Marriage

 

Marriage:
*How did you meet your spouse? Was it love at first sight or did it take some time?
The first time I officially met Aaron was the first week he was home from his mission. I sort of met him when I was 15 at my sister's open house but I barely remember. He and his family had come up to go snowboarding and stay at his Grandparent's cabin. It was February of my senior year and I was kind of dating another boy. One night during thier stay he and his older brother and his wife went over to my sister's house to play games. I was invited too. I remember a lot about that night. Aaron was quiet, played with his hat and was quick to inform me that he had served his mission in Costa Rica. Poor boy hadn't even talked to a girl in two years and there were his brothers playing matchmaker. I thought he looked nervous but he claims he wasn't. I thought he was cute, but when I left I went back to my life. Looking back now I can see though that I was aware of him. Anytime someone talked about him I remember. Like when He bought his truck, that stayed in my mind for some reason. Anyway after my summer ended I moved down to the valley to play volleyball. I, having no social life and feeling pretty lonely finally said yes to hanging out with Aaron and his friends after him asking a few times. I specifically remember telling my sister I didn't want to hang out with him because I would marry him and I didn't want to get married yet. After a few weeks of hanging out he asked me out on a real date and a long story short we fell in love.

*How long did you date before you got engaged? How long was your engagement?

We started dating in September and were engaged in February. The
"L" word was first said by Aaron a week before Thanksgiving and then by me a few weeks later. We started talking about getting married a few weeks after that, I paniced and broke things off for a while (sorry Aaron). It was really only for two or three weeks. I won't go into all the lovey dovey details but I realized that all I wanted was to be was with Aaron and that I shouldn't be scared to get married even though it came sooner than I was planning. I loved him.

*How did you get engaged? (The story.)

We don't have an amazing engagement story. And looking back on every thing I honestly don't remember the first time Aaron asked. But the night I remember it becoming real was a night we took a walk to a park, sat down and just talked. He held my face and asked and I said yes. Later that night before he went home I told him sorry for being such a turd, and he said I was a turd that he would never flush... We are so romantic and a little gross. Sometime after that we drove out to Queen Creek to my oldest sister's house. They weren't there but my parents were. They were there so Aaron could ask my Dad's permission. I think it was mostly my Mom's doing though. My Dad and Aaron weren't to keen on that conversation as I remember. We got there and then my Mom and I went to get pizza. I don't know what went on while we were gone, but I am pretty sure my Dad asked Aaron if he was sure because I was a little crazy :). Then my favorite part came, ring shopping. We went together and I got to pick out my ring. We went to Jared's ;). After we got the ring we still hadn't told anyone. I liked those few days having it just be us that knew, I remember being really happy an excited. The following Sunday we told Aaron's family. The first time Aaron slipped the ring on my finger was in the car on the way to dinner. Like I said we are very romantic.

*Who did most of the wedding plans? Who helped?
I was lucky to be the last woman to marry in my family. My mom and both my sisters were super women. They planned I said yes or no. I think both of my sisters said at one point that they were planning our wedding how they would have done it if they could have gone back in time and done their weddings. I loved everything. My contributions were the colors, cupcakes, and Oreo truffles. I am sure there is more but the months leading up to my wedding were kind of a blur. When the big day came both of our families helped set up the reception. My oldest sister Jill went to the temple with me and Aaron the day before to help with our pictures. Heidi my second eldest sister helped me do my hair and when the flowers came just as flowers and not bouquets they all jumped into action. I was a lucky girl to have such great family.

 
*Who were your bridesmaids/best men?
My sisters were my bridesmaids and my sister in law Heather. And I think Aaron just had his brother.

*Describe the details of your wedding: the colors, the cake, the decorations, etc.
My colors were deep red and gold. I wanted a warm vintage feel to my wedding. My Mom and sisters used decoration from their homes to decorate the reception. We made a


 false ceiling with tool and white lights. My flowers were red roses. I had a three tiered square cake. I believe my Aunt Tammy made it and it was delicious. Cupcakes were served but I don't remember what other food.

*Where did your wedding take place? Who performed the ceremony? Do you remember any words of advice given?
Aaron and I were married in the Snowflake Temple in the morning. The temple president at the time performed our wedding and I can't recall his name right now. But he was sweet and wise. All I really remember of his words were that when I was up in the middle of the night with a crying baby that that was for the establishment of Zion. I liked that and often think of it at night as that is the place I am at in my life.

*Where did you go on your honeymoon? What adventures did you have?
We went on a Carnival Cruise. And to be honest if I could go back in time and choose a different honeymoon I would,because the swine flu broke out at  the same time and all ports in the Mexican Rivera were closed. So were stuck on the boat the whole time. We did get to go to Catalina Island one day and that was fun. We ate, relaxed and did other stuff... Overall it was okay and look forward to the day when we can redo our honeymoon. Maybe a trip to the South?