I asked the huz the other day if he could remember his wedding vowels. Nope… couldn’t recall. And whoops… neither could I.
Apart from the bit that went “….. and be your best friend ever“. I couldn’t for the life of me remember them.
Well, It has been 8 years! These days, I forget how old I’m turning at my next birthday. {tell me it’s not just me this happens to!} But wedding vowels are different. You’re not meant to forget them! I mean, it’s just a lifelong pledge to the person you choose above all others! No biggie!
But what we do remember are the people that made that day everything it was, and the precious little moments. Our sand ceremony. Dad walking me down the isle. The poem written just for us by my Maid of Honour, painted on canvas as our wedding gift. The scent of frangipani’s. Just making it through the ceremony and the heavens opening up. How tiny my niece and nephew were. The tight squeeze of my hand from C’s 100 year old Grandfather when he congratulated us. And the music. The music I definitely remember! {There’s a wedding ‘I heart music’ blog post coming soon}
It really was everything you dream your wedding day will be. I asked C what some of his favourite memories were from the day and he said:
- Seeing me arrive
- Our first dance
- How he and his groomsmen had to madly race back home to get the umbrellas after seeing the storm front coming. {Thank god they did, the photo above with the umbrella is one of my faves}
So 8 years on… I’m still madly in love with this guy I’m proud to call my husband {even if he hasn’t shaved since that day!} And I’m in complete awe when I look at everything we’ve achieved and created together since we said those vows {whatever they were!} on that hot, humid stormy day back in March 2007. I’ll let the pics tell the rest of the story…
So happy anniversary handsome bearded one. Married life has been one blissful, challenging, fun ride. May the next 8 be just as amazing.
In case you missed it, you can read about The Proposal here.
Married? What’s your favourite memory from your wedding day?
Can you remember your wedding vowels? No cheating… Jot what you do remember of them in the comments below.
Oh The Blowers Daughter is one of my favourite songs! And don’t worry, every year I have to really think about how old I am turning. 😉
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Oh so glad I’m not the only one!
You have great taste in music! Xx
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Look at you beautiful bride! Looks like an amazing wedding. We are coming up to 9 years next month but I can’t remember the vows either – will have to rewatch the video I think – I just loved the whole day.
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9 years wow! Almost the decade!
Glad I’m not the only one to forget my vows!
Have you watched your video with the girls? Such a fun thing to do!
Thanks for your lovely comments xx
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This is beautiful Shan! Our celebrant wouldn’t let us do our own vows. We had them all prepared and she skipped right over them. We knew she would cos she didn’t approve. She didn’t really speak enough English to deviate from the script! ha! We were Highwee & Aawon Seewee all day long! xxx
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Oh that’s too funny. I shall call you highwee from now on 🙂
Xx
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congrats guys on 8 years and happy anniversary! It was such a beautiful wedding and we are thankful we could be there to celebrate with you. SMxo
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Thanks lovely! Was so great to have you both there on the big day! Seems like just yesterday, I just don’t know where time goes. Thanks for your lovely message amd love to you all. Xx
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What gorgeous photos and what a beautiful bride! 2007 must have been a great vintage because we got married that year too! I loved the whole day. It was just like a fairytale, right down to the pink dress! And yep, I always forget how old I am but I’ll never forget how long we’ve been married! Here’s to happy ever afters! xx
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Thanks lovely! 2007 was a goodie wasn’t it. We had like 8 weddings that year… it was epic!
Here’s to forgetting our age happily ever after 🙂 xx
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Happy Anniversary you gorgeous lovebirds you, Wow you make for one stunning bride lovely xx
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Thank you Son! xx
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We had such an unconventional wedding day – it was just us. And we went to Din Tai Fung for dumplings afterwards. I love all your photos from your day – and yellow for the bridesmaids? Just gorgeous.
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Thanks Nancy! I LOVE yellow but it really doesnt suit me… my bridesmaids pulled it off beautifully! I love that your wedding day was just the two of you… and Dumplings! Super cool. xx
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You’re so gorgeous!! What a beautiful bride. Looks like you had an amazing day.
I can’t remember our vows but we didn’t write our own. I feel a bit ripped off that we didn’t!!
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Thank you lovely lady!
You will just have to re-new your vows one day and write your own! xx
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These photos are BEAUTIFUL Shannon! You looked so so stunning! And I love your canvas! I realllllllly need to do that asap!
I had a little chuckle at your cake toppers too 😉
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Thanks lovely.
Your gorgeous pics would look amazing on canvas! I wasn’t too precious about the cake. Haha! xx
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Congratulations. Hope you have something lovely planned to celebrate it!
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Thanks Steph. Dinner date on the week end. Cant wait! xx
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No can’t remember that either! Best and fun memory! I was 4 months pregnant and had to change my dress at the very last minute and make it over by a pro sewer! I still danced a lot that night! Btw, beautiful dress, hair and wedding pictures! xx cathy
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Oh wow Cathy! Changing the dress at the last minute would have stressed me out big time! So glad you still danced the night away! And thank you for your kind comments! Xx
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What a stunning dress! You looked amazing.
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Oh thank you so much! xx
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