Our Wedding - Ceremony

If you didn't catch my first post about our wedding, you can check it out HERE to read about and see pictures from our rehearsal and dinner. 

Our ceremony was held at a Catholic church in Victoria.  Although it was not a church that Jeff and I attended or joined, some of my cousins grew up attending mass there and an Aunt/Uncle of mine had their wedding there, and the Monsignor that married us knew my family well.  He was very entertaining and from the first time Jeff and I met him, we knew he was going to be great!  We had a traditional Catholic ceremony with our closest friends and family members as the groomsmen and bridesmaids (my niece was a jr. bridesmaid).  My nephew was the ring bearer although he was older than the typical age, but I wanted him to be a part of our big day.  Look at him in his little suit - he looked adorable! The first time I got to see him that day it just melted my heart and brought tears to my eyes.  Jeff's cousin/goddaughter and my other niece were our flower girls, and bless her heart, my niece did great in rehearsal but was terrified walking down the aisle with everyone around.  Jeff's poor little cousin probably didn't know what to do as she got drug down the aisle.  Those are the best moments!!  You never know what the little ones are going to do.  Of course one of my favorite moments was seeing Jeff waiting for me at the end of the aisle.  My groom looked so handsome!!  I love looking back through these pictures and seeing how they tell the story of that day.

Without further adieu, here are pictures from our wedding ceremony.

xoxo,

Tara

NOLA Bound!!

We are heading to one of my favorite cities, New Orleans, this weekend with some friends.  I'm so ready for a long weekend getaway.  My love for the city first developed when I visited during college for the first time with my mom, grandma and great aunt.  We had a wonderful time exploring the French Quarter and the Garden District, visiting plantations and historical homes and of course taking a ghost tour!! We started making a yearly visit for a girl's weekend, but of course the visits were different when my college roommate joined, and we explored Bourbon street more and the bars around the universities! hah  When Jeff and I started dating, we took a trip together as he had never been, and I was eager to show him all there is to love with the great music and amazing food.  Luckily, he also loved the vibe of the city.  I also had my bachelorette party there of course. Duh! Where else would I have it!?  It was one of the best weekends ever - so many of the girls I love in one of my favorite places all at the same time.  What wonderful memories!!!  But since then, I haven't been back, and I'm so eager to get on the road. 

If you've never been to New Orleans, you should definitely put it on your list to visit.  For those of you that have, you know what a great treat I'm in for!

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I'll be back next week to share photos and a recap with you!

Have a lovely weekend,

Tara

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday today to the one I love. 

To celebrate this past weekend we took the boat out for a day of fishing.  We invited another couple to go with us, grabbed some snacks, beer and champagne and hit the waters all day.  There was only one keeper trout caught, but it was still a wonderful day!! The weather turned out to be beautiful after the crazy storm on Friday night.  I know Jeff would've loved to catch more fish, but we appreciated him navigating us through the bay waters all day anyways!

We especially enjoyed the sunset cruise as we headed in.  I was just in awe of these views.

This evening to celebrate on Jeff's actual birthday, we are going to....wait for it....leave work early to.........GO FISHING!  haha of course we are! :)  Just he and I and hopefully an amazing sunset again....and possibly a lot of fish! 

 

Love you. XO,

Tara