Today Tate and I celebrate our nine year anniversary.
On the morning of July 14, 2001, I woke up very early, unable to go back to sleep due to the anticipation of this long awaited day. I went down to the hotel lobby to have breakfast. My dad happened to be in the lobby, so he and I ate breakfast together. Sitting there with just my dad before my big day is one of my favorite memories.
Later that morning, I saw my grandpa. He asked me if I knew that July 14th was also my grandmother’s birthday, she’d passed away when I was just a young child. I hadn’t known that our wedding date was also her birthday, making the day that much more special.
My dress made me feel like a princess. I wish I had a reason to wear it again.
When the doors of the church opened, Tate looked like he was going to cry. I’ve asked him many times since if it was because of my breathtaking beauty or his nerves…of course, he always answers correctly. It was all I could do not to ugly cry as I walked down the aisle.
At our reception, I told the DJ that I did not want to hear any music by AC/DC or Rush, because I detest those bands. It didn’t matter if one of the reception guests requested to hear one of their songs, he was supposed to tell them that he’d add it to his list but then never get to it. He respected my wishes. Smart DJ.
We served a buffet dinner, which sadly I barely remember. I know I ate, I know that we had prime rib, but I don’t even recall if it was good. So sad to not even remember the food. I love reminiscing about food. What’s even more sad though, is that I only got one bite of wedding cake. I told Tate prior to the wedding that if he smeared cake in my face, he’d pay dearly. Tate respected my wishes. Smart Tate.
We decided that getting a limo to drive us to our hotel where we’d spend our wedding night would be silly. To save money, my mom drove us to our hotel. I remember laughing as she dropped us off, knowing what we were getting ready to go do for the VERY FIRST TIME. *ahem*
Tate carried me over the threshold. Thinking about that still makes my heart flutter.
I ate a Wendy’s double hamburger with everything except onions for lunch with my hair all made up in my veil.
A wedding is just one day out of a marriage, but ours was a wonderful day to begin our marriage. I had no doubt in my mind that I was making the right choice. I still have no doubt that Tate is my one and only.
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Originally published two years ago with seven memories, for our seventh anniversary and last year with eight memories.
Happy Anniversary!
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Oh Jennifer! That post *almost* made me cry. My sister just got married (my toast is posted on my blog), so I’m all in happy, happy wedding mode.
Oh, and by the way, my entire family ugly cried when the doors opened… even my new BIL.
Happy Anniversary!
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You did look like a princess. I ugly cried inside…it was the most beautiful wedding, and most fun reception ever!!! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY you two..couldn’t love you more.
I love this post and their kind. I love writing about my anniversary every year! Hope you guys have a wonderful day celebrating the nine years of hard work and fun you’ve had together.
And I wish I could hug you!
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Congrats! I love the idea of the memory post and adding to it each year. I might have to steal this idea for a journal. Or maybe a great way to start a blog? Anyway. Your pictures are beautiful….love reading about couples that are still happily in love
Happy Anniversary!
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Such a wonderful way to remember your day. Happy anniversary!
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I’m suprised to realize I have celebrated your anniversary with you before. Well not really… but via blog!
I love your wedding story. The last part choked me up. I”m still trying not to cry as I type this. Just beautiful… and I having breakfast with dad…. grandma’s bday… aww just wow.
Congratulations. Wishing you and Tate many more years of wedded bliss… not blisters! haha
Jackie
oh happy happy anniversary!
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I hope you guys have a WONDERFUL day! That is certainly something to be very proud of.
Your book is gorgeous and, coincidentally, very similar to ours! ha!
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What a great way to celebrate the day! I, too, made my husband promise not to cake-smear. And that one little bite is all I had of my cake. But the day was perfect anyway, like yours. Happy Anniversary!
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Beautiful! Good memories never fade away.
Wear that dress – what are you waiting for? Shorten it and make it into a cocktail dress. Use the remnants for a nightgown for your daughter. Eat off your good china every day. Waiting for a “special day” is silly when you have a good life already in the making, which you do.
Happy Anniversary. Such lovely memories of a lovely day.
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i love reading this every year… i may have to borrow the idea for my next anniversary
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Happy Anniversary! I think I comment on your blog every year on your day…because it’s ours too! This year is our 20th!
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How sweet! Happy 9th anniversary!
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Great memories… congratulations!
Happy Anniversary! Of course, I can only imagine how much more special you anniversary will be from now on knowing that it is MY BIRTHDAY too.
I love your pictures and your dress and your memories.
Happy anniversary. and may you have many more.
Yesterday was our 6th anniversary. And I also married on my Grandmother’s birthday and my BIL drove us to our hotel.
I don’t remember our food either but Keith’s ex-girlfriend made our cake.
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Congratulations!
Hope your anniversary was as love-filled and special.
…with your 2 darlings, maybe even moreso.
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Congrats! Beautiful photos. Good for you for avoiding the ugly crying. I hate it when that happens. And I hate Rush too!!!!! My husband, of course, calls them “the best three-man band in the world.” To which I naturally respond, “What the hell about Green Day?”
This post choked me up. Your love for Tate obviously still thrives.
Beautiful memories–pictures and words.
You really did look like a princess. I wore my wedding gown again, to a HALLOWEEN party and then promptly gave it to a local high school that has an amazing theatre program.
YOu guys sound like a great couple.
<3 love.
love. love. love.
(why yes, I am crazy late to the party)
Very Happy (Late) Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary!
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