Well, since its been a year, I thought this would be the perfect time to reflect on that special day. As I have said before, this blog is pretty much going to be used as my journal, and since I am horrible and have not yet recorded my wedding day (the most important day to record) I figured I would do that now. The sad thing is that everyday my memory fades. I know I have already forgotten so many little details of that special day. How I wish I could have sat down the day after and just written down everything. Better yet I wish I could have just video taped everything that happened that day so instead of writing it down I could just watch the video anytime I wanted. That way all the memories would still be in my mind. Oh well better late then never, right?
p.s. I seem to ramble a lot... I have a feeling this will be pretty long. :)
I'm going to start the night before. It was a Thursday night and I had my cute little bridesmaids, Mikyra and Breck (Al's sisters) Ara (Al's cousin) and my little sister Syd, over for the traditional sleepover party. My dad had bought the movie "Father of the Bride" for all of us to watch. Well, really I told him to go buy it because I was trying really hard to get him to tear up and thought for sure that movie would do it! So my whole family, my girls, and yes I had to invite the groom too, sat in the theater room and watched the movie. The whole time I kept thinking, "I'm getting married tomorrow!!" That movie is one of my favorites. Steve Martin is hilarious! After the show I kissed my "soon to be husband" goodbye and tried to go to sleep. I honestly think I got two hours at the most. Me and Al Pal stayed up texting until 2am and then I just kept staring at the clock. My alarm was set for 6am but at 530am I finally couldn't handle it any more and I got up and jumped in the shower. After that, I decided it was time for everyone else to wake up too, so I ran and jumped on Mikyra and Ara who were sleeping on the couch, and yelled at the top of my lungs, "I'M GETTING MARRIED TODAY!"
Now that everyone was awake, we started getting everything ready to leave. I was the first one out in the car and ready to go! I was meeting my aunt Ursula who was doing my makeup at the Riverwoods conference center and I didn't want to be a minute late! Finally we get there and Ursula is already there waiting for me. A few other family members were there as well starting to set everything up for the luncheon. My wonderful mom had rented out the bridal suite for me and all my girls to get ready in. The room was beautiful! Full of vanities, mirrors and shining lights. I truly felt like a princess! It was so fun to have my girls with me as we all got "beautified". My makeup looked awesome, a big thanks to Urs!
Next was my hair. Julie from Serendipity Salan also was kind enough to meet me at Riverwoods to do my hair. She is by far, hands down the best! She has done my hair a few different times for school dances and such and everything she does, I'm in love with. I couldn't have asked for anything better.
Finally I was ready :) I made my way down to where my family had been setting everything up. I was in awe at how wonderful everything looked! Better than anything I had pictured in my mind. That is when it really set in. I was getting married. Holy cow!
I tracked down my mom and we got in the car and headed to the temple. I was worried because I didn't want Alek to see me at all before and sure enough.. he pulled in at the exact same time as me and my mom, so like a little kid I hid behind my mom. Of course he still saw me but I got over it quickly because honestly I was just sooooo excited to see him! At least he still hadn't seen my dress :)
Alek's brother, Rhy, had just barely received his mission call like a week before we got married. He really wanted to be in the temple for our wedding. The only time they could squeeze him in to receive his endowments was at 6am the day of our wedding. And we couldn't have asked for more perfect timing because as soon as me and Al were walking into the temple, out walks Rhy and his parents. Rhy was smiling ear to ear. Him and Al gave each other a big brotherly hug. Rhy said, "well bro, I'll see you in a few hours at your wedding!" It was a really cool moment.
I remember how special I felt inside the temple. With my mom there helping me get ready, I was so thankful for her and how great of an example she had always been. I remember waiting in the bridal room forever!! Only seemed so long because I was so anxious!! My mom kept smiling at me, giving me hugs and telling me how beautiful I was. Finally FINALLY it was time. I remember the first time I saw Alek. He looked as handsome as ever and he couldn't stop smiling at me. I have never felt that happy in my entire life! It was wonderful to see so many family members in the temple there supporting Al and I. I was blown away by the amount of love I felt. Seriously there are no words! What a beautiful moment!
