To Have and To Hold

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  43. What wonderful pictures! They look like they were very happy and enjoying themselves!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  44. What a great story! It's always interesting to see weddings and other special events in countries other than your own. These two look quite happy and I hope that they will have many many happy days together. Too cute!

    ~ginger

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  45. Oh my gosh, I love this post, what fun it looks like they had. This is the best ever! So much happiness! Thanks for a great share! Hugs Marilou

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  46. wonderful pictures! love how happy they look!!

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  47. This is such a darling post. The wedding is lovely and fun. Very colorful and the couple are having a wonderful time. I love this.
    Hugs, Jeanne

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  48. What feel good fotos for pink Saturday! Thanks
    JJ

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  49. You were incredibly lucky to witness this wedding celebration. The bride and groom will have so many fond memories of their glorious wedding day. I love the cart idea!

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  50. Great wedding story! Thanks for sharing. Anne

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  51. What fun, Honey! They're joy radiates - I hope they enjoy a carefree marriage as blessed as it appears their special day was - such memories! Thanks for visiting me at The Writer's Reverie! So glad you stopped by! See you at the next party! Joy - Miss Kathy

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  52. Oops! * THEIR joy radiates . . .

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  53. Honey that is the sweetest post ever! What a sight! And in a world of sinfully exorbitant sweet 16 parties and over the top weddings, this was a beautiful sight to see. Reminding us it's about Love (with a big L)xxx tami

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  54. Hi Honey. thank you for stopping by my wedding post and your lovely comment. Great for a new blogger like me. Have met so many amazing people here like yourself. This dress colour is gorgeous and the photos are stunning. They look incredibly happy! Love it. Have joined your blog. Veronica
    www.tasselsandtwigs.blogspot.com

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  55. This is the BEST wedding post. I loved it. He is so euro and her dress and gloves and train are amazing. And I love their sense of fun! Brugge was one of my favorite places when I visited Europe.

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  56. Oh i love this post!!! usually i dont like wedding posts but this one is so quaint and real... just love it! BTW, nice to meet you =)

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  57. Now that looks like my kind of wedding!!! The bride looks like she's having an absolute blast! Those are great pics:)

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  58. Your photographs are just stunning. The child with the flowers - adorable. I am your newest follower.

    Carol

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  59. How Fun!!! Thanks for sharing this! Happy Wedding Blog Party!

    Back Porch Blessings,
    Rebecca

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  60. What a wonderfully sweet post. This couple looks so happy, it's practically contagious!

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  61. Honey,
    Thanks for visiting and following! I am your newest follower and will be visiting often! How adorable and happy in lovc is that couple! That is one of the sweetest things I have seen in a long time! How lucky you were to be there and able to capture the moment!
    Rebecca

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  62. Honey,
    Sorry, I got you mixed up with someone else, but I do like your blog and if you do want to visit me, I'd love that!
    Rebecca

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  63. That is amazing!! If I could find a comfortable seat, I would sit there all day long and watch couples come and go!!! How bout that maroon dress?
    They do look extremely happy.
    That little curly headed boy is sooo cute!
    Rhonda

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  64. Hello, Your wedding post is beautiful,Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a sweet comment.
    Hugs, Shirl
    Shirls Rose Cottage

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  65. Hi Honey, what a sweet story and beuatiful pictures, wonderful to see how weddings happen in other places, you can really see the love in those two's eyes, can't you? Sweet, sweet story!

    Thank you for stopping by and leaving sweet comments, so appreciated and thankful for.

    Have a fab weekend!

    Barb

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  66. What a beautiful and fun post! My dil was born in Belgium and recently became a US citizen. We've visited Belgium and Bruges. What a lovely city.

    Hugs,
    Lois

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  67. That was such a sweet, fun way to start my day this morning. Thank you for sharing. You make me want to go stake out courthouses lookin' for love in action. =)

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  68. How sweet is this??? Will you think I'm a fool if I tell you I got tears looking at your photos? I love weddings :) Chat soon, Laurel

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  69. I ""LOVE"" this wedding! Everything from the Brides Gown to the Very Happy Couple! I LOVE that little carriage he whisked her away in! TOOO CUTE! I have a good feeling about those two. They are destined for a very happy long life together... Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
    Have a wonderful week,
    Hugs, Donna

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  70. How awesome to happen upon that wedding! I love the pic where you caught the confetti heart in mid flight! They look so happy together...I would have hung out too!

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  71. What a wonderful occasion to happen upon! They look so happy! And as far as I'm concerned they DID live happily ever after! *winks* Vanna

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  72. What a sweet wedding. I love the bicycle cart they had as a vehicle. Very charming photos of that event. Thanks for stopping by Honey.
    Sherry

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  73. I'm so happy that you stopped by my blog :) You have beautiful pictures!!! I love the wedding you stumbled upon; they look so happy! I'm excited to become your newest follower :)

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  74. hi ;-) I just followed your link up over from Angelic Accents wedding party.

    Thank-you so much for posting all of this! What joy! What love shown forth! "Priceless"!!!

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