and it was absolutely lovely. Everything worked out wonderfully. Considering how 'little control' I had, I was unusually calm for a typical Type-A. We planned everything in the last two weeks. When we finally decided to elope in Napa, we had to get everything organized in two weeks. I found a dress. I found a photographer online, who recommended a friend of hers who would be our officiant. The officiant volunteered her home for the ceremony- she said there would be nice pictures. That was an understatement- her gorgeous adobe mountain property was something out of Tuscany. IT WAS GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!! I had someone come and do my hair and make-up (and was hella nervous about her, but she worked out so well)

Our ceremony was held outside by a beautiful olive tree with my now-husband, our friend (who flew down from DC), and her son. It was intimate, but lovely- and I would not have done it any differently. 70 degree weather, gorgeous sun!

We celebrated after at the Culinary Institute, and I did have some wine. We shared a tart from Bouchon instead of wedding cake.

And now I am the Mrs.

Ooooh, how exciting, CONGRATULATIONS!! You looked beautiful for your wedding!

YAY how absolutely fabulous ! ! ! Many congrats and well wishes to you and your hubby for many years of happiness, health, and love.

Congratulations!

woo hoo!!! Congratulations!!!!

Your wedding sounds absolutley beautiful!!!

congratulations!!!!

Congratulations! You two look so happy together. And you are gorgeous, lady! :001_tongue:

It sounds like you had a perfect day! Congratulations to you both and here's to many, many happy years together xx

Congratulations to the both of you. And you couldn't have picked a nicer place to have your wedding (of course, I'm from Northern Calif.). Napa is beautiful!! Best wishes for a long and happy, healthy life.

Congratulations! You are so beautiful and the two of you make a gorgeous couple!

coppers...congratulations...Or should I say Mrs. Coppers. You look and sound so happy.

Congratulations!! It sounds like it was a beautiful, intimate wedding and you both looked so handsome and happy!

WOW........you look stunning..beautiful couple!! What an amazing memory for you both!

An awesome wedding day! Congratulations to you both.

You looked beautiful! Congratulations!!!

You look beautiful ... and hubby is pretty cute himself!

Congrats! We recently renewed our vows for our 17th anniversary on a beach in Florida. We only had one other couple with us and it was wonderful - and probably more meaningful than the first wedding we had! : )

You both look very happy and I am sure he is so proud of you!