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With all the wedding party waiting for us at the front of the gallery and our guests on their feet, it was time for Mama Hippo and I to start our journey down the aisle, accompanied by the soulful sound and amazing lyrics of Tyrone Wells. I was definitely more excited than nervous. After months of planning, it was finally here, and I was just so flippin’ happy!

That’s our DOC on the left fluffing my train and our DJ on the right trying to duck out of the shot… I guess he didn’t realize there was a camera behind him.

When we were almost at the end of the aisle, King Hippo stepped off the platform to meet my mom and me. It was so good to see him after being apart all day… and my, did he look handsome!

Mama Hippo and King Hippo had a big hug, then he helped me onto the platform where our officiant stood waiting for us. Let’s do this!

Our officiant began the ceremony with a brief welcome and then the declaration of intention:

“King Hippo, Hippo, I ask of you now, in the presence of these witnesses to declare your intention to enter into the union of marriage with each other.

Hippo, will you have King Hippo to be your husband, to love together in marriage? Will you love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others, be faithful to him as long as you both shall live? If so, you answer is I WILL.”

We really wanted our guests to be a part of the ceremony too, so after King Hippo and I both said our “I will,” the minister said to the guests:

“Now to their families and friends, if you will do everything in your power to uphold Hippo and King Hippo in their marriage say WE WILL.”

How are you incorporating your guests into your ceremony?

Miss a Hippo Recap?

• We finished up our last minute projects and hung out with the family.
• The ladies met up for lunch.
• We rehearsed for the big show.
• We had an amazing rehearsal dinner.
• The girls got their hair did, and I put on my face.
• I get all bridal.
• I take bridal portraits and pictures with the ladies.
• The guys get ready and take photos.
• We get a sneak peek of the reception venue.
• The wedding party warms the rings.
• Our guest warm the rings.
• The wedding party makes their grand entrance.