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The Wedding. (part 1)

IMG_0031(our rehearsal dinner was a talent show.  it was unbelievably cool.)

The official pictures are here. I have never been a woman who thought or said hyperbolically, “my wedding will be the BEST day of my LIFE!!!!!!”  That’s why it feels funny to admit that the entire weekend had me smitten indescribably-in-awe … and it actually was one of the most memorable times in my life (and hear me out…it’s got A LOT to compete with).   It wasn’t just the strength of our love that had me, it was the ineffable feeling of support and love and joy seeping from every corner of every room and every tree and every single person who graced us with their presence.  It wasn’t just a union between me and W.  It was a celebration of all that is good in the world—shared by all of my favorite people in the world.  That is what love is to me.  And this wedding was pure love.

I will not dirty this image feast by saying too much; I think the pictures speak for themselves.

(we’ll start with the rehearsal dinner and pre-wedding.  there are sooooo many awesome photos, I will do my best to share some of my favorites here.  lookout tomorrow, for more of the wedding)

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Ummmmmmmmmm

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my "bridesmaids" ...rehearsal dinner emcees

my "bridesmaids" ...rehearsal dinner emcees

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family

family

the running sequence

the running sequence

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surprise love song to betsy

surprise love song to betsy

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you guys made me laugh SO hard that night.

you guys made me laugh SO hard that night.

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best lift I've ever seen

best lift I've ever seen

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who knew?

who knew?

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yes, there was magic, lots of it

yes, there was magic, lots of it

stcjeeeeellllan

stcjeeeeellllan

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o.m.g.  favorite rap team of all time, right here.

o.m.g. favorite rap team of all time, right here.

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pre-wedding hair and fellowship

pre-wedding hair and fellowship

beautiful sister of honor

beautiful sister of honor

pre-wedding jitters

pre-wedding jitters

mama hepburn...absolutely stunning

mama hepburn...absolutely stunning

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we beat off the nerves with comedy, people

we beat off the nerves with comedy, people

sneak peek into the coolest hairstyle I've ever had

sneak peek into the coolest hairstyle I've ever had

THANK YOU…everyone—family and friends.  You made this what it is.  We love you.

(lookout for the wedding pictures, PART 2, tomorrow)

Also, if anyone is itching to see ALL of the photos, go to my flickr page.

***Song of the Moment: Love on a Budget, by Benji Hughes***

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One Response to “The Wedding. (part 1)”

  1. maba says:

    Absolute- ly LOVE…
    stunning
    colorful
    exciting
    PERFECT
    in
    EVERYWAY!

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