Sweet sweet matrimony.

If you didn't read yesterdays post... do that here. I announced that I'll be spending this whole week to recap my entire wedding day. Beginning to end. Yesterday was the morning of, getting ready with my best friends, and having way too much fun!

Today, I'm going to talk about the ceremony...and just before that.

One thing I regret not telling my photographers about was the first time my dad saw me that afternoon. Once the clock hit 3, everything was right on schedule and my dad was told to meet me in the hallway right around the corner from the lobby. I was anxiously awaiting this moment because obviously, every girl dreams about this when they are little. My dad rounded the corner and instantly burst into tears. As did I... he walked over to me and we just hugged and he told me how beautiful I looked. It was such a special moment, and I'll absolutely never forget it.

As we were waiting around the corner...I heard the ceremony song start just as it should. My stomach was literally in knots. I was so excited. I had been waiting for this moment my whole life!

and then the grandmothers started to walk down...

The momma's!

Then it was time for my man to make his debut.

Then the beautiful bridal party trickled in, one couple at a time.

Oh heey precious boys.

Enter baby Gap models... ;)

....and this is the part where I come in.

You see, there were HUGE windows in the sanctuary of this church...so Caleb kept his head down and waited for Jared's signal to look up at me, and see me for the first time on our wedding day.

You guys, this next picture brought me to tears the first time I saw it.

That man loves me...and I am so lucky!

Enter the tears...again.

Finally. Relief. I saw him. We both shed some tears...and my dad gave me that sweet kiss on the cheek, almost as if  everything was right in the world, at that moment.

One thing I love about our ceremony (among ten million!) is that our pastor didn't face the audience...he faced us. He preached to US about marriage...but also involved the whole crowd in such a unique way I'd never seen done before. We are so blessed to know that man!

He also introduced us both individually, where we come from, what our hobbies are...what brought us together, and some funny stories. It made for some awesome laughs among everyone!

Among reciting the biblical vows to each other, Caleb and I wrote our own that we would hear for the first time. Talk about a hot mess, again!

..."so, 6 years later..." ;)

Caleb's vows were the perfect blend of emotional, and hilarious. Love that man!

Then was on to the exchanging of rings!

That was the first time that whole day that Caleb and I had to just...talk.
We had unity sand, rather than a candle...and had a few whole minutes to just be with each other.It seriously felt like no one was in the room but us.

He talked about how stunning he thought I looked, how he liked that I let my ears show, and how much he really loved the back of my dress. He told me I was about to become a "Magness", and he couldn't wait to call me wife.

I told him how handsome he looked, how perfect his crazy dark hair looked, how his one dimple stuck out a little more than normal, and that I couldn't wait to celebrate after the ceremony with all of our friends. I also remember I kept saying "Oh my gosh! We are like ALMOST married!!!!"

A few of my favorites from those few sweet moments we had together.

We were so close to becoming a MARRIED couple, I couldn't contain my giddiness.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife..."

Spicy kiss, might I add.

Then we played NEEDTOBREATHE, and ran back down that aisle happier than ever!

Love these pictures that are RIGHT after we just got married. Everyone is so stinking happy!

Caleb and I have amazing friends. I mean seriously. Any of those friends in our bridal party would drop anything to be there for us, and were so lucky to have them in our lives.

Like I said, our ceremony was beautiful. So perfect, and so us. I'm so lucky to have a Godly man who loves me for me.

Oh, and if you'd like to see a super hot bridal party... come back tomorrow. ;)