The Married Club!!

Oh where to start...even though I've only been married for a week and a half, it has been the BEST week and a half of my life!!

As John and I have started our lives together, I decided to start a blog! Who woulda thunk, right? EVERY newly wed couple starts a blog. I know, I know. But seeing as I live 700 some-odd miles away from my family, and John's parents are in Nauvoo on a mission, what better way to stay connected than over the internet?

So here I am, on a Tuesday night, thinking of a way to start this good ol' thing. I had no clue what to write about because nothing huge or significant has happened. And then my friend was like, "You DID just get married, right? That's a pretty big event!" Okay, she didn't say those EXACT words, so I filled in the blanks for her ;)

Friday, August 3, 2012.

The first day of the rest of my life.

I got to marry the most amazing man I could have dreamt up.
John Chester Memmott.
He comes from the biggest, (Seriously. 26 kids total) most loving family I have ever met. His parents are the kindest people I know, and have SUCH a strong testimony of the church. Throughout our relationship, dating and engagement, his sisters have been the biggest help in planning for the wedding. And his brothers are some of the funniest people on the planet. I guess what I'm trying to say, is that I love his family almost as much as I love John, which is a pretty big deal.

While I was relaxing and getting ready for the wedding myself, our families worked very hard to get everything set up. And oh boy, they did an AMAZING job. When I showed up, an hour and a half before the ceremony started, pretty much everything was done. And we could not have done it without everyone's help. Luckily, the weather was just perfect!! The days before our wedding, it was getting pretty warm, upper 90's and low 100's. I was so afraid that it was going to continue on my special day, especially since the ceremony and reception were outside. But come August 3rd, the heavens opened up and the stars aligned. It was B-E-A-UTIFUL!! It wasn't too hot, and had a nice breeze throughout the evening. It really was a perfect night.

As I walked down the aisle, I saw my future standing at the end, waiting for his oh so gorgeous bride ;) But seriously, my knees started to buckle as I realized that my life was about to change. For the better, of course. As we said our 'I Do's, my heart skipped a beat. I could not be happier knowing I am married to anyone but John.

He is my other half.

My best friend.

My lover.

And I love him with all I've got.

Here are a few pictures that my grandpa shot for the reception.

To start things off, this is Renato. John taught him while he was on his mission.

In Aurstralia.

10 years ago.

He and his wife and kids flew halfway across the world so they could be at our wedding. Not only are they the coolest people ever, but Renato is an AMAZING photographer. And not only did they JUST fly out for the wedding, he photographed it for us too!! We are extremely grateful for their kindness and generosity, and for how cool they are. And we will miss them greatly.

 My mother and I at the family dinner the night before. Aren't I just so lovely??

 This is Hudson, John's nephew, and Tatum, my niece. They had lots of fun playing in the wagon before the wedding.

 Millie is pulling Tatum in the wagon, you just can't see her. And Millie was very determined to get that wagon UP the hill.

 This is Jett, probably the most adorable boy on the planet. He was our cute little ring bearer.

 John and I and my favorite little one year old!

 Both of our parents

 It is impossible to get an ugly picture from this girl!! I just love her to pieces.

 The culprits, minus a few.

 The end!