the perfect match.
our official anniversary is on friday (october 26), but this week is proving to be a busy one, so i am posting now while i have a few spare minutes.we were married 5 years ago at the little white wedding chapel in las vegas nevada. (yes, where britney and pamela also got married - woohoo!) we had planned a trip with friends out there, and a few weeks before leaving decided to tie the knot while we were there. nothing fancy - just us, a few close friends, and all our family and friends at home watching live via webcam.
instead of draining my parent's retirement fund, we figured this was the way to do it. at the time, i was a tiny bit upset that i would be getting married at a place that had a neon sign, rather than in the perfect church on the perfect hill, but we wanted to be married, and we agreed this being our opportunity.
a lot of people ask me if i regret getting married in vegas... my answer is always a resounding NO. it turned out to be the most amazing and memorable day of my life, exactly as one's wedding should be. there were no upset in-laws, no dress stains, no crying flowergirls, no i-ordered-the-blush-pink-lilacs-not-the-pastel-pink-ones.
and afterwards, we hopped into a limo, drove over to the bellagio, and picked the first restaurant we saw... circo.
we feasted on everything the menu had to offer, and laughed and cried for 3 hours... until we were the only ones left in the place. we toasted, giggled and told stories.
5 years later. those four people are still very much in our lives. but most importantly, bryan and i are still very much together, and very much in love.
it's interesting, the anatomy and progression of a relationship. i find it amazing... the phases and growth two people go through, all while staying together.
one person grows and veers off, but eventually, they find their way back to the other one. and visa versa. both trying to be individuals, yet trying to be a couple.
i know this post is random and without much direction, but trying to sum up 5 wonderful years isn't easy to do, and i am finding myself at a loss for words.
i suppose all i can really say is, i am married to the great love of my life, and for this, i am thankful. happy anniversary baby.
posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2007
9 Comments:
I've got tears in my eyes. *sniff*
I can't believe it's already been 5 years. There I times when I feel like I just met you, and there are times when I feel like I've never done anything without you.
It's an odd thing to me that after being so close to you for so long, I'm still not tired of being around you. At some point, everyone's little issues get tiring, but with you I find them endearing. I guess that's a positive attribute of a good marriage.
We've got it pretty good baby...
Ok...Now I am going to cry!!! Can't believe it has already been 5 years....you two Really ARE the "perfect match"! I am so happy I was a part of such a special day!
I Love You Both!
~Allyce
So awesome! Congrats you two! I still remember the ceremony and the brunch after, which was the best. Ever.
I'm not going to cry.
Congratulations!
That brings back memories!! I can't believe it's been 5 years. Congratulations you two! You are such a beautiful couple and I'm proud to have shared your special day! Love, Dana
You guys!!! I'm gonna cry now too. Wow.
I had just met Jan and I remember how he called me from Vegas all excited about y'all springing the wedding on everybody.
You guys are amazing, congrats on 5 years!!
love,
Wu
Congrats on 5 years!!!! It's so amazing to see how the 2 of you are. Can't wait to get together for the anniversary!
Pauline
Of course, having been married for almost nine years, I can tell you that everything starts to fall apart from here on. No, I'm kidding. Congratulations!
Here's a follow up - with photos!