Our Wedding Story: Celebrating 5 Years of Marital Legacy

I just adore the month of August. Because it houses my birthday, the eighth month of the year has always been good to me. When I met D, and I learned that his birthday was also in August, only 4 days after mine, my heart skipped a beat. Naturally, when planning how our wedding story would begin, the month of August was the obvious conclusion. D and I were married on August 23rd, exactly in between each of our birthdays, symbolizing the new legacy we birthed by our union, while also honoring the individuality of our own special days. The week encompassing our birthdays and anniversary has been called our Family Celebration Week. The first one celebrated here on De Su Mama was in 2010 (linked above).

Since I started De Mama nearly three years after our wedding, the occasion to write about our wedding story has never really presented itself. Nor have most of these pictures ever been on the blog. But that is all going to change starting today – August 1st – in honor of 5 years of marital legacy. This month at De Su Mama, I’ll be looking back at our wedding day, the years in between, and the hopes for our children.

The last 5 years most certainly have not been easy; each year has helped to define us as a couple and, now, as a family of four. Some years have been extremely hard and riddled with unspeakable loss, tremendous guilt and, of course, love. Despite our trials, I feel ready to document this part of our family legacy for Alina and Sebastian. After 5 years and two babies, D and I are more in love today than yesterday. Maybe not that crazy sexy cool love we used to have, but this is my main dude. He exceeds all expectations. I back him always and before anyone else on earth.

But back then, he was just my boyfriend.

This Is Our Wedding Story: The Series…

D and I were married in Las Vegas, Nevada at the JW Marriott Resort. We had an outdoor ceremony, in the early evening, with about 100 of our closest family and friends. I absolutely cannot say it was the best day of my life. Actually, throwing parties in general are super stressful for me. I had nightmares for weeks before the wedding, waking up in hot sweats, terrified that no one would show up. However, I would absolutely not change a single thing about our wedding day either. I felt beautiful. I felt loved. Our families came together for the first time to usher us into marriage. And, as I will write about later this month, it was also the last day we saw D’s Dad, my kids’ grandfather.

I hope to document these experiences now because I am certain my memory will fail me later. I want to tell Alina all about the day I married her Dad. How one of my favorite parts of the day was getting all glammed up with my favorite girls, lounging in silky robes. How their Dad kept me upright while I shook the whole time during our ceremony. How I cried and cried as my best friend recited one of my most favorite Maya Angelou poems. Who knows, maybe even give some pointers to new brides that suck at throwing parties. (My #1 tip would be to find an amazing party thrower  like my Step-Mom!)

I love you, my husband.

In my focus and efficiency, sometimes I overlook your sensitive soul. Your eyes always tell me when I’m moving too fast, when you need more attention. You never leave my side. You’re always quick to comfort. You rarely raise your voice, and when you do it’s because we’re ready for some growth. You provide for this family in ways nobody knew you could. You’re steadfast. Resilient. Everything I want our son to be.

And I’m proud to be your wife.

Cheers to celebrating 5 years of marital legacy. Cheers to building a family legacy that I dreamed of as a child. And cheers to the growth that will undoubtedly occur because we are paying attention. Te adoro mi esposo.

Let’s get this celebration started!