RE-POST: WE DID IT!!!

Originally posted 09/04/2007 9:46 pm on The Wed Blog

Thats right - we finally tied the knot!! It has been an amazing journey to get to this point, but by the Grace of God Jason and I united in marriage on August 18, 2007 at River City Grace Community Church (www.rivercitygrace.org). The day was incredible and truly memorable - by far the best day of my life to date!; and not just because I married the man of my dreams

The day was a bit crazy, I will admit. My hair appointment went longer than expected and as a result I was about a half hour late to the church. But as I had predicted God was wonderful and took care of everything from then on. The rest of the day went great! Well, aside from some issues musically. But even still it was simply amazing. The ceremony was so beautiful - more than I imagined it would be. However, I didn’t imagine crying the entire time. It’s true! I couldn’t even sing the hymns! It was so very nervous just before the ceremony but when I walked down the isle and saw Jason eagerly waiting for me all my fears melted and at that moment I was the happiest girl in the world. The look on his face then was masterfully captured by our photographers. It is, I think, my favorite picture from the whole day so far.

After the ceremony we took tons and tons of pics (not the most exciting part of the day), BUT Jason’s best friend Corey was home from Greece where he was stationed with the Seals and he stopped by for just a bit to say hi and congrats. It was so awesome! It made me so so very happy for Jason considering if we did have a wedding party this guy would have been the best man. So it was very special for Jason to have him come, even if just for a moment or two.

Once we got into the reception it was all easy from there. Although, I was a bit bummed that I didn’t get to talk to everyone that I wanted. (I know people will be understanding about it). Also, I was bummed that I only got ONE bite of my own wedding cake. That would be the bite that Jason fed me. I’m bummed because it was so good and I wish I could’ve had more! Oh well. At least we have the top in our freezer for our one year anniversary!!

Shortly after four o’clock we hit the road after making a quick stop at my (parents) house to grab some things. We drove all the way out to Mendocino - sending pictures to my dad on my phone along the way. The drive was gorgeous (we went right through wine country at sunset), but way too long for two newlyweds waiting to get to their wedding night. By the time we got into town it was totally dark - praise God we didn’t get lost - and we were way past check in. We stopped in at the main hotel to get our keys and map to our private cottage in the mailbox at guest reception. Luckily we found the cottage considering it wasn’t very well lit or marked.

But at the end of the day it was all totally worth it. The honeymoon was amazing - just relaxing and romantic - and we are fully enjoying finally being husband and wife. Since we got home we’ve been working like mad to get our apartment together. Its going great, come to think of it. God has been amazing in His providence. We are looking forward to an upcoming church wedding shower which will give us a chance to celebrate with our extended family.

Along the course of our honeymoon we decided that getting married was one of the best decision we’ve ever made. I truly would never turn back. In fact, I wonder why we waited so long! So, to make a long story short the wedding went great and the honeymoon was just amazing! I will write more about the honeymoon later when I have the pictures uploaded. Meanwhile, there are some proofs available from the wedding to look at. Here is how you can look at them:

Go to www.eikonphotography.com
Click ‘View in same window’
Once the page loads click ‘client proofs’
Type in my name (Sarah) as the password
Let it load and enjoy!
I’m eagerly waiting to see the rest!

More fun stories later!

- Mrs. Sarah Kenney