Weekend Mountain Wedding: A Walk Beneath the Pines

Weekend Mountain Wedding: A Walk Beneath the Pines

September 14th, 2009 @ 9:22 am by Mrs. Espresso

Before I saw him I knew he was there. Our photographers had spotted him. Photographed him. Our parents had walked down the aisle. And then one by one, so did our wedding party; our friends. They took the steps necessary to start our ceremony, our walk, our declaration to love each other, and only each other, forever. And now it was my turn.

My walk to Mr. Espresso begins here:

Press play to listen to Iron and Wine’s, “Love and Some Verses” as you scroll through the pictures. This is the song I walked down to.

Ethan and Madison make their way before me, un-bashful and full of joy.

And then it was time. The music began, my step dad took my arm, smiled at me, and we began to cross the bridge.

I remembered the advice of all the bees before me. “Take your time.” “Walk Slowly.” “Take everything in.”

Mr. Espresso sees me for the first time, and our photographer captures it.

Reaching the middle of the aisle, I kissed my step dad and took the arm of my dad for the rest of the walk down the aisle.

And on we walked beneath the pines.

I’m happy. I’m calm. I’m happy and calm; and every single person I care about is here.

Mr. Espresso holds back tears:

And descends down the steps to meet me.

He shakes my dad’s hand…

I kiss my dad…

And join hands with the person who will keep me and love me forever.

Up Next: We say “I do”!!

Miss Something? Catch Up Here:
Weekend Mountain Wedding: The Procession of Little Black Dresses
Weekend Mountain Wedding: The Clock Strikes Two
Weekend Mountain Wedding: The Dress Comes On
Weekend Mountain Wedding: Fancy Men at Dreamland
Weekend Mountain Wedding: Time to Get Beautified
Weekend Mountain Wedding: Morning Time
Weekend Mountain Wedding: Fancy vs. Not Fancy at the Rehearsal
Weekend Mountain Wedding: The Day Before
Weekend Mountain Wedding: Proof That It Did In Fact Happen

All photos by the talented Sandra Salisbury

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44 Responses to “Weekend Mountain Wedding: A Walk Beneath the Pines”

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krissycake (message) 2,085 posts, Buzzing bee

Oh, Espresso! you’ve gone and made me tear up at work! This is so beautiful, I love the tender emotions evoked from each image.

9/14/09 @ 9:31 am (reply)

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IA_Snowflake (message) 1,608 posts, Bumble bee

Aww, that’s so sweet.

9/14/09 @ 9:39 am (reply)

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Miss Frozen Yogurt (message) 865 posts, Busy bee

These are adorable. I love the switch off of the dads too.

9/14/09 @ 9:48 am (reply)

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Miss Star (message) 1,275 posts, Bumble bee

Oh, so beautiful. I just got teary. The music is gorgeous and everyone looks so full of emotion!

9/14/09 @ 9:52 am (reply)

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Miss Stiletto (message) 758 posts, Busy bee

Sigh…your ceremony location is just breathtaking! Gorgeous.

9/14/09 @ 9:59 am (reply)

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Mrs. Hot Cocoa (message) 1,715 posts, Bumble bee

Wow. You, Mr. E, the trees . . . it’s all so breathtaking!

9/14/09 @ 10:14 am (reply)

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Mrs. Mary Jane (message) 1,514 posts, Bumble bee

Wow! Gorgeous!!

9/14/09 @ 10:26 am (reply)

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pvaulter718 (message) 1,581 posts, Bumble bee

Your setting was so gorgeous. I’m not a teary girl, but your photos and the music got me going this morning… you all look so happy, so relaxed.

9/14/09 @ 10:29 am (reply)

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mander411 (message) 79 posts, Worker bee

AWW!! How beautiful! You’re stunning, those pictures are gorgeous and your husband is so handsome! His hair is styled just like my fiances is lol I love it!

9/14/09 @ 10:30 am (reply)

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jingle96 (message) 1,418 posts, Bumble bee

Beautiful pictures!! I just got goose bumps!

9/14/09 @ 10:31 am (reply)

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phishphan419 (message) 233 posts, Helper bee

So beautiful! I love that your photographer caught Mr. E’s expression.

9/14/09 @ 10:38 am (reply)

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Miss Trail Mix (message) 1,073 posts, Bumble bee

I love the pictures and the ceremony location! Breathtaking!

9/14/09 @ 10:43 am (reply)

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thefuturemrsjewell (message) 1,529 posts, Bumble bee

wow! those are amazing pictures, and your words are just perfect! you look stunning!

9/14/09 @ 10:46 am (reply)

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Susan

One word : BEAUTIFUL !

9/14/09 @ 10:49 am (reply)

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Annui (message) 314 posts, Helper bee

Beautiful!

9/14/09 @ 10:49 am (reply)

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ColorCoated (message) 951 posts, Busy bee

Sooooo pretty!

9/14/09 @ 11:05 am (reply)

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Miss Scarlet (message) 53 posts, Worker bee

Mrs. E, you’ve captured the beauty, love and tenderness perfectly! It looks just wonderful!

9/14/09 @ 11:21 am (reply)

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KatieBug3017 (message) 1,418 posts, Bumble bee

Mrs. E - your ceremony was absolutely breathtaking. I love the song you selected to walk to…its beautiful!