After the ceremony me and Al and to leave each other for just a short moment to go change. I remember thinking... "wait, we just got married and now I have to leave him??" But the next moment I saw him was my absolute favorite moment of the whole day. Oh great... here come the tears! I remember peaking around the corner and there he was down the hall, patiently waiting in his suit looking so dang handsome. He saw me and I'm pretty sure his smile could not have gotten any bigger. It was like one of those cheesy movie scenes where is all turns slow motion and the couple starts running and its all dramatic. hahaha that's seriously what it felt like.. except we were still in the temple and we didn't run. ;) The hallways seemed forever long and we both just couldn't wait to get into each others arms! WE WERE MARRIED AT LAST! :)
We were lead to the exit door. I was handed my bouquet and with help of the temple workers we pinned Al's bootineer on him, (I have never figured out how those things worked). The temple worker said, "are you ready?" We took a deep breath, he opened the door and out we walked as the happiest people on earth! Instantly we were surrounded with all of our family. Hugs and hugs and more hugs! Everyone was there smiling and congratulating the new Mr and Mrs. Lund.
Haha I love this picture so much! Best moms ever!
Wanna know a secret? Both my photographer and videographer were late... so all these pictures are a reenactment. What luck. You never would have known huh? It kind of makes me sad I don't have the actually moment but I try not to think about it :) These pictures are just as great!
The rest of the day just flew by! We got pictures taken for awhile. Eric Richards was our photographer and I have always been impressed with his work. He does such a good job! When we were done Al and I drove back to Riverwoods for the luncheon. All our family was already there waiting for us. We were starving and the food was oh so good! mmm mmm!
Our reception was so much fun! It was just like a huge party! I remember time went by so fast. There were so many people and I was getting pulled in every direction. I was completely shocked with how many people came to show Al and I support. I have so many amazing people in my life! I felt soo blessed! I remember all of a sudden it was 9pm and people were starting to line up for our sparkler exit. "Not yet!" I thought. I was having way too much fun! We ran through a huge line of sparklers and jumped in our car (which was chuck full of packing peanuts and shredded paper) and we were on our way. What a perfect perfect day!:)
A few things I would've changed for future brides. (Yes I know I just finished saying how absolutely perfect the day was but these things are just teeny tiny microscopic changes.)
1: I wish I would have served my Wedding cake. I don't know why I was so stubborn before the wedding about not wanting to serve it. I thought it would be too much of a hassle. But looking back.... Why not serve it?? You spend all that money and only a little section is actual cake. Ya it just seems silly now.
2: I found out a few days after my wedding that my little sister was really upset because I didn't give her a hug as I was leaving the reception, and she ended up crying all the way home. Now if that isn't heart breaking I don't know what is! I still feel guilty to this day :( and have given her more hugs than can be counted. But they still don't make up for it. She is the best little sister and she looks up to me so much. In her eyes, I was leaving. I wasn't going to be at home with her any more. I was the big, bad sister who was too caught up in the moment to give Miss Sydnie Sue a hug goodbye. :( Now I give her a hug everytime I see her! I love her too stinkin much!
3: This one goes along with number 2... kinda. Before the wedding I had come up with a brilliant plan. I wanted to surprise my mom and mother-in-law with flowers and a letter that I had written for each of them at the reception just to let them know how much I love them and how grateful I was for all their hard work with the wedding. I had a few of my good friends pick up the flower bouquets on their way to the reception and they set them aside, while I waited my perfect moment to give them to my moms. Of course, time went way to fast and I was too caught up in the moment, I completely forgot!! :( I felt horrible! Right as I was getting in the car, I yelled at my mom... "Mom, there are flowers for you and Terena on the gift table. Thank you!" She told me after... that she didn't hear a single word. :(
Like I said before, when you look at the bigger picture, those 3 things aren't that big of deal... Because seriously I couldn't have asked for anything else. The day was perfect! I feel so blessed to have found such an awesome husband. He's my best friend and I love him with my whole heart! Happy one year to us!
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