Since my last post was two months ago, you are probably asking "What has she been doing??"
Well I have been enjoying being married of course! There has been no time left for blogging. :)
Well, that and we don't have good internet at our apartment, which is about to change!
But, I have good news: I am back and ready to tell you all about
the best wedding I have ever been to: mine!
Well, that and we don't have good internet at our apartment, which is about to change!
But, I have good news: I am back and ready to tell you all about
the best wedding I have ever been to: mine!
The day was overcast and rainy, but it proved to be a blessing. Luckily, my wedding was indoors, so I was not worried about weather at all. I woke up feeling bright, cheery, exhausted, but ready to go.
My girls and I started the day off right by getting pedicures. It was a super relaxing start to a very busy day. We then went to the venue to start getting ready. As our hair and makeup were being done, we sat around talking, joking, and drinking mimosas. Many people say that wedding days are stressful for the bride, but I can tell you that I did not feel stressed once that day. Luckily, I had family and friends that took care of everything, and made sure all things were perfect before pictures.
The day seemed like it was going slow until all of a sudden my hair and makeup was done, and my mom was telling me it was time to don my gown, veil, jewelry, garter, bouquet, and shoes. I was going to see Riley for a first look before the pictures began. I began to get anxious with excitement.
Once I saw myself in the mirror, things started to become very real. It was all happening.
I was marrying the man of my dreams in mere hours.
Any nerves I did feel going into the big day vanished when I saw Riley for the first time in our ceremony space. He made me feel so calm as he smiled his big smile and wrapped his arms around me.
What came after was all a whirlwind, and frankly, I don't remember most of it. It's true when people say to take a deep breath and soak in everything around you on your wedding day, because it just goes so fast.
After the first look, we did all of the pictures, done by Jeremy Mabe Photography. They ended up taking 3 hours, but it felt like three minutes... Well to my mind, my feet felt every minute of those 3 hours in my 4 inch heels. :)
All I have to say is thank the Lord for Megan, my Maid of Honor and sister-in-law, because she was on top of everything. She made sure people were where they needed to be when they needed to be there. The entire day would not have gone as smooth if it wasn't for her!
As soon as the pictures were done, my lovely wedding coordinator was taking the wedding party to the bride's and groom's room, where we waited to begin the ceremony.
Once 5:30, well more like 5:40, came around, the wedding party was all lined up, ready to go.
Everything was perfect. Any dream I had growing up about the perfect wedding was coming true.
It was my turn to take the walk down the aisle, leading me to the love of my life. I would walk down a single woman, and walk back a happily married woman.
As I took my long awaited walk, I tried really hard to look at everything from the decorations, to the natural waterfall created by the pouring rain, to my lovely friends and family, to my lovely groom waiting for me at the altar. I wanted that memory to be etched into my mind forever, as I knew that it was all going to go by way too fast.
The ceremony was beautiful. My father-in-law, Byron Forrest, was our officient and he did a wonderful job. It was all so special with Byron doing the ceremony, my god-father, Mark Landmon, doing our communion, and my god-brother, Nathan Landmon, singing for us.
It seemed like it was over as quickly as it began. We were pronounced "husband and wife", and Riley was told to kiss his bride, which he was more than happy to do. :)
Both Riley and I had held it together through the ceremony (although I almost didn't make it through our personal vows), but, as if on cue, we both started crying the moment we walked out of the ceremony space and had some time to ourselves. It was a really special moment, taking in everything that just happened, and realizing that we were finally Mr. and Mrs.
Once we signed the documents, making it all legal, it was time to party. And party we did!
We danced our first dance!
We ate delicious cake!
I tossed my bouquet.
Riley tossed my garter, which ended up turning into a sort of dog pile. These guys were getting serious!
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We ate delicious food, danced, chatted with friends and family, and danced some more! It was the most fun reception I had ever been to, many thanks to our wonderful DJ, Barry MacGuire!
Then it seemed that it was 10:00 all of a sudden, and our limo, provided by my lovely parents, was there to whisk us off to our honeymoon sweet.
I can honestly say that there was not one thing that I wished was different about my wedding. It was absolutely perfect. From the decorations, to the attire, to the program, it was all superb.
