The Happiest day of my life, or, Our Wedding :)

 

Sam waits for me as I change for our Bridals and Couples shots.  I snuck up behind him (as per the photographers request) and it was so wonderful to see each other!  We looked great. 

 

 Getting some of those bride cameos.

 I absolutely loved my bouquet, the shoes, and Sam's shoes!  Everything went together so well.

 The Mesa, Arizona temple where we were married for time and all of eternity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Exiting the Temple!

The whole gang. :)

 

 

 I loved my dress!  Taking pictures was fun too, Jamie did a wonderful job.

 

 

  Our reception was truly breathtaking!  There was good food and a delicious chocolate bar.  A special thanks to my                               wonderful parents for hosting what was a                                         truly spectacular event!

 Pound it Carter!


My new niece Olivia and nephews Carter and Abe. They were all dressed up and looked adorable!

Our cake was beautiful too.  Red velvet inside, mmmm. :)

   
Off to our honeymoon!  Love you forever, my sweetheart.

Photos by the wonderful Jamie Kontak Harper, hair and makeup by the amazing Sophie Terry and Maddie Fitch! Thank you all so much!

Sam's Bachelor Party

The boys went to an indoor high-speed go-cart track for Sam's last hurrah. :)

Scott, Sam and Skyler suiting up for the races.  Isaac was there too, but was the cameraman for these shots. 

Broomfield Open House

Sam and I at our Open House in Broomfield, Colorado the week before the wedding.  It was just lovely and  many friends and family came to wish us well.

(What am I getting myself into?!!) hahaha.

So much fun. :)  My mother in law Melanie organised a wonderful party with all different kinds of soups, rolls, and many desserts (including French silk pie!).

My cousin Erin came to the open house too- it was so fun to see her and her cute little girls!

Christmas Devotional

In December we went to the Christmas Devotional with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir!  It was so amazing. We went with Mel and Steve, Mark and Maddie, Mark's parents and sister and brother-in-law, and Skyler.    Here we are at PF Changs before the show- it was so delicious!  We finished with the Great Wall of Chocolate. ;)

The stage was really neat- I loved the decorations it was breathtaking, especially because we were sitting so close.  

Sam and I after the performance.  It was amazing!  This photo was taken from where we sitting!  That is how close we were.  We heard special guests baritone Nathan Gunn, and movie star Jane Seymor.  She was beautiful and told a lovely Christmas narrative that almost made me cry.  Nathan Gunn did a wonderful job too, and they even had dancers at one point!  It was spectacular.  We were so lucky to go.  

Trying out the new "ghosting" technique in Temple Square. It is where you try to walk as close as possible to the person in front of you without them noticing, and gets harder the more people you have. (yeah, we're that good.)

Silky smooth mooooves....

Sam and I outside of the Salt Lake Temple.  They had Christmas lights and dozens of nativity scenes from different countries I loved it!

Bridal Shower!

My Bridal Shower was so fun!  All the girls from my Neil side were in town for Thanksgiving, and so we had it at 1pm on Black Friday.  My Aunt Alexis was a wonderful hostess and we all gathered at her home.  Here I am with my sister Meggie!  It was such a fun girly time. :)

From left to right: cousin Carlee, sister AnnMarie, me, my mom, and cousin Makenzie.
The cake was absolutely delicious and topped with my favorite--Snickers bars!

We love making waffles on Sunday mornings.  From my Grandma. :)  There is a tradition among my sisters and I to make a silly hat for the bride.  Here I am in the one they made for me. :)

My sweet cousin Michelle was there, too.  It was such a treat to have us all gathered together, especially without the men, haha.  I don't remember that ever happening before!


Below I am with my Aunt Alexis and Aunt Janelle, and cousin Emily in the next picture.  They are so wonderful. :)

It was such a fun day, presents, cake, food and family!!!  Love you all :)))

Engagement Pictures!

Engagement Photo Session with Amy Olson!!!  It was so wonderful and FUN I loved it.  Amy was awesome and had so many ideas for poses and was very professional and fun to work with.  Matching outfits everybody! Enjoy. :)

This is the one we used for announcements.  Love it. 

Ohhh la la

I love those heels.  Very fun.  (Not so easy on rocks, etc, however haha.)

 One of my very very favorites. :))))

Only 16 days until Sam and I are married! :)