It’s a big deal because our relationship has been through so much. I think a lot more then most people I know. So it’s quite an accomplishment we have been able to get through everything that has been the ups and downs of being a couple.

We met in 2001 my freshman year of college. And that same night felt that connection that even when we tried to break things off, it never worked. We have been attracted so hard ever since. That means we have now be together for over 11 years. Man, time flies.

But at this mark in our lives, we are both happy and loving our life together. There have been so many rough patches but at this moment, I think we both can agree we couldn't be without one another. We have a beautiful daughter and  soon, our family will grow more as we are expecting our second child.

Our wedding was held on January 24th, 2009 in Orlando, Florida at Leu Gardens which was amazing and beautiful. It was like we had the entire place to ourselves that day wandering the gardens taking photos.

The weather was perfect wedding weather. 70 degrees and warm and sunny. The ceremony started at 2:00pm and the reception began at 5:45pm

I wore a stunning Maggie Sottero gown that I had a custom-made Marie Antoinette style bustle in the back.

We had a smaller wedding and it still seemed wonderful. Only our family and closest friends were invited. I handmade almost everything I could to make it more fun and personal. Things I either did not have time to make or didn't know how, I bought off Etsy. Our colors were black & ivory {no accent color} and our theme was monogram [RHR}.

Things all seemed to go in order that day. My dad walked me down the aisle as our friend & musician played on guitar Bryan Adams {Everything I Do, I Do It For You}. The one song I always knew I would have played at my wedding.

So I’m making this a photo party and adding some photos from that day! Enjoy!! It’s like photo vomit right now. You have been warned!