I woke up early the morning of Saturday August 8, 2009 with barely a wink of sleep..(like every bride the night before her wedding!) to RAIN!! Every bride's nightmare, no one wants rain on the day of their wedding!
I rushed to my hair/make up appointment to my stylist, Gina in Providence with my fingers crossed that the rain would pass. Of course my hair and make up took longer than we planned and I was running late for my OWN wedding! I was arriving the same time as our guests! Ahh! Our session was at 11:00 and I had minutes til then. As I made my way into the temple, the first person I saw was my fiance--my soon to be hubby! He looked soo handsome. Ha and he was definitely relieved to see me finally arrive. My poor groom was all worried there for a bit. My Mom and Jen lead me to the bridal suite to help dress me into my gown--woo it was rush, rush, rush! But, all the stress I had been feeling melted away as I was in my wedding gown, looking at myself in the mirror ready to marry the man of my dreams--the moment I had been waiting for my entire life. I took a deep breath and was more than ready to do this. The session was absolutely beautiful and was more than I could have ever imagined. When we strolled out the temple doors to greet our family and friends for the first time as Mr. and Mrs. Gardner, :) the rain had passed. It was a lovely, cloudy, 70 degree weather, day. (which was perfect for pictures!) Memories were made that we will never forget on our special day!
We walked around the temple as our loved ones followed, for pictures. What a fun time it was to have all/both of our families together. We're so thankful for all of you that came, we really appreciated everyone's support!
After pictures, we made our way to the luncheon at The Bluebird, in Logan. It was delicious food and a great time visiting with everyone. Everyone rallied together that night and helped us put together a wonderful reception. We kept waiting for something awful and catastrophic to happen, but it just didn't! Simply beautiful.
Before the cake cutting, we hadn't discussed at all if we were going to be nice or stuff it in each others face, and well I totally went for it and stuffed it! I had always told myself I was going to stuff the cake into my husbands face and that is just what I did. He got me back just as good though! :) My cousin Rishann caught my bouquet, and Brian's long time friend Chase, caught the garter.
I danced with my Daddy to the song "I loved her first" by Heartland. It was very special to me. I had always dreamed about dancing with my amazing Daddy at my wedding. I'll never forget it.
After my daddy daughter dance, of course it my first dance with my HUSBAND! I bawled as we danced to "Then" by Brad Paisley. Absolutely the most happy and wonderful moment dancing with my husband Brian. FINALLY!!! :D
After we ended the fun and excitement at the reception, we walked out to our family/friends lined up along the side walk with popper confetti and cheers. And let me tell you, our car was a real treat to see! Haha. It was such an amazing day, I couldn't have asked for anything more, it was all I had ever dreamed of. Because I had finally found the right man for me! :D
We drove off into the sunset, to live happily ever after...!
