Thursday, May 26, 2011

T'is the Night Before the Wedding Poem

It's been quite busy since we returned from our wedding and honeymoon. We traveled to Charlotte for my dear friend Anna's baby shower. We've gone to Winston-Salem to pick up things we couldn't get back from the wedding. We've had lots of visitors and we've even attended another wedding (Brandy and Joe's). Needless to say, that would be the reason I haven't had a chance to blog about our amazing wedding weekend. I am going to do my best to get back to it before I forget some of the wonderful details of the weekend.

I'm going to start with the speeches that were given. Kevin's dad began and then a half a dozen or more friends and family around the room all stood up one at a time and gave a wonderful speech or story about Kevin and I. I couldn't have imagined the great words everyone would have had for us that night. It truly set the mood for the evening. I wish I had a video or had written down what everyone said as it was all so special to us. However, I was able to get Kevin's mom to email me her speech. It was one of a kind and really neat the way she presented it. At first we were kind of looking around like what?!?! Soon enough we understood where she was going and she definitely had me in tears. I am so incredibly fortunate to have a mother in law that I simply adore. And after this speech I believe she may feel the same about me :)








She titled it- T'is the Night Before the Wedding Poem






T'is the night before the wedding and all through this room


All creatures are stirring, especially the groom


He is about to discover what his mother will reveal


His penchant for older women, he can no longer conceal
As the story unfolds, he lay naked on the floor


Beside him laid an older woman, with a body to explore


When out in the hall there appeared such a clatter


As the door swung open he cried “What’s the matter”
His mother appeared, about to discover4 year old Kevin and his 6 year old love


In his playroom he was, surrounded by toys
Doing what comes naturally to all little boys
She helped them get dressed, and gave an embrace


Trying to conceal, the smile on her face


She knew one day her little boy


Would become a man, searching for another pretty toy
As all mothers do, she hoped he’d be wise


And choose a bride with close family ties
She loved her two boys, but longed for a girl


But God knew better in His wisdom of pearl,


Be patient she thought, other plans


He must have for a little girley


Little did she know, He was preparing a Bre Gurley
Now, her prayer has been answered and satisfied she is,


A grateful thank you to the Gurley’s she gives


For all of their efforts to create a child with such love


She is truly grateful to the Gurley’s and to the Almighty above
With her long golden hair and a smile to die for
Bre Gurley is more than I could've hoped for
Her beautiful spirit and personality
Have won the hearts of our entire family
My son is intelligent, so I need not worry
His choice was wise, he chose a Gurley
Finally, in an effort to make the past right


I promise Kevin and Bre I will not open their door tomorrow night.
Wishing a joyous time to all


And to all, a goodnight





So creative!!!!



I've included a few pictures from our wedding as there are so many I am going to have to post them in multiple blogs...





Our handsome groomsmen




My beautiful bridesmaids
The trolley that took us from our wedding
The scrumptious cake, invitation, and our very special rings
Love my HUSBAND :)

This was taken down by the water as the sun was setting












My absolute favorite...this one totally caught the moment of pure bliss we were in <3



Tuesday, May 17, 2011

A Sample of My Bridal Portraits

The photographers from our wedding were finally able to post a blog on my bridal portraits. I had them taken back in October because I wanted to have them outside and they need a few months to get the portrait back. With an April wedding I knew February would be a little cold for an outdoor shoot. So...they've been waiting awhile to reveal these pictures. We had so much fun!