Wedding

"Go for the happy endings, 
because life doesn't have any sequels."

We are continuing a love story that started years ago...
a new chapter... our wedding day.  July 4 2015. 
This weekend the  hubby and I had a very sweet and simple wedding.
Just the way we wanted it.

rehersal 

I was very proud to have Brandon walking me down the isle.
I tried not to think of us not having the same last name ...
because it just made me sad.
Like I was leaving him...or part of me... behind.
I know it's weird...
but I struggled with that.

The pastor went through a little practice session with us.

Then I hid myself away so that I could change into my dress.

Along the way I found props. :)

Hubby was with me when I bought my dress. (not this one) 

He loved it ! He helped me pick it out. It took us all day.

Unbeknownst to him...I wouldn't be wearing it. I ended up ordering a different one.

I didn't feel right about him already seeing me in my "wedding" dress.

So this is the sundress I ordered.

I think he was pleasantly surprised. :)

This was right before I walked down the isle.

I felt like a race horse at the gate...

the count down was about 2 minutes till my cue...

when I was notified that we were waiting on family.

They were on their way.

So I did what any nervous bride would do...

a pre-ceremony calming routine. :)

Brandon came to escort me down the isle...
and we got a case of the giggles.

 We were on the brink of hysterical, uncontrollable laughter.

See...!

Then he gave me away.

       My heart was all a flutter.
 It hit me as I stood there ... how blessed I was.
I had no doubt that this man

 would stand by me forever,

in sickness and in health,

for richer or poorer.

Till death do us part.
I love  him with all my heart.

I love how weddings remind us that life 
truly is , about love, family and the little things.

I wish I could bottle up all the love that filled our day

I would.

Then I would relive this day over, and over, and over.

Because moments like this make me insanely happy.

Nothing better than high-on-life exhilaration that comes from love. 

And surprise Limo rides :)

Shaving cream fights...

and laughing !

 Instead of rice being thrown...we had a chauffeur pick us up.

OK...it was really Gary's grandson... (Zach... & Katie too :) )

We went cruisin' !
He drove us around the beaches and the neighborhoods.
Cans draggin'... horn honking....
And God love him....he even took us through Sonic.
I told my friend at work that story , and she just cackled !
She thinks we should have ordered corn-dogs...
and then saved one in the freezer for our first anniversary.
 *smile

This is a wedding gift from my girlfriend.
I just love it !!!

" The best things in life are the people
we love the places we've been
& the memories we've made 
along the way. "
Gary & Robin 
Est. July 4 2015

I'm sitting here getting all teary eyed...
just in awe
of God's amazing goodness.

Of course every good love story has pets. :)

Lunch at Dana's

Oh....Lord have mercy....!!
I loved this tender moment. *Pure love*

Stinkin' adorable.

home 

The cakes were from Amycakes. They were delectable !!

I heard one of my girlfriends almost foundered on the lemon.

We had Strawberry and French Vanilla too.

*yummy

www.sweetsbyamycakes.com

my balloon

 We filled balloons to send up love notes to Jack.

The yard was filled with activity, twinkle lights...music,
and a huddle of loved ones.

release

I think Jack was waving from heaven.

fireworks scare Scotty

Our night ended with children playing,
quilts spread out , bodies crowded, fireflies, glowsticks 
and fireworks.

We were surrounded by strong beautiful souls.
we celebrated and we shed some tears...
and most of all...
we loved.
Thank you all for making our day perfect.
XOXO