taking the leap

Where do I even begin? The wedding has come and gone and we are both left with such beautiful memories. Nothing can describe the feelings we felt when the doors opened and we saw each other down the aisle for the first time. During the ceremony, Jeromy and I chose to read letters that we had written to each other that day. We thought that it would be nice to post the letters for those who were not able to attend.

Jeromy’s letter:

My dear Mandy Beth. I struggled to write this note to you, but once I conceded that there are just no words to describe my love for you, things started flowing easily.

Mandy, its hard for me to show you that you truly make me a better man. Your bright face makes me melt but your confirming love builds me up again. I traveled a long way in life, but from the first time I saw your eyes, I knew this day was on the horizon.

Mandy, I will love you with all of my soul, forever.

I am excited that today marks the beginning of a new life for both of us. A new life that will continue to grow with the love and wisdom of our Heavenly Father. Mandy, I will take this leap with you today, with a promise of love and open mindedness, forever.

My (Mandy’s) letter:

Jeromiah - when we first met, you were the last thing I was looking for and nothing at all what I thought I needed. But God saw it fit to send you, my greatest blessing, into my life. On a daily basis, you serve as my personal comedian, confidante, and my best friend. You have supported me in every way possible in every aspect of my life and I can’t thank you enough for what that has done.

Your patience and kindness are magnetic and I’ve become a better person since I have met you. For the first time in my life, I have known total peace and feel comfortable and beautiful in my own skin. I am honored to be the one next to you as you weather life’s storms and rejoice in future triumphs. I honestly love you with everything I have in me and I’m so excited to share my life with you.

Over the last couple of years, I have called you by many names - Jeromy, “J”, Winky, Wizard, Jeromiah… but on this day, I am so grateful to finally call you my husband. I love you and promise that I will cherish you always.

The whole evening is a beautiful blur to us. We both were so happy to have had such a great turnout and feel that we didn’t get enough “individual time” to visit with our guests. Even so, it meant so much to us to have so many supportive and smiling faces on such a special night. I hear that the dessert buffet and hot chocolate bar were a hit and that both the wedding and groom’s cake were delicious. We have begun a Flickr photo group for pictures from the wedding:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/takingtheleap/

Anyone is welcome and encouraged to post their photos from the evening. There will be more to come once we receive them, so check back often.

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