Eight years ago today, I woke up as a single woman for the very last time.
Before I knew it my basement suite was filled with friends and family. My very close friend (and former roommate) Jasmine and her sister Sage (Also a good friend) arrived. They had told me ahead of time that they were going to take photos of me getting ready. I was not sure why they offered to do so, but in hindsight? It was the best gift that they could have given to me.
They captured me, in my jammies, applying mascara.
My Dad arrived with the Breakfast Of Champions. I am not a Lover of Donuts, but the “White-Powdered-Cake Donuts”? HEAVEN. My Daddy knows me well.
Before I knew it, I was ready. It was time for photos.
My sister Mel, me, and our Mommy.
We all headed outside.
Me and my Daddy.
I think I know which parent I look like.
It was then time to leave.
I got into the white rental SUV.
This is one of my most favourite photos of myself. EVER.
While I was busy being a Princess, a certain fella named Matthew was getting ready. WHO IS THIS YOUNG PUNK?
Oh, yeah. That would be my True Love, aka Honey.
In the meantime, I was heading to the church. Thanks to my Dad/Bodyguard/Secret Service Agent?
I made it safely to my destination.
I walked up the aisle to a teary Matthew. I whispered that he WAS NOT ALLOWED TO CRY, or I would be a weepy mess. We both sucked it up, sniffing and red-eyed.
Next thing I knew? We got to make out.
And then? We were MAN AND WIFE.
We had a bunch of photos taken by the “Professional Photographer”. Most of which I dislike. This one is not so bad.
Then we went to the reception. We had dinner.
We cut cake. And showed it to the crowd.
I’m classy like that.
Apparently Honey found my crassness to be HAWT. He macked on me.
It was (and IS) glorious.
Happy eighth anniversary, Honey! You are the biggest blessing that God has ever given to me. Together, we have been blessed with the three greatest children that this planet has ever seen. I love you more with each passing minute that I get to (I GET to!) be your wife. You make me feel like I am the most valuable woman on the planet. To you, at least, which is all that matters.
You are my best friend, my love, my other half.
And just think. We are only at the BEGINNING of our lifelong journey together.
Awesome.
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Wow, you look beautiful. Happy Anniversary you guys.
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Comment by Missy on May 20th, 2008 @ 2:33 amHappy Anniversary!
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Comment by slynnro on May 20th, 2008 @ 5:42 amOhhh I’m going to cry!!! Beautiful and awesome. Happy Anniversary.
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Comment by Indygirl on May 20th, 2008 @ 5:55 amWhat a great look back at your beautiful wedding day. Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby!
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Comment by TheAngelForever on May 20th, 2008 @ 6:01 amWhen I saw the picture you noted as your favorite (before I read that it was your favorite) I thought, “WOW! Oh my beauteous Angella!”
I may be reading it wrong, but the look on your face before the wedding reminds me of how I felt before my wedding. I was calm, but kinda freaking out on the inside. Not bad freak out, just trying to hold yourself together for the hugeness of what was going to take place! Like I was in a meditative state. (Am I even making sense?)
Happy Anniversary! 
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Angella, you are SO beautiful;) You still look the SAME and so does your hubby!!
Happy Anniversary you two love birds you!!!
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Comment by Randi on May 20th, 2008 @ 6:58 amThis is just a wonderful, heart-warming post that inspires me to believe that love does win afterall. The picture of you in the car is just beautiful and you look gorgeous in your dress. What a happy day- and 8 years and counting- hooray!
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Comment by sizzle on May 20th, 2008 @ 7:07 amyou look sooo much like Courtney Cox in those pictures! beautiful! happy anniversary!
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Comment by joyce on May 20th, 2008 @ 8:13 amHappy Anniversary Matthew & Angella. How time flies. Have a great day.
Love, Mom & Dad
You didn’t wear a veil! oh! I feel a certain kindred spirit with other non-veil wearers.
How beautiful. Happy anniversary!
Comment by jonniker on May 20th, 2008 @ 8:44 amCongratulations on 8 wonderful years together. Happy Anniversary!
PS. It’s our anniversary today, too!
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Happy Anniversary!
(and I have a hankering for powdered donuts now - yum!)
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Comment by Holly on May 20th, 2008 @ 9:06 amokay…the details on the waist of your dress are eerily similar to the ones i had on mine. crazy!
seriously, you were the most gorgeous bride!
Comment by ali on May 20th, 2008 @ 9:14 amHappy Anniversary! I never noticed it before but you DO look like Courtney Cox!
