A+T=Our Lovely Life: Our Wedding: The Ceremony

Since we decided to get married at the courthouse, we had to do it a day before the reception. I was so grateful for this. It made both days way less stressful and we actually got to enjoy each part.

We got home from Wendover around 9 am and I had to start getting ready right then in order to get there on time. My dad had planned a luncheon for both our families after the ceremony and planned to pick up the tables and chairs that morning and totally forgot. Um, I'd say this was my only bridezilla moment. I was so stressed and frustrated, but there was physically nothing I could do about it. Thankfully Chance saved the day and got them for us and barely made it on time to the courthouse.

I curled my hair and then headed to Taylor's house for her to do my makeup. Let me tell you... I own mascara, eyeliner and an eyebrow pencil. I don't know how to do makeup, nor have any. She is pro at this. I loved my makeup!

We got to the Provo courthouse and both our families were there and I suddenly got sooo nervous. I didn't expect to at all! I think I had just been so busy leading up to that point that it finally hit me that we were there, getting married and I was beyond excited and happy but the nerves were definitely kicking in!

I didn't know what to expect out of a courthouse wedding. I had never been to one, so I was worried it would be a 5 minute in and out thing... I mean, we brought about 25 people there with us so I was hoping it would be worth their while.

It totally was. I was not expecting it to be so personal. We had Judge Hansen, and as we stood up there in front of our families he took the time to ask us questions about who we were and why we wanted to marry each other. He was so genuine in everything he said.

I got so emotional as he was talking to us. Just staring at Austin knowing he was about to be my husband for the rest of our lives, I couldn't help but feel so lucky to have him. At that moment there wasn't a single doubt in my mind about why I was standing there with him and what we've created to get to that point. Our relationship wasn't always a smooth path and we'd been through a lot together to prove to each other this is exactly what we wanted. And not to mention... I was about to exchange rings with the most handsome man in the world!

I was pleasantly surprised by the way it turned out, I wouldn't have wanted it any other way.

Both families met back at my dad's for a luncheon afterward. He made ham, potato salad, a veggie tray, a fruit tray, drinks, treats, chips, dip...the whole shebang. It was so yummy and I loved having everyone together to relax before the reception and just be able to chat and get to know each other.

After the luncheon was more last minute running around.

I think it was about 2 am before we got to sleep and I had the biggest smile on my face when I said, "good night husband of mine". Best feeling in the world