The day after
so here i am, sitting in OUR house after getting stranded on aramingo ave because jon’s motorcycle decided to poop out at the gas station on our way up to have brunch with our families. so instead of a huge catered breakfast feast with family and loved ones, our first breakfast as husband and wife was at mcdonalds. funny how life works out sometimes.
we spent most of breakfast talking about our families and our friends and how absolutely amazing yesterday was for both of us. we alternately replayed memories and events of the day for one another, saying over and over again how great it all was and how much fun we had. as i talked to my mom on the phone to tell her we would not make it to the brunch she said my family could not stop talking about how impressed they were with our friends and what an amazing community you all are. and really, you are! i am overwhelmed by the love and support and sweat and labor you all (you know who you are!) put into making our day happen. and DID it happen! i could not have imagined a more wonderful day…stress-free (for us) and full of love: exactly what i hoped and dreamed for.
something i keep thinking about is how the act of getting married is so strange. i couldn’t really imagine what it would feel like to get married. the whole day leading up to the walk down the aisle was lovely, minus one little bride-zilla moment with my mom in the morning. i spent the morning with my sisters and mom getting nails and hair done, eating lunch, seeing the flowers for the first time (amanda did an AMAZING job!) and hanging out with my ladies and flower girls (so cute) as i got dressed. then, walking up to the park with my dad was the most surreal moment; with butterflies in my stomach, eyes tearing, sweaty armpits and hands i felt giddy and nervous at the same time. actually walking down the aisle was so strange too. i don’t think i could fully internalize how odd it would feel to have all eyes on me and, on top of the emotion i was already feeling, i couldn’t keep the tears from falling…oh boy…i’m tearing up again even now! yes, yesterday was a special day that felt so good and right.
thank you all for being part of it, for making it all happen so well, and most of all for loving jon and i so well. we felt it big time yesterday and hope in the future to give back tenfold the love we felt for each and every one of you.
Here’s the must have wedding slide show…
May 19th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Holly and Jon, I couldn’t have wanted your day to be any different than it turned out to be. The memories I have are so full of wonder and love my heart is bursting. Now is the time for the two of you to lay firm foundations of mutual love and respect that will sustain a lifetime of experiences and events. Dad and I will stand beside you on this journey, never between you. We are on your side, cheering you on to cross the finish line hand in hand. We believe in the two of you. God, be their shield and fortress, their defender and sustainer, may they look to you in times of trial and rejoice in you in times of joy. May they always remember that every good and perfect gift comes to them from their Father in heaven with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.
May 19th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
What a whirlwind weekend it was. Thank you so much for letting us be part of it. We had a great time and very much enjoyed ourselves. Ally especially, couldn’t stop talking about how much fun she had “without” Mom and Dad!
I’d like to share one notable “Ally experience”. As a Mom, I’ve often cried “Happy Tears” around the kids…at a special moment, an event, or just because they said something so cute, I had to cry because I’m so greatful to God for the privalege of being their mom. I’ve tried to explain to them that these tears are “Happy Tears”, not sad ones, but they never quite understood. Well, Ally figured out what Happy Tears were this weekend.
Ally absolutely adores Holly and Jon and was so touched by their wedding ceremony and the love they shared (in her words…”and all the times they kissed each other”) that for the first time in all of her 7 years, she cried tears of joy at the ceremony. She came up to me after the wedding and said ” Mom, I cried Happy tears! I know just what they are now”.
So, I bet you never thought your wedding would end up being a “teaching moment”, but it was.
Thanks for letting us share in your happiness.
We love you! Uncle Doug, Ti Ti, Ally and Hayden
May 20th, 2008 at 7:29 am
Dear Ones,
I am still overwhelmed by the wonder of your wedding day! How marvelous it was. Holly, you looked gorgeous! Rich and I are praying for you this morning. Hope you are enjoying beautiful weather in SC. (We have lousy weather here in the ‘Burgh.)
Much love to both of you!
Mom O