Hart and Steph

A Perfect Wedding

2008-06-26T10:18:00.017-04:00

Finally wedding pictures. These are just a few. It was a wonderful day.

Kathleen did my hair and make up. She did an awesome job. I was so glad that she was able to drive from Raleigh and come help us with our hair. She is such a sweet person.
I had the best bridesmaids. Hadley my matron of honor did everything possible to make the day about me and perfect. I love her so much. I wish I had a tape of her toast. It was so special. She drove overnight Thursday to be there Friday. All the way from Miami. She is amazing. She is the BEST friend.
I also had my lifelong friend Camille. We grew up next door to each other. She was so sweet. She has come to every shower and get together. She even hosted the bachelorette party. Third was my cousin, Tiffany. Growing up we always had a strong friendship. I love her so much. She helped with the bachelorette party. She brought the penis stuff. Ha Ha.
During the wedding and reception they all three made everything about me. It was so nice. Hadley kept getting me drinks and she even found a piece of cake for Hart.
I love Hart so much. These two weeks we have been married have been the best of my life. I feel so loved. I have never been so happy. On the wedding day he was so sweet. We took some outside photos (I may add later) and he suffered through it even though he was sweating so much. He did a good job. We had a fun time talking and me singing during the long song for the unity sand. We thought the DJ was going to cut it short, but it went so long. At the time I felt bad for everyone having to sit through it, but now it is one of my favorite memories. And another memory no one will forget is the preacher calling him Duncan throughout the ceremony. I wanted to repeat with Hart in place of it, but I was too chicken. I was worried what the preacher would say.
My wedding day was perfect because I married the perfect man for me.

I love this photo of me and Hart

Our parents

I am so glad that Hadley thought of sitting this way for a picture. I love it.

My brother, Matt with me.

Hart's dad, Pete, Alan, and Hart

Camille, me, Tiffany, and Hadley

My wonderful nephew Will

Sand Unity

I am so happy to be married to Hart!

Hadley, me, Tiffany, and Camille

This was at the end of the night. Sweet Will was so tired. I love him so much!

Shower

2008-05-15T15:50:00.010-04:00

I had such a fun time at my shower. My aunt Donna threw it for me at her house. It was the best shower. She served Mimosas which is Champagne and Orage Juice. Also there was some great food! My cousin Lindsey, and my Aunt Teresa also helped. I was so happy to get a lot of nice things. Here are a few photos.

My cousin Lindsey wrote down what I got and who gave it. That was so sweet of her.

This is my Nannie. I love her. I am living with her right now. And my mom, she is the best!

This is Hart's sister, Caroline and his mom, Cookie! I know she has a cute name!

This is my Aunt Donna whose house the party was at. She is holding my nephew Will.
And my Aunt Melisa is on the right.

This is my Aunt Teresa holding my niece Lydia. And my good friends Camille and Ashley. Camille is going to be a bridesmaid!

This is my cousins Billy and Tiffany with my Aunt Denise.
Tiffany is going to be a bridesmaid in my wedding. She is a sweet girl!

45 Days to go!

2008-04-23T13:28:00.002-04:00

Hart and I have gotten a lot done, but there are still things to do. We met with the DJ on Sunday night. There were so many decisions to make. I had only picked my father daughter and first dance. I did not think about the song for the garter and bouquet toss and everything else he mentioned. I really like our caterer. She did an open house for my parents' business when we moved buildings. I was sad that we could not get our pastor, but the pastor at my Nannie's church is going to do it. I know him pretty well. He is a nice guy. We have made a deposit on the location. We sent out save the dates. If I missed anyone let me know. I have gotten my dress. It is perfect. I would post it, but Hart may come on here and see it. I have gone with my bridesmaids to get their dresses. I chose a pretty blue called cornflower. All 3 girls (Hadley, Camille, and my cousin Tiffany) have a different dress, but they are all blue and strapless. I think they each found the best one for them. I can't wait to see Hadley's in person. It looks like it will be beautiful! I am not sure what flowers to do. We still need to talk to the florist. I met with one and it was going to cost way too much. I heard about someone that is cheap and good, and I have an appointment with her on the 29th. I sent off for our invitations, I do not know how long it takes for them to get here. When they arrive I will have to address them. We over invited, but hope that it will be ok. I am worried about running out of tables for people. We paid a deposit to the cake guy. I think the cake will be pretty. I saw one that he did similar to what he is going to do for me and it was nice. I hope the blue matches the dresses. I gave him a piece of ribbon with the color. We have made arrangements for the honeymoon. We are going on a Carnival Cruise to the Caribbean. There have been so many things to do. I hope that everything can get done in 45 days!

