down the aisle

*sigh*....the ceremony. This was the most intimate, precious time of the day for me. Oddly enough, it was also the most nerve wracking part. I do NOT like being the center of attention. Eyes on me freak me out. My eyes start to twitch, my upper lip sweats, oh it's just gross! But this moment was going to be one of the most important moments ever, so with our families, we worked hard to make every detail in the ceremony special and glorifying to God.  From my brother-in-law marrying us to walking down the aisle to the same song my mom did, each detail was special to our hearts.

We chose to do a few things out of the ordinary for the ceremony.  By incorporating communion and a foot washing, we were able to humble ourselves, serve one another and serve God together. It was really important to us to focus our marriage completely on God -- knowing we wouldn't be where we are today or able to make a marriage work without His grace and mercy. Our vows were one of my favorite pieces. They still make me melt to this day. My brother-in-law worked on us with special vows that were presented in the typical way but had so much meaning and were just real and raw. 

Almost everything was handmade by my mom, brother-in-law and a few friends: programs, sashes, pottery, corsages, my veil, etc. Our florists were local growers{the coolest chicks this side of the hemisphere} and incorporated all sorts of interesting natural textures. They made my vision come alive. 

Ok enough blabbering {b/c I could go on, and on, and on}... here's our ceremony! 

 

 

 

Aren't they precious!? Mike's adorable nephew and my sweet niece. 

my sweet, sweet Mallory - friend, mentor, neighbor. no idea what I would do without her

{beautiful} - maid of honor -  {strong} - best friend - {unconditional love}  - sister 

Dave {my brother-in-law} did an amazing job. He made some laugh....

and some fall asleep ;)  {that's his sweet baby and the cutest thing EVER}

 

my friend and amazing singing companion from high school. she has a voice that makes your hair stand up. love.

last but not least, the pinkie promise!

looking back at these photos has been really good for me. it reminds me how blessed we are. Despite how stressed out I was that day, everything melted away during these moments. you couldn't wipe the smile off my face if you tried. 

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