I Do! Toddle Along Tuesday

I remember the day we were married like it was yesterday. After dating long distance for four years, I couldn't wait to say I Do! We got engaged in March and Married that same June...

The only hiccup in our plans happened on the day before our wedding. My fiance at the time, called me that Friday morning and said the words no bride wants to hear. "I've been in an accident."

His voice was trembling and he immediately hung up the phone. I've don't think I've ever made the trip from Greenville to Athens quicker. I was as scared as I think I've ever been.

When I made it to the hospital, he was fine. Thank God, he was fine! He had stitches in his lips and was bruised pretty badly but otherwise okay. I cried tears of relief, and then proceeded to yell a few choice words {something along the lines of thanks for scaring the shit out of me on the eve of our wedding} but in an instant, the importance and significance of our wedding day came into focus, and all of my pre-wedding jitters melted away.

Our intimate garden ceremony took place on a beautiful summer evening as we were surrounded by our closest friends and family. Here's a little peak at where it all started.

The Venue - Historic Falls Cottage, Greenville S.C.



Final preparation before walking down the aisle 

The Ceremony Site

Our Big Moment

I love the simple elegance of hydrangeas

Our first moment alone as husband and wife

The Main Attraction

 

My Dad was so happy to marry off his youngest ...here he's wishing Stephen Good Luck

 

What better way to make our getaway than in a Rickshaw

 

When I think of how scary life can be- the unexpected peering just around the corner- tragedy waiting to erupt at a time when we're most content; the gnawing in my stomach is eased more than I can explain just knowing that I won't have to face anything without my husband by my side. He is my keeper of cool and my sanctuary of solidity.  Here we are three years into holy matrimony and not a day passes that I don't ask myself, "How did I ever got so lucky?"