The Wedding

What can I say? August 8, 2009 was the greatest day of my life. I promised myself to my best friend...forever! What can be greater than that?

I must say that the day before was one of the most stressful days of my life what with the tuxes being all screwed up and the guys being 45 minutes late to the rehearsal dinner. But when I woke up on Saturday morning, I just had an indescribable feeling of relief. I knew that no matter what would go right or wrong, that day would still be perfect.

Getting my hair done was of course fun! Although looking back at the pictures now, I wish I would have been a bit more picky. I don't think my hair looked at all the way I wanted it to, but I didn't even notice, really.

All day long, waiting up to the ceremony, I just wanted to be married. I was just so excited. We both had decided that Chris was not to see me until the moment the doors opened and I walked down the aisle. There were a couple of times where we had a close call, but our wedding party was very good at keeping us separate.

I can't recall any other day where I've felt more beautiful or more loved.

The few seconds leading up to my walking down the aisle were full of nerves and anticipation. Watching my girls walk down the aisle was so much fun; and then it was my turn! I always thought I would be bawling down the aisle because of my daddy giving me away. But the music started, the doors opened and I saw Chris's face. Any nerve I had washed away. I felt nothing but love and excitement. I was finally becoming Chris's wife!

I was focused on not crying during the ceremony, but Gabby started singing and I lost it. She did such a beautiful job, and I'm so thankful to her. Saying our vows was a moment I will never forget and then we kissed. Finally husband and wife! The moment we've waited for for so long.

I can't express how happy I am to have our friends and family there. It was great to see some that I hadn't seen in awhile, and for Chris to meet them! I really want to thank our parents and wedding party for putting up with us (me :P). To my girls: You were all so beautiful. Guys: you were handsome as ever! And our parents: We'd be lost without you. We love you all so very much. Thanks for sharing our day with us!