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The night of the Scottie Mom Wedding, there was dinner and dancing, and for Heather and Mr. K, a quiet night in overlooking the beautiful view of New York City at Le Parker Meridien. Don't get upset thinking that they missed out on all the fun after the ceremony, though. After all, this wasn't Heather and Mr. K's first time in the big city (see photos from their first visit here) and they knew exactly where they wanted to spend most of their time: in the Central Park of Squirrels!

And so, several times throughout the evening, the overtreater (also known as Scottie Grandpadre) came to visit Heather and Mr. K to take them downstairs and around the block to their desired destination. I have no doubt that Heather and Mr. K were given more than their fair share of treats that night as well...especially when the after-party wrapped up and Heather's first true love (Scottie Dad's best man) showed up at the door to bid her good night with yet another kiss.

As Scottie Mom followers well know, sweet Heather Beather served as maid of honor and was responsible for making sure all the little details - from the flowers to the dinner menu - came together just so for the Scottie Mom Wedding. It was a lot for one doggie to handle but her masterpiece is evidenced by the photos above. Don't you think she did a spectacular job? Now that the Scottie Mom Wedding is over, there's only one more thing left to plan: the honeymoon we hope to take this fall. Where would you recommend we travel to for this occasion, friends?

A Very Scottie Wedding

The Scottie Mom Wedding. It seems like just yesterday but already, so much time has passed. And I know you've been waiting to hear all the details! There is a lot to tell but I think these incredible photos our friends at A Day of Bliss Photography took tell the best pre-nuptials story.

Heather and Mr. K were with us every step of the way on the big day. And, for the most part, they loved every minute of it (especially when the camera was turned toward them). Needless to say, they stole the show...and they looked so good doing it, too! Don't you think?

I found Mr. K's adorable tie at Pooch N Paws a few weeks before the Scottie Mom Wedding. Heather's dress continued to elude me and I feared all hope of finding the perfect dress was lost until her Scottie Great-Grandma alerted me of an outfit she thought might be the right fit for my sweet girl.

And so, lucky for me, one day before we left for New York, I walked into Petco and said "yes" to Heather's dress! (I also happened to score a gorgeous and extremely fashionable winter coat from Pooch N Paws for Heather to wear when she made her grand entrance at Le Parker Meridien.)

Stay tuned for more Scottie Mom Wedding stories to come. In the meantime, if you like our friends at A Day of Bliss Photography's work capturing Heather and Mr. K on the special day, why not send them a little Scottie Love in the comments section below? Much love, The Scottie Mom.

The Countdown Begins...

Sneak peek at the Scottie Mom Wedding venue.

Scottie Mom Wedding invitation.

Scottie Mom Wedding decor.

Scottie Mom Wedding ring.

Scottie Mom Wedding shoes.

Sneak peek at the Scottie Mom Wedding dress.

Scottie Mom Wedding thank you cards.

Friends, the time is near! In just a few days, we'll be on our way to New York for the Scottie Mom Wedding. As you can see, maid of honor Heather Beather has done an excellent job of making sure all the loose ends are tied up and everything is just right. She and Mr. K will be dressed in their very best as they escort Scottie Mom and Dad down the aisle. (Rumor has it that they, too, get room service and an extra special doggie dinner in celebration of the main event!)

Worried you'll miss out on all the action? Don't be! Guests of the Scottie Mom Wedding will be asked to freely take pictures and post to social media using #ScottieMomWedding so our friends near and far can be a part of the experience. Be sure to check our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages frequently next Saturday to see what Heather and Mr. K are up to on the big day!

The Dance

We won't get to dance at the Scottie Mom Wedding but at least we got to dance.

Years ago, when I was a little girl and my Papa asked me what I wanted for my birthday, I told him I only had one wish: for him to dance with me at my wedding one day. He looked at me, smiled and said, "I can't promise that but I will try my best because I'd love to be there."