Riley and I honeymooned in Melbourne and Orlando, Florida, many thanks to his wonderful parents. We had a very fun time in Disney World, the "happiest place on Earth", and loved spending time in Melbourne on the beach!
I thank God everyday for the happenings of this summer.
I am the happiest woman in the world!
My girls and I started the day off right by getting pedicures. It was a super relaxing start to a very busy day. We then went to the venue to start getting ready. As our hair and makeup were being done, we sat around talking, joking, and drinking mimosas. Many people say that wedding days are stressful for the bride, but I can tell you that I did not feel stressed once that day. Luckily, I had family and friends that took care of everything, and made sure all things were perfect before pictures.
The day seemed like it was going slow until all of a sudden my hair and makeup was done, and my mom was telling me it was time to don my gown, veil, jewelry, garter, bouquet, and shoes. I was going to see Riley for a first look before the pictures began. I began to get anxious with excitement.
Once I saw myself in the mirror, things started to become very real. It was all happening.
I was marrying the man of my dreams in mere hours.
Any nerves I did feel going into the big day vanished when I saw Riley for the first time in our ceremony space. He made me feel so calm as he smiled his big smile and wrapped his arms around me.
What came after was all a whirlwind, and frankly, I don't remember most of it. It's true when people say to take a deep breath and soak in everything around you on your wedding day, because it just goes so fast.
After the first look, we did all of the pictures, done by Jeremy Mabe Photography. They ended up taking 3 hours, but it felt like three minutes... Well to my mind, my feet felt every minute of those 3 hours in my 4 inch heels. :)
All I have to say is thank the Lord for Megan, my Maid of Honor and sister-in-law, because she was on top of everything. She made sure people were where they needed to be when they needed to be there. The entire day would not have gone as smooth if it wasn't for her!
As soon as the pictures were done, my lovely wedding coordinator was taking the wedding party to the bride's and groom's room, where we waited to begin the ceremony.
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| Dangerous eating greasy potato chips wearing my dress, I know, but words can't describe how hungry I was!! |
Everything was perfect. Any dream I had growing up about the perfect wedding was coming true.
It was my turn to take the walk down the aisle, leading me to the love of my life. I would walk down a single woman, and walk back a happily married woman.
As I took my long awaited walk, I tried really hard to look at everything from the decorations, to the natural waterfall created by the pouring rain, to my lovely friends and family, to my lovely groom waiting for me at the altar. I wanted that memory to be etched into my mind forever, as I knew that it was all going to go by way too fast.
The ceremony was beautiful. My father-in-law, Byron Forrest, was our officient and he did a wonderful job. It was all so special with Byron doing the ceremony, my god-father, Mark Landmon, doing our communion, and my god-brother, Nathan Landmon, singing for us.
It seemed like it was over as quickly as it began. We were pronounced "husband and wife", and Riley was told to kiss his bride, which he was more than happy to do. :)
Both Riley and I had held it together through the ceremony (although I almost didn't make it through our personal vows), but, as if on cue, we both started crying the moment we walked out of the ceremony space and had some time to ourselves. It was a really special moment, taking in everything that just happened, and realizing that we were finally Mr. and Mrs.
Once we signed the documents, making it all legal, it was time to party. And party we did!
We danced our first dance!
We ate delicious cake!
I tossed my bouquet.
Riley tossed my garter, which ended up turning into a sort of dog pile. These guys were getting serious!
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We ate delicious food, danced, chatted with friends and family, and danced some more! It was the most fun reception I had ever been to, many thanks to our wonderful DJ, Barry MacGuire!
Then it seemed that it was 10:00 all of a sudden, and our limo, provided by my lovely parents, was there to whisk us off to our honeymoon sweet.
I can honestly say that there was not one thing that I wished was different about my wedding. It was absolutely perfect. From the decorations, to the attire, to the program, it was all superb.
Riley and I honeymooned in Melbourne and Orlando, Florida, many thanks to his wonderful parents. We had a very fun time in Disney World, the "happiest place on Earth", and loved spending time in Melbourne on the beach!
I thank God everyday for the happenings of this summer.
I am the happiest woman in the world!
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