Hello, hive! I’m back as a married woman and I’m dying to share a sneak peek of our wedding day! My post that went up yesterday was written late Friday night by a very happy Miss Sword with a very nervous tummy. I hinted that we had a good chance of having rain on our wedding day and I’m here to report that the weather was absolutely terrible! Cold and rainy all day.
But that didn’t stop us from taking two hours worth of photos outside (as planned). I’m crazy, I know! By the end of it I couldn’t feel my toes, Mr. Sword had a bright red nose, and my hair/makeup/bouquet were all quite wet even though we did are our best to stay underneath a bridge and a parking garage.
All that aside, I cannot describe our wedding as anything other than perfection. It was amazing. Everything worked out beautifully and we received compliments all night about how much everyone loved it. I couldn’t have asked for more.
These things I know for sure:
Lots of planning and prep = a smooth wedding day.
If the Bride and Groom have to travel in bad weather and take photos in bad weather, but ALL of their out-of-town family and friends are able to make it to the wedding easily, it’s more than worth it.
Falling out of love with your dress happens, but when your Big Day arrives, you might love it so much you won’t want to take it off.
Ceilidh dancing is pretty much the best thing EVER. Although, Strip the Willow almost killed me… 
Mr. Sword and I have amazing family and friends in our lives.
Marrying your love is the most brilliant way to spend a Saturday.
And now some behind the scenes photos from our day…enjoy!
(all photos personal and taken by the awesome honor attendant CBF)
Love,
Mrs. Sword
Love your wedding dress!!! Great pics … Love the last one.. Brick always works well as backdrops.
Miss Sword, you look gorgeous!! Love the hair 
And I can totally tell you had so much fun despite the cold weather… this Wisconsin/Michigan girl can relate!
WOW, you look gorgeous!!! I’m sorry to hear about the weather but it sounds like the perfect day!!
You look beautiful! You don’t look like the rain is bothering you one bit! Congrats!!
The rain is definitely a nuisance, but on the plus side, it probably helped add to the Scottish theme!
Also- you look beautiful in your dress! I’ve been feeling a bit of dress regret myself, and I really empathized with your post about it. Funny thing is- my dress looks a lot like yours! I hope I look as beautiful on my day as you did on yours.
Congratulations!
You looked AMAZING! And your groom is not to shabby either! 
OH MY GOD, SWORD! you look STUNNING! and that DRESS!! Wowza.
I’m so sorry it rained 
But you are so right about not letting it get you down. On the bright side, your photos will be really fun!!
x
Sooo pretty!! You have such a good attitude about the weather… hope you’re enjoying some R&R as husband and wife!!!
You look stunning! The girls necklaces turned out really great too!
You are so pretty I could CRY – seriously. Amazing. I love the photo of you guys with the swords and everything AHHHH I am just so happy for you. <3 Congrats!
Love your pics!!! Can’t wait for your recaps.
You looked amazing!
AHH! You were the first bee I followed from start to end and I literally did a little excited squeal for you
So happy for you!
Ha, I love that you had swords to take pictures with! You look beautiful and I can’t wait to see more of your wedding!
You guys look so happy, congratulations! Can’t wait to see more of your photos!
You look amazing!!! That smile! I’m glad you made the best of a rainy day, getting to know your personality through your posts, I knew you would! congratulations, again!
Mrs. Sword you look absolutely stunning!!! I love how you guys didn’t let the weather ruin your day. So happy to hear that your day went perfectly and I can’t wait to see more pics
Welcome back, Mrs. Sword! I’m glad you didn’t let the weather ruin your day.
I can’t get over the fact that you have the swords in your photos. I am so jealous.
Congratulations!
Mrs. Sword, Chicago Age and Occupation: 28, Nanny/Actress Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Software Engineer Engagement Date: February 19, 2012 Wedding Date: March 2013 Venue: Embassy Suites Bloomington West in Bloomington, MN About Me: I am a true girly-girl originally from the great state of Minnesota and my fiancé hails from the beautiful country of Scotland. We met and fell in love in our favorite city, Chicago, and are having a blast blending our cultures for "A Highland Fairy Tale" wedding! We are truly a case of opposites attract in that he’s a world traveling introvert and I’m a social butterfly who is never too far from home. We both love hanging out with family and friends, fine dining, and laughing at ourselves. He drinks a lot of beer and I talk too much. We wouldn’t have it any other way!
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