Wedding bells, Melanie visits and all that happily ever after stuff...
Well it's been a bit, again! I'm sorry I wish I was better at keeping up with blog posts I do realize it's important but the last several months it hasn't been a top priority! For months now Billy & I have been planning, DIY-ing and spending money on 1 super special day. The wonderful thing about all that is we spent a lot of time together. He really pulled through when I needed help and I honestly couldn't have done any of it alone. Especially the flower balls...oh those things. Last Saturday will always, always be remembered! The weeks leading up to May 14th were spent doing last minute items and watching the weather...oh did I watch the weather! We had an outdoor wedding and a tent for the reception and if you live here in VA it's pretty much been raining for WEEKS! So I was terrified and he was calming. Weather forecast even mentioned HAIL......
Wedding weekend...
Friday was an awesome day I had a few hours of work then rushed off to the airport to pick up Melanie who happens to live across the country but she flew in for our wedding day and I can't thank her enough for that. We headed over to my dads so she could meet Billy of course and Jake and so we could eat my step moms killer spaghetti. We spent the evening enjoying some wine and just doing what we do best talking non-stop but again mainly me freaking out about the weather and the wine not doing much but escalating it. I actually slept fairly well that night, thank you, wine. The next morning we woke up and we were graced with sunlight it was absolutely beautiful out. All the rain really made me appreciate waking up to the sun. I unfortunately had forgetting a few things and had to run to the store the day was filled with a million things. I've lost count! I set up Billys gift and we rushed out the door to my brothers for hair and makeup. Here's a little tidbit-HIRE TORY TIPPETT no really. Go to her salon, Secret Garden Salon in Warrenton and get your hair done by her. She is a phenomenal person and she does everything in her power to give you what you want! https://www.instagram.com/tory_tippett/ Like thanks Jake for introducing her because I'm thankful not only for hair but meeting a genuine person like her! Anywayyy so all the girls showed up and my awesome kids sat around patiently waiting for what they call "our wedding". Christian was sent off to hang out with the guys while Lexi also got her hair curled. I almost wish I had a video for this whole day because there's so much I've already forgotten! I do remember it started to pour about 30 minutes before we were supposed to head over to my dads..then the sun came out and gave us what we prayed for, I mean I prayed! Brandilynn Aines Photography.....ALSO someone you should check out and hire!! http://www.brandilynnaines.com/ she showed up went straight to work and we all rushed out the door and forgot several things sooo there were a few trips taken and a few bridezilla moments...I'll admit it. I'm extremely sorry that's not me at all! Billy and I had decided on a first look prior to the ceremony because it's so intimate and the photo opportunity was really important to me as well. So I'm being prepped to head outside and I see him standing with his back to me and I think OH MY GOSH about 12 times I thought that. I already can feel what he looks like and what he might be thinking and the anticipation and what he'll think of my dress and so on. I lost it before I even touched his shoulder. I saw him crack a smile and I couldn't contain it anymore. It's a moment I won't forget he's incredible, everything about him. And during the ceremony when he read his vows to me I thought even more so in those moments. I can't even put it into words how I felt or how I feel now. I cannot wait to frame both of them and have it be a constant reminder of our love. Except for the wind May 14th turned out beautifully. I cannot wait to get our photos back. I just know that they are going to be incredible! Billy I will love you through everything <3 thank you for making me the happiest woman and loving all 3 of us.
