Back and Married!!!! Vicki and Jonathan Nov. 14, 2009

[VickiLynn84]

I don't even know how to start this, but my wedding day was the best day of my life. It was like all this stress building up in me for so long was finally released and gone. It felt so wonderful to actually enjoy the day and not worry about little details. Sure, some things went wrong, but they were minor really. We forgot to bring in our champagne flutes, so we had to use what the facility gave. We forgot our cake topper. and on the way to the reception the groom's parents got lost (they are unfamiliar with the area) and one of the groomsmen was with them. So, they missed being introduced in, and the toasts. I debated waiting for them, but the guests had waited long enough. We arrived later than we anticipated at the reception. and we forgot all his groomsmen's gifts here in Virginia along with the bridesmaids tote bags. But I didn't even let it bother me. I was just at the point where I didn't care. I was still married regardless. and even if you could have changed the things that went wrong. It wouldn't have mattered.

Tuesday evening on the 10th we started our drive up to Pennsylvania. After work, we drove up and met his parents in Gaithersburg, Maryland and stayed the night in a hotel there. We got to see his grandmother which was great. She also came with us the next day up to PA. It was so nice she was able to come. For awhile doctors didn't know what was wrong with her and everyone really thought she was going to die. Well, they figured things out and shes so much better now than I have ever seen her. It really meant a lot to Jonathan to have her there as she is his last remaining grandparent.

Wednesday morning we got up early showered and went to IHOP for breakfast. We went and picked up his grandmother and off we went to Pennsylvania. It didn't take long to get there at that point and we helped his parents check into their hotel room and his grandmother into hers. We just sort of relaxed from there for awhile as my parents were still at work so we couldn't meet up with them just yet. Jonathan and I then headed over to the mall to kill some time and came back and went with his parents to the Christian music store so his mom could pick up a CD as she sang "Bless the broken road" (by rascal flatts) during our ceremony. She actually sang Point of Grace's version though. After that we just drove over to Longhorn Steakhouse and met my parents. It was an important dinner because our parents were meeting for the first time ever. I'm so happy that it went well. It seemed like everyone got a long great, especially our mothers. I know my mom was worried she wouldn't like her, so that made her feel a lot better. I had my share of drinks that night, I dont usually drink, but I figured why not. We stayed at my parents house that night (Jon and I). We drove to their house and we were so tired we didn't feel like blowing up the air matress. We slept on my old back, which is only a single! He slept one way and I slept the other and we kind of hung on to each other. it was kind of funny. but it was really uncomfortable. I think we only got a few hours of sleep that night.

[VickiLynn84]

Thursday morning, my dad had to go to work for a few hours so Jonathan and I took my mother out to breakfast to one of my favorite places. From there we had to pick up my dress from David's Bridal. Jon came with us but shopped at the stores around david's until we were done. It took us longer than anticipated there, but we were done. and then we had to head off to the bakery and drop off the ribbon for our cake. and then dropped my mom back off at her house to get ready for work (thursday was her last day for the week) and we were off for a pre- meeting with the DJ. We were already off to a late start because I didn't anticipate being at Davids Bridal so long, I knew we were going to be late since everything seemed to be all in different directions and it was going to take us 40 minutes to get to the DJ's office. So, once we were in the car I realized I left my phone at my parents house so we just kept going as we were on the road at this point. The office the DJ is located in is kind of in a large city and their office moved so we had trouble finding it and ran into some traffic, so by the time we found the office we were going on 45 minutes late for this appointment. It didn't help they didn't have a sign outside of their new office though. The sign that was up was for the business that used to be there. Once we got there the DJ had already left as he had another appointment after mine, but his assistant was there and we had the meeting with her (thank goodness!) to just clear up last minute details. After that, we just drove back to my parents house and I started to put together out of town guest bags and wrap my bridal party gifts (I did get the bridesmaids other things despite leaving the tote bags) so they were at least able to open something. Jonathan eventually left and met with his parents to go meet his sister and brother and their husband and wife at the airport and I stayed behind as I was supposed to go out that night and have a little party with the bridesmaids, but we ended up just going to dinner somewhere instead as I was really tired. Jon went to dinner with his family. After that was over I met up with Jon and we slept on the pull out couch they had in his parents room in the suite they had for the night since the bed at my "old" house was not comfortable.

