2 Years~

Today is our 2 year anniversary! I can't believe how fast time goes. It seems like yesterday I was waking up to my wedding day. I am so thankful that I have those sweet memories from that perfect day. Our wedding was beyond perfect, and it was one of the happiest days of my life. For a little recap, go here!

Being married has taught me so much...

I have learned that you have to have good communication. I have learned that I am not always right. I have learned how to compromise. I have learned that you have to be intentional. I have learned that things don't always go as planned. I have learned the importance of working hard. I have learned the importance of being on a budget. I have learned how to work together. I have learned how to be a good listener. I have learned how to be a good supporter. I have learned how to laugh it off. I am learning the meaning of 1 Corinthians 13. I have learned that God loves me and has blessed me with the perfect husband for me. 

God is so good and we are so blessed~

Happy anniversary sweet husband! I love you so much. I can't wait to really celebrate in Maui in 18 days!!!

Wedding recap- The reception

 The reception...

It was finally time to party! We had so much fun and loved our reception. If we could do it again, we would have sat down and ate (at least some cake), but we loved every second!

 It was a magical night!

Wedding recap- The ceremony

The wedding...

Before I knew it, it was time was down the isle. I couldn't believe that the moment I have dreamed about my entire life was finally here!

A few of my favs~

 Love this face~

Wedding recap- Getting Ready

Getting ready...

I could not have asked for a more smooth or calm morning before the wedding. We all woke up and had breakfast and coffee, then we hung out together and watched my wedding planner run around getting everything ready (wedding planner...a must!). Before we knew it, it was time to start getting ready. I am going to just share a few of my favorite photos.

Our wonderful hair stylists~

Precious ShayleeJoy...so excited to be a flower girl~

 So excited~

 The this one of some of my beautiful bridesmaids~

Next up...the ceremony!

Wedding recap- Day before

The day before the wedding, we had the bridesmaids brunch and rehearsal dinner. It was a great way to spend the day before the big day!

The bridesmaids brunch...

This was a wonderful beginning to the great weekend. My mom's sister and sister in law gave it for all my sweet bridesmaids. They had it catered, and we had it out on our pool patio.

The bridal party~

 The Ankerich girls~

 The cute tables~

The rehearsal and rehearsal dinner...

 Both were so much fun! It was great having everyone together for the evening. The groomsmen kept us all laughing throughout the rehearsal.

The many chairs had to be set up before the rehearsal. 

We used a company out of Jefferson, Georgia called Encore~

The lovely bridesmaids~

The handsome groomsmen~

Dinner was also great! We had it at a country club in my parent's town, and we all had a great time. There was good food, good dancing, and good memories shared.

Here are some pictures from the dinner~

After dinner I headed home with all my sweet bridesmaids. We hung out for a little while and then I went right to sleep! I was so excited for the day to come!

Blessed by sweet friendships~

Wedding Season

I never blogged about all of the other weddings we went to this summer...

So this is a collaboration of them all!

My best friend, Caitlin, got married two weeks after we did. She and I met our freshman year of college, and we were roommates our sophomore year. She is one of the best friends I've ever had. I'm so thankful we were able to share our specials days with one another. 

You can find her blog HERE!

Here are some pictures from her beautiful day {5.21.11}...

She was beautiful~

Love this~

 

 The next two weddings were on the same day {5.28.11}...

We first went to my other college roommate, Kristen's wedding.

She was a beautiful bride, and it was a very sweet ceremony. They had never kissed before, so that was a very emotional and sweet moment.

She was so beautiful~

Next we were off to my friend, Gabby's wedding. She and I were sorority sisters in college, and she was also a gorgeous bride! I loved her colors and all her decorations...so fun!

Find her blog HERE!

The last wedding of the summer was one to remember! My best friend from growing up, Samantha, married her long time love of about 7 years. I introduced Sam and Brantley when we were in high school. They began dating not long after, and the rest is history! Sam is truly one of the sweetest friends I've ever had. She has been there for me since we were little, and I was so thankful to be her Maid of Honor!

Her day was amazing {6.8.11}...

Her rehearsal dinner~

Gorgeous~

 

They are such a sweet couple~

 Loved our dresses~

As you can see, wedding season has been busy for us! We have more to come, but those aren't for a while! I love weddings, especially now! It is so cool to understand how excited the bride is, and it is also so sweet to be reminded of the vows we took on our day...

Love you all!