Our Wedding

Wow! Where did last week go? Dan and I have been married for a week and the days already! So let me catch up.

Thursday night I went out with my bridesmaids for a little bachelorette party! SO much fun! We went out for dinner and then went to a poll dancing class. I was a little worried, but I was pleasantly surprised by it. Our instructor focused on the strength of the workout and didn’t make it all about the naughtiness. It was a lot of fun! We went out for a little while afterwards, but the class really took it out of us! Danial and his groomsmen also went out on Thursday. He said they had a lot of fun. All I know is they bowled drank, and I think maybe watched some sports. No strippers! J

Friday was the rehearsal followed by dinner which I touched on in my previous post. It was awesome! And the rehearsal itself went quick. I did lose it a little at the venue – it was just nerves and everything coming up to a head.

Saturday I woke up excited and ready to get married. There were a few little things that made me nervous. The temperature was set to be 105 that day – although it didn’t get there. Our venue was nice enough to put out some water for free for the guest! So sweet! All of Mom’s cousins came for breakfast which was AWESOME! I loved that I got a little more time to just hang out with them. The bridesmaids came at noon for lunch along with some of Dan’s family and then everything was go go go. I didn’t keep with the calm bride very well, sadly. As soon as my veil went on I lost it – tears came. There were a few frustrations and change of plans leading up to the ceremony, but I felt so good when my dress was on and everything was finally coming together. I waited in my dressing room while everyone lined up so Dan and I had our moment as I walked down the aisle – the first time he saw me in my dress and all day. I caught a glimpse of his back as I peeked out. The feeling of waiting was unexplainable. Nerves, excitement, wonder, amazement – just everything went through my brain. When the bridal march started I took a deep breath and my Dad escorted me down. Looking at Dan in his tux was…wow! And he even got a little teary eyed. Our ceremony was quick, but beautiful. It was so nice to be married in front of all our friends and family. It was unbelievably perfect. We had some much fun taking pictures – which I’ll post when we get more than just previews. Our grand entrance with our bridal party was like a introduction at a football game – a total surprise for everyone, but me. Dan and many others loved it while others didn’t, but for me it was awesome to surprise my husband with something I knew he’d love.

The reception flew by, but was a BLAST! It seemed like everyone got up and danced and enjoyed. The first dances were a great way to kick that off. Dan and I started with Rascall Flatt’s “God Bless the Broken Road” and then he and his mom danced to Leanne Womack’s “I Hope You Dance.” I was SUPER pleased that everyone loved my dad and my dance though. This was the main surprise I talked about in my previous blog. My dad came up with the idea for us to do a mixed dance. As he put it “We’re not serious so why should we dance a slow song.” I’m hoping to be able to share a video soon. We choreographed a 3 minute dance and then called everyone out with us!

Our wedding was beautiful and we loved it. We really hope that our guests enjoyed it. We are really blessed to have everyone there.

                           

 I "stole" some pictures from my friend Kristi. This is rehearsal befores. She bought me the cutest balloon and put it on a starbucks that said "The Bride"!

Every girls dream - double doors open up to the aisle to your groom! Perfect!

We're married!!! Best feeling and day of my life!