Today, I celebrate 9 years being married to an incredible guy. A guy I’ve been calling my best friend for the past 18 years. Yes, we’ve known each other for a very long time, considering I’m still youngΒ relatively young. π I can go on about his amazing qualities, but I’m not going to do that in this post. Rather, I thought I’d share a quote I came across this week:
“Once in a lifetime, you meet someone who changes everything.”
He is that someone for me. Life wasn’t rough before we met but it sure has been an interesting and pleasant yellow brick road we’ve been traveling since meeting in college.
Since it’s our anniversary today, I thought I’d share some photos from our special day, 9 years ago. It was a warm, sunny, and beauteeful summer day.
1. My wedding dresses.
Left: I fell in love with this beaded lace gown the second I saw it. It was the 2nd dress I tried on.
Right: My “qipao” dress. Pronounced “chee-pow.” To celebrate my Chinese heritage, I wore this gown for a little while during wedding. So glad I didn’t skip this because I originally planned to only wear my ivory gown.
2. The back view of my lace gown. I loved my bouquet, which consisted of roses and calla lilies. I think my hairstylist sprayed “sparkles” to my hair.
3. We may have put on a few pounds since the wedding but we’re still recognizable nowadays. I think.Β I hope.
4. Our Tablescape. Our centerpiece consisted of hydrangeas, orchids, and roses.
6. Cheers to a beauteeful and special evening spent with our closest family and friends! If you were there and are reading this, please know that you’ll always have a special place in our hearts!
As I write this post, 9 years after our wedding vows, the only word that seems appropriate to end this post is “Un-con-di-tion-al.” Happy 9th Anniversary to my best buddy and husband, Chris. Thank you for exemplifying the true meaning of loving someone. No matter what flaws I have or how I may look as the calendar pages turn, I am comforted in knowing that your love is unconditional.
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Awe love this post. It is so sweet π
Thanks everyone for your warm wishes!! – Tee
Happy Anniversary! I guess having a successful relationship can be a choice. Persons are usually imperfect and we have to accept our partner’s imperfections (as long as they do not abuse) to have a lasting marriage.
Awww … wish I’d seen the now pics! Looks like you had a beautiful setup for your wedding. Congratulations on 9 years!
Congrats! I love that you had 2 dresses and embraced your heritage as well! =)
What a beautiful wedding! And what lovely couple you guys are. And I love both of your dresses, and it is so wonderful you wore a traditional gown. It is beautiful! Happy Anniversary!
Such beautiful pictures, and you were a lovely bride. Happy Anniversary.
Congrats! We just celebrated 10 years this past May, but I didn’t have all the pretty pictures like you do! So beautiful!
Aw, congrats! I enjoy a good love story π Your dress was beautiful!
congrats!! your dress is beautiful. hope you have many more to come
Happy anniversary! You look beautiful! That’s awesome that you incorporated both dresses.
Aw, your photos are amazing and Happy Anniversary to you both! π
Happy anniversary! Those are some nice pictures – you were a beautiful bride!
Happy Anniversary! May you be blessed with many many more!
Happy anniversary and many many more
Omigosh, your qipao dress is stunning! And your wedding dress is beautiful too! Congratulations on 9 years of marriage! We just passed our 1 year! π
Thanks, Natalie. Congrats on your 1st year. Time flies…before you know it, you’ll be celebrating your 9th π
You were a beautiful bride! Congrats on 9 yrs! We just had our 20th, time flies when you’re having fun!
Thank you! Wow, 20 years…that’s amazing! Congrats π
Congratulations nine years is amazing! I really loved the photos.
Happy anniversary!! Love your wedding pictures!
Thank you!
Aww… Happy 9 yrs anniversary and to many more !!! The wedding was BEAUTIFUL and everything was absolutely perfect. You guys are a beautiful couple made in heaven. ;))))
With love
Sandy
Thanks so much, Sandy! So glad you and family were there on our big day. Xoxo
Happy 9 year anniversary and here’s to many more years together! Your dresses are so beautiful and I love that flower arrangement.
Thanks so much. I loved my bouquet so much, I had it preserved π
Happy 9 years! Your dress was gorgeous, it seemed like it was a great day. You and your husband seem like a great team together!
Thanks, Emily! π
Happy Anniversary to the beauteeful couple!!
Thanks so much, Mindy! xoxo
Love it is a blissful feeling! I have been with my husband for 6 yrs as of next month! he is my rock! You look beautiful in your dress!
Thanks, Teresa. Sending my early anniversary congrats!
You were a beautiful bride. I loved seeing all your wedding photos!
Thank you!
You two get more and more beautiful as time goes by.
Thanks so much! I wish I knew who to thank ;). Initials would be great.
Aww…big congrats!
Thank you! Initials please π