I Do, I Will

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I’ve heard about brides stressing over the preparations for their wedding day; of grooms passively saying yes to however their wives-to-be pictured their special day; of fancy preparations from save the dates to engagement parties, prenuptial shoots, and elaborate rehearsal dinners; of over-the-top wedding programs, expensive bouquets, flower arrangements, and bridal gowns. 


Mike and I wanted none of that. We both pictured a no-frills wedding by the beach with the people closest to our hearts. We planned every detail of it TOGETHER, and we got exactly what we wanted.


It was a beautiful day for a wedding. Windy with a few scattered clouds and the sun slightly hidden among them. Mike and I were thrilled that it didn’t rain and we got the outdoor wedding we pictured.


We had a laid back ceremony as well where we got to say our personalized vows. Mike posted his vows on his blog and here’s mine. 



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I DO, I WILL


Mike, when I say I do,

I mean that by God's grace…


I will be patient in every storm, valley, or mountain we face together

I will use kind words in gentle tones even when we don't agree


I do means that by God's grace

I will treat you as an ally, not the competition

I will be with you and stand by you, not against you


I do means that by God's grace

I will honor, respect, and submit to you and the authority God has given you as the head of our family

I will trust and defer to His leading over your life and ours


I do means that by God's grace

I will choose to forgive and assume the best about you

I will keep a record of every good thing and not bring up what has already been forgiven


I do means that by God's grace

I will be honest with you about my thoughts and emotions while considering your own

I will delight in what is lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy about you


I do means that by God's grace

I will pray for you

I will trust that it was God who has gotten us this far and He will take us the rest of the way


I do means that by God's grace

I will be by your side

Until we've reached all of our #TravelGoals and have #ConqueredTheWorld with God's favor every step of the way


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