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Comment by Heidi F on May 20th, 2008 @ 9:21 amSo sweet. That’s really funny how the candid photos are so much nicer than the professional one. Too bad the Heigh’s weren’t around in those days eh?
Happy Anniversary to you and your Honey!
Happy anniversary!
I kind of love the photo of you showing the cake to the crowd.
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Comment by hills on May 20th, 2008 @ 9:58 amHappy Anniversary! You look gorgeous (and still do)!
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Comment by Sharon on May 20th, 2008 @ 10:04 amWhat a beautiful post! Have a happy anniversary!
You were a beautiful bride, Angella. And you haven’t changed a bit.
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Comment by Gabriel on May 20th, 2008 @ 10:07 amI always love reading posts about you & Matt. Your love is so genuine, so pure. I really don’t think a love like that is too common anymore. How blessed are you that you have it?!?
Happy Anniversary!
Comment by Jen on May 20th, 2008 @ 10:14 amHappy Anniversary, Ange. And I agree, that photo of you in the car is breath-taking. You’ve got this inexplicable expression on your face. Love it.
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Comment by Amanda on May 20th, 2008 @ 10:28 amcongratulations!
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Comment by steph h on May 20th, 2008 @ 10:30 amHappy Anniversary! To your next great 8(0) years!
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Comment by Moose on May 20th, 2008 @ 10:42 amHappy anniversary! You look absolutely stunning!
I hope to find me a Matt one day and be so lucky!
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Comment by Kristabella on May 20th, 2008 @ 11:08 amI love all the pictures! And your dress is so nice, it is similiar to mine (off the shoulder) though mine was beaded to the nines. I wanted no beads but could not find that:-)
HAPPY EIGHT YEARS OF WEDDED BLISS!
Here’s to eighty more 
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Happy Anniversary! Gorgeous pictures, absolutely beautiful.
Thanks for sharing.
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Comment by rachel on May 20th, 2008 @ 11:24 amOh, awesome. Happy Anniversary!
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Comment by Elizabeth on May 20th, 2008 @ 12:09 pmHappy Anniversary!! You guys look so YOUNG in those photos, and beautiful/handsome. You are a great couple!
Have a wonderful day
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I only hope my wedding day is just as beautiful.
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Comment by reddirtroad on May 20th, 2008 @ 1:28 pmHappy Anniversary!!
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Comment by She Likes Purple on May 20th, 2008 @ 1:31 pmAw, you guys are the cutest. Happy anniversary!!
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Comment by metalia on May 20th, 2008 @ 5:31 pmHappy Anniversary! And many more.
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Happy Anniversary and thank you for giving me something to look forward to; finding MY true love!
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Beautiful! You two are wonderful together! Happy 8th Anniversary!
P.S. LOVE the photos!
Comment by Michele on May 20th, 2008 @ 6:34 pmHappy Anniversary!
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Comment by Ashley on May 20th, 2008 @ 8:20 pmHappy Anniversary! No wonder you have such beautiful kids, you guys are a beautiful couple!
Jenn
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Comment by Jenn on May 20th, 2008 @ 8:35 pmGreat post recapping your wonderful day!
Happy Anniversary to you both!
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Comment by Kristin on May 20th, 2008 @ 9:51 pmHappy 8!!!!
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Comment by little miss mel on May 21st, 2008 @ 10:23 amThis made me bawl, and miss my hubby too. Beautiful!
I love the shot of you putting on the makeup and then the one of you in the suv, the story too. Lovely!
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Comment by Anna on May 21st, 2008 @ 11:56 amCongratulations to you two love birds…happily enduring your wedded bliss. We are going on 9 in June! Can hardly remember life without them, hey?
Comment by SarahD on May 21st, 2008 @ 12:46 pmAWWWWWW congratulations!!!!
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Comment by Meg on May 21st, 2008 @ 3:26 pmThis post should easily go in your top 5!!! I’m so glad you posted wedding photos. (I was wondering when you were going to do that!) SUCH a beeyoootiful couple!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Happy Anniversary you two!
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Comment by The Over-Thinker on May 21st, 2008 @ 6:39 pmHappy anniversary!
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Comment by Holli on May 21st, 2008 @ 7:07 pmI adore that last pic of you two. So sweet!!!
Congratulations!!
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Comment by Lisa on May 22nd, 2008 @ 8:58 pmSo very sweet. Happy (belated) Anniversary.
Enjoy your ME time this weekend Angella.
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gorgeous photos!
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Comment by rachel on May 24th, 2008 @ 11:26 pmA very late happy anniversary!
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Happy Annversary!!
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