One year later....the highlight reel.

One year ago, Dalan and I got hitched. Hooray for one year of blissful marriage. I really, really loved my wedding day, and would get married over and over again each year if I could. I have talked about our wedding in detail on my blog, so I have decided to just highlight our favorite movements, and show some little/never seen photos.


1. Taking pictures before the ceremony. Dalan and I didn't mind seeing each other before the ceremony, and taking all our pictures before the ceremony gave us a chance to get it out of the way and enjoy our reception and visiting with of friends and family. It was also a lot of fun and relaxing. It got our minds off the big event that was to come.

Dalan was suppose to dip me, but for whatever reason we couldn't do it. Here is one of our attempts.

2. The ceremony. I always thought I would be a crying mess during my ceremony, but I wasn't....I was so calm. I knew marrying Dalan was what I wanted more than anything in the world, and I was just so happy. I just couldn't stop smiling. Also, I could not repeat simple sentences. The Rev. Nghia had to restate my vows for me, because I was totally on cloud nine, and could not remember what he had just said.


3. The drawings. I loved Becca's suggestion of having our guests draw each other and putting together a giant portrait of all of our loved ones. We still have it hanging up in our house, and I look at it all the time.



4. The toasts. I did get teary eyed during the toasts made to us. It was so moving to have such wonderful things said about Dalan and me as we were about to start our married lives together.



5. The dancing. I had such a fun time dancing with Dalan and the rest of the gang all night long. I am so glad we went with a live band. It made the night feel so alive and fun. I also loved all the kids getting into the dancing. So fun.


6. The cupcakes. I love cupcakes, and also wanted a way around the cake cutting fee we were going to be charged per guest, so we did cupcakes instead of a cake. It was perfect. They were so yummy, and held up. Dalan and I ate two frozen ones last night, and they were as delicious as they were in 2008.


7. The bouquet getting stuck in the cubby hole in the ceiling. Who knew I was powerful enough the throw a bouquet of flowers into a small open slot in the ceiling, and have them land in an upright position? But I did, and it was awesome.


8. The car. Our bridal party and others did an excellent job of decorating a most tastefully disgusting car. It was something special, and beyond my wildest imagination.


9. Our friends. They traveled far and they spent a lot of time and effort making our wedding day perfect. There are too many pictures to post them here. Look for a special friends addition coming soon!

10. Our families. The fact that both of our mothers left us voice mails today singing "Happy Anniversary" to us. So freaking cute and thoughtful!