Friday, we all got up early and everyone met downstairs in the lobby and had breakfast there. Jon and I went to pick up my mom and then we all went to get our nails done. Well, Jon didn't. (well, he did get a pedicure although he likes to call it a foot bath lol). He left early while we were all finishing and met with his dad and everyone else so they could get their suits. It took a long time to get our nails done and once again we were behind schedule. After nails, my mom, and a few other people and Jon's mom went to get some lunch at Chilli's and the guys went to TGI Fridays. After that we went to my parents house and got some wedding stuff and were off to decorate the reception place. We didn't have a lot of time at that point because the rehearsal at the church started at 6 and I think we had less than an hour to decorate. Towards the end of decorating, I don't even remember why. I just had a mini breakdown and started crying. I think it was because how rushed I felt trying to get everything done in less than an hour. Which is probably why we forgot to leave the champagne flutes and cake topper out too lol After that Jonathan and I drove back to the hotel and my mom and dad drove back to their house. I had someone following me to the rehearsal from the hotel and they had someone following them from their house, so we figured it would be best to split ways. We ended up being late for the rehearsal but we got it all done and made our way to the rehearsal dinner.

During the dinner I caught wind of people making plans to take my fiance out to a strip club afterwards without him knowing where he was going. We had made plans before that night that we weren't going to do that type of thing, so I sort of freaked. Jonathan had already had plans to go all night bowling with me and his parents and other people. He just wanted a family night out thing. Well, I freaked out and told him what I heard was going on and he settled it for me and told them it wasn't happening and it was going to be bowling because thats what he wanted to do and he wasn't into that. Then I caught wind of them trying to talk about maybe taking him after bowling if we left early and again Jon told them no. I was so mad at them though because they knew we already agreed not too and I think thats why they didn't tell Jonathan ahead of time either. I was so upset I never even touched any of the food at the dinner. We ended up going all night bowling and stayed so late there that I knew by the time we left, there would be no strippers. at the end of the night he just smiled at me and told me he had much more fun with me out than he would have had going to see dumb strippers and it made me feel better. We went back to the hotel and he ended up staying on his parents pull out that night and I went and stayed in a seperate hotel with a bridesmaid that night.

Saturday morning, my mom and I and a bridesmaid went out to breakfast and my dad brought everything I needed to go get my hair done directly after. When I looked in the bag though I realized my veil was missing so he had to go back home and bring that too. I couldn't really eat breakfast. I ordered home fries and a fruit plate and just took like one bite. I was too nervous at that point. Jon and I texted back and forth a few times just to make sure we didn't forget anything we needed to bring. After breakfast was over, my dad dropped me off at the salon where I met a bridesmaid there and we got our hair done together. My mom had an appointment somewhere else as did his mom and the rest of them. His mom and sister in law showed up just as they were putting my veil in and Laura's hair was done shortly after that. We drove back to the hotel and dropped his mom off to be with the guys and his dad. Laura, Mandy, and I then drove to my parents house and got our make up done. The make up artist met up with us there. She did a great job on everyone. From there we left for the church, my parents drove not long after we did. I was sooo nervous then. but the girls made sure I was ok. As we pulled up to the chuch I realized people were coming in and I saw my photographer and videographer. We got there around 2:15 and the ceremony started at 3. so we rushed downstairs and got ready and they helped me into my dress and shoes etc. and they got ready. and we got some pics taken. Jon was in another room somewhere with his groomsmen so he wouldn't see me. and before I knew it, it was time to begin. getting up the stairs was difficult because of my train but I made it. When I got to the top of the stairs and saw how many people came, I couldn't believe it even though I knew how many rsvp'd. so we made our way to the aisle and I just kept my eyes on jonathan the whole time walking down with my dad. My nervousness just melted away. I remember parts of the ceremony, but really its hard to remember I was too busy smiling into Jonathans eyes and holding his hand and trying to listen to the minister. and before I knew it the ceremony was over. and I didn't shed a tear during it although I almost did. When his mom sang bless the broken roads during it jon was quietly singing it in my ear and it made me tear up. and like I said before I knew it, the ceremony was over and had our little exit with the receiving line and bubbles. and people were off the to the reception.

