Forever and Ever, Amen!

So Preston and I decided in December that we wanted to get married.  (Well, if we're being technical - I've known for at least a year.  He took a little longer to figure it out).  We spent many nights over Christmas break looking at Pinterest for ideas and colors and themes, only to decide a little later that we would have a courthouse wedding in March and have a ceremony (read: party) later on.  If anyone tells you how stressful wedding planning is, they aren't lying.  What a headache.  Between everyone's opinions and what we could actually pull off - I was ready to quit and just go grab a hobo off the street and feed him in exchange for a witness signature.  

We decided that our ceremony would be short and sweet, no vows, no wedding party.  Just he and I on the steps of the courthouse with our families present to witness.  We had food that we half made/half purchased back at Preston's parent's house where the rest of his family was able to join us in celebration.  It was a really awesome day.  Everything was executed beautifully (minus my macaroni and cheese debacle that Ryan was put in charge of fixing).  

I did my own makeup and Lura helped me with my hair;

 the cake turned out beautiful (as did the cupcakes - not pictured);

and everything was delicious. 

Preston slow-cooked pork in the crock pot and smoked brisket out front all day before the wedding.  I baked our cake and his mom and sister picked up the cupcakes while he and I met with the officiant (who is his brother-in-law's grandfather).  My parents came and met everyone, and I was really happy to have them there.  

Our ceremony (read: definitely a party) is May 24th (this weekend on Sunday) and I'm really excited for how everything is turning out.  Still a very stressful event to plan, and I'm kind of beating myself up over planning TWO weddings in my last semester of nursing school - but now that THAT is over, I have plenty of time this week to finish last minute errands before Preston gets here on Friday.  No more 3 month hiatuses (hiati?) between visits for us! This is it! The big move is next week. :)  Our plan is to stop in Nashville and then keep on trucking down the interstate on day 2 so we can get to Texas in time for Preston to have a minor surgical procedure at the end of next week.  This is the busiest month I think I've ever had.  

Here are a few pictures from the wedding :)

Love this man :)

Waiting for his bride to walk up the stairs :)

I now pronounce you man and wife!

Porter and that contagious smile!

Ryan and Benson

Grandma and Porter giving a thumbs-up

I was definitely blessed with some beautiful and wonderful new sisters

Mr. & Mrs. Rushton

On August 3rd, 2013 my life changed for the better.  March 7th, 2015 is when our fairy tale began.  Stay tuned for updates from our #HappilyEverRushton!