Just the beginning

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There are only two months left until Robert and I celebrate our one year anniversary. It felt like the wedding took forever to get here, and when the day finally arrived, it went by so quickly. Now we’ve been Mr. and Mrs. for almost a year! With our anniversary just around the corner, I can’t help but reminisce about our big day.

I always remember the rain first. While we had planned for an outside ceremony, I wouldn’t have changed the weather even if I could have. In England, rain is a sign of good luck, and hubby and I felt blessed to have that little bit of tradition sneak in. Plus, we had a cozy fire roaring at the reception and we got some gorgeous pictures of the drizzly outside.

The last minutes leading up to the ceremony were the longest. I wanted to be traditional and spend the night away from Robert, but being separated was harder than I thought. The rehearsal had left me a little nervous (which I wasn’t expecting) but also full of anticipation. I was so ready to be married that waiting a whole night felt like waiting another thirteen months. When it was time to say our vows, all I wanted to do was run down the aisle and jump into my groom’s arms. Actually, at the end of the service I practically did. When our reverend announced us husband and wife, I threw my arms around him and pulled him close for our first kiss.

I was so excited to be married, but the fact that Robert’s romantic side emerged made me even more emotional. Hubby is usually very reserved with his feelings, and while I knew he’d be happy at our wedding, I wasn’t prepared for any sweet words or tears. Yet, that morning he sent a text message telling me to check my Facebook. When I got online, I saw that he had posted a virtual love note on my wall. I was already in a state of bridal bliss, but reading how my groom couldn’t wait to marry me sent me over the edge.

It only got better when we finally saw each other. During the ceremony he kept whispering how much he loved me and how beautiful I looked, and after we walked down the aisle as husband and wife, he held me and started crying. I can honestly say that Robert never cries, and while there were so many unforgettable moments at our wedding, that memory will always be the most precious to me.

The newlywed feeling didn’t sink in until the end of the night. As we waited for the car to arrive, my groom and I spent some time with my family and the bridal party. In fact, one of my favorite wedding pictures shows us sitting on the stairs, with all of our shoes kicked off, just talking about the day. The wedding had gone by so quickly that everything felt like a blur; however, that moment allowed me to experience the grandeur of the day. I was able to take in the venue, all the loved ones who had come to support us, and my new status as a Mrs.

We made so many unforgettable memories on the big day, but we’ve made so many since then, too. The wedding was just the beginning of our life together, and when I look back on it all I feel more than the joy of an amazing day; I get excited about all the moments that are left to come.

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