Hey all!
It's been a while, has it not? But I promised a juicy update on my life, and all things about my wedding.. So here it is! The good, the bad, and the ugly..
I'm MARRIED! You are now looking at, Mrs. Houck (well not legally, my last name is still Memory, and right now I don't even wanna think about the long drawn out process of changing my name)! Can you believe it? Almost a full years worth of being engaged, and it finally happened.
Our wedding was on February 14, 2015, held at the Camp Williams Officer's club. The ceremony was beautiful, full of emotion, laughter, and happiness. It was a huge step in my life, but I didn't for one second feel nervous, or hesitant at all.. And seeing Kevin's delighted and tearful face when I walked down that aisle toward him, was everything I dreamed of and more.. Totally blissful. Completely worth the stressful and chaotic wedding week, and the even more stressful night before the wedding and morning of..
If I'm being totally honest.. No the morning of my wedding wasn't all peaceful and relaxed.. It was mass chaos. I had a bridesmaid drop out on my the night before around 1 AM, we had all sorts of drama over the person doing my music the day before, and issues with catering the day before, on the morning of no one would leave me alone for even five seconds because they all had questions about food, decorations, where to be, what to do.. Sadly the bride is the one everyone turns to, even when your maid of honor is the one designated for all of that.. We had family showing up late for our one and only opportunity for the rehearsal, and so much more.. It didn't go smoothly? But really, what wedding does? If it goes off without a hitch.. It isn't memorable. We even had the fire alarm go off right at the beginning of our reception.. That was hilarious (and scary, and stressful).. But like I said, those hiccups in the day are what make it memorable. I wouldn't change any of it. I would change the never ending amount of people asking me all sorts of questions, or the people showing up late, or the fire alarm.. Because the amazing moments definitely out weigh the craziness.. The moments like walking towards Kevin and seeing the glee in his face, or finally saying "I do" to becoming his wife, or having my first dance with him, or watching him and his groomsmen do the YMCA in silly hats, or smooshing the cake all over Kevin's face when he was so careful giving me my piece, or Kevin's little jig he did right before he took my garter off.. Or getting to go to our new apartment with him in our markered, confetti/toilet paper filled car. To me, it's a day I will truly cherish forever.
The only thing that still is baffling to me and extremely hurtful, is the fact that someone robbed Kevin and I that night.. Yup, you heard me right, someone took $250 from Kevin's wallet AT OUR WEDDING. So that means it was someone we invited, friend or family.. I still can't believe someone would do that. I don't understand how they did that to us, on our wedding night, and felt okay leaving with it. I guess we will always have a crazy over the top wedding story to share, but that will never heal the hurt and shock we still feel over it. Whoever you are, wherever you are, if you're reading this.. I don't know why you took the money, maybe it was for some sick thrill, maybe you are having a hard time.. If it is the second reason, maybe you should have come and asked us to borrow money, we may have tried to figure something out for you.. If it's the first one, shame on you, who does that to a couple who is just getting on their feet, who haven't even been married for 24 hours? Whatever the reason is, I hope that when you spend that money you think of us, we aren't much better off financially than anyone else, we just paid for a huge wedding, and a new apartment, we don't by any means have a lot right now.. We could have really used that $250.. And I hope you think about the people who gave it to us out of the kindness of their hearts.. My grandpa, and one of Kevin's very best friends.. They intended for that money to help US get on our feet, not some random stranger who we thought was a friend.. Rant over.
Our honeymoon? Ohhh! That was much needed! A week away from it all, no wedding stress, no work stress, just me and Kevin, with no cell phone service, so no one could bug us. It was amazing! Money well spent in my opinion. Secretly, the honeymoon was my favorite part.. Shh! Don't tell. But seriously, if you can't afford a honeymoon, even a small one, after your wedding.. Then don't have your wedding so soon. I cannot imagine not having a honeymoon after all that, and just having to jump right back into reality and normal life, I honestly don't know if I could have done it. You need to be able to unwind, to step away from it all, and just enjoy each other. Honeymoon=Must. Sadly we had to step right back into unneeded, over the top, drama right when we got off the plane.. And unfortunately, it is still going. I won't get into that, because that is very personal for Kevin, and if it ever gets share with anyone other than those who already know, it will be because he shares it, not me.
Next item, we got to move my sweet little dog Inko into our apartment yesterday! Yay! Now I don't have to go to a totally empty apartment every day after work.. (Kevin works from 3-2 AM every day).. So far he is doing well, all things considered. He is a bit jumpy, and definitely clingy. But he is eating and drinking, and playing, and sleeping. He just doesn't like it when I leave..
So, now you know! A little about my life from the past couple weeks! It isn't by any means in detail.. But ya know, it's good enough.
Long story short. Don't stress over every little detail at your wedding, it won't go perfectly, but perfect isn't always best. Flaws make it stand out. Focus on the good moments, and laugh at the stressful/bad ones. Your day will be amazing, even with those little hiccups here and there.. The important part is you're marrying the love of your life, right? The rest is just small details.
Yours Truly,
Madi
