Our Wedding

.... absolutely the best day of my life so far! I am so blessed with many friends and family members who helped make this day a success. There is so many behind the scenes work that was done, I'm sure much I don't know about. There is no way to express our appreciation and Thanks to everyone that had a hand in this event, each one who took their time out of the busy, beautiful, Saturday afternoon to attend our wedding. It was perfect because you were there! And those who were unable to attend, we heard your prayers and appreciate what you have done to mold each of us to the people we are today.

For those who were there, you notice that someone made sure there was absolutely no mistakes, and nothing was forgotten .... well, not that I know about!


The day started off with a great nights sleep, I was up early, early. It was easy to get to sleep, but not so easy to stay that way. I think I was up at 3 still trying to find the perfect words to write to my new husband. Then with all the extra time I had, I decided to write a note to just about everyone .... then off to hair and make-up, late to the church and waiting on The Dress. Pictures made, all the girls had their makeup done by none other than the "Mary Kay lady!" to my knowledge, I remember someone telling me the groom wasn't in the building. No sweat, he was going to show up. If not, there was enough men there to find him!


Calm as a cucumber all day ... just waiting on 3:30 so I could walk down and see what this day was going to bring. While waiting in the Bride's room all us girls had a great time doing girl things and being girls! Lipstick, curls and dresses everywhere ... it was awesome. Every now and then Scott would get a little something to keep him busy since evidently he was left all alone for too long. (If anyone knows Scott, it is not a good idea to leave him alone for long periods of time, he gets creative!)


Scott and I had made plans to see each other and share our "wedding gift" with each other before the ceremony, but as you may know, on the Wedding Day you must leave room for error and delay. So, this moment is one thing that we did not get done before guests began to arrive.


3:30 comes and here I go down the aisle on my daddy's arm, fresh lipstick and anxious as ever, still calm as I have ever been in my entire life! Many people say I was 'dancing' down the aisle, I was just super excited to see what this is all about, and I saw so many people that are so important in my life. How could I not be happy?


On the way down the aisle, I stopped to share a rose with my new mother-in-law and my mother (of course she was in tears). Dad gave me away, up the stairs we go ... Atop the stairs, Scott seperates from me and begins singing to me. How special!


After the vows and "Mr and Mrs Scott Russell!" We are off to take a few more pictures and off to the reception where the Big Band is there to welcome us!


After some celebrating, dancing and snacking, Scott and I had reservations (thanks to Tim and Debbie) at Maggiano's. Now I must take a break here and let you know how serious this is. I had been on a 'diet' (thanks Troy) from my all time most favorite food for weeks and weeks and months that seemed like forever.


We enjoyed our First Dinner together at Maggiano's. This is where I accidently found out our Honeymoon destination that has been kept from me for the entire duration of our engagement.


We land in the Dominican Republic where we begin our honeymoon, there was much relaxing by the pool and beach! This was an awesome trip! Scott did a great job at planning this along with keeping it a surprise.



... pics to follow!

Finally ....

Hey ya'll! I bet you thought that since we had made our announcement, we are done with the whole 'blogging' idea! Well, as you know, Scott and I both have full time jobs, plus we each have a side part time job which turns into a ful time job real quick. With the long term engagment of 4 months and juggling our families and career, any extra time we had was spent sleeping ... hahah, I mentioned extra time while planning the wedding!
We are back on track now with having celebrated our first Christmas together, ever! and long comes the new year and new challenges .... marriage!

We do have wedding pictures, we are almost ready to share. I will post the link as soon as they are all loaded!

This is just a sneak peak to let you know we have not forgotten about you! Look for more posts (and pictures) often!