I’m Back and I’m MARRIED!
August 4th, 2008 @ 4:18 pm by Mrs. Tiramisu
Wow- what a whirlwind the past two weeks have been! Mr. Tiramisu and I returned to Maryland late last night after an amazing honeymoon, and I still can’t quite believe that this whole crazy thing happened! July 19th was by far THE best day of my life so far. It was quite simply, unbelievable- for lots of reasons. Believe me when I say I’ve got some interesting stories to tell! We’re still waiting on the pictures, so I’ll leave you for now with just a few of my thoughts of the day…
Things I planned/hoped/dreamed/wished for my wedding day:
1. Becoming wife to my best friend in the world
2. Tons of family and friends together to celebrate, all having a great time
3. An oceanside setting with at least enough sun for people to see the pretty Maine coast
4. A rocking dance party
5. Pretty little details not going unnoticed
6. A feeling at the end of the day that I wouldn’t have changed a thing
Things I didn’t plan for/wouldn’t have expected/didn’t wish for on my wedding day:
1. Rain ridiculous sideways pelting rain
2. BOOMing thunder
3. Scary lightning (witnessed from within a metal pole tent)
4. Hail
5. No power for three hours during the reception. Read that one again: NO generator, NO lights, NO electricity.
6. A rainbow following said rain, followed by two more bouts of rain, and two more bouts of sun.
7. An acoustic version of Green Day’s “Time of Your Life” replacing our carefully selected first dance song
8. An impromptu father-daughter dance, danced on the lawn, to a random song, sung by family and friends
9. Flip flop favors becoming not just a sort-of-nice touch, but actually essential in navigating rivers of rain inside the tent
And the most surprising thing of it all is that not a single item on list #2 interfered with anything on list #1. Best day of my life. Hands down. I had always been a little skeptical when brides return from their wedding days boasting that despite any and all snafus, the day was still perfect. I worried that if any aspect of our carefully planned day were to not happen, I’d wind up feeling a little disappointed about it in the end. I even coached myself beforehand to try not to notice if things didn’t work out the way I wanted, and to just try to relax and enjoy anyways.
I’m here to tell you that all of my worrying was completely unnecessary. As soon as I left my hotel room on the morning of the wedding and opened the door of the room where my best friends and sisters were preparing and being made even more beautiful than they already are, I was to put it simply, just elated. There was nothing- and I mean nothing (because certainly a nearly-collapsing tent and the little issue of no electricity tested this statement) that could have taken the smile off of my face. In fact, (and here’s the part I never would have believed before), all of the unplanned moments of the wedding somehow ended up making it better. I know, I know- this is crazy. But you’ll just have to trust me, and wait (alongside this impatient bride) for the pictures, and I’ll tell you the story of my bizarre (but hey- certainly memorable) wedding day.
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48 Responses to “I’m Back and I’m MARRIED!”
Congrats! Can’t wait to hear more!
CRAZY…can’t wait to hear more details!
Congratulations!
Congratulations Mrs. Tiramisu! I love your two lists and the way you already managed to put everything in perspective in this one post. Can’t wait to hear more!
Yeyyy you’re back! I’ve been checking so often to hear how everything went. I’m sorry you had rain and all of the craziness that came with it, but I’m sure you had a great day regardless. You looked beautiful and I can’t wait to hear more!
Congrats! You were already my fave dessert 
so I can’t wait to hear more!
Oh wow, I’m so glad you’re back, and congratulations! Reading wedding recaps is my favourite thing of all on weddingbee. I’m so glad nothing interfered with your #1 list! Well done you for not being one of those brides who makes it all about their Daaaaaaay!!! - instead of focusing on the love, friendship, joy and marriage!
Woah! What a wonderful return post and I cna’t wait to read more about it! What amazing perspective, I hope for that same clarity come my day!
We missed you!!!!! That first photo gave me the chills!!!!! You look amazing.
wow, freaking awesome. get on with spilling the day in details girl! we can’t wait!
Congrats, sound like you guys had a blast despite the weather. Welcome back!
July 19 was the best day of my life too
I’ve been anxiously waiting to see some posts on here from you!
Can’t wait for more.
Welcome back! I love post wedding recaps and yours made me get a bit teary eyed because it made me remember my perfect day too. I can’t wait for the pictures and more stories!!! Congrats to you both.
Great attitude, Tiramisu— sounds like your “self-coaching” paid off!
Congrats and looking forward to the pics.
Well put Mrs T! I can’t wait to hear more about your big day! Congrats!
