I found my forever

After 8 years, I finally married the man of my dreams.  

We began dating right before I turned legal, that's right... at the sweet and innocent age of 17; he was 21--talk about rocking the cradle!!  We've been through so much over the last 8 years and it has enabled us to grow into the people we are today; clearly the people we are today can be defined as AWESOME ;) .  

Last May, on our 7 year anniversary, he began the proposal process, yes...there was a process, with one of the most creative and well thought out proposals I have ever seen.  I may be bias, but probably not.

Take a look at our wedding website to see some details on this: www.stevenandangie.com 

After a year of planning we finally 'sealed the deal' so-to-speak on our 8 year anniversary in Sandy Hook, NJ with 90 of the most fantastic people we have ever met (and who have learned to appreciate and love my crazy and sarcastic self.)  Everything was exactly how I wanted it to be: simple and beautiful.  The process was exhausting as a DIY wedding is not even close to easy, but I wouldn't have changed it for anything. Having a unique wedding that fit our personality was worth all the anxiety, tears, sweat and numerous hospitalizations (just kidding on the last one.)  And I proudly say that I managed to NOT become a bridezilla, which is a win in itself. Without further ado, here are some photos of my wedding day <3 

If the question is "Should I do first look photos" the answer is "yes."

I cannot even begin to describe my love for them.

Goodbye hunger pains. Hello delicious BBQ. 

 "We can do no great things; only small things with great love" 

and that is exactly what my wedding day consisted of.  I hope you enjoy <3  

What.the.hail.

pun intended. 

Saturday was a beautiful day, so Steven and I decided to head to Asbury Park. Asbury is perfect because there is the beach, city-ish stuff and just a nice place to walk around. What else do you need on a beautiful day??

Side note: Steven and I plan on moving to Asbury Park within a year. :-D

Anyway, as we are walking around enjoy the beautiful weather there is a freakin' hail storm. 

What.the.hail. 

^

(That needed reiteration)

This is what we looked like post-hail. 

Little wet. Little frazzled. Little disoriented. 

We kept our game faces on though. Probably cuz we were on a serious mission to get.shit.done.*

*Get shit done=drink caffeinated beverages and eat cake.

 

This is how we break this shit down. 

We came, we drank, we dried off.

Seriously though, this coffee shop, Twisted Tree Cafe, is the shit. They have all vegan/vegetarian options and the people who own it are nice-as-can-be. Guess if you're looking for me in the near future you can imagine where I'll be. 

After I was dragged out of the coffee shop against my will we walked down to the boardwalk and gazed at the ocean PLUS got to do some people watching. 

If you have a better afternoon, please explain. 

Cuz this was damn near perfect. 

<3

What makes a good day GREAT?

Apples and cheese plus UNO.  

Game time and snack time, people!

Oh...and the fact that I always win*. 

;) Steve sucks.
*minus one time..hence the name UNO, I guess.