Yes, we did it...

[valis2]

Yes, we finally tied the knot after eight years.

The wedding was wonderful--I can't believe that the clouds went away. We had the most beautiful summer day for the event. Considering that the weather report called for severe thunderstorms, this is something to crow about.

He's so wonderful, and now we're married. I can hardly believe it!

I am so tired I can barely keep my eyes open.

(I usually don't mention him in my lj because he is a very private person. But I wanted to make this one exception...)

Comments

[snarkypants.livejournal.com]

Much joy to you and yours!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks so very much! And thanks, Bob Voss! ;)

*hugs*

[iibnf.livejournal.com]

Hey, congratulations!

I like his Weird Al Yankovic hair.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

His hair, were it allowed free rein, would quite possibly push us right out of our apartment.

And thank you! *hugs*

[whitemunin.livejournal.com]

That's brilliant! Congratulations to you and the spouse, sweetie! And from what I can see of you in the picture, you look beautiful.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks so much! I was really happy with everything. I actually looked quite retro, to be honest, which was not what I had planned, but worked out just fine.

*hugs* And now I'm off to crash. I have the post-wedding breakfasts (yes, plural) and then cleaning the backyard. Because when you have a backyard wedding you don't have to rent a hall--but you do have to clean up the backyard afterwards, lol.

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[kaiz.livejournal.com]

Yay! Congratulations :-) I wish you both a wonderful, fulfilling lifetime together! *throws confetti*

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[valis2.livejournal.com]

eee! Thank you so very much!! What a sweet thing to say. *hugs* *throws more confetti*

[gmth.livejournal.com]

Ohmygoodness! Congratulations and best of luck to both of you. :-)

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, sweetie!! This moment was a long time coming, and I'm so happy it did.

*hugs*

[pennswoods.livejournal.com]

Whoa!!! I had no idea, but congratulations!!!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

hee! Yeah, I try not to talk about him. ;) In the short run, he says he wouldn't mind some talk of him, but I know that in the long run he might get upset. Plus, I don't want to deal with having to run things past him--censoring gets old fast. I'd rather just do all or nothing, and since all isn't even an option, it's nothing.

*hugs* Thanks!

[joanwilder.livejournal.com]

Oh, well done, you two! Congrats, and bubbles and confetti!!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! Hooray for bubbles. ;) *hugs*

[cordelia_v]

Oh my goodness! I wish you both joy and health and luck! Congratulations, dear. I am so happy for you.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! It's been a very long time coming, and I'm so glad that it's finally over--it was wonderful, but a bit stressful.

*hugs*

[blackletter]

Congratulations!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Yay, thank you! *hugs*

[juniperus.livejournal.com]

Happiness to you both, always!!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank you so much!! *giant hugs*

[trickofthedark.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! Yay!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

hahah! Thank you!

(PS: One of the bridesmaids is completely over the moon about the nautilus shirt I bought from you, so I'll be getting another one before the year is out--her birthday is in December. hee!)

[florence-craye.livejournal.com]

OMG and squeee!! I had no idea, but I understand keeping things private. If I didn't use filters and such, I'd feel the same way. I know you like to keep things open, with good reason.

You are gorgeous, and I am so happy for you both! Many years of bliss to both of you. Awwww!

*big happy sigh*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Aw, thank you so much!! Thank you for the kind words, I'm blushing. ;)

I'm still squeeing too!! I do wish we'd had a little more dancing, but other than that, it was a very fun wedding, and it was so amazing that so many people came out to celebrate our union.

*hugs*

[schemingreader.livejournal.com]

Wow! Wow! Mazel tov! What a great dress! That's wonderful!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Thank you so very much! I'm still walking on air...hee!

*giant hugs*

[kitschicat.livejournal.com]

It was GORGEOUS, everything!

*tight hugs*

Love you guys :)

[valis2.livejournal.com]

It was so awesome to see you--and the little fellow was fantastic! He was so absolutely adorable, and so entertaining!!

*huge hugs*

Thank you SO MUCH for coming out to our wedding, we appreciate it so tremendously.

