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MARRIED!!! (VERY pic heavy)

We're married!!!  The week before the wedding was super stressful, and included the hotel telling us they didn't have enough tables or glasses and couldn't fit as many people as our signed contract from them said they would.  It was all straightened our by Friday night, but it wasn't fun to deal with.  The guys and DH's family were all supposed to be in by Thursday night, but one GM and DH's sister got stuck in Chicago.  There got in Friday afternoon adn were able to sleep a little before rehearsal and then rest before Saturday.

There were a few issues with flowers (stems were waaaaay too long, so one of my BM's cut them with the kiddie scissors from the Sunday School room we were getting ready in) but the ceremony was perfect.

Looking at the pro pics, there are some pictures I wish we had now, like one with just my brothers and one wtih all of our siblings and some with a few guests I wish we had pics with.  I had a list but totally forgot to print it out.

We were running late to the reception and then spent a lot of time visiting tables.  I wish we'd had more time to dance.  We even left the reception later than planned and still felt rushed.  That's the only negative to the day.

Marriage has been amazing.  Aruba was just perfect and we're slowly getting into a routine at home.  :)



The Covenant that we, our pastors, parents, wedding party, and guests signed.






Praying with our wedding party before the ceremony.




When {then} FI saw me.




Cord of Three Strands.


FIRST kiss. :)  DH said later that it looks like I went 90 and he went 10. (<~ Hitch reference)



MARRIED!!!!



Coolest 4 3/4 year old ever. :)



All the youngins.



Our parents, siblings, in-laws, nephews, and nieces.






ALL of the pastors.  My Youth pastor (prayed), Senior pastor (Cord of Three Strands), DH's dad (officiant), my Associate pastor (Gospel message), and my Worship pastor (music).









Still can't believe we managed to keep this a secret from him. :)



Quilt my aunt made.  Apparenlty our family and friends have been sending in quilt pieces since April.



Anniversary Dance


DH's "surrogate" grandparents were the longest married couple.  They'll celebrate 67 years in July. :)



Our Best Man (DH's best friend since grade school) and Maid of Honor (my cousin).








Re: MARRIED!!! (VERY pic heavy)

  • edited December 2011
    I love your pics!  The colors were very pretty, and man what a cake!  I'm mostly happy to see that people danced at your reception even though there was no alcohol, which is the same boat FI and I will be in.

    I agree with your H on the kiss, you went 90 and he went 10.  Watching the feed I was thinking "that wasn't so much him kissing the bride as it was the bride going OMG FINALLY!"  It was super cute.  I had a squeee moment, lol.

    ETA:  Oh yeah, and can I just say that I LOVE your dress?  And your mom's veil looks like it was made for you.
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  • edited December 2011
    Totally got the Hitch reference.  I could repeat that whole movie lol.

    Love the Yoda cake!!

    I had a squee moment too.  :P  It was soooo adorable!!  Sessions and I were doing the happy dance.  :D

    Your pictures look so gorgeous and I love the prayer with (then FI) behind the door - so cute!!
  • edited December 2011
    Absolutely beautiful!!! and I second everything sessions said :)
  • edited December 2011
    Oh yeah, I almost forgot about the happy dance!  I'm pretty sure that's in the Word doc, lol.
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    I love all your pictures and FI is totally jealous of the Yoda cake!!! I'm glad everything is wonderful!

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  • edited December 2011
    Love the pics!  