Flash forward a decade or two and just days after we laid Papa's wife of 56 years to rest in December 2012, Scottie Dad and I got engaged. On the one hand, I was ecstatic. On the other, I was hesitant to let Papa in on the news so soon after he himself had just lost the love of his life. How would he react? Was it insensitive to be so happy he was still around to take part in this milestone in my life?

I called Papa the next morning and told him I was engaged. The news didn't register with him right away and he went on to talk about his favorite topics: the weather, food and outrageous medical bills. I was confused. Maybe this his way of gently letting me know now wasn't the time to have brought this up? Just as we were about to hang up 30 minutes later, I had a fair hunch he hadn't understood what I had said and decided to try again.

"So I guess I'll see you at the wedding, then?"

He stopped short.

"What wedding? Who's getting married?" he asked.

"My wedding, Papa...that's why I called. To tell you I'm getting married!"

The next words out of his mouth were ones that will have me laughing the rest of my life.

"Oh, thank God!" he exclaimed, as if he had been waiting to hear that for quite some time or he'd thought I was doomed at the ripe old age of 25 years old to be a spinster because I hadn't yet settled down. Even then, he never committed to seeing me at the wedding and simply wished me the best of luck. Less than nine months after that call, he was gone and with him, so was my one wish.

It has been one year since I lost my Papa. And while time has made it easier in some ways, the closer the Scottie Mom Wedding gets, the more memories like this bubble up to the surface - leaving me saddened by the realization that he won't be there and neither will any of the other family members I've lost in recent years. What I struggle to remember is that while Papa and I won't get to dance at the Scottie Mom Wedding, we did get to dance and celebrate other occasions in life. That doesn't seem fair even now as I write this but such is life. My hope is to build a strong and loving marriage that spans 56 years (or more) like Papa and Grandma did...and that Scottie Dad is ready to dance!

Papa and Grandma at their wedding in 1956.

Sneak Peek: The Dress

Try it on, Scottie Mom - we want to see it!

The Scottie Mom Wedding Dress

For those who follow us on Facebook, you know that a very special Scottie Mom Wedding essential arrived last week: the wedding dress! At first, Heather and Mr. K didn't know what to think of the giant garment bag that blocked an entire bedroom doorway but after a few sniffs, it became clear: they wanted to see what was inside the bag. So, out came the dress! Heather and Mr. K insisted that their friends and followers get to see it, too, and with some negotiations (I may or may not have bribed them with treats to help us reach an agreement), it was decided to give everyone a sneak peek instead of revealing the entire dress. Now, onto the next find: the ultimate wedding shoes!

The Pawtographer

There are three key components to the Scottie Mom & Dad Wedding. One is the dress. Second is the pawtographer. And third is Heather and Mr. K's participation, of course. Just not in that order. I've always been a sucker for great, photojournalistic wedding photography. Now that Heather and Mr. K share so much of their lives with others, I felt it was important to not only find a good photographer but to find one that had worked with clients who incorporated dogs into their weddings somehow. That way, Scottie Mom friends and fans can see the day come together with Heather and Mr. K there.

That's when I discovered A Day of Bliss Photography. I actually have to credit this find to Scottie Dad who, like me, fell in love with their work the minute he stumbled upon them. We met with Wolfgang and Chiaki at their studio during our last visit to New York back in May. A few weeks later, we ended up signing a contract with them once I talked to the venue's event coordinator and confirmed that Heather and Mr. K could be part of our special day. Now, the only person left to convince is Scottie Dad (can I get a collective, "C'mon Scottie Dad..." and your best pouty/begging faces, please?)

My tentative plan - for now - is to have Heather and Mr. K with me in the bridal suite while the ladies are getting ready. That way, we at least have those moments captured on camera. Regardless of whether Heather and Mr. K get to participate in the actual ceremony ("C'mon, Scottie Dad..."), I still need to find the perfect outfits for this occasion. I envision Heather in a simple, but elegant white dress and Mr. K in a tux he can't figure out how to rip off and destroy. Yes, that would certainly be ideal! Any fellow Scottie Moms know where I can find these precious garments fit for two Scots?

