
sorry i haven't blogged for a bit. i got married, have you heard?
i had been told that the actually day would go by in a blur. that was absolutely true.
my something old was my wedding jewelry, something new was my dress, something borrowed was my maid of honor's clauddaugh ring, and my something blue were my blue pedicured toes!
i was also told by several people that they couldn't believe how laid back and calm that i was. i wasn't trying to be calmer than usual....i just kind of floated through the day. probably the only time that i got a big dose of reality and my was right before it was my time to walk down the aisle, and then my heart felt like it would pound through my chest. once i got up to the altar, all was well again. it was probably just stage fright, since i don't enjoy being gawked at by lots of people AT ALL, even if i was the bride.

ever wonder what the bride and groom are whispering about while they stand up there in front of everyone? i always did. i'm sure every couple is different, but here's how our conversation went.
"you clean up nice."
"you too...i think you're supposed to give your bouquet to her."
"i know. i forgot. i will in a minute."

the day went off without a hitch, with everything going smoothly. the whole ceremony lasted just 15 minutes, and both of us were pretty happy about that. during the ring exchange, i thought for a split second that mine wasn't going to go on-my fingers are pretty swollen these days. i was fiercely whispering "push it! just push it on!" so the band fits, but i can't wear the engagement ring and the band, so it's band only for awhile. the only true near mishap was trying to haul me and that dress into the restroom (pregnant brides can't just hold it, people!). my maid of honor was very helpful but when both of us got the giggles, it was impossible to keep our composure about the situation. i also kept getting stepped on, despite my dress being bustled.
what i remember most about the day was that i was very happy and very tired. and the best part of the day was finally getting to take that dress off, because it was HOT.
my cake was beautiful, and i never got to eat any. people are still talking about what a good time they had.
and then we flew off to hawaii, and that's another blog.
so now i'm a wife. life is good.
enjoy the pics and stay tuned for more...my photographer was awesome. these pics look like stock photos, but they are all of my wedding!
