Moving Day!

We finally made it to New Orleans together! It was a bit chaotic because we didn't find out until the wedding day that the seminary would actually have an apartment for us to move into. We really had to rush around New Years to rent the moving truck and get down here in time for James to go back to work on the 3rd.

First we had to get all our stuff out of storage.

Then there were more boxes at my parents' house to load. Not to mention the furniture.

Finally (after being delayed because of a few issues with Budget) we started the drive to NOLA! Poor James had to drive the big truck all 400 miles.

We made to to New Orleans around 5:00. I have to admit, seeing the apartment and how small it is was a bit of a shock but I knew some lamps, rugs and furniture would make it a little more homey.

 

James and his friend moved half the boxes, the bed AND the dresser that first night. The softer lighting really made a difference.

The next day we got all the other boxes. James went back to work that night and I had sooo much fun getting out all our wedding gifts and setting them up. It's like having the best dollhouse ever! Here is what we have so far. We still have to bring our couches and some more pics. I'll post updates when it's finally finished.

 How 70's is this bathroom?

Thanks to my mother-in-law for the hutch. I don't know what I would do otherwise! My china is staying at my mom's house for now but the Fiestaware is still b-e-autiful in my opinion.

Marriage is pretty great so far. I managed to make a few good meals like this casserole

 and this foldover.

Ok, I'm not the Pioneer Woman but we are using emeals.com and it's a really awesome way to plan meals for two where you don't have a bunch of groceries going to waste. And considering I didn't even know how to brown meat a year ago, it's pretty impressive progress if I do say so myself.

And finally, as I'm ending this blog my husband brings me a Diet Coke in my State Tervis. Yep I love this newlywed bliss.

We're Married!!!

Well the planning and preparations are finally over and we are officially Mr. and Mrs.! I could not get over how well everything went. It just goes to show that you CAN have a beautiful perfect wedding on a tiny budget. Just to give you a rundown, we had about 55 guests which included the family and close friends. James' dad and youth minister officiated and my mom had friends do the music and coordinate. Everything came together so perfectly and I don't think I would change a thing.

We are really looking forward to getting our pictures. Grace from Grace Photography does beautiful work! Here's a little sample she gave us until she finishes the other pictures.

THis is about 30 minutes before the ceremony. All us ladies were crammed in the tiny bridal room and were, of course, acting a little silly. I at least managed to get that last Diet Coke in before the wedding!

We had our reception at Corky's BBQ. We had a lot of family traveling so I wanted to make sure we fed them well!

As a bride I can certainly testify how hard it is to remember to keep your wedding Christ-centered in the midst of all the stress. However, it is so important to remember what you are promising to God and to each other. The wedding should be a symbol of that.

Afterward, we spent Christmas in Gatlinburg, TN.

I guess it should feel like the excitement is over but I'm really looking forward to moving in together and actually getting to use all our shower gifts!!!