Eight years ago today, my husband Curtis and I said our "I Do's". We exchanged our vows, had our first dance to Etta James, and had a super blow-out party afterwards.
I sat down early this morning and pulled out the wedding album and honeymoon photos so I could take a walk down memory lane and reminisce our big day together. WOW! It's amazing all the feelings and emotions come flooding back when flipping page by page.
I married my best friend in Savannah,GA
That city will always have a special place in my heart.
We spent two weeks touring Italy on our honeymoon. It doesn't get more romantic than that!
Here we are enjoying a gondola ride in Venice. Check out the super pointy boots I am wearing. I bought them in Rome, and still have them tucked away in my closet to this day. I don't wear them any longer, but I can't bring myself to part with them either. :)
Before Italy I could NOT get my husband to drink red wine. How can you visit Italy and not drink red wine? It's like going to Paris and not visiting the Eiffel tower. It's a must!
I didn't take much convincing, and now he prefers red over white. Good man!
Life is super busy these days for the both of us, and children and work take up a majority of our time. However, tonight it will just be the two of us dining and celebrating eight years together at one of our longtime favorite restaurants. I look forward to toasting over champagne and enjoy each other's company.
Later tonight I might even torcher him and pull out the video of our wedding day.
God love him...my husband is a huge SAP! He will cry at commercials at the drop
of a hat. That's why I love him so much. He's a huge teddy bear with big heart!
Happy Anniversary "Shy Boy"!
(Yep! That was my nick-name for him way back when.) ;)
Thanks for stopping by!!! Wishing you all a *~*FABULOUS*~* week!!!
XOXO,
Awesome Karla! Whoo-hoo! Italy for a 10 year anniversary sounds FAB! Hmmm....I might have to mention that to hubby! hee! hee! XOXO
Posted by: Jennifer Hayslip | May 12, 2010 at 01:30 PM
Congratulations on your 8 years and for taking us on journey of your big day and honeymoon - so precious.
You make a very happy couple!
please come and visit my fledgling blog (4 weeks old) one day and I will make you most welcome!!
Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: Shane | May 12, 2010 at 05:56 PM
Happy Anniversary! You look so beautiful and have not aged one bit... whats your secret??? :) Have a great night .. wishing you and your husband much happiness for many more years!
Posted by: robin | May 12, 2010 at 05:58 PM
Beautiful couple! Congratulations!
Posted by: Solange | May 12, 2010 at 06:21 PM
happy happy day Jenn.
You are both beautiful. Have a fab year.
Love the song
Love Claudie
xoxoxo
Posted by: claudie | May 12, 2010 at 07:35 PM
Congrats on living your dream for the last 8 years- I wish you many more!! You are a beautiful bride!!
Posted by: Maija Lepore | May 12, 2010 at 07:47 PM
Happy Anniversary...thank you for sharing your photos! You are a beautiful couple!! I will be celebrating 25 years in June, can't believe it!!
Posted by: Sandi ~ A Cottage Muse | May 13, 2010 at 03:53 AM
You two are the cutest!!! Happy belated anniversary! May your love be beautiful and strong forever and ever~ xoxoxo
Posted by: Natasha Burns | May 13, 2010 at 05:47 AM
Thank you Maija!!!! XOXO
Posted by: Jennifer Hayslip | May 13, 2010 at 05:54 AM
Awww...thank you Claudie!!! :) XOXO
Posted by: Jennifer Hayslip | May 13, 2010 at 05:55 AM
Happy Anniversary to you both!!! And all the best to you and your lovely family! Although I´m living not very far away from Italy, I never visited Venice, so nice to see your pics!!!
Have a lovely weekend,
Sabine
Posted by: Sabine | May 13, 2010 at 12:11 PM
You look really sweet together. I can truly say that you are destined to be together.
Posted by: sweets in bulk | May 14, 2010 at 02:34 AM
congratulations! What a lovely post. I loved seeing your wedding piccies :o)
xx
Posted by: sadie | May 14, 2010 at 03:27 AM
Happy {belated} anniversary! Jenn, you look exactly the same....beautiful!
xo andrea
Posted by: andrea singarella | May 14, 2010 at 07:31 AM
Such beautiful pictures Jenn. Congratulations on 8 years! I just realized who you remind me of... Lolita Davidivitch! I have always adored her. Haven't seen her in any movies lately but one that I loved was Intersection where she played "the other woman."
Have a wonderful weekend.
Holly
Posted by: Holly | May 14, 2010 at 01:52 PM
So sweet of you to share this with us ! You look beautiful and your husband looks so happy and handsome :)) What a beautiful couple you are !! Have a Happy Happy Anniversary. love & kisses, paulette
Posted by: PaperNosh | May 14, 2010 at 04:53 PM
Happy Anniversary! And, that's sweet that he has a tender heart and cries at commercials. :)
Posted by: tammyCA | May 14, 2010 at 05:42 PM
Such a gorgeous couple! Bliss has never looked so good!
I can feel the love!
xoxo
Posted by: Christine Rose Elle | May 15, 2010 at 10:33 AM
Jenn Happy Anniversary to you and 'Shy Boy'
Thanks for sharing your photos and memories of your wedding and honeymoon with us
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | May 15, 2010 at 08:19 PM
Thank you Alison! So nice to see you stop by! Big hugs! XOXO
Posted by: Jennifer Hayslip | May 16, 2010 at 08:14 AM
Hey there Miss Amour!
;)
Hope you are still celebrating your wonderful anniversay and hope you have many MANY more!
Those were such beautiful photos of your wedding...I can see why hubby is so touched by them :)
Wasn't Italy fascinating???
Posted by: Jodie (everything vintage) | May 17, 2010 at 05:37 AM
Thanks girl!!! I appreciate you stopping by! Oh yes...Italy definitely fascinating for sure! I want to go back soon!!! XOXO, Jenn
Posted by: Jennifer Hayslip | May 17, 2010 at 08:21 AM
Jenn, just wanted to let you know I did a thank you Jenn, Jo, Christine, Tiffany post today. Also, I got your thank you note for the little jewelry box... so sweet of you but, certainly no need after all that you gave to me. MAGIC! Pure Magic was your event. I LOVED every minute. Can't wait to see you in July at Kim's event. This time you can relax, have fun & be spoiled instead of stressing. You soooooooooo deserve it! HUGS! Charlene
Posted by: Charlene | May 17, 2010 at 01:14 PM
Jenn, You look like a princess and Curtis looks like the happiest man in the world. Happy anniversary! xoxo
Posted by: gabrielle messina | May 18, 2010 at 07:15 AM
Happy Anniversary Jenn,
You two look adorable together and what gorgeous photos of your wedding day.
I hope you had a great anniversary last night and may you two have many more to come.
xo Cathy
Posted by: Cathy Scalise | May 18, 2010 at 07:43 AM