Our Wedding!!!
The rehearsal dinner was so much fun. I was late, as usual, but I was bringing everything I would need for the wedding in the morning. Some out of town family, and the wedding party were there, and Karen (Annabella's owner) conducted the rehearsal for us. It went so smoothly. Dinner was absolutely amazing too. Derek's mom, Tina, had it catered by Walton's which is a delicious home cooking restaurant we always love to eat at. Everyone had a great time and looked great! The wedding party and friends went to Bar Louie afterwards for drinks. We had a blast. I left early to try to get some sleep but that didn't happen. The next day (WEDDING DAYYY!!!!) I woke up around 7:30am and went to get my hair done at NeoMode. Then back home so dad could drop me off at the venue with everyone. We did our makeup and hung out and snacked while waiting for the boys to get ready too. I was getting more and more nervous as the day went on. We could hear the boys playing BeanBoozled across the hall and it made me smile. Derek and I had our first look. He looked so handsome. He said I was stunning, and we hugged for a minute. Then came hundreds of pictures. My face hurt from smiling for so long, but I really hope you can't tell... Guests started showing up so we went inside to hide until the ceremony. It all happened so incredibly fast. I remember feeling super nauseous right before walking down the aisle, but it went away as soon as I saw Derek's face. He looked so happy! Dad and I carefully walked all the way to him and then all I remember is staring at him and squeezing his hands until mine were numb and saying my vows and "I Do" and the rest is a blur. He made me laugh when we were walking out and there's a great picture of it. We had a few more pictures and ate and cut the cake. Everything happened so fast. We didn't get to say hello to half the people we wanted to, but we're so happy they came! I was also SO RELIEVED to get out of my dress. Lord was it hard to breathe in. It was honestly the best day of my life. I know my new husband and I have a beautiful life ahead of us and I am more than excited to spend each and every day living it with him. Thank you to everyone who contributed to our special day. You all mean the world to us!Love,MRS. TICE! (WEEEEEE!!!!!)