I remember like it was yesterday. The auditorium was filled with whites, greens, and light browns; the room was transformed into a forest of flowers and greenery - a dream! My mom and dad and extended family worked so hard to make it look perfect. Many of the flowers were grown at my parent's house by my amazing mother; she also made the wreath of flowers that hung above us while we made our vows before God and our witnesses.
My dress was laced up the back, I slipped into my sandals, grabbed my flowers, and waited for Claire De Lune to start before I made my way nervously down the isle towards my friend and ultimately, my lover. I was hardly able to contain my tears as my father gave me away to Steve. My father-in-law prayed and the ceremony was started. Our good friend and Pastor read us our vows, challenged us in how our lives should be lived as husband and wife from that day forward, and prayed over our marriage. As the song, Love Never Fails, was sung by other dear friends of ours, Steve and I lit the unity candle and looked longingly into each others eyes. I remember thinking at that time how blessed I was to have such a loving, caring, encouraging, godly, humorous, and intelligent man in my life (and that feeling has only grown over these past two years)! Steve and I had eyes only for each other and in that moment, felt like we were the only two people in the room. Oh how I remember that day! As the song slowly faded and we exchanged rings (me not being able to get Steve's on because I was scared of pushing too hard), we shared another look that spoke volumes to what our future would be like.
FINALLY, Pastor Raemisch gave Steve the permission to "kiss the bride!" ;) I felt like my butterflies were going to take me away! I was so nervous we would kiss too long, not long enough, would we look awkward, or would it be just right?! Finally I just didn't care any more!! I was with the man who loved me for me! He loved me no matter my faults and that was what mattered. How I am blessed!!
After we greeted our guests, we were making sure we had everything with us to take to the reception and I all of a sudden realized we didn't have our car pulled up and ready to go! "Steve, where are your keys?! Everyone is waiting for us!" Steve and I were frantically looking in our dressing rooms and couldn't find any of our things! lol Finally Steve's sister comes running in asking us what is taking so long and we explained the dilemma. She explained that if we would just come out side, everything was taken care of - and it was! Waiting for us was a limo with our wedding party waiting inside. :) Funny how all the details are sorted out for the wedding but we some how forgot to plan how we would get from point A to point B. ;) That day was quite an adventure!
Well, after two years of marriage we have a beautiful baby boy, Eli! I can't believe he is already 6 1/2 months old!! Steve has slowly moved up in his company at Gentex, I worked full time for 2 years before Eli was born, we have a new home, stronger relationships with family and friends, and ultimately are more strong in our relationship together and with the Lord than we ever have been. I'm thankful for Steve's leadership in this area (especially over the past few months) and his desire for Eli to know the Lord as well.
Steve, thank you for all you have done for me, with me, and continue to do. You are so loved and I pray we have many more years together!
Love always,
Kellbug - w.p. <3
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| My daddy walking me down the isle. <3 |
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| Our wonderful bridal party (sorry to the two on the end who got cut out) and the decorations | my family worked so hard on. |
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| Pam and John Elmore singing Love Never Fails |
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| First kiss as husband and wife. <3 |
Kelly, your wedding was beautiful! (And, your dad has gotten skinny! lol :-))
ReplyDeleteYes, he saw my post and said he was "the chubby bunny!" lol I said he was my teddy bear but now he's my good lookin' dad. :) And thank you! I couldn't have imagined it any more beautiful.
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