    Emily, I'm curious about the "Marriage Covenant" document ... is that something you guys came up with, or something your pastor recommended?  And is there a form or template for it?  We're 3 weeks away from our wedding so we're at crunch time now! 
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    edited December 2011
    I have to admit... I was too excited to see your wedding so I saw some of these on Facebook!  But I think they are all beautiful and fun.  Your wedding kiss was your first kiss, right?  That's so exciting!
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_christian-weddings_married-very-pic-heavy?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:464687ae-7bc1-4360-9aea-999e11f1e1adDiscussion:08ff3263-65df-4037-b8b6-d5caaaacc199Post:fbf08f5d-2444-4662-ad90-0a5eebf35850">Re: MARRIED!!! (VERY pic heavy)</a>:
    [QUOTE]Your wedding kiss was your first kiss, right?
    Posted by GJones27[/QUOTE]
    If you count the kiss right before homeroom in the locker hall from Brandon C on my 16th birthday, then technically, no...but it was my first kiss since then! :)
  • fpaemp2011fpaemp2011 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_christian-weddings_married-very-pic-heavy?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:464687ae-7bc1-4360-9aea-999e11f1e1adDiscussion:08ff3263-65df-4037-b8b6-d5caaaacc199Post:0f154e7b-8051-4343-9090-c6983155e043">Re: MARRIED!!! (VERY pic heavy)</a>:
    [QUOTE]Love the pics!   Emily, I'm curious about the "Marriage Covenant" document ... is that something you guys came up with, or something your pastor recommended?  And is there a form or template for it?  We're 3 weeks away from our wedding so we're at crunch time now! 
    Posted by kellya01[/QUOTE]

    We got the idea from <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.covenantmarriage.com">www.covenantmarriage.com</a> They used to have Covenants on their website, but I can't find them now.  I do have a word doc that is saved as a 16x22 document.  We saved it to a thumb drive and took it to Kinkos.  It was $25 on the heavy paper...$2.25 on the regular printer paper.  There are a few on Etsy that are usually $50-$150 depending on design.  I can send you the word doc if you PM or FB me your e-mail. :)

    Edit: Looked for the one I found on etsy and the bookmark isn't valid anymore.
    Found these in my bookmarks, though:

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  • edited December 2011
    Those lanterns that you used as pugh markers, are those yours or the churches?
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    edited December 2011
    Sooo beautiful! I didn't end up getting to watch the feed, but I was following your pictures as they came up on Facebook. Congratulations, again, Emily!
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_christian-weddings_married-very-pic-heavy?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:464687ae-7bc1-4360-9aea-999e11f1e1adDiscussion:08ff3263-65df-4037-b8b6-d5caaaacc199Post:78cfda6f-0815-424d-91bd-aba7fda2ccc4">Re: MARRIED!!! (VERY pic heavy)</a>:
    [QUOTE]Those lanterns that you used as pugh markers, are those yours or the churches?
    Posted by sessionswedding[/QUOTE]

    We rented them from the florist.  Pier 1 had some very similar hooks & lanterns this year, though.
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    edited December 2011
    Did you sign the marriage covenant as Emily (maiden name) or Emily (new last name)?  I was wondering as you were signing it because you weren't technically married at that point.  Did you see the chat we had while watching?  
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_christian-weddings_married-very-pic-heavy?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:464687ae-7bc1-4360-9aea-999e11f1e1adDiscussion:08ff3263-65df-4037-b8b6-d5caaaacc199Post:1803026f-9ff9-4fe4-892f-1027947ed1e0">Re: MARRIED!!! (VERY pic heavy)</a>:
    [QUOTE]Did you sign the marriage covenant as Emily (maiden name) or Emily (new last name)?  I was wondering as you were signing it because you weren't technically married at that point.  Did you see the chat we had while watching?  
    Posted by iamjoesgurl[/QUOTE]
    I signed it with my maiden name.  sessions sent me a c&p of the chat...DH and I were cracking up while we read it. :)
  • edited December 2011
    I forgot to print my picture list too!  Yours are lovely!
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    edited December 2011
    I love your pictures! Congrats Emily!! You look beautiful!!!
  • edited December 2011
    love the pics!!

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  • edited December 2011
    Beautiful !!!! So happy for you :)
  • edited December 2011
    Beautiful pics, Emily! Congrats!! 
  • edited December 2011
    emily, you looked absolutely stunning!!! and that first kiss is sooo amazing!!!! congrats again! 
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