just 10 more days to go. the checklist is growing smaller. final payments have been made. had my final dress fitting. the 10 day weather forecast is available. needless to say, most of our ducks are in a row and we’re just about ready to do this thing. 

i’d say through it all, we’ve been a pretty excellent team. ladies, get this. i have a man who handles all of the logistics. wedding itineraries, vendor relationships, the nitty gritty. i know how i want the day to feel, to vibe, to look. billy actively seeks how to get it all to be the way i want it. more than that, he’s been super involved with all the decision making. in my experience with grooms, this is not the norm. i’m so thankful for how billy recognizes the areas that stress me out and for how he conquers them.

a couple days ago, my dad texted me. “12 days to go. don’t forget that ‘the eyes never forget what the heart has seen.’ let your heart see everything for these 12 days and know i love you everyday.” i read that text as i was landing back in seattle from chicago, ready to take on the next week and tackle my to dos. my dad has always known just what to say with impeccable timing. this was no exception. the best dad in the world. how did he know i needed that sweet reminder? 

so these last 10 days, i’m reminded to see with my heart. when deliveries get lost in the mail, when guests are dropping out last minute, when dresses don’t fit as planned, when the linens may not be just the right shade of gold, when i have to choose between 3 pairs of shoes for the honeymoon instead of 18 – i vow to see with my heart. i vow to see it all with understanding, with a newly found freedom, with love. because there’s a bottom line to be seen with the heart, most importantly…

in 10 days i’ll say yes to billy. i’ll say yes to forever. to a boy i met 10 years ago when he was wearing a white tshirt, grabbing a drink at the water fountain on the bottom floor of james madison university’s music building. and when i think about the last 10 years and where we’ve come from, it’s crazier to think that it is nothing compared to the next 50+ years to come. when i think about our day, everything else falls short in comparison. 

when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” – when harry met sally

so it’s 10 and counting. i’m ready. i’ve been ready. i’ve got no plans next saturday but to start the rest of my life with mr. smith. with all of my heart and then even a little bit more.

**p.s. – if it’s anything like the past 10 years, 4.26.14 is gonna be one heck of a darn good time.**

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  1. Pam says:

    And at the end of your perfect day, during which things will inevitably go wrong, only two things will matter – you and billy will be married, and all the people who love you best will be there to celebrate with you. And that will make it perfect. Much love and happiness to you both.

  2. Barbara Wynn says:

    All the best to you and Billy! We had such a great time with you in January 2013 when our daughter Sarah wed Tyler McWhorter. Many of your photos grace our home and warm our hearts!

    May all the joy of your wedding day be imprinted on your heart for everyday.

    Cheers
    Barbara Wynn
    Winona, Minnesota

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