Our guests had arrived at the Brock House and began to take their seats for the ceremony. They scoped out the ribbon wands we had left on their seats.
Brother Gazelle walked my mom down the aisle.
Then it was our groomsmen’s turn.
And Mr. Gazelle…beaming and so handsome.
Next up were my gorgeous bridesmaids.
Our niece took her job as flower girl very seriously and she was so cute.
All of a sudden it was my turn. I had all kinds of thoughts running through my head at this point including “please do not let me trip on these stairs!”
All of a sudden I spied my soon to be husband.
My dad gave me a kiss and shook Mr. Gazelle’s hand.
We were ready!
Our ceremony flew by. I forgot my lines when I had to repeat after our marriage commissioner resulting in a few laughs.
Mr. Gazelle and I chose to write our own vows following Mrs. Jam’s advice. Despite keeping our vows a secret from each other we said very similar things to each other—talking about our love for biking and hiking in the mountains and spending time developing and enjoying culinary creations with each other.
Our flower girl was having fun playing with her “Here Comes the Bride” flag.
Our friend Pam read “Consider Love” by Sandra Boynton. I’ve had this book for years and the simple story urges us to consider all kinds of love and its moods and many ways. It was perfect.
Then it was time for us to exchange rings.
And we were married!! You may kiss the bride!
Our recessional song—Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves began playing.
We boogied back down the aisle while our guests waved their ribbon wands and cheered.
Best. Wedding. Ever.
Did you and your spouse decide to write your own vows and were you surprised by how similar they were?
*All photos courtesy of the amazing Sakura Photography*
Get caught up with the Gazelle recaps!
Walking on Sunshine: Posing Party
Walking on Sunshine: Our First Look
Walking on Sunshine: Guys Get Ready
Walking on Sunshine: Becoming a Bride
Walking on Sunshine: My Somethings
Walking on Sunshine: Getting Glam
Walking on Sunshine: to the Salon!
Walking on Sunshine: Step by Step
Walking on Sunshine: Last Night as a Single Gal
Walking on Sunshine: Our Rehearsal Lunch
Walking on Sunshine: We Rehearse
Walking on Sunshine: Let’s Hike Up a Mountain
Walking on Sunshine: We Arrive in Vancouver
Walking on Sunshine: Pre-Wedding Vacation
Your pictures are so gorgeous… but not as lovely as you! You looked so happy. These just make me smile 
I love your photos! Your ceremony seem so heartfelt and I love that reading! Something tells me the reception photos are going to blow my socks off!
Your flower girl is so adorable! And that picture of Mr. G as you’re walking down the aisle is perfect.
@Mrs. Pony: Agreed! It looks like Mr. G is thinking “WOW” when he sees you (as he should – you looked amazing).
Lovely photos 
I think I am doing ribbon wands after seeing your photos
I love everyone waving the ribbon wands in the background of the photo of your first kiss as husband and wife!
I am loving the little flag and ribbon wands! What adorable ideas!
Eeeee! The ribbons wands are just splendid. What a happy recessional song!
Ms. Gazelle, Calgary/Vancouver Age and Occupation: 32, Engineer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 32, Technology Analyst Engagement Date: September 3, 2010 Wedding Date: July 2011 Venue: Brock House Restaurant, Vancouver About Me: I am a marathon runner, cyclist, Ironman triathlete and beautiful shoe fiend who also loves kicking back and watching Glee. I grew up a bit of a nomad as I traveled around the world with my family, living everywhere from Australia to England to South America and Indonesia. I finally settled in Calgary a few years ago and met Mr. Gazelle who loves me even though we cheer for different hockey teams. We are planning a bit of a destination wedding in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia and we can’t wait to share the day with our close family and friends.
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