Every little girl dreams about her wedding day, but being mother of the bride was a dream I never knew I had.

Last month, aboard the Wonder of the Seas, our family celebrated McKenna and Logan’s love story somewhere off the coast of Miami.

Every moment of this day was filled with love and joy: my brother-in-law, McKenna’s Uncle Keith officiated, and in lieu of a flower girl, Logan’s Grandpa was the “Flower Elder”.  My niece Mandy brought a photograph of my sister Margena so she could be part of this special day in spirit.

McKenna dedicated her bouquet to me in a moment that still makes me cry and swell with pride that this is the little girl I raised.

After the wedding, our families ate all our meals together, laughed and danced- it was truly a celebration full of love and happiness.