It was 26 years ago today that I spent my last night as a single girl. As you can imagine, I was incredibly excited. The weather was going to be perfect. As it turned out, at 5pm on Valentine’s Day in a little suburb of Chicago the snow began to fall. I like to call it our Dr. Zhivago wedding. I always loved the scene in Dr. Zhivago where Lara & Uri flee to Varikino in the heart of winter. The romance of seeking refuge in the ice. And so it was at our reception, after our vows in the beautiful garden chapel in the church where I grew up, we watched the snow fall all around us through floor-to-ceiling glass walls. It was a dream come true. Of course, I believe most brides feel this way on their wedding day. But, I did so love the snowstorm. My husband’s family from California really froze, poor things. And after all the dancing and our friends’ shenanigans my hubby and I started our honeymoon. And another dream come true. I flew out of the snow and into The Tropics.
This year we celebrated by visiting one of our favorite spots on earth. This video reminds me of the feeling I have when we spend time there. xxooLaura
Congratulations and I hope you both have a wonderful celebration!! In this day and age not many stay married for long. I have been with my hubby for 12 years this May. My god bless you both!! Many more!
Mary
Mary, Thank so much:) *hugs* It’s so funny how you can be with someone for so long and they STILL surprise you! Congrats on your upcoming anniversary. YAYYY! I haven’t even looked up what anniversary 26 is…*googles anniversaries* Last year was a great one;) Thanks for stopping by Laurasmagicday. Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your sweetheart!
Always good to remember beautiful things that happen in our lives…so much better than dwelling on things that aren’t wonderful.
May you have many more wonderful, beautiful moments to remember and share.
SO TRUE! I’m just happy it’s sunny out today…that way I’ll get a beautiful sunset tonight:) It’s the simple things, huh? Happy Valentine’s Day Irene!!!
Your writing brought back so many fond, fun memories of the day!!!!!! So happy that each year has brought so much happines for you and Joe! I felt like I was back on February 14th, all those years back! XO
Anne, You are such a sweetheart! I’m am so blessed to have a life-long friend like you. Thank you for being one of the best bridesmaids on the planet. I still remember the luncheon we all had before the wedding. And the snoooowwww….Those poor Californians! XX =:) Miss u!