Things started to slip back on the schedule, but it was good because quite a few of our guests got a little lost finding the mansion. Exchanging wedding rings is not part of the wedding ceremony in the temple. Therefore, we decided to have a special ring exchange ceremony at the Boettcher mansion with just our friends and family so that everyone could be included in our special day.
As I looked through the weathered stone archway onto a patio filled with our best friends I again got a little choked up. We asked a dear friend, our church bishop, to officiate in the ring ceremony and I could see him standing there, eyes full of proud tears for us. The ear doctor and I decided again to hold hands and walk down the aisle together, as a unit, a husband and wife. There was no music playing, just the wind in the pines and the chirping of birds, exactly the kind of Colorado scene I was hoping for.
As the bishop offered us more advice I smiled and again was filled with awe for the ear doctor. What an amazing man! I extended my hand and the ear doctor slipped the beautiful wedding band onto my finger. I did the same for him.
Right after the ring ceremony we asked our family to join us for dinner in the main room. Despite the whole debacle with the flowers, I thought it came together nicely. Actually, when I entered the room it took my breath away a bit. Making sure to have everything go together was SO important for me. I was so happy when the whole thing came together.
The food was really great! I've still been getting comments on the food, so that is a pretty great sign. I snarfed my food down as quickly as humanly possible because I wanted to stand up and start talking to all of my friends. I wanted to make sure that everyone really knew how much it meant that they were there for me.
Congratulations on your new marriage! I can tell you that I had no idea how fun being married would be. Your pictures are so great. You two look very happy!
ReplyDeleteI have a friend getting married at that same venue in two weeks! Unfortunately, we are not making the trip to Colorado, but I looks like a great place.
I have been waiting for these posts for weeks. I keep checking and checking and vwaalaa...
ReplyDeleteYou both look beautiful and I am heartbroken that I couldn't be there, but know I have been thinking of you both everyday, hoping that they have been blissful for you two. Luvs from us...
I was so focused on "holy crap I just married this awesome guy!" that I didn't spend as much time talking to all my friends and family as I wish I had. Plus, I'm shy in big groups. So the mingling at the receptions is not something I did well. Oh well. I'm glad you were there! And I'm so happy for you - it looks like your wedding and reception were fabulous!
ReplyDeletePS I'm a slacker. Your wedding gift will arrive soon! And sorry it's late!
Beautiful post! I liked the pictures. Congratulations to the gorgeous couple. My wedding is also around the corner now and we have booked one of the outdoor wedding venues for the ceremony. I wanted a beautifully decorated area for my wedding and this is it.
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