Well, we survived the Whirlwind Wedding Weekend and my little sister is now married! It all turned out beautifully–despite some minor last-minute hiccups–and I'm thankful for how everything fell into place, even when it felt like it wasn't going to.
After a four-day break, our homeschool schedule begins again today and I'm excited to dive back into "normal life". I have literally 101 posts to share on here (the deals certainly didn't take a break while I did!) so I'll try to get caught back up over the next few days.


We’re all looking forward to more details I think! Congratulations to the happy couple. I really like that first photo with them in the back ground–very cool. You and your sister don’t look like the victims of a whirlwind–you both look just picture perfect!
Congratulations to your sister! What a great sister pic!
LOVE your hair!
Not only do you both look beautiful but you are both modest!! So many wedding dresses today aren’t both and you both look RADIANT!!!! Best wishes to your whole family!!
Beautiful!
That’s you? I wouldn’t believe you have one kid, you look so young.
I’m so happy for your sister! Marriage is such a wonderful blessing, you both look so beautiful — and the purple for your dress is such a good colour for you.
Trixie
Crystal I didn’t even recognize you! You both look so beautiful! Glad to hear the wedding went well!
So nice to see modest wedding apparel!!! Where did she get them or did you she have them made?? It would be nice for future references for brides to be.
Aren’t weddings fun!! thank you for the pix, cause we were all waiting to see both you and the bride!!
I agree about the modest dresses! Very refreshing to see.
You both look gorgeous!!
I just love weddings- Congrats to your sister.
Congrats—what a beautiful wedding gown!
A very beautiful photo. Who did the two dresses? They are so pretty. Thanks for sharing this with us.
You both look beautiful, and a lot alike! I can’t believe you’ve had a baby less than three months ago! And I REALLY love your hair! And hers too 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Congratulations! You both look so pretty! I’m sure it was a BEATING to put it all together–but it looks amazing! I hope you were able to relax and have some fun…
You both look very beautiful! It is a rarity to see a modest bride these days! You look so young!!!
Your little sister doesn’t look so little standing next to you. You both look beautiful!
Congrats! What a nice picture!
I’m glad you had a wonderful time at the wedding. I really appreciate all the work you do for this blog. The money that I have saved thanks to you really has changed my life! I’m sharing the love and helping others change their lives as well. THANK YOU!
So beautiful!! Wishing you a lifetime of peace and goodness, joy and love!! God bless!
Beautiful ladies!! Is your sister’s dress lavendar? or is it just the lighting? Gorgeous dresses! So glad the weekend was a success.
Blessings, Pamela
Congratulations to Gretchen! Please, Crystal, do have her come and guest post about pulling the wedding together on a dime… all of us here would love to see it!
The Lord bless you~
Achaia
Beautiful pic. Gorgeous Wedding dress!
You are both SO beautiful!! Did Gretchen design/sew the dresses? Beautiful colors and designs….
Congrats to her and her husband!!
What a lovely picture~love that wedding dress-it’s adorable and saves the “intimate” beauty for the only one who should see it~the new husband:)
You’re both so beautiful! and wow, your sis is a bit taller than you. =) I like the dresses as well.
Congratulations to your sister on her marriage.
So pretty! You look like you had a nice time. I love weddings.
You are so pretty! I LOVE your blog! I love that you post fun/cheap activities that you do with your kids; I love that you post pictures of your kids; I love how personal your blog feels. I feel like we’re friends but I don’t even know you. Thank you for all your hard work and care!
What a pretty picture, and how fun to celebrate a whirlwind wedding weekend!! 🙂 Pretty flowers & 2 very pretty sisters!
You both look beautiful. Your sister was a beautiful bride! Wedding days and the day a baby is born truly are the happiest days! Glad all went well.
Awww – congrats to your sis!!! You two look beautiful!
What a beautiful picture of you and your sister – you both look gorgeous!
I love that both of your dresses are modest. It’s so refreshing, and very lovely.
Congrats!
Very pretty! I love the dresses. Thanks for sharing your pics with us.
You both look beautiful. Did she design her dress? I love it. And I like the way you both have fixed your hair. Thank you for all the deals and all you do to keep us informed. Blessings!
You guys look great!
Congratulations!
It is so lovely to see a bride in a modest wedding gown!!! PTL!
Congratulations to your sister! May the Lord bless their marriage abundantly.
You look fabulous for having a baby three months ago!
You and your sister are so cute — you can really see the resemblance.
You remind me of my daughters — one blonde and one brunette.
Congrats to your sister! You both look beautiful!
Your sister’s dress is gorgeous! Love the silvery embroidery. Glad you all survived. 🙂
Our best to the happy couple!
So thankful to hear that the weekend only had a few minor hiccups. 🙂 His love radiates through you both in this special sister photo! 🙂 Weddings w/ close sisters are such special times…I have 2 coming up between Dec & March! Then all 5 of us sisters have tied the knot! 🙂
You both look beautiful! Congratulations on adding a new brother to your family!
Both of you are just beautiful! Praise the Lord that your sister and her new husband are married.
Congratulations! What a beautiful dress! Very unique!
She looks beautiful!! Hope you had fun. I honestly do not see how you get so much done!
What a nice picture of the two of you. Your sister makes a beautiful bride!
Kim from Philadelphia
You girls look great 🙂