DC Wedding

A Doll Chat Wedding

Posted by owilber (1123

) on Feb-15-08 at 16:50:51 PST

Is the Nursery open and the nanny ready for her charges yet? Mary r

Posted by nmsept (810

) on Feb-15-08 at 16:51:56 PST

Yup Mary - Mary Poppins is ready and waiting in the tidy nursery for all the babies with a spoon full of sugar. E

Posted by cbeadell (3520

) on Feb-15-08 at 16:53:40 PST

Getting my seat early so I don't have to stand. CindyB from MN

Posted by owilber (1123

) on Feb-15-08 at 16:55:31 PST

Ok, Good. Here are some babies for her to watch.

Mary r

Posted by owilber (1123

) on Feb-15-08 at 16:55:56 PST

Is it time to seat the guests?

Posted by ann-a44 (87

) on Feb-15-08 at 16:57:21 PST

Ooh, yes, by all means. I believe the music has started. So everyone, you may now take your seats. And take your time. I am all calmed down.

Posted by owilber (1123

) on Feb-15-08 at 16:57:30 PST

Jill and Jan are anxious to get seated

Mary r

Posted by cbeadell (3520

) on Feb-15-08 at 16:57:47 PST

Uh oh! Don't tell me that they eloped. CindyB

Posted by nmsept (810

) on Feb-15-08 at 16:57:53 PST

My how happy all those babies are! Well SUper nanny can handle my 10 and yours for a total of 26. E

Posted by littleones (541

)

on Feb-15-08 at 16:58:23 PST

I am here with Max and Moritz...they are being so good today. We will sit in the back...never know about these boys!! Lee

Posted by nmsept (810

) on Feb-15-08 at 16:58:30 PST

Hope shes not one of those brides that keeps all waiting in the church! E

Posted by owilber (1123

) on Feb-15-08 at 16:59:36 PST

Miss Dollikins and Miss Revlon

Jeff and Miss Kitty

Mary r

Posted by ann-a44 (87

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:00:27 PST

The Wedding of the Painted Doll


It's a holiday today The Wedding of the Painted Doll It's a jolly day The news is spreading All around the hall	Red Riding Hood & Buster Brown The Jumping Jack Jumped into town From far and near They're coming here

Church bells ringing, bringing
~ All the little dollies From the follies With the painted cheeks ~	Little Mama doll has fussed around For weeks and weeks Shoo the blues, No time to lose Rice and shoes, Will spread the news

That it's a holiday Today's the Wedding of the little Painted Doll
Here come the bridesmaids Look at them in their places Look at the fancy laces Look at them as they smile All sorrow away	Here comes the bride now Look at the little cutie Look at the little beauty Look at the little doll It's her wedding day

Here's the preacher and all look As he takes his little book He is sure he knows his stuff 'Cause he's done it oft'n enough	Here comes the bride groom Ready for the service Just a little nervous Now the preacher says, You're married to stay
~repeat from beginning~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ That it's a holiday today The Wedding of the little Painted Doll

Posted by ann-a44 (87

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:03:12 PST

“Elise, my dear, I’m so happy your late mother, Madame Alexander, sent you to be mine when she passed away. Treasure her memory, as I do. But I’m so glad you’re my little girl. You are such a beautiful bride.”

“Oh, Mom, don’t cry! I’m still your little girl, and we’ll come visit often. There, you’ve made your mascara run!”

Posted by dolls50265 (500

)

on Feb-15-08 at 17:04:15 PST

The church is so lovely and is that music I hear....can hardly wait to see the lovely bride and handsome groom.

Colleen

Posted by ann-a44 (87

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:04:26 PST

Now, is everyone seated? We don't want the bride to enter until we're sure everyone is in place. So you have a couple of minutes while our musicians entertain us.

Posted by ladybugs480 (13

)

on Feb-15-08 at 17:06:31 PST

Butterball has arrived and believes the Bride is going to be beautiful...

Posted by ongabrielswing (600

)

on Feb-15-08 at 17:06:37 PST

Hi Dollies, We are here..The kids are getting antzy for the reception ..I hope they aren;t noisy or they are going in with the BABIES!! cindy..sitting over near the restrooms..you know how kids are!