9/14/09 @ 11:36 am (reply)

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LatteLove (message) 4,094 posts, Honey bee

so teary! everything is just so breathtaking! (and that song is perfect)

9/14/09 @ 11:45 am (reply)

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Mrs. Sushi (message) 967 posts, Busy bee

Beautiful! Your dad wearing sneaks….sooo adorable!

9/14/09 @ 12:04 pm (reply)

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kmattso2 (message) 990 posts, Busy bee

I know I’ve probably said it before…but I loooove your outdoor site!! Those trees make for some gorgeous shots =]

9/14/09 @ 12:13 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Margarita (message) 369 posts, Helper bee

Gorgeous! Thats sweet that you had both your dad and your step dad walk you down the aisle

9/14/09 @ 12:14 pm (reply)

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kayteebug

You and Mr. Espresso are the most beautiful couple I’ve ever seen on WeddingBee. You guys look so perfect together- so happy and both absolutely gorgeous.

9/14/09 @ 12:19 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Taffy (message) 2,596 posts, Sugar bee

Your photographer did such a wonderful job capturing all of the emotions!!! I am all teary. You and Mr. Espresso look so happy!

9/14/09 @ 12:37 pm (reply)

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BeachyBride2010 (message) 314 posts, Helper bee

I’m a puddle. Wonderful!

9/14/09 @ 1:00 pm (reply)

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tea (message) 2,610 posts, Sugar bee

awww. that’s all i can say at the moment!

9/14/09 @ 1:16 pm (reply)

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alishaneva (message) 1,524 posts, Bumble bee

What a beautiful wedding! And your recaps are just so well thought out … sweet and touching!

9/14/09 @ 1:21 pm (reply)

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Forest (message) 9 posts, Newbee

Mrs. Expresso, what a beautiful couple you guys are! Mr. Expresso reminds me of a Holywood actor that of course, I can’t remember the name now!

9/14/09 @ 1:40 pm (reply)

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nurseheather30 (message) 415 posts, Helper bee

Beautiful setting! I love your stepdads shoes! I hope that my photographer does such a beatiful job as yours did.

9/14/09 @ 1:41 pm (reply)

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llc2011 (message) 458 posts, Helper bee

Mrs. Espresso - you made me tear up here. These pictures are so beautiful and I love how your photographers captured every moment!

9/14/09 @ 2:01 pm (reply)

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lcneiny (message) 170 posts, Blushing bee

awww I’m crying at work!! Love that I could play your song as I scrolled through your pictures. The emotions of the day are captured perfectly through the photos and your words

I’m such a sucker for the shot of the groom when he first sees his bride - I always try to catch it when I’m at a wedding. This one didn’t disappoint!

9/14/09 @ 2:53 pm (reply)

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MissGuinness (message) 64 posts, Worker bee

Crying at work, not generally a good thing! The ceremony looks beautiful, and your writing is so expressive, its just wonderful.

9/14/09 @ 3:32 pm (reply)

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lauralou852 (message) 283 posts, Helper bee

Ahhh, your wedding was so beautiful! I love your recaps!

9/14/09 @ 4:04 pm (reply)

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Miss Poodle (message) 3,015 posts, Sugar bee

Loving the recaps - The song you chose is wonderful, Both of you look adorable!!! So this is Big Bear? or another mountain?

9/14/09 @ 4:14 pm (reply)

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Lillindy (message) 4,208 posts, Honey bee

Loved listening to the song while reading along! That second to last picture is my favorite of the 3 of you, it gave me goosebumps! I also really loved your idea of the walk down the aisle with your two dads, that was a great idea!

9/14/09 @ 4:16 pm (reply)

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thefuturemrsjewell (message) 1,529 posts, Bumble bee

just got home and got to look at the pictures with the music playing… what a perfect song!

9/14/09 @ 6:08 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Espresso (message) 1,064 posts, Bumble bee

@Miss Poodle: Our wedding was in Big Bear at the Alpenhorn Bed & Breakfast. It’s before the slopes but after the Village

9/14/09 @ 7:19 pm (reply)

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RecessionistaBride (message) 3,104 posts, Sugar bee

What a beautiful location! You looked wonderful.

9/14/09 @ 7:35 pm (reply)

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Miss Ramen (message) 255 posts, Helper bee

i’m so happy for you!

9/14/09 @ 8:38 pm (reply)

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jules (message) 143 posts, Blushing bee

Gorgeous wedding ceremony for a gorgeous couple!

9/14/09 @ 9:33 pm (reply)

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Kat

Ms. E, I always feel like I am “there” during your posts. You can really feel all the love at your ceremony. Tears of joy for you! Went and saw the Alpenhorn this weekend–what a beautiful place! Just a few more weeks and you and Mr. E. will be getting that cake out of the freezer! Congrats again–so happy for you guys!

9/14/09 @ 9:37 pm (reply)

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million (message) 289 posts, Helper bee

I am loving the blow by blow. It feels like we’re watching your wedding through a view finder. Thank you so much for sharing all of this with us. I truly love reading your posts!

9/15/09 @ 5:20 am (reply)

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Jessie516 (message) 3,976 posts, Honey bee

What a beautiful ceremony. I love the new recap tradition of linking the song so you can listen as you read. Btw, Mr. E looks adorable waiting for you!

9/15/09 @ 11:52 am (reply)

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