I haven’t updated in a very long while. However, I thought now would be as good a time as many to relay my wedding experience to the world.
June 16, 2011… Our wedding day. It was gorgeous out with only spots of high wind here and there, which is normal for Colorado Springs. Jake and I were thrilled because the sun was always shining pretty brightly for the photos before and after the ceremony. We were so thrilled to have everyone there, some we didn’t even expect to come!
To be honest, I don’t remember much. I remember feeling a little embarrassed and nervous walking down the aisle with my dad. I just didn’t want all the attention on me when the whole day was about Jake and I. It was wonderful though. My dad was so choked up when he gave me over to Jake. Luckily, Jake and I were on the same page for the whole ceremony, even jumping ahead to step up to another level of the front of the church instead of waiting when we were to go light the Christ Candle…
I recall afterwards and feeling like we just did it… like it was all a blur… like the whole thing just happened and I couldn’t remember all of the details. This, I have heard from friends, is absolutely normal. You don’t much remember most things, but you do remember some of the more important and meaningful parts of the day.
For example, I had worn the shoes that came with my hanbok for the pre-ceremony photos, but I decided they were going to kill my feet. I didn’t wear them for the rest of the day, including during the ceremony. I just strutted down the aisle with my booties on that go in the shoes. Everyone probably thought I just had white shoes on. I also remember the hugs I received from various family members welcoming me into the family.
One of my most cherished gifts from the wedding are a set of towels hand-embroidered by Jake’s grandmother that we received from his aunt, Stephany. That is something so special and rare these days. I know that my mother received similar towers and embroidered things from my dad’s mother, too.
I also remember taking the group family photos and including Sue, my mom’s friend, and Carlos, my sister’s closest friend. Carlos actually thanked us for including him. For me, however, it was a no-brainer because he is always there and has the greatest love for our family, as well.
There are not many things I remember from my wedding, but I will remember these things the most.
It’s great to be a Mr. & Mrs. Snuggles finally.