Posted by ann-a44 (87

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:07:03 PST

“I won’t speak until the ceremony starts, but I’m so pleased my little granddaughter asked me to perform this marriage. She’s always been grandpa’s baby. We are a peaceful people, but that young man better treat her well…”

Posted by markieles (441

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:07:13 PST

Sorry- missed connections with ginger. Had to choose between above and below. We chose below. Hope we get there in time. GB

Posted by dolls50265 (500

)

on Feb-15-08 at 17:07:19 PST

I'll sit with Lee and the littleones. She may need more than one person to keep Max & Moritz under control :o)

Posted by ann-a44 (87

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:08:06 PST

Plenty of rest rooms, ma'am. And I can talk louder than any number of babies. Oh, and the Mother of the Bride is in real tears because Butterball came!

Posted by ladybugs480 (13

)

on Feb-15-08 at 17:08:17 PST

The Kitty's have arrived as well...

Posted by ann-a44 (87

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:09:49 PST

Just remember, dolls don't operate in real time or real space. And I wanna talk to you about that horsie. We could use him on the farm.

Posted by decokay721 (244

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:09:51 PST

the Balalaka player and her sisters are here too.

Lisa

Posted by dolls50265 (500

)

on Feb-15-08 at 17:10:07 PST

Oh, oh is that the Barbie dolls in their pink cadillac.

Posted by ongabrielswing (600

)

on Feb-15-08 at 17:10:17 PST

Oh No, now they want to ride that KEWL Horse!! sshhhhh now...cindy

Posted by cbeadell (3520

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:10:27 PST

Betsy is here.

Posted by ladybugs480 (13

)

on Feb-15-08 at 17:10:45 PST

Kitty's are hoping they get to see their cousin Peaches as they are missing her.

Posted by markieles (441

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:12:15 PST

We made it- thanks heavens.

Posted by dolls50265 (500

)

on Feb-15-08 at 17:12:51 PST

Oh my....close the church doors, I think I hear the Harley gang arriving.

I think all my guests have arrived now. I'll be quiet. :o)

Posted by cdffyr02 (509

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:13:05 PST

June is here and the Schoeys. Meg

Posted by decokay721 (244

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:13:11 PST

Wilma Dee and Addie are sorry they are running late.

Posted by ann-a44 (87

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:13:44 PST

Okay, we're going to start the processional now. But it's never too late for you to enter and be seated.

Jack was so embarrassed to be dressed like this, but he had to fly in from Dublin [Georgia], and Aer Lingus lost his luggage.
But Elise assured him it was okay. She wouldn’t have had it any other way without her little brother escorting her and giving her in marriage. And anyway, since Todd’s an only child, he wanted Jack for his attendant. (Elise opts not to tell Jack just now that Todd is going to have to borrow the shorts and shirt for his going-away outfit, since he has nothing else to wear!)

Todd is breathless and overcome at the beauty of his bride in her original MA gown. Styled with long leg-o-mutton sleeves, the gown features an overskirt of crystal pleats, gathered satin and a waistline bow in the back, and a long skirt with beading and appliqués of lace. Her veil of illusion falls from a circlet of white flowers, and she carries a hand-tied bouquet of burgundy roses with pearl accents and white satin ribbons. The bouquet is a gift from Auntie Ila of Bismarck. Her pearl necklace once belonged to the groom’s grandmother and was given to her at the rehearsal dinner, with lots of kisses. (Don’t tell anyone, but she lost one of her shoes in the prenuptial photography session. So she is being married in her bare feet.)

Posted by decokay721 (244

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:14:31 PST

I don't know where the MOG is, but here are her 2 kids. Danny and Maggie. :)

Posted by ann-a44 (87

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:15:39 PST

(The mothers of the couple are overcome by the huge crowd. They never knew they had so many friends!) But wait -- we will go no further until we find out where Debg is. Todd is NOT getting married without his mom. He refuses, point blank.

Posted by markieles (441

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:16:11 PST

We'll sit quietly in the back. We know how to behave in public.

Posted by ongabrielswing (600

)

on Feb-15-08 at 17:16:43 PST

Lisa, I heard earlier that a little one on her care was sick..Good mama must be taking care of him ..i am sure she is almost here..cidny

Posted by ann-a44 (87

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:17:34 PST

Todd is happy to see his little brother and sister, but he's not happy about not seeing his mom. But maybe this will give an opportunity for Peaches to get here.

