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Looking back on our wedding day, there is one moment in my eyes (and heart) that stands out as the best moment. During this moment we weren’t surrounded by bridesmaids, parents, guests…not even our wedding photographers and videographers were there to capture it, nor do I think they could capture such a perfect moment (corny, I know).
Let me set the scene:
It’s 6:30PM. We’ve just come in to the men’s locker room of the clubhouse after spending time out in the hot Florida weather (hello, MAY) taking all our family and bridal party shots at the ceremony site. We’re sweaty, a little tired, nervous for the next part of our wedding (the first dance), and ready to sit down and take a breather. Sunny MOH and Seminole bridesmaid are there to help me take off my dress (to use the bathroom and air out), put me back in my dress and bustle me up for the reception. After they leave, it’s just me and Mr. Dolphin in the men’s locker room. Just the two of us. And so began my favorite moment ever.
We sat for a few moments on the couches, just looking at each other. Excited, exhausted, and overwhelmed with happiness. Mr. Dolphin then took my hand, we walked into the bathroom portion of the locker room, and he turned on our first dance song on his iPhone. Right there, by ourselves in that bathroom, we had our first dance as husband and wife.
One of my favorite photos ever.
It was so wonderful. We weren’t on display for all our guests as their entertainment (which at weddings, I’ve always believed that the bride and groom are the entertainment…tough job). We were just us. Tripping over our steps, laughing, smiling wildly at each other…sneaking little kisses. It was so wonderful to only hear the sound of our song, and our footsteps.
I don’t need any photos or video to help me remember that moment, because, I feel, it is one I will probably never forget. It left such a lasting impression on me. When I think back to our wedding, I always think back to our special moment, dancing in the men’s locker room.
What was your favorite moment from your wedding day? If you’re still waiting for your nuptials, will you make time for just you and your groom to have a moment together?
Aww, what a sweet special moment to have shared together! I think that’s the kind of stuff your grandkids will love hearing about someday!
For me, I’m looking forward to that moment during the recessional when we’ve walked back, and the bridal party is still coming back. I can’t wait to have just a little moment with my new hubby being so excited that we’re finally MARRIED!
OMG!! that is the sweetest thing EVER! I tear totally just came to my eye! It makes me so happy to hear stories like this because it seems all I ever hear are horror stories of the bad things going on.
As a photographer, it’s hard to not want to be in on all those special moments. As a wife and a bride, I know these little moments, and they’re breathtaking 
Those little moments are what makes everything worthwhile. Congrats to you
Aww! How wonderful! My favorite memory of my wedding day was the snuggly nap we took together after our brunch reception and before our dance-party!
I am so happy you shared that with all of us…I have asked all of my married friends after their wedding what their most memorable part was- and it always seems to be when something went wrong/embarassing (which I would categorize as unforgettable, not memorable) You have a wonderful husband to even think of dancing right there-Kudos to you both congrats on your nuptuals
Yay for a Dolphin post! What a super sweet moment… too adorable!
We’re planning on stealing away for a few minutes post-ceremony to soak it in and catch our breath before entering the fray again.
You two are so cute and what a modern way to celebrate your marriage - iPhone pics and playing music!
that is SOOO SWEET! we’re getting married in a month, and have already set aside a few minutes after the ceremony when the guests and everyone else will be having cocktails, we will be out on the balcony, just us. No one else, though the photographer has been told she can take pics through the windows. I am really excited to have just a minute to ourselves after to be together.
we’re also spending the night before together, so we’ll have the morning of our wedding to process the fact that we’ll be getting married!
Wow!!! What a wonderful way to have your first dance. And that picture is SO SPECIAL! If I were you I think I’d have it framed and put somewhere just the two of us see (maybe our closet). Thanks for sharing
What a sweet moment for you both!! I hope that I can steal my sweetie away for a quiet moment in the midst of all the excitement and celebration And I think that picture is worth 1000 words.
Thank you everyone for all the sweet comments! We are in love with this photo and it was the first wedding photo we posted to Facebook after we were nice and tucked in at our honeymoon suite.
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Mrs. Dolphin, Gainesville, FL Age and Occupation: 24, Graduate Architecture Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Interactive Interface Developer Engagement Date: February 14, 2008 Wedding Date: May 2010 Venue: Plantation Bay Country Club About Me: I’m currently a Graduate Student at the University of Florida studying Architecture. I enjoy playing Scrabble with my Fiance, rooting for the Florida Gators, making any drink that involves a blender, cleaning (yes... I’m crazy), design... GOOD design that is, the new Pepsi with natural sugar, taking pictures, discovering new places in the U.S., and obsessing over doing (and designing) everything myself for our upcoming wedding!
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