We're Married!

We did it. It was amazing. The day was perfect- we had such a beautiful wedding, surrounded by all of our wonderful friends.

I heard people crying as I said my vows, and will have to check and see which parent cracked first. I was good until I told Dean I was 'honored to become his Wife'. I was just overwhelmed with emotion. I didn't cry nearly as much as I had anticipated until Dean's Dad gave his speech and I was all waterworks. Saying the word "Husband" still feels really weird as it comes out of my mouth, but it's so great. In an effort to avoid any of the "How is married life" questions, I'll answer this as simply as I can-

Married life in unto itself is quite literally the same as things were before. Our lives haven't changed, but what we are to each other has. Things are much deeper for us and as we had written in our ceremony: "Jen and Dean, you were once told by a stranger who had seen you holding hands to ‘Hold tight and never let go’. Today, as you make your promises to each other remember this motto that has existed throughout your relationship and carry it over to your marriage. No matter what happens in life, remember that no ceremony can create your marriage, only you can do that through love and patience; dedication and perseverance; talking and listening, tenderness and laughter; by learning to make the important things matter, and to let go of the rest."

Over the span of our relationship I have learned a lot of lessons on what it really means to be a good friend, a good daughter, and a good girlfriend. After the wedding, I am taking all of that with me as I strive to be the wife that Dean needs and deserves.

So, how is married life you ask?

Exactly as it should be.