When booking our trip to St. Lucia, Ryan and I decided not to leave until Friday to give us a couple of days to decompress after a whirlwind wedding. I am so glad we opted to do this because I would’ve been seriously overwhelmed trying to pack and get ready for a vacation this weekend.
This also means we are back at work today! Phew!
We’re feeling pretty exhausted, but we’re also riding the wedding high after such a wonderful weekend.
Our pastor was kind enough to send us some pictures of our big day which were fun to look through. Here are a couple of sneak peaks from our pastor’s pictures until I get our photographer’s pictures to share with you.
My Dad Walking Me Down the Aisle
My dad and I were pretty emotional. Like father, like daughter.
During the Ceremony
(Side note: For anyone getting married in the St. Pete/ Tampa area, our pastor, Rev. Dean Ryder was absolutely amazing. He and his wife, Donna, were so loving and kind and made our ceremony so special.)
I also have a few more pictured to share from my camera:
Me and My Bridesmaids
My Parents, Me, Ryan and My Sister
It feels kind of funny to be back to normalcy today. I still feel like the wedding should be taking precedence over everything.
Workout
Today began with a workout! Since the last time I worked out was Thursday, I was happy to get in the gym this morning. I definitely felt a little weak during BodyPump.
After sweatin’ it out, I took Sadie on a quick walk. She was pretty tired after all of the attention she received at yesterday’s post-wedding brunch at my parent’s house. She was asleep again by the time I got out of the shower!
Breakfast
Today’s breakfast was a healthified Egg McMuffin, prepared on a whole wheat English muffin with Morningstar Farms veggie bacon, a wedge of Laughing Cow light original Swiss cheese and an egg white.
Open Faced
Veggie Bacon
YUM!
Now I’m off to catch up on work! 😀
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oh cool! Now Im thinking your whole look with the veil was more like a classic timeless beauty like Grace kelly! I love it
I loved your hair when you posted about it before but now that I’ve seen it with the full effect I love it even more. You look amazing and you both look so happy. Congratulations!!!!
You looked beautiful! Congratulations!
Congratulations Julie!!! You look beautiful and soo wonderfully happy. Congrats to you both!!
You and your family look beautiful and soooo happy! What a great day for everyone. Love your dress too 😉
Congratulations! You look beautiful and I love your dress!!!
Congrats you look beautiful, and it looks like it was a gorgeous day and wedding!
Congrats to the new Mr. and Mrs.! You look absolutely stunning. I am so happy for you two!
Congrats!!! You guys are too cute!
JULIE I THINK WE HAVE THE SAME WEDDING DRESS! I am going to email you a pic of me in mine. Too funny!
Love the pic of you and your girls! Your wedding dress is very similar to mine..loves it =)
I love that you are decompressing, but I think I would have taken the rest of the week off of work too..hehe 😉
Congrats – I love the flowers! I’m sure your week will fly by.
In more important news 😉 Today I read that November is National Peanut Butter Lovers Month!
Congrats!!! Can’t wait to see more pics — your dress was gorgeous!
Congrats again!
Your dress looks like it was made just for you! Gorgeous!!!
Yay! Love the pictures. Congratulations!
You look GORGEOUS! Congratulations Julie 🙂
Congrats again!!! You and Ryan look wonderful and so happy! Smart move one waiting a week for your honeymoon… We went the Monday right after our wedding… I ended up spending a day in the room because I was so exhausted/almost sick from finally winding down. Enjoy your first week as a Mrs.!!!
Congratulations!!! You looked beautiful! Relax and enjoy married life!!
Good idea giving yourself some time to unwind before the honeymoon- you’ll be able to enjoy it much more then! Boo for work..but at least you have something to look forward to in a few days 🙂
You look absolutely gorgeous. I love the dress, too!
Gorgeous photos!! You were glowing!! So happy for you, Julie!
Congratulations to you both! You look absolutely gorgeous!! What a beautiful dress!! So happy for you both!! =)
Hey Julie! I recently got engaged in May and have thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog over the past several months. My fiance and I are really considering St. Lucia for our honeymoon (next May) and I was wondering what resort you chose to stay in? I look forward to hearing about your honeymoon and hopefully it will get me excited about mine!! 🙂 Congrats on your wedding – you looked beautiful!!
we’re staying at the anse chastanet. i can’t wait!
GORGEOUS. You’re 100% glowing – both of you.
Congrats!!!!
You must feel incredible.
You looked beautiful.
I wish you and Ryan all the joy and happiness.
CONGRATULATIONS!! You looked absolutely beautiful, the bridesmaid dresses looked amazing on everyone, & Ryan looked very handsome! I think that was a great idea to wait a week before yall left. I hope that yall have an amazing honeymoon:)
Oh Julie you just look beautiful! I can’t wait to see the photographers pictures!
What do you think about the Morningstar Farms Veggie Bacon? I’ve been wanting to try it for a while now but have been a little stand-offish towards it. Maybe I’ll pick it up at the grocery store this week!
Who designed your wedding dress? It is beautiful!
james clifford 🙂
YAYY! It’s not over yet…honeymoon!! WOO! I loved the whole weekend, Jul! It was so beautiful and special. And you looked gorgeous in your dress!!
What a beautiful couple you two both make And oh one more thing-beautiful gown! 🙂
You were such a beautiful bride and you two look so happy. CONGRATULATIONS!
Julie, Your dress!!! I have no words! IT is STUNNING! You look so happy and gorgeous! Congratulations again!!!
Barbara
holy stunning! you and your party and ryan (and parents) all look so amazing; absolutely beautiful. congrats to you both! i’m a lurker, and enjoy this blog a lot…and finally catching up after awhile. so happy for yall!
Oh so pretty. I love the delicate nature of the girl’s dresses & yours, obviously! Love your hair too.