Our Wedding Day

Wedding Hair. I had no idea how I was going to even do it until the day of. I figured, if I had something in mind and it didn't look as I first imagined it, then I may get upset. The actual day of my wedding wasn't as stressful as everyone makes it seem.

Picture was captured by my wonderful adopted brother Bobby (lando). He is such a wonderful addition to our family.

A self portrait before the wedding. I ordered the flowers from a wholesaler in Costa Mesa and picked them up the day before the wedding. I did the crown the night before sitting on the kitchen floor while I enjoyed the company of my sister and friends.

On the way to  the ceremony in Laguna Beach. Mark was my driver and photographer that day and Rose was both the assistant and support of the bride. I don't know how I became so lucky to have these friends. At a time when I lost many of my friends is when Rose came into my life. They say its not the quantity of people in your life, its the quality of people that matter. I'm glad that let go of those friendships because I was able to gain her as a friend and that's priceless.

Not only did my dad have the chance to walk me down the Isle but he also preformed our ceremony. What a wonderful experience. In this picture above I am overcome with emotion waiting to marry the man of my dreams and listening to my father sing quietly as we walk down the Isle.

My daddy. I am so grateful for my mom finding this wonderful man. He is the strong silent type that has deep compassion and commitment to his family. He is my father on earth and I love him dearly.  

Yay.... we did it!

A sigh of relief as the groom walks down the Isle with his new bride. I have to admit, I think he was more stressed about this day than I was. All the hard stuff was out of the way, now it was time to enjoy this day with our friends and family.

Wedding Vows

August 25, 2013

 

When I was a young girl, I was asked to write down the top 5 things I wanted in a future husband.

Of course my initial response was;

1.    He needed to be tall & handsome.

2.    Someone with a sense of humor.

3.    Had to be a surfer.

4.    A total hunk with a name like Brad (True Story).

Then, as time passed, my previous wants shifted from superficial to the following:

1.    I wanted him to be a good father.

2.    Someone who could provide for his family.

3.    Someone with morals and conviction.

4.    A man of compassion.

5.    And most importantly, I wanted to marry my best friend.

The hopeless romantic in me yearned to find a love that would grow deeper through the years.

As I stand here in front of you, it’s as though all my dreams had come true.

Today, we take the next step together as husband and wife. A new journey waiting to be explored with me by your side.

 

Bradley, I will love you till my dying days and if the fates permit, I will love you for eternity. I promise to hold you close in times of strife and to have the patience and understanding of your needs.

I promise to be there through sickness and in health, through sorrow and celebrations. I will be your confidant, your teacher, student, lover and friend. The mother of your children and companion till the very end. For you, my love is unconditional, forgiving and true. I will love you with every ounce of my being. My heart has and always will belong to you. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Written by: Aubrey Mebust (The Bride)