I have had a dream.
A dream of fitting in my dress, renewing our vows and having new wedding pictures since we only have proofs of our actual wedding and we can't get any prints of them now.
Jeremy suggested trying for our 10th Anniversary so the girls could be a part of it. So, we tentatively planned for this week.
Miracle of miracles, my dress did fit (8 days ago it did NOT fit), we had gorgeous weather and an afternoon with Jeremy's aunt and uncle who married us 10 years ago.
We kept it very simple, with just our family, headed to a park near their house and had the most perfect vow renewal ceremony I could have ever imagined.
We laughed and cried, prayed and renewed our vows to each other.
I have to say that my husband wrote the most amazing, most beautiful, most thoughtful vows I have ever heard. That anniversary gift will stay with me the rest of my life. That moment is forever locked in my heart.
As I was getting ready for our trip and packing up our wedding clothes, I thought, "This is almost silly. Why are we doing this?" But, now looking back... I am so thankful, so blessed that we took the time to do it.
I kept telling myself, "Just do it. The girls will love it and you'll have your pictures."
Now, that thought has changed. The girls honestly weren't that interested! And, although the pictures are gorgeous and a precious gift, they don't matter all that much either.
It was the moment of standing there together, renewing our promises to each other that has become priceless to me.
I was going to post this tomorrow, our actual anniversary, but I just couldn't wait.
So, without any more words... let me share my God-given, fairy tale day with you...
Jenilee...I am so glad you had your Fairy Tale day! The pictures were awesome, and you and Jeremy look so happy! You re so beautiful...but even better... contentment shines on your face along with your beauty!
ReplyDeleteLoved your dress!
Here's to another 10 happy years and many more after that!
Happy Anniversary!
Love, Linda
Jenilee..how utterly beautiful is this? This makes me smile sitting here looking at your fairy tale. What a amazing thing to share with your girls. I love the picture of Jeremy with the 3 girls and with you and the girls.
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beautiful. beautiful. beautiful. you look amazing dahling!
ReplyDeleteThis is SO incredible, Jen!! You looked stunning (WOW! 10 YEARS and you fit in your gown--CONGRATS!) and the deep love in your eyes is shining. I'm so happy to see pictures of your special day.
ReplyDeletePraying blessings on your marriage.
I'm in TEARS! What a BEAUTIFUL day and gift! :)
ReplyDeleteSo, so sweet!! What a lovely way to celebrate your marriage and love for each other :)
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I am so happy for you all. The pictures are beautiful. You are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHow truly beautiful and wonderful! The pics turned out amazing and you both look so fab! :)
ReplyDeleteI still have my wedding dress and you make me wanna do the same thing at 10 yrs.
Jenilee, I only have one thing to say.....BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this with us.
Two things:
ReplyDelete1. I'm mad and slightly..ok...maybe a LOT jealous that you fit into your wedding gown.
2. GORGEOUS!! Really, really gorgeous and what an awesome memory for your family.
Ohhhhh my word!~ That is the MOST precious, beautiful celebration of love I have ever seen. You are a beautiful bride .. even today Jenilee! Your pictures are so pretty,, but you are right ,, that moment will be unforgettable! You are such a special couple to make the time to do this!
ReplyDeleteCherished is the word that I thought of when I saw your pictures... you and your husband have the special key to marriage.. cherish.
(I love the truck ingredient also.. heehee!)
September
I was just reading Google news and saw this and had to grin. Slash and his wife just renewed their vows of 10 years and she wore her same dress! Ironic yes? Although theirs were in Spain. :)
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My heart is so full! I absolutely enjoyed reading your post and seeing the lovely pictures! I pray God's continued blessings on you and your beautiful family!! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteOh, Jenilee that is just so beautiful!! The pictures are so precious! I'm so happy for you guys that you could do that. Our 10 year anniversary is in 3 1/2 years....something to think about. :)Oh, and how did you fit into a wedding dress 8 days after not fitting into it? :-)
ReplyDeleteOh that is so precious! How beautiful you were in your dress and he was absolutely handsome in his tux! Love the family pic, it was perfect. Congrats on 10 years!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post!! What beautiful photos!! What a beautiful marriage!!! Congratulations on 10 years, may you be blessed with many, many more!
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are gorgeous!! And so are you :) I love that it ended up meaning so much more to you than just the dress and the pictures. What a beautiful day!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, all of it! :)
ReplyDeleteOH.MY.WORD! THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to spend your 10th anniversary!
Happy Anniversary and Congratulations!!!
So beautiful! What a special day!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL!!!! Oh my goodness, I am sitting hear tearing up all over the place. What a wonderful example for your children!!!
ReplyDelete... and you fit in your dress! WOW! You look gorgeous!
Thanks SO much for linking up a 'Only A Breath'! :)
Happy New Year! Praying for God's blessings for your precious family in 2012,
Melanie
Oh, your pictures make me cry! SO glad you got to do that!
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