Posted by nmsept (810

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:18:30 PST

Yes I believe the little guy had a tooth pulled. E

Posted by dolls50265 (500

)

on Feb-15-08 at 17:18:50 PST

While we're waiting, maybe the Brownie Band can entertain us.

Posted by nmsept (810

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:19:13 PST

Should we call her Lisa? E

Posted by ann-a44 (87

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:19:48 PST

Peaches will be here for the reception. Just got a cell call.

Posted by owilber (1123

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:20:05 PST

Good idea to have the band entertain while we wait. Mary r

Posted by nmsept (810

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:20:16 PST

Maybe all the ST could stand up and cheer E

Posted by owilber (1123

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:21:00 PST

Good one E. LOL.

Posted by jeanb2033 (121

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:21:10 PST

Sylvia Rose and I are sitting in the back.JB

Posted by ongabrielswing (600

)

on Feb-15-08 at 17:21:23 PST

How about a piano player ..She wood love to play with the Brownie Band! cindy

Posted by ann-a44 (87

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:21:57 PST

Little E, the obist, and Melody with her fiddle will do a set when the Brownie Band is done. They love the Brownies!

Posted by gingersdolls (2747

)

on Feb-15-08 at 17:22:19 PST

Hopefully these Knotheads will behave during the ceremony!

Posted by ann-a44 (87

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:22:52 PST

Lots of good music! We'll go ahead with the ceremony soon if we don't hear from Debg.

Posted by ann-a44 (87

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:23:17 PST

I'm going to check on Peaches. Then we'll move on...

Posted by owilber (1123

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:24:37 PST

Miss Revlon had to take Miss DOllikins out of the room for a break. She started crying again at the thought of Todd marrying someone else. I hope she can make it thru the ceremony without causing a scene. Mary r

Posted by debbiegray6 (405

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:26:43 PST

Mother of the groom here. debg

Posted by nmsept (810

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:27:15 PST

Cant find debg's number. In the mean time all this music has me up and tapping. Everybody dance! E

Posted by debbiegray6 (405

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:28:09 PST

OH my baby boy. debg

Posted by nmsept (810

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:28:12 PST

ROFLOL Funniest thing deb ever did on DC What a hoot E

Posted by ann-a44 (87

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:28:51 PST

Oh, Mom, I'm so glad you made it! And your lovely hair, and your bouquet. You knew I wouldn't do this without you!

And now, on with the ceremony!!

Posted by gingersdolls (2747

)

on Feb-15-08 at 17:29:00 PST

Don't be scared, little brother...thats only Deb..shes mother of the groom!

Posted by decokay721 (244

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:29:01 PST

yeah she made it, I hope the kids are ok. Lisa

Posted by markieles (441

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:29:20 PST

Auntie Anne promised Sister Mary and the girls could sing. Sheryl Mae sings a solo.

Posted by ann-a44 (87

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:29:31 PST

Okay, everybody, this is serious. I am ROFLOL@ debg!

Posted by bbydoll (894

)

on Feb-15-08 at 17:29:53 PST

Momma said I could bring Felix if I promised to sit quietly through the wedding! I promised I would be a good girl!

Posted by ann-a44 (87

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:33:00 PST

The bride’s sister, Elena Mann (daughter of Seymour), is attending her, but she’s not happy that her baby sister is getting married first. She’s considering hitting the happy couple with her umbrella….But little sister Lacy is so excited to be the flower girl, with her heart-shaped basket of white roses…

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here to join this man and this woman in Holy Matrimony…if anyone knows of any reason why they may not be rightfully join, let him or her speak now, or forever hold their peace…”
(Whew, I hope those girls who were fighting over Todd finally came to terms…)

Posted by gingersdolls (2747

)

on Feb-15-08 at 17:35:11 PST

Pssst...Sissy, I need to go potty!

Posted by ann-a44 (87

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:35:45 PST

Ladies and gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to present, for the first time anywhere, Mr. and Mrs. Todd Franklin Alexander!

“Oh, I think I’m going to cry…my little boy…”
“Now, Debg, dry your tears and calm down. You have to learn to let go!”

Posted by ann-a44 (87

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:36:20 PST

Okay, okay, potty break!

