So as I alluded to yesterday, we had a bit of a mini-moon. And the reason why? We flew back over to England and had a wedding blessing that was held exactly one week after our wedding in the States!
On August 18, 2012, we celebrated our wedding with Mark's extended family and closest family friends in England.
I mean...I know. Could it get more picturesque?!
This is St. Mary's Church in Dunstall. It's a short walk from the village where Mark grew up.
This time we walked down the aisle together!
Our beautiful bridesmaids, Mia and Evie, led the way.
The church hall fit our celebration perfectly. My mum-in-law is a visionary!
I gave her the reigns on deciding every detail, and can we just say that she nailed it?!
This little bit was an African tradition our vicar incorporated into the ceremony.
Little did we know we would be traveling to Burundi together less than one year later!
Saying our vows again 1 week later was incredible!
And did I mention that this lovely dress was my sister's prom dress years ago?! Thanks, sista!
My mommy, brother, and Mimi came over from NC to the England for the event!!
I love this of Mark and his beautiful mum.
The flag theme continues in our house today too.
Do y'all know about Pimms? Because I didn't until this exact moment. It's my jam.
With Grandma, Nana, and Granddad. Grandparents are the best.
Do y'all know about Pimms? Because I didn't until this exact moment. It's my jam.
With Grandma, Nana, and Granddad. Grandparents are the best.
Our English family
We love and miss y'all so, so, so much!!!!!!! xxxxxxxx
The whole gang at the blessing! Wahoo!!
When in England...get a wedding photo by the sheep. So English, right?! ;)
The perfectly lovely and delectable cake Katherine made...! Baking queen!!
One of my most favorite pictures from the day.
I love how English weddings last all day. The ceremony began at 2:00 and we stayed until late at night. I so appreciated the quality time we got to spend with the friends and family we do not get to see as often!
Thank you immeasurably, Debbie, for planning this absolutely unforgettable and day!! I love you! It was way beyond my wildest dreams to have this as a part of our wedding! (And we all know that I started dreaming about my wedding loooong before Mark was ever in the picture!)
All photos above were taken by Lucinda Smith Photography.
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Just when I thought it couldn't get more beautiful, it did!! How stunning! Your dress was so pretty!
ReplyDeleteOkay, how flipping beautiful are you?! This is just to die for, Elise!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! That is so awesome! What a fun and unique experience to start your life together!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing tradition and how great that you family was able to come over as well!! You both looked wonderful and so happy and so in love - duh lol!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely stunning. I love every detail
ReplyDeletewow wow WOW! you look gorgeous, and that church is breathtaking! i love that you guys were able to go to England and have a blessing for your husband's family! so special!
ReplyDeleteOH. MY. GOSH. these are perfect! It's like a fairytale, and the pictures are so picturesque -- and you are glowing! thanks for sharing these!
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This is so neat that y'all got to have this with Mark's family & close friends! It was absolutely beautiful & looks like the perfect day to wrap up the perfect week!
ReplyDeleteThis just melts my heart :)
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! You look amazing and the whole setting is gorgeous! Adorable couple :)
ReplyDeleteI loved this!!! How fantastic!
ReplyDeleteHow stinkin' cute is this?! What a fun tradition!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful!!! This is something you will never forget..
ReplyDeleteWhat a positively dreamy day! I don't think you can get any better then that for a perfectly English ceremony. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! Makes me want an English wedding myself!
ReplyDeleteto.die.for!! That was so neat and thank you for sharing this with us!
ReplyDeleteWords can not even express how gorgeous your story and pictures are! Ps. I'm digging you with blonde hair ;)
ReplyDeleteWow you looked beautiful! What an incredible wedding! This is such a good idea, before the blog! Please do more!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS!! Such a beautiful day!! Quick question...will you be doing a link up for the Wife After God devotion??
ReplyDeleteStunning!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE YOUR DRESS! So dreamy! I love that you've been sharing your life before the blog with us, dear! xo
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, how beautiful!! And what a special thing to get to do. I love that dress!!
ReplyDeleteLove this! What a special thing to get to celebrate with loved ones who couldn't make the trip over for a ceremony here in the states. Absolutely lovely! I've no doubt that you'll cherish the memories for many long years to come!
ReplyDeleteSo so beautiful...flowers, dress, location...LOVE! You are one classy lady!
ReplyDeleteI feel like I just witnessed a fairy tale! How beautiful and special :) Thanks for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteBeing able to celebrate twice sounds like heaven! You looked absolutely stunning as well!
ReplyDeleteHow special! I'm sure his family loved being a part of your special, special day! Y'all are too cute to handle.
ReplyDeleteUm hello gorgeous girl! I can't believe that was your sister's prom dress, it is preppy perfection! Everything about this mini-moon/blessing is perfect! What a fabulous thing to get to do!
ReplyDeleteUgh! I'm totally obsessed! This is sheer perfection and you are beyond beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fairy tale! For real! Dying! Love it all.
ReplyDeleteSo amazing that you had an English blessing too! I love, love, love the reception hall- gorgeous! x
ReplyDeleteWOW! Seriously fairy tale!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh. How GORGEOUS! I love this, you are beautiful. Seriously!
ReplyDeleteThis is AMAZING and so so beautiful - I adore every single picture. How sweet that y'all had a celebration there and here - I love it! Pretty pretty pretty. And you look awesome in that dress! Adore the subtle stripe.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pictures!! My mum and her family are from Scotland, so I have a soft spot for the UK :)) There is nothing more romantic than an old English church in a small village :)
ReplyDeleteLove your blog - can't wait to catch up on your posts!! xx
Oh my goodness! How cute is this? You got to have not one but two amazing weddings! What an amazing story you'll have to tell your future children one day :-)
ReplyDeleteHow insanely gorgeous!! You were a stunning bride!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so neat!! Everything about it was so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing!!! Soooo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteXo, Julia
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