Weekend Mountain Wedding: WE SAY I DO!!!

Weekend Mountain Wedding: WE SAY I DO!!!

September 16th, 2009 @ 10:26 am by Mrs. Espresso

I took the steps and made the walk. And now I was here, standing in front of Mr. Espresso; looking into his eyes and he looking into mine. Smiling, blushing, laughing. We were here… finally.

Press Play for some background music:

Pastor Daryl began with a short prayer. We closed our eyes as he blessed our union, our marriage, our love.

Our ceremony was short. There were no readings or songs from friends. No rose, sand, or candle ceremony. Just us…

… exchanging our vows and overflowing with joy. It went like this:

“I take you as my friend and love,

beside me and apart from me,

in laughter and in tears,

in conflict and tranquility,

asking that you be no other than yourself,

loving what I know of you

trusting what I do not know yet

in all the ways that life may find us.”

We exchange our rings…

And then that was it. After a long relationship, a short engagement, a long drive, and a short walk, we were here… ready to begin a long and happy marriage together.

There was never a better emotion than this,

knowing that my favorite person in the world,

my best friend…

had become my husband.

Our families cheered us on (my dad, of course, without his socks )

We were finally husband and wife.

Miss something? Catch up here!

Weekend Mountain Wedding: A Walk Beneath the Pines
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 (except last one) by the amazingly talented Sandra Salisbury

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44 Responses to “Weekend Mountain Wedding: WE SAY I DO!!!”

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IA_Snowflake (message) 1,870 posts, Buzzing bee

That was very sweet. We had a very short ceremony too. It was perfect.

9/16/09 @ 10:30 am (reply)

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ColorCoated (message) 1,111 posts, Bumble bee

That’s beautiful!

9/16/09 @ 10:35 am (reply)

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thefuturemrsjewell (message) 1,655 posts, Bumble bee

what awesome pictures. They totally capture the moment perfectly. You both look so happy! Great vows too! short, simple & sweet!

9/16/09 @ 10:36 am (reply)

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Miss Frozen Yogurt (message) 1,547 posts, Bumble bee

Oh my gosh! I always want to cry after your recaps because they are so touching. Those close up pictures of you and Mr. Espresso are adorable!! Love it!

9/16/09 @ 10:43 am (reply)

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Mrs. Bruschetta (message) 5,548 posts, Bee Keeper

I love how happy you both look in the pics taken during your vows!

9/16/09 @ 10:44 am (reply)

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Curlysue (message) 692 posts, Busy bee

Oh that is beautiful! Congrats again and the location, your dress, your snazzy dressed husband and the entire ceremony was fabulous!

9/16/09 @ 10:45 am (reply)

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Ariel

Playing the music made me almost tear up. Very special!

9/16/09 @ 10:45 am (reply)

Guest

I seriously tear up right now! So special. I love your dad’s sock-less sneaker look =)!

9/16/09 @ 10:55 am (reply)

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AmberWaves (message) 227 posts, Helper bee

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. There are no other words.

9/16/09 @ 10:57 am (reply)

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elle1009 (message) 120 posts, Blushing bee

Oh, how beautiful - the raw and happy emotion on your faces was SO obvious - congrats!!!

9/16/09 @ 11:01 am (reply)

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loveardently (message) 85 posts, Worker bee

everything looks amazing! i love how the photographer captured your expression. and the ceremony site is breathtakingly beautiful!

9/16/09 @ 11:05 am (reply)

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Jessie516 (message) 5,281 posts, Bee Keeper

Your vows were so beautiful! Thanks for sharing more of your gorgeous wedding.

9/16/09 @ 11:13 am (reply)

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Mrs. French Bulldog (message) 6,548 posts, Bee Keeper

Your vows are beautiful and very sweet Great post, I love how you mixed in the pictures!

9/16/09 @ 11:46 am (reply)

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MissGuinness (message) 64 posts, Worker bee

When I saw it was one of your recaps, Mrs. Espresso, I almost didn’t want to read it! I knew I would tear up! And I did! Your words are so moving, it really is like being right there with you in the moment. Absolutly beautiful!

9/16/09 @ 11:59 am (reply)

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jhguba (message) 242 posts, Helper bee

Your idea of just a simple ceremony is so original and so perfect. I have never thought of getting rid of those other traditional things, but I like it. I’ve never really been into those anyway!

9/16/09 @ 12:13 pm (reply)

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MissyJenn

Thank you for sharing the pictures! Who was the designer for your gorgeous dress?

