Well, just to let you know, the wed
ding went off fine. I was extremely nervous of course. So nervous that my hands that were holding my flowers were shaking. Randy, Charlie, and Shannah did a good job of calming me down before we had to walk down the aisle. I have to say, looking at all the decorations and the set up took my breath away. I had the decorations, but it was all up to the wedding planner Mrs. Katie C. and the connection group to make it happen. And you know what, it was gorgeous. I didn't even imagine it that way. It was way better. Deep thanks to all of them for making that day wonderful. Amye came extra early in the morning to do my hair and then shannah's. Christina came to do my makeup. I got lost a couple times on the way to the place, but finally made it there, 30 mins late with shannah in tow.
The bridesmaids, all 4 of them (shannah, crystal, cynthia, and amanda), looked beautiful. I hope they felt good and had fun as well. The strapping men looked handsome too (Charlie, Dan, Jordan, and Mark), especially Mr. Alan Pierce Jr. himself. I can't forget his face when he first saw me in my dress, and I can't either because we have a pic of it. Madie was adorable as the flower girl, and she was very happy to be there. Along side charlie jr. as the ring bearer, which was the shyest boy ever, but cute. The pictures were taken by my wonderful friend Angie, despite
her foot operation. And may I add, the cake was gorgeous. Mrs. Bonnie Nesler (shannah's mom) made it. It was so pretty, I was afraid to ruin it with cutting into it. The dancing was fun. We got through the first dance and then the daddy daughter dance where Randy Nesler (shannah's dad) danced with me, and to my surprise, my brother Paul tapped me on the shoulder and took over. He danced with me the rest of the song. Which, meant a lot to me. I even started crying. My sister in law, Amanda (and a bridesmaid), caught the bouquet and Alan's friend (and groomsman) caught the garter.
When everyone started dancing, cracked me up. I have never seen Bonnie Mills in a dress before. You looked gorgeous. And I saw friends there that I haven't seen in years, and miss so much. I was sad when I wasn't able to sit down with them. Every time I tried I had to get up for something else. So, to those friends, we most definitely have to get together later. I do miss you.
I loved that day, and I hope everyone had fun. I thank you for taking the time and coming out to celebrate Alan and my new life together. The dancing was fun, and the cake and ice cream I hope were good. I was so busy, I never got to enjoy it. It melted into liquid before I was able to get back to it. As we headed out and walk through the many bubbles, I took a look at the car and laughted. Balloons filled the car along with decorations and presents. With pop cans on strings and a sign that said "Just Ma
rried" on the back. By the end of the day, I was tired. Didn't get to really eat anything all day. Ordering pizza sounded like a good idea.
After that night, the next morning we set off on the honeymoon. He surprised me with renting a cabin in the smoky mountains in Tennesse by Pigeon Forge and Galtinburg. We saw the sites, but the cabin was gorgeous. I loved having a whole house to ourselves for a week. Hot tub and whirl pool tub in all. It was very relaxing, and hard to leave to come back. A part of me wanted to rebel and stay. We have discussed going back there next summer. Maybe we will even go to Dollywood and other places that we didn't choose to go the first time. Now back to life.
Well, I better head out. It is almost 3:30am. Maybe I will get some kind of sleep.
Still have to finish cleaning tomorrow and finish doing laundry. We are going through clothes and the ones that don't fit or that we have not worn at all, to bring them to good will.
Well, peace out everyone. I am getting tired finally.
