First with the decision making. My son, and the bride's two nephews are going to be in the wedding (so are the neices, but they have their dresses already.) The bride wanted all the boys in dark grey vests, but was completely unable to find a vest she liked. Seriously, she and I and her sister have been going round and round on this for FOUR MONTHS. I finally volunteered to make them myself. Trust me, it's easier this way. I drafted the patterns, so each vest is custom fit for the boy who will wear it. I took some liberty with the lining, partially because it's fabulous, and partially because all the boys - to include the groom - will be wearing spring green Chuck Taylor lowtops. Too precious.
Next there is the crocheted shawl for the bride. It's 50/50 merino silk laceweight in a magnificent navy blue. I have no idea why my camera is in such a bad mood, and I'm sorry you can't really see the intricacies of this shawl. I've got about 50 or so hours invested in its creation. The lovely bride knows I've made her wedding shawl (I asked permission) and she picked out the yarn, but she has NO idea what it looks like. I hope she loves it. But, WOW that's a terrible picture. It's roughly 5 feet long and 16" deep.
Lastly, because you can't leave him out, are socks for the groom. He has no clue I've made him anything. His suit it charcoal grey and his shoes will be the spring green Chucks. If he wears the socks, great. If not, he'll appreciate the sentiment. And, um, I knit socks. It's sort of my thing.
Here's to a happy wedding, a happy bride and groom, and a very very long and blissful marriage!
-Rubiy
