A girl dreams of her wedding day for years. Planning and cutting. Making sure that every detail is prefect. When push come to shove, I really didn't care about the details. All I wanted to do was be with Martijn. The night before I didn't sleep well, I woke up in the night. I was excited and nervous. I was getting married within a few hours. Really, me getting married??!! That seems so crazy. I went to the living room and wanted to watch cartoons. Maybe to feel like a kid again. Everything that I was comfortable with was changing. At 8 Ashley came to do my make-up. At 9 Melody came and did my hair. My dad called Joep and was like get me out of here. So much girl stuff hehe my poor dad. I was so excited and I felt so beautiful!!!! I was nervous and so ready to see Martijn. We loaded in the car headed to the temple. I was so happy and really couldn't wait. We got to the temple and he was already there waiting for me.
The reunion was sweet. He was so happy to see me. And the look on his face made me so grateful that I was marrying the most wonderful man ever!!! We had our meeting with a member of the temple presidency. We were excited that the temple was just ours. We had picked a time where the temple was normally closed. Made me feel special. After the meeting I went and put on my wedding dress. We went back and enjoyed the moment together before we would eternally became man and wife. The whole ceremeny wasn't long. My mom told me stories of it lasting for 30 mintues to an hour. I was nervous already. But the ceremeny wasn't that long maybe 20 mintues. But it was so beautiful. I couldn't help but smile. I was so happy to be marrying my best friend!!! Everyone was happy for us. At one time I looked at my Dad and saw him tearing up. His little bully was getting married. I felt all my loved ones around not only on this earth but those who had passed on. It was a very special moment for Martijn and I. One that we will never forget. As I am writing this I keep looking at Martijn. I am truly lucky and blessed to have him as my husband.
When we walked out of the temple all my family and friends were waiting for us. We were married for time and all eternity!!! The whole day went really fast for us. We took photos with Coral Lee Carlson who is one the best I have ever seen. My mom made sure that we had the money in the budget for her. I can't wait to see the photos. We had cold weather but snowy. Prefect for the theme of our wedding!!! We had a lot of fun. After photos we went home for food and a nap. Reception that night was the party of the year.
When my mom and I were talking about the reception and what we wanted. We both agreed that we wanted a dance party. We wanted people to come and have a fun time!!! So that is what we had a huge PARTY!!!!! We hired a DJ who was AMAZING!!! And we danced, danced and danced. The last ones to leave were Kari and Tiffany's family. (Kari and Tiffany are basically my big sisters and really helped me to become the person that I am today) We had a blast. The daddy/daughter dance was so sweet we both were crying. The mother/son dance was a special moment for Martijn and Kirsty. Overall it was everything that I had dreamed of and hoped for!!!!
Breda reception was prefect!!! My wonderful mother in law, aunts and her friends worked so hard to put it together. And it was different than the one in the states but I love it!! We had a family dinner which is a Dutch tradition. And I have to say I LOVE the Boom family. I already feel like I have known them for years and that I fit right in the family. It was amazing to have a family dinner talking, laughing and joking. Then we had the open house. There were a lot people and I am still so jet lag. It was nice to see the people that Martijn grew up with. After being apart for so long and not really being on the same continent. So our dating was skype!! It was so nice to be able to see and do things with Martijn. There is a lot of love for Martijn. Overall the whole wedding experience was amazing everything that I have dreamed of and truly wanted. I married the love of my life, my best friend. I feel truly blessed and spoiled by the Lord.
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