FINALLY HITCHED!!!

Yes, we got married on Saturday, September 27, 2008!

We had the most beautiful fall day you could only imagine. it was sunny and warm, couldn't ask for more! The day started pretty early for me and Tim. I was getting ready at our home, and Tim stayed in the hotel - I wanted to keep the old fashioned tradition and not see my groom until I walk down the isle. I have to admit I was pretty nervous in the limo, driving to church. Actually, I was nervous the whole morning. I"m not sure why, but it was a strange feeling. Once I saw Tim at the altar, and my father gave my hand to Tim - everything was fine. I wasn't nervous anymore!
The ceremony was beautiful, my favorite part - except the vows, of course - was walking to the Virgin Mary Side Altar together, to the tune of Ave Maria played on a guitar. It just sounded so great in this grand church! There is no words to describe that feeling. Some of our guest teared up...

After the ceremony the wedding party was invited for a ride on a trolley - we drove around the city to take pictures. It was so much fun! And I have to say the trolley was a great idea, much better than a limo - we had 18 people in the wedding party and 2 photographers, we had a lot of room, and we could stand up, walk, eat and drink ... fun!
Our first stop was our loft in the west loop - the courtyard of our building was a great backdrop for pictures. After that we went downtown - Michigan Avenue - that was fun, the whole wedding party in the middle of the Saturday rush ... I can't wait to see the pictures!
The last sop was in Lincoln park at the south pond - always loved that spot! Me and Tim used to work just a few steps from it. and it was a easy location to park the trolley, and get everybody outside.

We got to the reception around 6:30 pm, and I have to say - we had a blast! Tim put together the whole playlist for the party, so we knew the music was going to be great, and it was. We danced all night! The dance floor was full of people! Everybody had a great time!

It's nice to have the stress of planning over with! But I definitely could use a few more hours of partying!

Everything turned out PERFECTLY! We couldn't have a more perfect day!

Thank you everyone who could share this wonderful day with us! It was great to see family and friends! Thank you for making it special!