I remember taking a family cruise to the Bahamas over Christmas break when I was a sophomore in college. My sister and I were seated behind my parents in an open-air van and I let my body give in to the bumps of the ride as my head bounced around from sleepiness.
A bump that must’ve been more like a pothole knocked the drowsiness out of me and I stared ahead at my parents. My dad was teasing my mom. She was laughing and rolling her eyes at him.
I remember thinking about my mom and dad not as my parents then, but as a couple. They got married in 1977 and from that day forward – through trying times and happy times – they’ve spent nearly every day with their best friend. As I watched them through my heavy eyes, I told myself I wanted to do that. I wanted to marry my best friend one day.
Two years ago, I married Ryan.
My best friend and so much more.
Happy two year anniversary to my husband! I love you!
Breakfast
It was back to basics for breakfast this morning with eggs and toast!
As you can see, my love for cinnamon raisin toast continues to thrive!
Question of the Morning
- What is your favorite part of a wedding?
As much as I love dancing my face off at the reception, my answer is – without a doubt – the ceremony. I love it when the ceremony reflects the couples’ personalities and their relationship. The vows always give me goosebumps!
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Happy Anniversary!! YAY! Such a great looking couple 🙂
I too married my best friend (he’s amazing), and today is our 2.5 year anniversary! Wahoo!
Happy Anniversary!
My favorite part is at the beginning of the ceremony when the groom first lays eyes on the bride…so cute!
I have never been to an American wedding (I have my first one in Michigan next month!!) but in English ceremonies I just love the traditional readings from the priest during the ceremony and vows. It highlights that a marriage is so much more than the wedding day; it’s the end of ‘ME’ and the beginning of ‘US’, I love it! Jx
Happy Anniversary! I love it when couples are happy and in love. It sounds so simple, but I know so many people who are in unhappy relationships. You two and your parents are lucky!
Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary Julie! The coolest thing you guys did was pick a date close to Halloween… 🙂
Happy 2 Year Anniversary!!
Congrats on 2 years! I love the whole wedding from the ceremony to the reception. I love to see the details people choose.
Happy Anniversary Julie and Ryan. You two seem so well suited to one another . I’m sure you will be teasing and loving each other just like your parents, many years from now . Enjoy your day.
Such a pretty post! Happy Aniversary!
Happy anniversary you two!! Y’all got married the same day as one of my friends from high school. Must have been a good day for a wedding!
Wedding cake! I LOVE wedding cake and always look forward to the cake cutting. 🙂
Congrats on your 2 years, you both seem so happy! I recently got married in June and after the wedding was over myself, my husband, and our entire bridal party jumped into the museum fountain. A memory so unique and unforgettable!
happy wedding anniversary! =)
I haven’t seen many weddings. But in the few that I have seen, my favorite part is when everyone sees the bride for the first time. The slight gasp of all the people in attendance, the way that the groom can’t take his eyes off of her, and the big smile on her face. It’s a little moment of magic.
Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary! This was such a sweet post! Josh and I’s 2 year dating anniversary is coming up in a few weeks and I’m so excited to get to celebrate it with him. It’s the last time we’ll really get to celebrate our dating anniversary before it’s replaced by our wedding next summer.
awwww so sweet! Yes, I agree that the ceremony is the best! The food and all is great, but there’s something so special about the service, the couple gazing into each other’s eyes, and the whole feel of it all!
A few days too late for this but http://www.uncommongoods.com has anniversary gifts for every year. Year two they have cotton pillows…so cute!!! Maybe for year three 🙂
Aww! Happy anniversary, Julie! It’s a great feeling knowing that you married you best friend. I wish you many, many, many more happy years! 🙂
Happy Anniversary to you and Ryan!! I hope all of your following years are as great as the first two seem to have been! :]
Happy Anniversary!! I think it’s so awesome that you have such a beautiful relationship (your parents’) to look at as an example of true love..and what it means to be there through sickness & health. Beautiful, just beautiful <3
Happy anniversary! I cannot believe it has been 2 years! time is going by way too fast.
Happy Anniversary!!
Happy Anniversary!!! What a touching blog entry, Julie! The ceremony is my favorite part as well; I just love seeing the abundance of love that is present with the couple as well as the families and friends. On May 25th I get to marry my best friend of nine years, and I could not be more excited 🙂
Thank you for being such a healthy, fit, and fun couple to look up to! May this second year of marriage be the best year yet for you two!
Happy Anniversary!! Have a great day enjoying it 🙂 Many more to come!
Happy anniversary to you and Ryan! I hope you have a great day and get to do something fun to celebrate 🙂
Congratulations! I’ve been married for 7 years now and it only gets better and better! 🙂
Happy Anniversary!!!!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! I know this is a special time for you because as you know Jason and I got married the same weekend as you…just one day before!! Its the reason we have never met…lol! I hope you had a wonderful anniversary and I wish you all the best for as many more years as life gives us! Looks like we really both found our princes and how nice that they are from the same family!
Cheers to you and Ryan!
XOXO ~Jaime, Jason and Baby Jamison Blue Laukhuf
My most favorite moment is the ceremony, too! I love watching the bride walk down the aisle and love love love seeing the expression of the groom as the bride walks down the aisle! I always turn to watch how his expression changes. I also like when I catch them glancing at each other from afar during the reception and throughout dinner. I love it when people are in love!
Awww – what a sweet memory to share. Happy anniversary to you and Ryan. Best wishes for many, many more!
Happy Anniversary! Today my parents are celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary!!
Happy Anniversary!!!
I love the ceremony too, and I honestly get emotional every single time I hear vows being read!
Happy Anniversary to you both! You guys are absolutely adorable together and i’m so happy you guys are so happy together. I hope to find that someday. 🙂
Um…I like the wedding cake.
The Flavors and Design!
Crazy, I know.
Omgsh, what a funny story! Whenever I remind my boyfriend about our first kiss (which was equally awkward), he gets so embarrassed and tries to leave the room to avoid talking about it! Happy anniversary, I hope you two enjoyed your special day!
Congrats, Julie!
Sure know how to make a girl tear up! That’s a beautiful two year mention!
I love the ceremony portion too! It always makes the tears start flowing 🙂
My favorites are the first kiss and the cake!