Wedding Recap: The Sealing

I slept suprisingly well the night before. I woke up at 6:30am to Jessica practically sleeping on my face. I was still calm but starting to get pretty excited. I put on a little bit of makeup and Kelsey did my hair and then it was time to go! We of course forgot my wedding dress and had to run back. Good thing we were the only wedding that day, because we were 20 minutes late.

Driving up and seeing Nathan standing outside the temple was one of the most precious moments of my entire life. I had started to become anxious in the rushed drive over, but just seeing him immediately calmed me and I felt the reassurance one again that he is the one for me. We snapped a few pictures and then headed inside.

Now I of course won't go into detail about the ceremony because it is so special and sacred, but I will say a few things. I cried the moment I walked into the room. The peace and joy I felt was overwhelming. Promising eternity to Nathan and kissing him across the altar is the happiest moment of my life. I can think of no greater joy given in this life.

The ceremony was over and we gave lots of hugs and then changed and it was awesome to see Nathan's face as he saw me in my dress for the first time. We exited the temple and I couldn't stop smiling at the crowd of friends and family cheering for us. It was a wonderful feeling.

We smiled for a billion pictures but my cheeks didn't even hurt. I was so happy and sooooo in love. Here are a few of the unprofessional shots. I can't WAIT to get the real ones. Our photographer was amazing! 

Nathan and I stayed for a bit longer as the photographer took us all around the temple snapping a million more pictures. Then we drove away- as husband and wife. We kept laughing and then rolled down the widnows and sang along to the radio. Out first stop as a married couple? McDonalds of course.

We headed back to the house for a quick break before the reception. Then it was time to go set up!