








It's only right to share the whole lot of it - the good, the bad, the poop on the grass - as told straight from the mouth of the ever-swoony Mrs. Hughes.

FPFG: Let's get down to business! What was the most stressful part of preparing for your wedding?
SJH: (Glares) Well, the tight budget is kind of a given. Aside from that, it was definitely the food. Specifically, trying to accommodate, at the last minute, "picky eaters" and kids. My MIL felt that I should add supermarket fried chicken to the planned, gourmet picnic menu. In the end, I compromised by adding a ham and cheese wrap, which Rick (husband) likes to point out were eaten in greater number than the other options, but whatever.

SJH: (Glares) Well, the tight budget is kind of a given. Aside from that, it was definitely the food. Specifically, trying to accommodate, at the last minute, "picky eaters" and kids. My MIL felt that I should add supermarket fried chicken to the planned, gourmet picnic menu. In the end, I compromised by adding a ham and cheese wrap, which Rick (husband) likes to point out were eaten in greater number than the other options, but whatever.



FPFG: It's common knowledge that no wedding goes off without a hitch. Were there any "little things" that went wrong on the Big Day?
SJH: Let's see... the best man realized 10 minutes prior to the ceremony that he didn't have a belt, Rick wore black shortie sports socks and would have gotten away with it had his parents not noticed and made him switch socks with his dad, a kid crapped on the grass during the toast at the reception, my nephew (ring bearer) was rumored to have picked his nose during the ceremony, and the DJ goofed on the recessional song.


FPFG: While we're talking about music, rumor has it that I missed the best moment of the entire day - your solo turn on the dance floor! Dish it, girl.

SJH: I've been waiting all my life not to get married, but to dance at my wedding! Anyone who knows me well knows that I secretly picked my solo dance song five years ago. Dance All Night, by Ryan Adams. The lyrics say it all so perfectly. It was exactly what I wanted to do - Dance all night.
FPFG: Tell us your best moment of the day.
SJH: It had to be watching my mom dance to the Whistle Song by Juelz Santana. Come to find out, it was Rick's dad who somehow lured her out. I never dreamed that she would get down at my wedding! It was so much fun to see.


I also clearly remember walking down the aisle and seeing so many people who had been at my dad's funeral and were now there for my day. It was so meaningful. I really wanted all of my guests to know how much it meant to me that they were there. I strived to make it personal and special for them.
FPFG: OK, I'm all out of order here. (Who hired me???) Back to the preparations, did Cute Maintenance Boy come through for you?




SJH: Yes! He's so relaxed! He did an amazing job with setting everything up for the ceremony and the best part is that my Dad would have loved it. I could totally see them working on it together.


SJH: I did. I thought about him so much leading up to the day. Using things he had collected over the years for the ceremony decor was the perfect visual reminder of him. I had always dreamed of getting married at home, and in the absence of that possibility, I was glad that his presence was such a big part of the day.
SJH: She went above the call of duty by single-handedly (along with CMB) organizing and designing my ceremony design. And Holly hooked me up with my photographer, my caterer, my minister (her dad!), my programs and my invitation. On second thought, I'd like to retroactively make her my maid of honor!
FPFG: On a scale of 1-10, how happy were you with your hair?
FPFG: Do you have any final thoughts to share?
SJH: One thing I loved most about the day is that unlike what everyone says, it did not go too fast. It went slow. It was long and good. I enjoyed and remembered every part of the day and I was well aware of it throughout the day.

FPFG: Last question - Have you forgiven me yet for the Ozzy Incident?
SJH: I have forgiven you until one of your readers brings it up again.
FPFG: You heard the girl, readers. My fate rests in your hands.
Sarah - I love you and the memory of your wedding has burrowed deep into my heart. Thank you for allowing me to be such a big part of it all and thank you for sharing it with all of us here!
Smashing photography by Scrole Vision.
Divine food by Cuisology.
Dreamy pies by Joan Mansfield.
Dreamy pies by Joan Mansfield.