6-7-8

2008-03-24T11:04:00.002-04:00

My wedding date has changed to June 7. I am excited to move it up, but it is going to be stressful getting everything done in time. We are going to have the ceremony and reception at Thalian Hall. I want to send out a save the date this week. It is not much notice for people, but I am ready to be married to Hart. I want to live together so bad. He is such a good guy. I think I am really fortunate to have him in my life.
I think our count is 210 right now. But yesterday Hart's mom said there may be more she wants to add. The place only holds 200. I am sure that there will be people that will not come. I have made a deposit for the caterer and Thalian Hall. There are so many more things to do. I wish Hadley was here to help. But I have a couple of girls here that are going to help. I hope that the date works for Kathleen. She is going to help me with make up and hair. She is the best! My friend Briana is going to take pictures. I think she will do a good job. I am sure it will all come together, but it is a little scary to think I have less than 3 months to do everything.

Lydia

2008-03-21T17:16:00.008-04:00

My brother, Matt and his wife Mary had a beautiful baby girl, Lydia, on St. Patrick's Day. Lydia was born March 17th at 2:40 PM. She weighed 7 lbs 9 oz and was 18 1/2" long. I am a proud aunt. I love to see Will look at her and try to touch her. I am glad to have a nephew and a niece to spoil.

Grandpa and Grandma

The whole family

Lydia

Weight Watchers

2008-03-05T12:57:00.002-05:00

Next week I am going to start Weight Watchers. I want to lose some weight before the wedding. I have wanted to do this for awhile, but not by myself. My good friend Ashley has been going, so I am going to go with her. I hope this works for me, I am not able to do it by myself. Since dating Hart I have gained so much weight. He likes to eat out a lot. When I went to try on dresses I was so sad at how I looked, because I was so small the first time. Hopefully I will get in a smaller size in a few weeks.

Possible Change of the Wedding Location

2008-03-04T15:08:00.000-05:00

We were set for Thalian Hall where I have given a $200 deposit that I will not get back. Now there has been an offer to use someone's land in Burgaw, 30 minutes outside Wilmington. It is supposed to be absolutely beautiful. I have not seen it yet. I am not sure if having everything there would save money or not. I would want a tent, a dance floor, and then tables and chairs. But it would be a lot less formal and I like that. I would still wear a wedding dress, but Hart could wear khakis and a nice white shirt. The other thing that I like... which is silly... I could have the date that I want: 06-07-08. I like that. But a June wedding gives us less time to plan. I go back and forth. I think I will know better after I actually see it. I will try to remember to take a camera and post some photos on here. Some days I want to just go to the court house to get married.

August 2, 2008

2008-02-20T16:36:00.000-05:00

Hart and I finally found a place and a date that will work. We are going to get married and have the reception at Thalian Hall on August 2. It is a really pretty place. I have chosen a caterer, Angie, that is available that day. She has done weddings at Thalian before and she has been a big help. There are so many things to do to get ready.

These are photos off the website.

The RIng

2008-01-21T21:26:00.000-05:00

Engaged!!!

2008-01-21T21:12:00.001-05:00

Tonight I came to Hart's house and he had a dozen roses waiting for me. Then he pulled out the ring and said some really sweet things. Then he got on one knee and proposed. I said YES!!!

Chirstmas

2007-12-31T13:48:00.000-05:00

This was Christmas day at my Nannie's house.
My sweet cousin Maggie took this!

Necklace

2007-12-26T19:49:00.000-05:00

This is the necklace that Hart gave to me for Christmas.

Christmas 2007

2007-12-26T11:10:00.000-05:00

Christmas was great this year. It was nice spending it with Hart.

We opened our presents to each other on Christmas Eve. He got me a beautiful necklace and a watch. He spent too much, but I love my gifts. I gave him a lot of clothes, a gift card and a stocking full of candy.

Later that night we went to church with my parents. Will, my 1 year old nephew was so cute. There was a little girl in front of him that kept playing with him and he was getting so loud. Lately he has been sticking out his tongue and screaming. He kept doing this in the service. I offered to take him outside, but my dad said he was fine. Everyone at my parents' church wanted to see him. He is a cutie!

After church we went to Hart's parents house. They have all their family come over that night and exchange presents. Hart's uncle is so funny. He made a photo album of pictures from Thanksgiving. Each picture had a caption he had written. One was a picture of Hart and I, and it said "Hart must have her fooled." Funny guy. I was really embarrassed when I saw that everyone had gotten me a present and I didn't have any for anyone. I told Hart that next year we would do better.

Christmas morning I did gifts with my parents and Hart did Christmas at his parents. Will was so cute. He kept wanting to play with his old toys that mom already had. He was not interested in opening gifts this year. He will be so much fun next year when he knows what is going on. Then Hart came over and my parents gave him their gifts. Then we went to my Nannie's house. (my mom's mom). We ate lunch and played games. It was a nice time.

I love Christmas. Partly because of the gifts, but mostly because everyone takes time to be with each other. You get a whole day to be with family.

Hope everyone else had a great Christmas!