Letters to the Bride

Wedding Gift from Chrissie's Maid of Honor

Chrissie's Maid of Honor, Katie Pickler, assembled and edited a book of letters to the bride, from her family and friends. It was one of Chrissie's favorite wedding gifts. This is the letter I wrote to her:
Chrissie,

You’ve travelled many miles over a long road before reaching this milestone in your life, but I wonder how the bright-eyed little girl you once were can possibly be celebrating such a grown-up day, with a quarter-century of living already in the rearview mirror.

May you always live in the sunshine you brought into the world on the day you were born. Your passionate, warm personality and sense of humor will serve you well on the adventure you are undertaking with your new husband. While your days won’t always be easy, you will find fun and
laughter in most of them.

My mother, your Nana, was so proud of her only granddaughter, and of your ability to hold your own against your two older cousins, even as a toddler with a fiercely sweet, Irish angel face. Like her own
mother, Nana believed that the world needs strong women, and I think you would meet her rigorous
standards for such a designation.

On this, your wedding day, you’re a beautiful Celtic woman, with a proud lineage of Ryans, Macphersons and Quinlans. We all love you and wish you and Alex a lifetime of happiness in a home filled with joy and mirth. I’m so honored to be sharing this day with you, my lovely niece.

Cath