Congratulations Mrs. Tiramisu, we have missed you and can’t wait to hear more about your crazy day!
Congratulations MRS Tiramisu! I so glad you were able to enjoy your wedding despite all the snafu’s Reading your thought about it made me teary-eyed I can’t wait to be that excited!
You had the best outlook going in! I used to be an event planner, and you would not believe how many people don’t think that anything will go wrong, as long as they plan hard enough.
As you can attest, life happens!
You look amazing - can’t wait for more pics!
Becky
AW! #8 got me a lil choked up! I can’t wait to hear more about that! How amazing.
CONGRATS! I’m so excited to have you back here with us and I’m sooo looking forward to hearing more.
Congrats Misses! Can’t wait to see your pics
It is supposed to mean super good luck if it rains on your wedding day so I say if there is rain, thunder, lightening and hail you must have great luck coming your way.
Wow, you are going to have some great luck in the future. I think that you have a great attitude about the whole thing and I know plenty of people who would have freaked out. Way to stay focused on the important things! Love the picture!
I was so excited to see your post, I had to jump down to read it first! I am thrilled to hear it was the best day ever! Can’t wait to read more. Congrats!
congrats can’t wait to see/ hear more about it all!
Congrats!!! Very intriguing blog thus far…can’t wait to hear the rest AND see the awesome pro pics!
I would love to have a wedding just like this one. With rain and everything. Welcome back Mrs.
Congratulations! It sounds like everything was so exciting and beautiful. When can we see pictures?
congratulations! i can’t wait to hear all about it!
Wow, it’s like a metaphor for married life… if you can make it through that, you can make it through anything!! The rainbow must have been magical. Congrats, Mrs! Can’t wait to hear more.
I love your dress! Who is the designer?
This must be why they say it’s good luck if it rains on your wedding day!
welcome back! you look gorgeous in these pictures and i can’t wait to hear more
Ha, welcome to the didn’t-get-to-choose-your-music club! We also were going to make the guests sing, if our photog hadn’t stepped in with her iPhone… 
So happy to hear that you had a wonderful time, in the grand scheme of things. And can’t wait to hear all the details!
I am new to the blog but recently engaged. I grew up in Maine and that’s where I want to get married - what venue did you choose?
Wow! What an exciting and memorable wedding day! You looked gorgeous. I’ve been checking every day for a post from you and can’t wait to see more pictures! Congrats!
I totally agree with everything you just wrote…you said it best with “all of the unplanned moments of the wedding somehow ended up making it better”…an incredibly beautiful and TOTALLY memorable day!
CONGRATS!!! I’m glad nothing dampered your day at all!
So happy for you — congratulations! — and thanks for this explanation!
I too was just married (July 26), and we also had some unplanned rain for our outdoor ceremony. It actually shortened our ceremony so that we did not have the song sung that we loved and did not get to do the sand ceremony with my mother-in-law (who has been a second mother to me) that we wanted to do to honor her and get her involved. The thunder and cows mooing like, as a friend said, “hell was coming to get them” (wedding was at a ranch) also made it so that the reading and officiant could not be heard well. It really started raining hard as everyone made their way to the party barn for the reception. In spite of all that, we did get married, and everyone was smiling and happy! The only thing that dimmed my smile was my worry about guests getting soaked, but not a single complaint was heard — which I see as a testament to the wonderful people we had there with us as well as the power of love. We did the sand ceremony with mom the next day with loved ones present, which was a nice, casual, yet intimate event. The only remaining regret was the song, which I am putting the words to into our thank-you cards. As wonderful as it all was, your words above help me keep it in perspective — so thank you for those, and know that you are not alone in your crazy wedding situation!
Wow. Congratulations! I can’t wait to hear all about it… *all* of it!
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Mrs. Tiramisu, Annapolis, MD/Maine
Age and Occupation: 26, Eye Doctor
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Project Manager/Real Estate Management grad student
Engagement Date: May 15, 2007
Wedding Date: July, 2008
Blogging Since: March 4, 2008
Venue: Oceanfront lawn and tent
About Me: I was born and raised in Maine, now living in Annapolis, Maryland and planning a hometown wedding from afar. I’m nothing short of obsessed with wedding planning, and am loving the do-it-yourself madness that has now taken over my life! As for me, I’m a craft-loving, martini-drinking, girly-girl who loves traveling, photography, my schnauzer, and above all, spending time with Mr. Tiramisu.
Wow. I (for probably the first time ever) have no words…sounds like despite it all you guys came out on top, as husband and wife, just as it should be. Congrats again!!