I told myself, "After the wedding, when things have calmed down, write more in your blog," but that hasn't happened. We have been married for 3.5 weeks - a lifetime for newlyweds (or maybe just us??) - either way it isn't a bad thing. Let's recap, shall we?
Our wedding was a dream come true. Everything I envisioned during the planning process became a reality. The chairs were full of people (YAY! Most everyone showed up!). The bridesmaids and groomsmen were all where they were supposed to be. The music was cued exactly as I had asked. The food was warm and tasty. The flowers were spray painted the perfect shade of purple. The place settings, lighting and table decor was personal and impeccable. The cakes were huge, over the top, and to die for - just as I hoped! I can't wait to share pictures!
Most all of this was thanks to my detailed and step by step instruction manual everyone received as well as a HUGE thank you to a very good friend of mine who kept everyone and everything on track.... Except one major issue that no one would have EVER anticipated.
The day of our wedding, G went to lunch with his groomsmen and family, only to find out after 15 minutes of being there - G had his tux, my wedding band, his work bag and my gift to him stolen! I remember overhearing they were leaving the restaurant and thinking, "Awesome job! They are ahead of schedule!" However, when my sister brought me to the other room to tell me what had happened (I honestly thought someone had been hurt or something terrible), I had to sit down before I fainted! My killer "put out fire" mode kicked in and everything was taken care of - thanks to my brother in law and good friend (who I mentioned previously). G's tux was replaced, my ring was repurchased, and we will be able to replace the watch I bought him and photobook I made him. The most hurtful thing that is irreplaceable was a journal I had been keeping for the 8 months leading up to our wedding. It had memories, and thoughts, and words of advice, and notes of encouragement and love written in it. Of course I found out that had been stolen right before pictures so I had to suck it up as best as possible. It's still very sad to me....
After all the chaos and running around, a mere 4 hours before the ceremony, the biggest and best reality of all was I married my true prince and knight in shining armor! And thank God nothing else went awry!
Thanks to my trusty insurance agent and second Dad everything will be taken care of and one day it will be a good story - right now we are still a little bitter and hurt!
After The Wedding came the honeymoon - it was beautiful and perfect and exactly what we needed. St Lucia is an amazing place to visit and if you stay at a Sandals resort, it's true, get a butler! We ate and drank well, saw some of the most picturesque scenery, went snorkeling and sailing, relaxed and lounged, and simply enjoyed calling each other Mr & Mrs and Husband & Wife. We definitely weren't the only newlyweds but it was an incredibly special vacation and one we will remember always.
Now we have been back to "real life" for about 2 weeks, and it's been tough. Waking up early, fighting traffic, organizing our house, decorating our house, returning gifts, writing thank you notes - it simply never ends. But It is all worth it because, again, I am married! And not only married, but I am married to my best friend - the person who puts up with all my crap and all my messes but loves me more than anyone ever has or will - and for that I am beyond blessed and thankful. We are learning how to be husband and wife, taking it one day at a time, and enjoying just being together.
It's hump day - you're on the downhill - make it an awesome remainder of the week!