(And squiddie pin is so excited about the convention!!)

[julian-black.livejournal.com]

YAAAY! \o/

The flowers are beautiful! You look fabulous! (It's so weird seeing you with makeup on, but you look great!) How many exclamation marks can I use!!!1!?

I'm thrilled for you both. I wish I'd been able to make it, and meet your lucky huzzband, but eh, maybe it'll happen someday, in a more laid-back setting. I'm so glad the weather cooperated--I had my fingers crossed for you after looking at the weather report last night.

I think this calls for Champagne. And..why look! There's a bottle right here...

[raises glass] Here's to you, and a long, happy life together!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

The flowers are beautiful! You look fabulous! (It's so weird seeing you with makeup on, but you look great!)

When they first put the makeup on (especially the super-dark lipstick) I thought, wow, I look like a female impersonator, lol, but then I remembered how dark the dress was, and then with the comb and the glasses and everything--it actually looked okay! In fact, I really thought it looked very retro.

I wish I'd been able to make it, and meet your lucky huzzband, but eh, maybe it'll happen someday, in a more laid-back setting.

Yes, we will definitely have to do something. We were actually considering coming to Seattle for our honeymoon, until we worked out the Cape Cod thing. Still, in the future, I'd love for him to see WA--there are some gorgeous coastal things going on there, and he's a big sucker for the ocean.

I'm so glad the weather cooperated--I had my fingers crossed for you after looking at the weather report last night.

When I got up at 6 am it was raining. When I had my hair appointment and got back in the car, it was raining. When I got to the site, everything was wet. And the weather called for a 5 pm thunderstorm. I was certain we were out of luck, but I was hoping that it would hold off until we were finished dancing--and then, miracle of miracles, the sun came out and it was the most beautiful day!

[raises glass] Here's to you, and a long, happy life together!

*clink*

Thank you so much, my dear! *giant hugs* I miss you, and hope our paths will cross again soon.

[sistermagpie.livejournal.com]

OMG, YAY!!!!!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

eeee!! I'm so happy!

And your icon is scarily appropriate.

[furiosity.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! ♥

You look fantastic in the photo! :)

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Aw, thank you so much! I was a little afraid that the makeup was over the top, but it seemed to work. ;)

[lady-branwyn.livejournal.com]

Congratulations to you and to Mr. Valis2!
You look so pretty, and I love the jewel-like colors of your clothes and the flowers. A very happy day. :)

[valis2.livejournal.com]

It was an awesome day, and thank you so much for the wonderful compliments! We were supposed to get a big thunderstorm in the afternoon, but thank goodness it never materialized.

Mr. Valis thanks you as well! ;)

[bronze-ribbons.livejournal.com]

Wow! Yay! May you enjoy many more years of not mentioning him. *g*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

ahahaha!!! You are hilarious. Yes, exactly! ;)

[innerslytherin]

OMG YAY! :D Congratulations! ^_____^

[valis2.livejournal.com]

hee!! Thank you so much! *hugs and squees*

[nehalenia.livejournal.com]

Wow! Had no idea you were getting hitched, but congrats to you, and I'm happy it was a lovely wedding. Much luck in your future together!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Aw, thank you so very much! *hugs* Thank you for the lovely wishes!!

[logospilgrim.livejournal.com]

My goodness -God grant you both many blessed years, my dearest one :-)

*tender robed embrace*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Thank you SO much, sweetie! What a beautiful sentiment. You really are a ray of sunshine on even the cloudiest day!

[dementordelta.livejournal.com]

Woo Hoo! Congratulations! Much life and love!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Thank you so very much!! *giant hugs*

[chazpure.livejournal.com]

Aw, that's wonderful! Congratulations!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Thank you so very much!! I'm still walking on air, hee!

[midnitemaraud-r.livejournal.com]

Oh, yay!!! Congratulations and best wishes to you both! ♥ ♥

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for the well-wishing!! *giant hugs* It was an awesome day, and we're just so happy that it worked out so well.