i said 'I DO' and he did, too

Byron and I could not be happier about our wedding day.  The ceremony was everything we’d hoped it would be.

I tried my best to get a good night’s rest and sleep until my alarm on Saturday morning, but instead I found myself wide-awake at 6:30.  After rolling around for half an hour, I grabbed my Bible and some shoes and headed outside for some time with the Lord as the sun lifted into the sky.

We took some photos at Stone Mountain before heading to the church.

By 8 am the day was already in full swing with breakfast, showers, make-up, and hair.  As soon as we’d finished our coffee, we began celebrating with mimosas. Before we knew it we were putting on our dresses and taking photos with the photographer. After photos we were off to the church for a quick lunch, more photos, and then . . . the ceremony!

My bridesmaids are awesome.

It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.  Love never fails.

1 Corinthians 13:7-8

Waiting on the ceremony!

Byron and I were married in the sanctuary of the church I grew up attending: Mountain Park United Methodist Church.  The notes of the organ spread through the church halls.  Instead of waiting patiently in the Bridal room, I snuck to the side doors of the sanctuary to peek through the cracks as the final guests were seated and the bridal party walked down the aisle.

When the doors opened and I saw Byron, I used all the strength in me not to cry.  Overcome with joy at the sight of him, I walked the aisle faster than I’d practiced.  My eyes were secured on Byron’s and I could not stop smiling.

I found the one my heart loves

Song of Solomon 3:4

Byron’s grandfather led a flawless ceremony, reading scriptures from 1 Corinthians 13 and Ephesians 5.  Byron and I also had Communion for the first time as a married couple and lit a unity candle.  The ceremony ended with the exchange of rings and a big kiss.  It was perfect.