Three weeks ago I got married. Here is the narrative of that wonderful day to help me remember in 50 years.
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Friday, July 12 we got sealed in the Newport Beach Temple at 2:00. When we got there I was so hungry I texted Abby and said get some snack packs from Ralphs. She had those waiting in the bride room and as I sat there waiting to go to the Celestial room Sarah and I ate grapes, crackers, and cheese and chocolate lol. Then I headed to the Celestial room to sit with Ben until our guests were seated. It was a small ceremony of about 20 people- my best friends and his immediate family. Some of my aunts and uncles from my mom's side were there and Brother Dalton- someone Ben grew up with sealed us. I think the greatest part of the sealing is that we are sealed for time and all eternity and never have to have the "death do you part." The sealing was intimate and sweet. I didn't get emotional which I definitely thought I would but just being there with him was great.
When it was over we were greeted outside the temple by everyone and all the little kids. We took lots of pictures - it was way too hot and I was so over it- come to find out Ben never ate his snacks so he was beyond done with photos lol. We headed to the park across the street for a little luncheon and family visit.
I remember standing in Nanci's living room with my arm linked in my dads saying oh I am going to cry and he responded don't start that or I will too. Then we both started to cry as Marry Me played by Train and he escorted me down the aisle. I remember walking out, teary eyed, and being blasted by smoke. My first thought was the bbq was the worst idea. Luckily as I continued the smoke cleared and Ben appeared. Standing there on top of the rocks (We did our reception in his parent's backyard. They have a massive pool and a big rock structure waterfall. When we were trying to decided where to have the ceremony Ben suggested let's just do it on the waterfall center of the yard. First I laughed at him until I realized it was actually a really cute location.) My dad walked me up to him, Abby took my bouquet, and Ben and I held hands. I had two memories: 1. Wow that is a lot of people, if I keep my hair pulled out front I can hide. 2. Why are people drinking beer? Did they bring their own-- I forgot we had long neck Rootbeer. My dad then performed a sweet ceremony where he cried and I cried and Ben... Ben didn't cry, lol. I then went first with my vows and started to cry so hard. I couldn't say them. So I stood there in front of everyone until I could compose myself enough to speak. Then Ben talked. It was so sweet.
Once vows were done my dad introduced us and the music Best Day of My Life stated to play- flower girls started to exit and then Barry, Ben's dad came out of nowhere and wanted to talk. Hahaha. He is cute. Unfortunately, we were not prepared and the mic was not working so no one could hear him. He said a scripture about a man not going to work and being home with his wife for a year. After he was done we walked out as Mr. and Mrs.
We went out and took pictures and spent the rest of the time saying hello to people. There were SO many people there. It was introduction after introduction. Probably 200 people there. It was fun. My best friends were all there which made it a little hard because I just wanted to visit with them and spend time with them. Mikelle and Michelle drove out from Utah and Sarah flew out from Chicago with her mom and new baby.
Everyone was casual and the picnic area looked so cute! The dessert bar was perfect and full of yumminess. Ice cream and big sticks were passed, we had long neck rootbeer, a fruit stand with fresh fruit from my dad's trees. We had a BBQ going with hamburgers, hot dogs, pasta salad, chips, corn. We had a firepit in the back with s'mores. Games were on all the tables. I remember trying to play the dance music and getting that to go but it never started lol. Ben and I danced to I prayed for you and it was sweet to just be with him. We cut our little tiny Sprinkles lemon and coconut cake- so delicious and ate Diddy Reise cookies. My only regrets there were not saving some for the next day.
When we did our sparkler exit someone stepped on my dress and the back popped open and seem ripped- so I had to hold it up as we left and then someone was blocking us in so we just went back in the house LOL.
