Marriage {Month One}

Today, we celebrate our first month of marriage.    It's so hard to think that one month ago today, I was surrounded by all our loved ones and preparing to walk down the isle to the man of my dreams.  It's been a whirlwind first month and I know they will continue to get quicker as the time goes on.    So, what have I learned in the first month?    Well, Brian likes to leave his shoes in the middle of the floor, throw his "pocket stuff" on the kitchen counters, leave a glass on his nightstand, hog the covers, and play Xbox way after I go to bed.   But you know what? I love all that and more because I have him there, as my husband, to do those things.  I can pick up those shoes and move his pocket things.  I can pull those covers right back to my side, and pick up his glass every morning.   And while some of you might not understand how I deal with his Xbox time, then let me explain how simple it is.  He is in OUR home, WITH ME, where I know he is SAFE, and not out getting into things of the world.  I hear him yell at that television screen and honestly smile.  My man is in his happy spot, and even though I may not be playing with him, he is WITH me.   Brian is happy playing.  It's not an obsession, but it's a hobby.  I'm happy with Pinterest and blogging.  It's not an obsession, it's a hobby.  We understand each other's wants (and the need for GREAT Internet service, LOL!) and allow each other that space.   Space? In the first month already?  Yes, because no matter how in love you are, we as humans need our space for our own interests.  Brian and I understand that and are already giving each other those moments.  We just work well together.  I knew we would.   We've been working on arranging the house how we BOTH want it, and not just to my taste.  I've adapted to having another person living in what was once only my home.  We've cooked meals, and did laundry.  He helps with as many chores as I ask him to and never complains.   So, how has my first month as Mrs. White been?   REMARKABLE.  And I thank God daily for blessing me with Brian as my husband.   Happy One Month, babe!    

Mr. & Mrs. White [Part Two.- Rehearsal]

...As we pulled up at the Belmont Hotel, I was a little nervous.  Keep in mind, I had never stepped foot into this place and here I was to spend the night and get dressed for my WEDDING DAY.  No big deal, right? :)
So we pull in, and as everyone was unloading my bags (In all honesty, I had about 6 bags myself...) so I went inside to check in.  It was like walking into a time warp.  The hotel itself was beautiful, but that kind of creepy beautiful, if that makes any sense.  I walked in, and no one was to be seen.  I continued through the foyer and eventually found the owner and was checked in with no problems.
So, then it was the big moment- to see my room for the night.  Y'all, it was gorgeous.  It was a huge, antique room and I knew I had PLENTY of room for the dress the next morning.  But for now, time was ticking and I had to get dressed for my rehearsal!
We had a delicious BBQ spread with all the fixin's and then it was time to rehearse and take lots of pictures, of course....
  
Next, THE WEDDING DAY!!!

Mr. & Mrs. White {Part One- The days before.}

I honestly cannot sit and tell you every little thing that I did in the days leading up the wedding.  My brain was at that point fried beyond recognition and I was running on very little sleep.  Have I mentioned I don't work well with no sleep?  Well, I don't.  I get tired, grumpy, and plain ill.  Then to imagine I still had a long "to do" list looming in those last few precious days.

I worked through Wednesday of the week and looking back I really should have taken Wednesday off too.  I had no idea JUST how much was still left to do.  On a funny note, my mom was off too and she said she thought we were just going to relax on that Thursday and do the running around Friday.  I sure fooled her.  We didn't stop to eat barely, ha!

And as if I didn't have enough things going on in my life at the moment, I knew the dogs needed to go to the vet for some baths.  Well, while there Roxie got some news.  She needed to be on a new medication.  Great, there went another $120.00 out the window.  And I had to rely on my parents to start giving her this new medicine while I was away on my honeymoon.  I felt bad for that, but doctor's orders!

So, back on track, Thursday was completely NUTS running around trying to get things sorted into piles and double checking my lists to make sure I had everything covered.  Oh, and I had to leave and go to my nephew's birthday party in the meantime.  Talk about needing to be more than one place at one time! But finally nightfall came and I crawled into my bed, exhausted.

Friday morning got an early start.  I was up and moving things around and headed to the nail salon by 9:00 AM.  Mom and I waited to get that done until last thing because we both knew we were going to be moving boxes, etc. and didn't want to risk breaking a new nail! *Gasp!*

Then it was time for more running around, however, my maid of honor and her husband pulled into town and really calmed me down.  I admit, I was losing my cool at this point. So with Hillary, Jeff, and Cassie's help, we pulled off getting all there was left to do, and made it to the hotel just in time. 

Now, the hotel I speak of is about ten minutes away from our wedding venue, but it was the closest (decent) place to get dressed for me that morning of, so I decided to spend the night there since I was starting hair and make-up at 7:00 AM.  I was grateful to have the Belmont Hotel, for sure.

Then it was time for the rehearsal... Coming in Part Two.