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Having a husband is one of the best gifts God can ever give, I imagine. It's only been a month and a half, but it feels like so much longer and so much shorter at the same time. So far, marriage has felt natural for us. It feels right to be married to each other. Someday soon, I'll talk more about my love for doing life with him. For starters, let me show you the day that we became husband and wife! (WARNING: This will be a long post!)
Photo's by the wonderful Mackenzie Jean.
GETTING READY
Photo's by the wonderful Mackenzie Jean.
GETTING READY
Our morning was relaxed and wonderful. I was able to get my hair done by a friend at Vivid Hair (with my flower crown and all the florals created by Evangeline's Flower Hut) and then had my maid of honour do my makeup back home. It was so lovely to have people I loved be involved in the process!
The boys were able to go for breakfast, goof around, and still be ready on time. They rocked. Thanks to Matt McLean, a wonderful groomsman and photographer, for snapping some pics of their morning!
FIRST LOOK
FIRST LOOK
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He thought I was beautiful.
I thought he looked too dang handsome.
I don't think either of us could believe what was actually going down that day. So much joy and wonder.
I thought he looked too dang handsome.
I don't think either of us could believe what was actually going down that day. So much joy and wonder.
PORTRAIT TIME
Sherri Hill created my incredible dress, while his clothing was from an arrangement of places (RW & Co, Le Chateau, Aldo).
What can I say, we like to be closer to each other, look at each other, and kiss each other. You could say we were ready to get married. Seriously, though. Mackenzie captured our love on camera so well, and I am so glad that we hired her!
WEDDING PARTY
WEDDING PARTY
We have the loveliest family and friends. They have all encouraged us, supported us, and loved us so much. I am so thankful for all of their places in our lives.
Standing up for me were... Dana, the lady who snuck into my best friend and maid of honour spot after only 9 months of knowing each other. Tria, the lady that is Mitch's younger sister and finally mine. Julie, the lady who has been my friend since she started dating Mitch's brother, TJ. Karly, the lady who has been my longest friend, and the one who I tried to be 'gangsters' with back in the day. Kaleigh, the lady who prayed with me on that first day of SOM, and we've been friends ever since.
Standing up for him were... TJ, his brother, best friend, and partner in awkwardness. Jon and Tim, the twin brothers who have been Mitch's best friends since forever (and my third cousins... or something). Brian, my younger brother who finally gained the brother he always longed for. Matt, his (and my) dear friend... and he's the only one in town wearing tight pants.
FAMILY
Standing up for me were... Dana, the lady who snuck into my best friend and maid of honour spot after only 9 months of knowing each other. Tria, the lady that is Mitch's younger sister and finally mine. Julie, the lady who has been my friend since she started dating Mitch's brother, TJ. Karly, the lady who has been my longest friend, and the one who I tried to be 'gangsters' with back in the day. Kaleigh, the lady who prayed with me on that first day of SOM, and we've been friends ever since.
Standing up for him were... TJ, his brother, best friend, and partner in awkwardness. Jon and Tim, the twin brothers who have been Mitch's best friends since forever (and my third cousins... or something). Brian, my younger brother who finally gained the brother he always longed for. Matt, his (and my) dear friend... and he's the only one in town wearing tight pants.
FAMILY
We truly have the two most wonderful families. Without the support of our parents, our wedding would not have been even close to what it was. They aided us financially, with their time creating things, and simply with their love for us. We love them so dearly, and we know that they have sacrificed more for us in our lives than we even know!
CEREMONY
CEREMONY
I don't know how the ceremony couldn't be my favourite part. Message in a bottle, an amazing backdrop (and entrance) made by my parents, my dad walking me down the aisle, worshipping the King led by three of our bridal party, handwritten vows to each other, tears, sealing it all with a kiss, getting prayed over by our bridal party, washing each others feet in service and in love, and finally being announced as Mr. and Mrs. Siemens are the details and moments that I will love and cherish forever.
RECEPTION
RECEPTION
Cielo's Garden was the perfect venue for us. We were able to get married outside (dream come true) and then have everything else underneath a see-through tent (second dream come true!). Being surrounded by trees helped our wedding feel so free and natural as we ate crepes created by the amazing Kawaii Crepe, visited with our guests, listened to wonderful speeches, and danced the night away as the stars began to come out above us.
Thanks to everyone who came, supported us, and has shown their love for us as we have started our life together. I can't express my thanks enough. Our wedding will always be an amazing memory of celebration, and I hope that these pictures showed you at least a taste of the love and joy that filled our day.
Thanks to everyone who came, supported us, and has shown their love for us as we have started our life together. I can't express my thanks enough. Our wedding will always be an amazing memory of celebration, and I hope that these pictures showed you at least a taste of the love and joy that filled our day.