Mrs. Damsel’s Diary
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For all of my fellow Damsel’s out there who are just as obsessed with weddings as I am: I share with you my wedding photo’s. Thank you to everyone who asked to see them and thank you for your patience.
(My wedding photo’s are very dear to me. Please be a sweetie and ask for permission to publish them. If you want to “Pin” them, please use my Pinterest Account Board “Mrs. Damsel” to Pin from. Thank You!)
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I am the luckiest woman in the world. On September 24, 2011 I married the man of my dreams and every day since then has been the best day of my life. My favorite part of our wedding day was our ceremony, which honestly came as a surprise. We had our dear friend Karen Baird (who I volunteer with in Africa) officiate the wedding and Morgan Garrard (my husbands childhood friend) perform a special ritual. The ritual consisted of our immediate family (grandparents and parents) each contributing an item to our “time capsule.” Our capsule was an adorable container we’d purchased from Anthropologie. Each family member contributed something tangible (cotton from my family farm, a compass, dirt, etc…) and explained it’s symbolism to us and how it was to serve as a reminder of where we both come from as we enter our future together. It was very special to me and every time I look at the capsule in our home I am reminded of our day.
Grant and I also wrote our own vows with the template of “I am here because…” “I love you because…” “I promise to…” In addition to our vows, every word of our ceremony was carefully scripted by Grant and I with the help of Karen to complete a service that felt very familiar and special to us.
Above all, our wedding day would not have been possible without the amazing talent at Beth Helmsetter. We are forever grateful to have had Beth come into our lives and make this day more than we could have ever imagined. Beth has a way of taking your family history and combining it with your taste in creating a timeless, classic event that feels fresh and truly unique.
In addition, our dear friend Lauren Ross captured the day so beautifully that every time I look at our pictures I tear up. Also, we almost forgot that our wedding day was being recorded until we were shown the amazingly beautiful video that LoveSpun created. This special piece of work will be watching at every anniversary in the many years to come.
Our wedding day was F-U-N. We were surrounded by our families and dear friends and there wasn’t a moment where you couldn’t feel love and loved. I realize that I am so very blessed & lucky to have such an extraordinary life. I also realize that what goes up, must eventually come down and things will not always be so “picture perfect.” As for now, I am very much enjoying the “up” in our lives and feeling so happy to be happy.
After our wedding we went on an 18 day honeymoon which you can see photo’s from and read about by searching “honeymoon” on the blog and come up with these past posts.
Comments
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Patricia Freeman says:
I’m never a person who post comments on blogs (too shy!) but this post touched me and made me teary eyed. You and your husband are beautiful together. During his vow “before we met neither of us thought we’d be here” those are my thoughts exactly today, I never would think or can imagine being in a wedding dress but seeing your wedding clip just gave me hope that one day, I too will find the one. Goes to show that each day may bring and unfold something beautiful, unexpected in our lives..
wishing you both health and happines-Patricia
PS your pupps are adorable!!!!!
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Jacey says:
Patricia ~ Your words move me!!!! Thank you so so much for the sweet note. It truly made my day! I’m so happy that our wedding day brought you such good feelings and am excited for you to find “the one.” It’s crazy how it happens when you least expect it. I love what you said at the end “each day may bring and unfold something beautiful, unexpected in our lives” … it’s so true and makes me smile. Thank you again. x Jacey
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Allison says:
Jacey — the pictures are beautiful. I am so happy for you and your husband! Congratulations!
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Stephanie says:
Omi goodness. Just cried during your wedding video. So beautiful and sweet. Thank you for posting. I hope I get thatbfairytale one day too. Love your blog.
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Thank you so much Stephanie
That means a lot !! x
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This is absolutely one of the most beautiful weddings I have ever seen.. Congratulations, Mrs. Damsel
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Searching your website I got here. I watched your wedding video and it touched my heart so deep inside. It made me cry for watching the images of true love, that true love that we find reading a good love story or watching a good romance film. Congratulations on your wedding and may your true and deep love last forever!
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Wow. Looking at these pictures made me tear up. I loved how you mixed elegant with urban, so creative! Looking at your pictures reminded me of my wedding that just past and how happy it made me. I wish you and your husby all the happiness. You two are so cute together. Rebekah
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Brittany says:
Jacey, where did you purchase that fabulous robe you wore while getting ready?!?
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Debbie says:
I love the handkerchief tradition. That would have to be the best part. I wish my family had a tradition like that.
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JB says:
Oh Jacey,
I am a regular reader but have never seen this video. It made me cry. Your vows were exquisite. I feel so blessed that you shared this with your readers. It has given me something to aspire to in love – to wait for a man who writes letters like the one that went with the watch. Blessings to you and Grant xx JB
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stunning jacey! absolutely beautiful. loved the colors, flowers and DETAILS! you were a beautiful bride and Grant and handsome groom. Congrats for making SMP. It looks lovely.