We stayed behind and did pictures for awhile. and we arrived at the reception hall a half hour later than I wanted too. but the guests seemed okay with it. They had their drinks, appetizers, and cookies so they seemed fine. But his parents got lost along the way and eventually we just had to start without them. I didn't feel comfortable leaving my guests waiting any longer to start. The food was awesome, the dj was wonderful. He got so many people out there dancing, including me and I do not dance lol. the night went by so quick and before I knew it, it was over. it was honestly the best day of my life. I'll never forget it. Just thinking about it now makes me tear up. I can't wait till I can see our video. The photographer has posted the pictures already on his website which I will share in the picture section. Once everyone left and it was just close family, I started coughing really hard. so we decided to go check into our hotel for the night because we were hosting a brunch the next morning for guests out of town and close family. We went back to the room and opened cards and well other things...and went to sleep but I coughed all night long into the next morning.

[VickiLynn84]

Sunday, so we had the brunch and it went well. everyone liked the food. I meant to pass those bags I had made up for the out of town people out, but that was another thing that went wrong. I forgot all about them. so now I have all these bags all made up with no one to give too lol. We went to my parents house after the brunch and brought my dress and we packed it up and left it upstairs. we stayed for a bit and talked and then it was time to say goodbye and we drove back to Virginia that night. We got two hours of sleep and had to be up at the airport the next morning (monday) to go to our honeymoon. at that point I felt terrible. I had a fever, cough, chills. I started crying in the plane because I didn't want my honeymoon to start out that way. by the time we got to Orlando, that night I ended up going to Urgent care to find out I had the Swine Flu and Bronchitis. So, they prescribed me Tamiflu and our first three days of our week honeymoon was spent at the hotel because I just couldn't do Disney parks feeling like that. But after the second day I felt a lot better and we went swimming at the hotel pool the third day. and after that we went to the parks and had some fun. I'm still fighing off the cough, but it doesn't hurt anymore when I cough and I'm not coughing up anything gross anymore which is a plus. Fever is completely gone too. thank goodness. I don't know how I got that, but it was bad. (well, for a few days). I still managed to have a great honeymoon though and of course the wedding was great. at least I waited until after the reception to start showing signs of being sick lol. But no matter what, it was seriously the best time of my life and I loved every moment of it. I love him so much and now we are married! yay!

if you want to see our professional photogrpahers pictures you can go to www.dnbphotography.com/photocart (http://www.dnbphotography.com/photocart) and click on Vicki and Jonathan and when asked for an access code type in- Vicki

:hearts::hearts::hearts::hearts::hearts::hearts:

[FFC]

Welcome back Mrs. Hubbel!!!!! :) Congratulations! That's sweet how you two shared the twin bed... you made it work where I would have taken the floor lol :D

ETA: WOW I'm going to have to come back and read the rest of your story when I'm not supposed to be working :)

[MrsDM]

Congrats Vicki! I didn't get much of an opportunity to read your whole story, but I skimmed through it and it sound like you had a truly amazing day!

Your pictures look fabulous and you look beautiful! You guys look so happy! Love your church too!!!

[gwenshack]

:heart: I'm SO glad to hear you had the best day of your life. :heart: You absolutely deserve all the happiness in the world. I saw your pics a bit ago and you were glowing! Congrats again! :coupletoast:

[VickiLynn84]

thanks guys! :)

[f77g4]

Congrats Vicki!!! Good on you for not letting all the little mishaps ruin your day!

[dearmissie]

WHEW!! Took a bit to read, but it was a great story!! Thanks so much for sharing!! Glad you are feeling better from the swine flu!! And congrats!!

[FutureMrsWilson]

I can't believe I didn't see this earlier!!!!!!!


Great story - even the part about folks trying to sneak Jon off to see strippers - regardless of the activity if the bride and groom have already decided its not going to take place, they shouldn't be plotting against that agreement! Jon handled it perfectly though! What a great guy.


And I love your pics!
Few pic comments:

I really love those BM dresses.. Fabulous.
Another favorite - the kid with the mohawk!! How awesome.

Aaaand - that looked like one loooooooong first kiss!


Your wedding day was beautiful - and you were a gorgeous beaming bride. Congrats!

[Brian's Bride]

I also liked your story! I think we should start a club for the ladies who are sick the day of of their wedding or on their honeymoons! I had a horrible cold the day of the wedding, and we took our honeymoon the following weekend. I came down with an ear infection 3 days before leaving for Mexico!

Your BM dresses are gorgeous, along with you in your beautiful gown!! Congratulations!

[Qtpie]

it seems common to get sick during your wedding or on your honeymoon, i think it has something to do with all the stress leading up to the BIG day. I got the flu on our honeymoon, and we spent the second half of our trip to Maui in the hotel so I could recover, I was also 6 weeks pregnant, while on our honeymoon. Thank god I did NOT have morning sickness then.