Many Thanks

What a month of events it has been. I finally have time to update our blog. Christmas was amazing. We were able to spend it with both of our families (with my entire family coming to stay in Draper, and Mikes already in SLC). The week before our wedding wasn’t without trial, with family issues, sicknesses, wedding drama, and yes, even getting stuck in a snow storm the day before our wedding (not knowing if it would actually be able to take place). But, it made us stronger; it brought us closer together as a family and as a couple. It will be, to date, the most memorable Christmas. I love my family and miss them so much; they are such a wonderful support to me.

I couldn’t be happier to report that the wedding was marvelous. Everything was as Mike and I dreamed-everyone looked so good in their black attire with red accents (men in red ties, women in red shoes and red cuffs-smashing)! The setting was simple, elegant, and modern with a bit of vintage thrown in- exactly our style. The food couldn’t have been more tasty! Thanks so much Jenn for all the preparation with the food, it was amazing!! We were also fortunate to be in the warmth most of the day; we only had to manage half hour outside at the SLC Temple, getting a few shots in the freezing cold. The shots turned out sooo great; I am glad everyone was positive in being there for that. Our wish was of course to get them done the first time around since that is what we would have wanted to do had we been able to be sealed.

The ceremony was beautiful. I was fortunate to have my sisters and Mikes brothers in my line, along with Maile-my flower girl. She was adorable, my dad and I had to help her, telling her where to walk, and when to drop the roses. They always say expect at least ONE thing to go wrong at your wedding-well mine was my veil. I was so focused on helping Maile, I didn’t notice it slipping of my head right in the middle of my walk down the aisle. It was basically off my head so I just handed it to Mikes Aunt as I continued to walk towards Mike and the bishop-FUNNY ☺ (I think you can hear me in our video saying “shoot my veil is falling off”).

The bishop shared some beautiful words with us about the concepts of “leaving and cleaving.” I remember when he told both of us the leaving also related to us leaving behind our past and moving forward together, I became emotional-here was the man of my dreams, right in front of me, the perfect match for me, and the Lord, in his mercy, allowed us to cross paths and begin this wonderful life TOGETHER. I felt so blest to have found Mike. He is not only my husband, but he is more important, my BEST FRIEND. I adore him. We have so much fun together being goofy, crazy, absolutely silly-laughing all of the time. I simply look at his gorgeous face and I laugh, he easily turns my lips into smiles.

The night was so much fun spent with both of our amazing families toasting to our future, watching our crazy wedding video, cutting the cake, throwing the bouquet and garter, and of course dancing the night away. Our close families greeted us outside with sparklers as we got into our “just married” car and drove off to spend our first night at Hotel Monaco. Two days later we flew out to Cancun, to spend a an all-inclusive week at The Grand Oasis for our honeymoon. We couldn’t have asked for more gorgeous weather-sunny, blue skies the entire time, 80 degrees. We had such a relaxing time there, it was quality time spent together! We laid at the beach, ate lots of food, went kayaking, paddle boating, went on a romantic a lobster dinner cruise, went zip lining through the jungle, got a couples massage, and rang in the new year together there on the beach in Cancun. It was such a wonderful honeymoon!

We wanted to thank everyone for coming to the wedding. Thanks to our family and friends for all of your help, love and support with the wedding and our marriage. We love you all so much.

(These are just a few of the photos Tamra, our wedding photographer, who did the most amazing job, completed thus far, I wanted to post them now, but will post many, many more soon).