3.5 Emily- A Day of Wedded Bliss

It was the morning of July 14, 2012. I woke after a night of fitful sleep to a light rain falling outside, I was just too excited to stay in bed any longer. It was my wedding day, the culmination of many long and tiring months of excited preparation was finally here. My body was filled with all emotions ranging from euphoria to nervous anxiety. Becoming someone's permanent partner is no light feat. It takes guts, boldness, and a sense of commitment to something beyond yourself. I was ready to step over the edge and take the plunge.

Thankfully, the day cleared and sun gave us its kiss of blessing. I specifically chose a summer wedding because in my opinion its the best season Wisconsin has to offer, albeit a temperamental one at that. After getting to the church the flurry of activity began. Hair, makeup, dresses, and laughter filled all the space between us. Everyone says that your wedding day is blur, and I can certainly attest to that fact being true. I can still hear my mom shouting orders from across the room. You are a slave to the schedule and successful organization of the day, all else is secondary.

My husband and I chose not to see each other before I walked down the aisle, so we spent the greater part of the morning apart. The anticipation made the feeling of excitement even greater. We both swore that we were going to be crying through the whole ceremony like some crazy emotional saps, but when the time came all we felt was happiness, peace, and love. I've never felt so loved as I did that day. Surrounded by everyone you care about most, my heart nearly exploded.

I chose to enter marriage at at the ripe young age of twenty. Did people judge me for it? Of course, but I didn't care. My mind was made up, and I owned every piece of my decision making. I knew what I was doing was healthy and wholesome. I had no doubts. If anything I took their doubt on as a challenge to stick it out no matter what. When it comes to something as life-changing as marriage, it isn't anyone else's business but your own.

It's now been seven years, and I have not a single regret. I love being married, and getting to do life with another person is such a rich and rewarding experience. Some days are difficult, but so worth every  second. We were just kids, who got to grow up together.