9/16/09 @ 12:20 pm (reply)

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lcneiny (message) 171 posts, Blushing bee

You are glowing!! I can’t tell you enough how much I enjoy your recaps…

9/16/09 @ 12:24 pm (reply)

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PrettyKitty (message) 505 posts, Busy bee

awww. You reminded me of how good it felt to be annouced husband and wife. I’ll never forget that joy and those chills.

9/16/09 @ 12:30 pm (reply)

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Guest

OMG I just love your Mrs. E…you and your Mr. are so sweet and your wedding was absolutely gorgeous!

And someday you and Mr. E will have the cutest little dimpled children ever haha

9/16/09 @ 12:37 pm (reply)

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Miss Ramen (message) 291 posts, Helper bee

awesome vows… and i love this song! i love your recaps.

9/16/09 @ 12:44 pm (reply)

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ler

This is the best post I’ve EVER read on Weddingbee! Maybe I’m getting more emotional as my one-year anniversary rolls around (remembering all the emotions you just shared) but WOW. That was simply beautiful!!!

9/16/09 @ 12:56 pm (reply)

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tea (message) 4,381 posts, Honey bee

aww, how sweet!

9/16/09 @ 1:01 pm (reply)

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Miss Moonbeam (message) 1,470 posts, Bumble bee

So much happiness. Hooray.

9/16/09 @ 1:30 pm (reply)

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alvina (message) 437 posts, Helper bee

So lovely!

I like how you draw things out and put in lots and lots of pictures

9/16/09 @ 1:31 pm (reply)

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kmattso2 (message) 1,044 posts, Bumble bee

Gorgeous pictures!!

9/16/09 @ 1:32 pm (reply)

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Alisha

I absolutely love our vows! And your pictures are incredible - seriously!

9/16/09 @ 2:03 pm (reply)

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LatteLove (message) 4,743 posts, Honey bee

yay!
Thanks for sharing your vows with us, and the emotions of you and mr. espresso as you shared you vows!

9/16/09 @ 2:17 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Espresso (message) 1,198 posts, Bumble bee

@MissGuinness: oh no! I don’t want to deter you from reading because of all my lovey dovey sappiness I’ll try and start adding in some humor hehe
@jhguba: We didn’t have anything against having those either, it just fit us more to go without them. Plus it ended up working out since the temp was in the low 40s
@M: haha yay for dimple children!
@ler: Thanks so much and Happy Early Anniversary!!
@MissyJenn: I’m glad you like it. It’s Mikaella 1258 in Pearl

9/16/09 @ 2:30 pm (reply)

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pvaulter718 (message) 1,948 posts, Buzzing bee

You all look SO happy! love the photos, even the ones that make me teary…

9/16/09 @ 2:42 pm (reply)

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peachesandtulips (message) 300 posts, Helper bee

you look SO beautiful and joyful!

9/16/09 @ 4:00 pm (reply)

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pmerr (message) 2,083 posts, Buzzing bee

this was soo beautiful! I love your vows!

9/16/09 @ 4:35 pm (reply)

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lauralou852 (message) 415 posts, Helper bee

Oh my goodness!! Gorgeous! I love it!

9/16/09 @ 4:38 pm (reply)

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Sam

Mrs. Espresso, your recaps are beautifully written and incredibly touching. I love the music that guides me through each post. Thank you so much for sharing!

9/16/09 @ 4:46 pm (reply)

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Ms. Mojito (message) 372 posts, Helper bee

Just beautiful…you both look so very happy. Your recaps are always so touching!

9/16/09 @ 4:52 pm (reply)

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froggy518 (message) 90 posts, Worker bee

I’m loving your recaps! You tell your beautiful story so well- it’s really inspiring. Cheers!

9/16/09 @ 6:25 pm (reply)

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KMSull (message) 6,138 posts, Bee Keeper

What awesome, beautiful vows. I love them.

9/16/09 @ 7:33 pm (reply)

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Kat

. Gob. So, so, so sweet, Mrs. E. .

9/16/09 @ 10:25 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Powder Puff (message) 840 posts, Busy bee

Love the huge grins on both of your faces. They made me smile too.

9/16/09 @ 10:27 pm (reply)

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Miss Poodle (message) 3,278 posts, Sugar bee

I totally tear with this post!!

9/16/09 @ 11:34 pm (reply)

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Miss Buttons (message) 2,658 posts, Sugar bee

Your photos are absolutely, positively stunning!

9/19/09 @ 10:44 am (reply)

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jduck84 (message) 625 posts, Busy bee

A little late, but I just read this and shared your vows with my fiance and we both really like it. As he said, “Sort of like the traditional vows, but better!” Beautiful post.

9/28/09 @ 10:05 pm (reply)

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