MERRY'ed
NEWSFLASH : I’M A WIFE.
What’s NUTS is that it’s been 3 weeks already! We have been married for nearly a month. :0 Life has been so busy, I feel like we haven’t even been able to fully absorb it. I will say, the week up north was magical though. Although that was not the wedding we originally planned, it felt very much like us & was the perfect wedding setting. It brought out all of the “up north” vibes - relax, recover, no phones, be grateful, find joy in every moment.
The day was just nice. So very nice. I got up, drank some coffee, went on an AM run (bear-free), showered up for my hair appt, hopped around town with Shell, and then came back to a perfectly decorated venue. My sis took reigns of the decor while we were gone & it was so perfect.
Fails of the day:
95F - that’s all. Only the hottest day of the year for Cook, MN on our wedding day of course :D
I forgot all flowers back in the Lodge, so no pics have my bouquet in them. I didn’t even realize it until we went back to the Lodge post-ceremony. #SMH, but at least I got a deal on them & they were #fake!!!
Crying uncontrollably through all of our vows (it was mutual) #fail
Power going out at 1pm wedding night meaning all AC units and fans DONEZO. It came back on a couple hours later & luckily, the honeymoon suite was the only cabin with AC. No running water, but it DID have an AC unit :D
Canoe ride dreams - it was SO windy on the water. We got in the canoe & were probably moving at 15mph from one dock to another. We tried to turn around to get another pic & could not paddle against the current LOL. But this pic >>>>
Highlights of the day/week:
Putting a ring on my hubs hand
Evening pontoon ride with nearly all of the guests <3 Singing, smiling, laughing. Just.thee.best.crew.
Night bonfire chats - playing 2 truths & a lie
Sharing our wedding day with Julie & Galen (Jake’s parents) 35th anniversary!
Mimosas with my ladies in the cabin getting ready w/Shell as our makeup artist
Coralie & Augustus walking down the aisle <3
Free upgrade at our honeymoon hotel on L.Superior #ballin
Everything is what you make it, but I really truly feel so blessed to have had such an amazing week.
Peace & so, so much love,
yo’ girl Jen (Mrs)
PS) I had this written 3 wks after our wedding, but am just posting it now :) We are nearly TWO months into wedded bliss now! New name, new house, and new job for yo’ girl coming up! Just a year of transitions <3
…And a few more pics for those of ya’ll itching for more… ;) I really could keep going, but we’ll leave it with these gems!