Posted by ann-a44 (87

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:36:56 PST

Aren't they just the cutest couple you ever saw! And to think, until Christmas day, I had only a bride.

Posted by owilber (1123

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:37:07 PST

SOB, SOB, SOb

Posted by dolls50265 (500

)

on Feb-15-08 at 17:37:17 PST

CLAP....CLAP....CLAP....CLAP

Posted by gingersdolls (2747

)

on Feb-15-08 at 17:38:01 PST

LOL...Anne...sorry, my kids have terrible timing.

Posted by owilber (1123

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:38:05 PST

Posted by dolls50265 (500

)

on Feb-15-08 at 17:38:51 PST

Poor Miss Dollikin...we need to find a bridegroom for her. I think she fears she'll be an old maid.

Posted by debbiegray6 (405

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:38:54 PST

Todds old girl friend lol debg

Posted by ann-a44 (87

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:39:35 PST

Ta, da, da da da da da…Mendelssohn rings in their ears as they leave the altar as husband and wife. Then they realize -- they forgot the kiss!!

Posted by markieles (441

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:39:39 PST

Potty- did someone say potty?

Posted by ongabrielswing (600

)

on Feb-15-08 at 17:39:47 PST

OOOHH What a Beautiful Couple!!!!
sniff sniff...

Posted by littleones (541

)

on Feb-15-08 at 17:39:54 PST

Congratulations to the Groom...kisses to the Bride! Now Max and Moritz want to know where the cake is....Colleen take Max for me....you know how these boys are around baked goods!! Lee

Posted by debbiegray6 (405

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:40:43 PST

Todds out of town family. debg

Posted by owilber (1123

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:41:03 PST

No, You can't leave until the bride and groom have walked out!!!

Posted by ann-a44 (87

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:41:18 PST

Oh, I know -- we could fix up Miss Dollikins and Todd's old...er...no, that wouldn't work. Where's that guy that wanted to court Elise a while back? Miss Dollikins is more his type.

Posted by ongabrielswing (600

)

on Feb-15-08 at 17:42:00 PST

Nice to meet you, YOU both must be very Happy for Todd! He looks so HAPPY!!! cindy

Posted by cdffyr02 (509

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:42:33 PST

Are the girls gonna fight over the bouquet?

Bravo Anne! Meg

Posted by owilber (1123

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:42:48 PST

So good to meet Todd's family. Mary r

Posted by dolls50265 (500

)

on Feb-15-08 at 17:42:54 PST

Lee: Okay, will do.

Posted by markieles (441

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:43:14 PST

That was a beautiful wedding- sniff-sniff. I always cry at weddings.

Posted by decokay721 (244

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:43:31 PST

Addie and Wilma want to help with the desserts!

Bravo!!!!! Congratulations!!! Todd and Elise -Lisa

Posted by ongabrielswing (600

)

on Feb-15-08 at 17:43:40 PST

Glenda, you better help that little woodie! There is a line of woodies waiting!

Posted by dolls50265 (500

)

on Feb-15-08 at 17:44:06 PST

Good looks run in Todd's family...I wonder what the children will look like...hmmmmmmmmmmm!

Posted by spunky80 (291

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:44:42 PST

Beautiful wedding. Anne way to go......... but I thought it was Todd Franklin Gray and Elise Alexander so it would be Mr and Mrs Todd Gray?

Posted by debbiegray6 (405

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:44:54 PST

Todds grandmothers

Posted by ann-a44 (87

) on Feb-15-08 at 17:45:05 PST

LOLOLOL! Todd's out of town family might need to stay there! And Leslie Levi has PERFECT timing. Cake coming right up, courtesy of (who else?) the MOG.

My mom sure made us a pretty cake, sweetheart. I guess she held it on her lap, all the way from Indiana.

Todd, you are the love of my life. Let's drink to many, many happy years together. Do you notice a very large thumb helping us hold our glasses? The universe provides what we need!

Continue On With the Reception!!

The Reception | In The Beginning | Preparations

The Proposal | The Guests | The Gifts | Traveling To The Wedding

Elise On The Runway | Grandma Lizzie's Jitters | Mother Of The Groom

RSVPs & Congrats | The Aftermath | Elise's Auction | Todd's Auction

The Honeymoon | A Blessed Event | The Front Page