The Aftermath

In the months leading up to our wedding day, several different people told me that I would wake up the morning after my wedding and think, “We should’ve just eloped.” That when all was said and done, all of the planning and expenses and stress would seem not worth the trouble.

And I grant you, there were times during the planning process that I thought they might be right. At several points along the way, eloping seemed to be an easy escape from the madness. After all, 18 months is a LOOONNNGGGG time to spend planning a wedding. I wouldn’t advise it for anyone…especially anyone who is less neurotic than yours truly. ;)

But the morning after, I had the opposite reaction. I felt blessed beyond measure and thought that our day was worth every single penny and every single stressed-out moment of GETTING TO our big day.

Because our day was absolutely perfect.

Every. Single. Moment.

It was everything I hoped it would be.

Everything went according to plan. The venue was gorgeous. I had butterflies a few times during the day…and a handful of tearful moments….but not an ounce of stress. Thank God!

I didn’t even get tired of smiling. And from what I hear, I was smiling a lot!

And have you seen the pictures!??? Wowza!

But I do have one regret….

With all of the running around after the ceremony and trying to make sure I said hello to everyone…I failed to get photos WITH anyone. My college friends…my Jack….people I love dearly who I haven’t seen in years…..my family….even my close friends here in the city – I didn’t get photos with anyone. And that makes me sad because seeing all of you was my favorite part of the day.

So to all of you – I am SO glad you were there to celebrate with us. Thank you for coming from near and far to help make our day one of the most beautiful moments of our lives. I love you!