It was the best decision I've ever made, and I am reminded of that erry day.
It was a beautiful morning, the smoke from all the fires in the county had made the air a little smoggy, but it was still warm and happy. I arrived at the Temple on time, Ben arrived 20 minutes later. Thank you for the heart attack babe.
The sealing was so incredible, and I cannot wait to be able to go through with all my girlies when they get married. It was so special to be in there with all of our family.
We were a little rushed out of the Temple, which was pretty sad. We were able to get in all of our pictures with family and friends, but after only about 20 minutes of Ben and I getting our pictures together, it started to rain....which made for some fun pictures of us running away.
My sister's friend did all of my bouquets, corsages and bouteneers. She made them out of all sorts of different kinds of fabric! It was such a great idea. I didn't have to worry about them wilting or getting crushed, and I can keep them forever!! They looked absolutely perfect, they couldn't have turned out any better. If you're interested in Jenny's mad skills, hit me up. Check it:
Our luncheon was the most perfect ever. I think it was my second favorite part of the entire day. It's always nice to hear people you care about say just how much they care about you too. The food was great and the company was even better. Holly (Ben's ma) did an excellent job putting it together.
After the luncheon I headed over to Bella Vista where we were having the reception. The first thing I noticed?
Thanks. Biggest pet peeve right there. The best part is that it was still 2 hours before the reception...and they couldn't fix it. Really?? Whatev's, as long as there isn't an "A" in it right?
I loved getting there in time to see everything come together. Heather (My friend who basically planned the whole thing for me) was not happy that I wasn't off relaxing somewhere before, but I knew if I didn't come see it then, I wouldn't have time to go and wander around and see everything once people showed up. I will never forget the way my reception looked. By the way, it looked freaking rad.My cake was one of my favorite parts, it was so different and fun. Mallory, one of my bridesmaids, made my cake topper and she did a fantastic job!
We got to see so many people. I was surprised not very many people showed up from my high school years. Maybe I'm just too early, they're all still too cool for that kind of scene. I was able to see so many people from my family that don't live here and old family friends as well as meeting SOO many new people.
Here's some things to make you laugh.
*Ben almost dropped me during our first dance. There's a fun story for the kids...
*I was so scared of the cake getting on my dress, that my face looks like this in every single picture of the cake cutting:
*My 8 year old Nephew caught the garter, and was totally psyched.
*My friends put profanity all over the outside, as well as the inside of our car. We spent the next morning washing our windows and untying coke cans from the bumper.
*And lastly, while I was going through my pictures, all of a sudden I see one of my dad with his arms around all of my ladies. I busted up.
I love, love. I love being in love. I can't wait til everyone else starts getting married. It was such a blast. And now begins married life.
