that beautiful day in June

Our wedding day was perfect. Everything they say about being a June bride is true! The weather was gorgeous, the tulips were in bloom and there was a summer breeze in the air. Most importantly, we had all of our loved ones surrounding us. For the past two years, Aaron and I have been trying to decide which wedding photo to enlarge for our bedroom. The frame has been hanging on the wall empty-- just waiting for us to make a decision. A couple of months ago, I realized that no picture is more important to me than this one..


When I look at this picture, I am reminded how much love and support Aaron and I have been given. We were both fortune enough to be raised by goodly parents who mean the world to us. Each one of our amazing siblings was at the temple and that's pretty incredible. Our closest friends, many who flew long distances to celebrate with us are in this picture and I just love looking at all their smiling faces. I was such a happy bride and I felt so much love and support.


On the way to the temple, Aaron's parents were following us (and were driving with our marriage license and recommends). Somewhere along the way, they took a wrong turn and got lost. We made it to the temple and crossed our fingers that they would find their way. (the days before cell phones were so frustrating!) We sat for about 20 minutes in the waiting room of the temple and then decided to go outside to find them. Just as we hit the elevator, Aaron parents came walking out. His mom was crying, holding our temple bags and recommends. I couldn't tell if she was frustrated or happy to finally make it-- but I think it was a mixture of emotions. Having sons of my own, I can slightly imagine how emotional it would be to walk into the temple on their wedding day. I can guarantee you I will be crying-- either out of happiness or frustration (depending solely on the bride they chose to marry.) I love my inlaws so much and I am crossing my fingers that Aaron looks as great as his dad in 30 years... something tells me he will.


Getting ready in the bride's room was special. I believe there were 120 brides at the temple on June 16. But because my wedding was so early, I was the only one around. The wrinkly temple attendants made me feel so special and beautiful. It was a quiet morning in the temple and I was getting anxious to see Aaron. We finally were able to spend time together in the Celestial room before the ceremony. I was hoping my anxiousness would subside when I sat down next to him, but it didn't. I had a lump in my throat and I felt sick to my stomach. Aaron was smiling at me so sweetly and whispered something to me about how pretty I looked. I smiled back at him and said, "I think I am going to throw up." He responded with, "I will untie the back of your dress and pretend you didn't just say that to me." True love, it was.