Planning the Scottie Mom Wedding

Scottie Mom and Dad are finally tying the knot! The date has been set, the venue selected and the dress has been purchased. There's still a lot to do so while Scottie Mom's at work during the day, I flip through all the magazines we've been collecting since the engagement for inspiration. (You can read all about Scottie Dad's very Scottie Proposal here.) You see, Scottie Mom's a busy bee between her "real" job and chronicling the important aspects - OK, every aspect - of our Scottie lives at night. So, as her maid of honor, I figured what better way to chip in and help the bride-to-be than by using my impeccable Scottie taste to help iron out the remaining details?

Here's what is on our to-do list before the big day in December:

- Choose a pawtographer.

- Select the Scottie Mom wedding colors.

- Pick out dresses for the bridesmaids (and one for me, of course!).

- Sniff out the best florists.

- Hire a rockin' band or DJ so Scottie Dad and I can boogie to the music.

- Get Mr. K into a tux he won't try to destroy.

- Finalize the menu and have some cake! (I personally can't wait for this...do you think Scottie Mom will let me participate in the taste testing?)

Phew! That's a lot for one doggie to handle. I might have to call in Mr. K for reinforcement, especially when negotiating contracts with vendors. No one will want to mess with him! Luckily, we have just under 10 months to help Scottie Mom pull everything together. I'll be sure to report back and keep everyone posted on our progress as we go. Oh, and if you come up with any fun and creative ways to work us Scotties into the wedding, be sure to let us know! Love, Heather.

Scottie Bling-Bling

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Christmas came early in this Scottie Mom household! Scottie Dad and these cuties rendered Scottie Mom speechless when they unveiled a beautiful Tacori engagement ring as part of a very Scottie proposal. Of course, this Scottie Mom said yes. Who wouldn't with such a thoughtful Scottie Dad and irresistably adorable Scottie kids?!

A Scottie Proposal

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I open the door. I hear a jing-jing-jingling and little claws tapping on the floor. The lights are dimmed down. Here comes Mr. K running my way donning an elf costume. He's all smiles. Right behind him is my beautiful girl Heather, dressed as Mrs. Scottie Claus and looking so precious in her red dress. My heart melts. How did Scottie Dad manage to get them both dressed up without me? Regardless, this was the best welcome home present ever!

I step into the living room. Scottie Dad's decorated the place for the holidays, complete with a beautiful little tree with artificial berries and pine cones. There are Scottie gift bags and boxes everywhere. Did Christmas come early? The tree is adorned with little Scottie tokens, each with their own message. Scottie Dad tells me to take them down, one by one, and see what the message says. It's a sweet love poem. He flips the notes over. There's another message on the back. It says, "Your present is under the tree." I look under the tree and see a large Scottie box. I open it. Inside is a small Scottie bag. I dig into it and find a tiny, red stocking...tied together with a Scottie pin. That's odd. Why is the stocking ripped? And why does it need a pin to hold it together?

Scottie Dad says, "Stop. Now, look up." He takes the torn, red stocking from my hand and I look up. There are bright lights behind the blinds. Could they be in a shape of a Scottie, too? He raises the blinds. Nope - the lights spell out something. A very special something. It takes me a minute to realize what it says and before I know it, Scottie Dad is on one knee pulling out a royal blue box from the tiny red stocking. I don't think I even saw the ring before I answered his question and hugged him. Who wouldn't want to spend the rest of her life with someone like Scottie Dad?!

As Scottie Dad and I settled in, he began to tell me the details of his Scottie proposal planning. Turns out, he originally enlisted Mr. K's help to deliver the ring in its cute little stocking to yours truly as I walked through the door. Naturally, Mr. K misunderstood his role and took the little, red stocking for ride once it was tied to his collar. Obviously, Scottie Dad had given him a new toy so why not defeat it? (Or so asks the wise Scottie!) And that, my friends, is how we ended up with a torn stocking in Scottie Dad's very Scottie proposal, version 2.0. Well done, Scottie Dad and kids! You made this homecoming the best yet...and possibly ever!

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