We had hired a classic car to take us to our wedding. The car was supposed to arrive at 3, it was almost half past the hour and it still wasn’t there yet. The photographer was snapping away, trying to improvise as I grew agitated, while still aware that the camera was following me around, clicking away, memorializing every frown I had on my professionally made-up face. I was trying to smile but I couldn’t. I was annoyed. The car was late.
He saw my annoyance and pulled me into him. “It’s alright, Babe, it’ll be fine.”
“Where is the damn car?” I hissed through clenched teeth, still aware of the camera. “What if it doesn’t come? What could have possibly gone wrong? What if we are late for our own damn wedding?”
“We won’t be late,” he said in the most consoling manner. “Even if it means that I’ll have to drive us there myself, we won’t be late. Everything will be fine….C’mon now, relax! Breathe! Smile for the camera…You won’t be happy if years from now you look at our wedding pictures and the look on your face reminds you that the car was late.”
That’s all it took. That’s all it ever takes. Reassurance from my guy that everything will be alright. Greg knows me. He knows what to say to make me feel comforted; and I trust him enough to know that when he says that it will be alright, that he will take care of the situation, any situation, that he will.
My favorite thing about my husband – he is reliable. A man of his word, who will move mountains to make me happy.
As we drank champagne and ate pizza in the back of the classic car, which, of course, eventually arrived, I marveled at how happy I was at that moment.
After all the dating dilemmas and the disappointments, I had found my guy, the one who loved me for me, with all my shortcomings and idiosyncrasies. The one who was now sitting next to me carefully feeding me pizza (because we were trying not to ruin my lipstick or my white dress), whispering in my ear that he was going to take care of me for the rest of my life, was finally here, and he was cute too.
I looked up at him, stared into his green eyes and told him that I felt like the luckiest girl in the World. “Are you crazy?” He said in disbelief, “I’m the lucky one. I can’t believe I found you.”
That was 3 years ago today, and even though our marriage has been far from perfect, it has been our ideal, the good times and the silly laughter outweighs the annoyances and the arguments. He still smiles when I enter the room, especially if he hasn’t seen me all day and I still send him sexy text messages while he’s at work.
He still admires me and I still respect him. We are still each other’s favorite person and one can only hope that it remains the same way for decades to come.
Happy Anniversary to us!
I am happy for you and the fact that you and your husband found each other. The world is a wild and crazy place and it is so nice to have someone there to share adventures, highs, and lows with each other. β€
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Awww, congratulations! And what a beautiful bride!
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Thank you!
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Beautifully written and a beautiful couple! Congratulations …!
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Thank you, Emma.
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You guys are so adorable. Happy Anniversary β€
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Happy Anniversary you too lovebirds.
Greg, you are a gem.
May you both always stay happy and blessed.
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Thank you so much for the well wishes. π
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How did I miss this? Jeez my head annoys me! Happy Anniversary, you looked ethereal π
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LOL….Don’t let your head annoy you, Britchy. The post is only a day old. Thank you so much…I felt “ethereal”. It was a fantastic day.
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Swooooooon – what a beautiful reflection. Happy Anniversary! β€
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π @ “Swooooon”. Thanks Hun!
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π A happy belated anniversary to you.
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Thanks, Renard!
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Oh WOW Sis!!! So Beautiful. You’re very blessed to have found “your life mate” – So happy for the both of you and may you have many, many, many, many more years of wedded bliss!! Much Love.
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Thanks Darling! Muah! π
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What a beautiful story and beautiful photo!! I am so happy for you both.
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Thanks Love!
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Awww Happy Anniversary! I am so extremely happy for you. Thank you for sharing this moment with us.
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It was my pleasure, Shantel.
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What a beautiful picture. You both look so happy.
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Thanks Jeanne! We were and we are. π
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Good to hear. YAY!!!!! π
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Happy Anniversary you two!!!
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Thank yoooouu, Sis!
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Such a beautiful couple. Happy Anniversary!
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Thank you! π
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I love this!!! And I needed it today, lol! I will write more about my marriage soon, but I suggest printing this out and posting it on your fridge for bad days. π Happy Anniversary! Pizza today?
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That’s an excellent idea. I will do that. Thanks for the tip, PK. π
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Lovely photo…. your smile says it all!
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Aww, happy anniversary and many more to come!!
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Thanks, Doll!
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You guys are gorgeous! Happy anniversary.
On another note: he fed you pizza in your wedding dress … on the way to the wedding?! That, my darling, says it all.
Congratulations to you both on finding each other.
Blessings
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He sure did, Iyanna! That, in my book, makes him a keeper.
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What a wonderful story. You two seem to balance each other out. Congratulations
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We do, 007! He’s the calm to my stormπ.
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The secret to magic and happiness
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I tend to agree. If we are too much alike then it might get boring and might not work.
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Iron sharpens iron
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Beautiful love story! Pizza and champagne. Thanks for sharing.
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NYC does have the best pizza! π
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Happy Anniversary to you bothβ¦you are a lovely couple and I am so happy that you found each other! Cherrs to many more happy and interesting years!
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Thanks Betty!!! πππ
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How come this so short? I enjoyed it nonetheless. Happy anniversary to you & Greg π₯
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Cerise, Greg said the same thing….Him ask mi how it suh short? ππππ
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Happy Anniversary! You two look amazing!
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Thank you, Christy!
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Beautiful memories!!! You look so stunning, and totally in β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ love!! Thank you for sharing such a special day of your life with us. Have the Happiest of Anniversaries!
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Awwww, thanks Nova! It’s my pleasure. πβ€β€β€π
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How lovely. Your husband is your ideal and is ideal for you. Happy anniversary!
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He sure is. Thanks, Sadje!
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Youβre welcome dear
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