The Best Day Ever

I will never forget my wedding day. I remember almost every detail. I woke up at 8am, in hot pink pajama pants and my ASU football sweatshirt. I checked my phone thinking someone might have called to wake me up but I guess they wanted me to get plenty of beauty sleep! I grabbed my hairbow, nail polish, medicine, phone and headed downstairs. When I stepped into the cafeteria I saw my cousin Dena, my aunt Burnette, my sister, brother-in-law, and nieces. I sat down and talked to them for a minute. I started to head in the kitchen and saw Johnnie. I turned around quickly, screaming, "Why didn't anyone tell me he was in there?" My cousin Dena said, "I only think that matters if you are in your dress!" In the meantime Johnnie had heard me and came out of the kitchen. I turned around and he had the biggest grin on his face, he gave me the biggest hug, and told me he loved me. Tradition or not, it was the best feeling in the world. He went on helping in the kitchen and I sat down to eat some breakfast. After eating my sister painted my finger and toe nails. I still thought I had all this time to relax and then my phone rings. It was my hairdresser asking if I was still coming! I couldn't believe it was already 10am. Morgan finished my nails, I ran upstairs to change clothes and she helped me get everything I needed. I rushed off to get my hair and makeup done. Once I was there and in the chair I finally got to close my eyes and relax a little. Before I knew it, she was done and it was 11:30! WHAT??? I was supposed to be fully dressed and ready for pictures by 12!!! Not to mention I had to stop at Food Lion because Johnnie and I forgot our toothbrushes! It felt like forever before I got back to the wedding site, but I did, and I was rushing. I made sure Johnnie was out of sight and I ran to my room. Morgan was luckily almost ready with her hair and makeup so she could help me. She touched up a little bit of the makeup that I didn't particularly like and then I just sat and waited for my time to put on my dress! Morgan was busy finished with herself, helping mom and me, and getting the girls dressed, diapers changed and ready to go. Luckily Terrance was up there sitting with the girls while we finished. Once everyone, except me, was ready, mom and Terrance took the girls downstairs. It was really nice having time with just my sister. Our relationship has always been a struggle but for that one day she was there for me, every step of the way. She helped me put my dress on, fix all the layers of material, put my jewelry on, shoes on, garters on, etc. Then I had just a second to peek out the window at the people, read my card from Johnnie, open my present and take a deep breath. I was ready. I had never been so ready for something in my life. Johnnie's mom came up to see me, told me I was beautiful and gave me a kiss. I am so blessed with my in-laws. Everyone went downstairs except me. I wanted to capture my dad's face when he saw me for the first time. Dad was waiting at the bottom of the stairs when I came down. I saw his face and he was so happy. After some hugs, pictures and kisses, it was time to go to the church. One thing I will never forget was the closer we walked towards the church the more nervous I got. Not nervous to marry Johnnie, just nervous to walk down the aisle and have everyone staring at me. But what I won't forget is dad was talking to me about taxes. How when you get married you get to file joint taxes. It was odd, it was funny, but I will never forget it. The church was packed, I could hear the musicians singing and I knew any minute it would be my turn. My director Judy told me to take a deep breath, enjoy this moment, walk slow, and smile. The doors opened, everyone looked at me and the music started. I don't think I ever took my eyes off of Johnnie. He had the biggest grin on his face. Can I can't even think of my favorite part of the ceremony. The whole thing was beautiful. Everything our pastor Sam said was perfect, reading our own vows was perfect, the kiss was perfect, everything was more than anything I expected. It couldn't have gone any better. Just like with most weddings, after the ceremony we had lots of pictures, then headed to the reception. Our reception was gorgeous! My mom and dad along with others worked so incredibly hard to make this beautiful and special for Johnnie and I. The first time I saw it I was brought to tears. Our cakes were beautiful and I couldn't wait to try them. I did have one big surprise that I saw at the reception. My childhood friend, Krystal, had told me earlier she wouldn't be able to come to the wedding. I was sad but she had a really good reason. After Johnnie and I had gotten our food and sat down, I happen to look up and saw across the room Krystal. I walked toward her and we were both crying. I was so happy she was there and it meant so much to me. She said she knew earlier in the week she would be able to come but wanted to surprise me. It was the best surprise. My only regret is we didn't get a picture together. But the memory will always be in my heart. We had a lot of good food, had fun talking to everyone, dancing, and enjoying the day. My wedding day could not have been more perfect. It was beyond anything I ever expected. The only thing I wish is for the day to have slowed down and not go so fast. Everyone says your wedding day flies by. Now that I have been through it, I have to agree. It went so fast. But fast or not, we are so happy to be married and our wedding day was amazing!