I'm not normally one for advertising smoking. But this is something entirely different. This is so much more than that.
This is ceremonial. This is a rite of passage.
What you see here are my brother, my dad and my husband ~giggle~ smoking cigars from the day I was born.
You read that right. These were the It's a Girl cigars my dad passed out 30 years and 3 months ago to celebrate my birth.
At first I didn't know what was going on until I heard people rushing around. "They're smoking them! They're smoking the cigars! Get your camera! "
Thank you Sherri for catching this!
Here I am asking B if they are making him sick yet.
We thought they might desintegrate or blow up when lit.
This is B making a sick face. My dad had saved 2 cigars all these years with the intention of smoking them with my new husband on the day I got married.
After careful consideration he decided to do it the day after... just in case it didn't go well. We don't want an injured and sick groom. My brother also had one and brought it as a back up. He got the honor of smoking a 30 year old cigar as well.
I guess its really, really official now!
Thats actually a totally cool thing! I love it! :) It was good seeing you the other day.. even if it was only for a few minutes and under sad circumstances.
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I love that your dad saved the cigars from your birthday in the hopes of sharing them with your husband one day. That is just so super sweet of your dad. What a romantic. :)
ReplyDeleteAny chance he might have a bottle of fine vintage wine set aside for you too?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I love your Dad!! Wish I had thought of that for our girls! : )
ReplyDeleteNow just how sweet is that ... Your dad saving those cigars all these years. What a sweetie he is! How much he loves you!
ReplyDeleteWhat is there about cigars? Before all of the smoking bans in public places, I detested the smell of cigars! Ugh! But occasionally our boys will go out on our back deck and celebrate something with a puff or two on a stogie. A weird, but momentous way to celebrate. Male bonding. Good for your dad, and your HUBBY and your brother to celebrate you!
Dang, you're making me cry!
ReplyDeleteI can't even begin to tell you how precious, how full of love I found this tradition to be. I say tradition, I guess because I certainly hope it will become one for you and B. How much you must have felt your Dad's love and all his hopes for you. How precious this must be to you.
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Your Dad is Awesome!
What a cool idea! I can't believe he saved those for all these years. :-) Cigars aren't as bad as cigarettes-at least you don't inhale them. Good call Dad, for waiting just in case B got sick!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great Daddy!
ReplyDeleteDid you edit the green out of B's face?
I now see where you've got your sentimental, loving spirit...your dad! That is the most beautiful gesture ever!! Loved the pictures and so glad that B didn't turn green!
ReplyDeleteHoly cow, what an awesome idea! So cute!
ReplyDeleteThat is actually really cool!
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ReplyDeleteHow wonderful it was to have your dad save two very special cigars! I am sure that this along with so many other pictures will make your marriage so memorable. Love it!
Love and Hugs ~ Kat
lol! I love this!....you are official. I didn't know cigars lasted that long, see I learned something!
ReplyDeleteThat is the sweetest thing ever! I've never heard of anyone doing that before, but that's seriously cool!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful moment. Your dad is pretty fantastic for thinking so far ahead!! What an amazing family you have. Love ya!!!
ReplyDeleteAwww... that is so fun!! You have a great family.
ReplyDeleteomgosh! I LOVE THAT!!!! what a thoughtful gesture from your dad!! your husband must've really found it special too! awwww! love it!
ReplyDeleteThat is just the coolest thing ever! I love love love it:)
ReplyDeleteThat is so awesome!! What a neat thing to do and how sweet of your dad to have saved them all these years.
ReplyDeleteYour dad has such a super sweet heart.
ReplyDeleteAww! I've just read through your entire wedding experience in the last hour or so, and I must say that I've enjoyed it thoroughly. Being young and single but still wanting to find that 'someone' this gives me hope and even more anticipation to when it finally happens. :D Thanks so much!
ReplyDelete(One last note: what kind of a camera do you have? I'd really like to get a nice one...)
Your dad is one special guy! That is one of the sweetest 'father of the bride' gestures I've ever heard :) Super sweet! -Tammy
ReplyDeletewhat a sweet daddy you have! no wonder your so dang full of cuteness...mini cuteness....
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