Up until the reading of the vows, I had not yet shed a tear. My voice started to shake a little as I read my vows to Lucas, but as soon as I heard him recite his, the tears started to flow. He was really nervous about expressing his love to me in the written word, but I do not think he could have said anything more perfect.
Then it was time for the exchange of rings. I adore the story behind our rings, which you can read here. My brother, who was our ring bearer, brought the rings over to us.
And before he left to return to his spot next to Julie, I gave him the world’s biggest hug.
Our Dad was clearly moved during this moment.
Lucas was the first to place one of the ring’s on my finger and proclaim:
With this ring, I thee wed, as a symbol of my love, I give to you all that is mine, all the days of my life.
It was then my turn to say the same thing. I repeated the above line in Spanish and just as I was about to say it in English, our band began to sing “Ave Maria.” My heart stopped, as I was unable to put the ring on Lucas’ finger. Lucas had warned me the day before that there was going to be at least one moment during the wedding where something went wrong, but that instead of viewing it as a negative thing that we should view it a funny story to tell. With terror in my eyes, I looked at him smiling and then our guests began to laugh as well once they realized what had happened.
I decided in that moment that he was right, this was definitely going to be a funny story to tell, thus I started to laugh as well.
The band stopped, let me finish, and then at the right time began to play again. All that was left now was the kiss to seal the deal. Which is your favorite photo?
Lucas’ vows are so touching!!! And I love your positive attitude, that you laughed when they played Ave Maria – you’re right, it does make a funny story 🙂
OMG my heart literally stopped. I’m like waaaaaaaaaaaait I need to put the ring on my man!!! 😉
John couldn’t get my ring onto my finger either, haha – one of our uncles yelled out “Hammer it!” It was funny! =)
Hahahaha I love it! I’m actually glad now that we had some funny mishaps. Life is about being able to laugh at yourself! 😉
Love your family’s reactions. And I am glad you were able to see a humour – things go wrong, might as well embrace that, right?
Absolutely!!! Normally, I laugh at everything…but I wanted the wedding to go perfectly, so my OCD was clouding my ability to laugh. Thank goodness, in the end I was able to embrace the humor! How sweet is my Dad’s face?
The story of your wedding rings is so romantic!
Isn’t it!?! Latin men are soooo romantic!!!
So beautiful… (sniff)
Yes, I’m sniffling now too haha!
Such a beautiful ceremony…is it time to go back and do it all over again yet?
Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!! But NO stress this time 🙂
aww I love that photo of you two laughing 🙂
Yo tambien bonita!!!
You two make a very beautiful couple. I wish you a wonderful life together.
Thank you so so so much!!! XO
Did you eventually get the ring on his finger?! Great post. Very moving.
YEP! He’s mine forever now!!! 😉
What a cliffhanger 😉
I’m pretty good at those! 😉
No words. Just awwwww
Hahaha awwwww works!
Awww, it’s the little hiccups that make your day so unique. 🙂
I do love his vows to you. I think every girl dreams of a man saying something that sweet to them.
Haha, Lucas definitely has been known to sweep me off my feet with his words once or twice! Mostly in Spanish though. That accent ugh!!!
I am loving these recaps from your point of view after being there! That was such a funny moment when the band randomly started. Kyle and Seba’s pics of your faces are phenomenal!!!
They did such an extraordinary job right!?! I’m SO thrilled that you and Roberto were there for the funny moments and all! 😉
Beautiful!! This is love!
Awwwwwww it sure is!!!
Such amazing personal pictures. Thanks for sharing and congrats again.
Glad you love them and you’re oh so welcome!!!
These pictures are gorgeous, congrats dear!
The rings and their story are beautiful.
Virginie ♥
Thanks a million, your words are SO touching!!!
Awww that is a nice story to remember!! 🙂 first good laugh of the day? :))
Yes! After that everything felt so relaxed!!! I’m glad it happened. 🙂
What a beautiful blog! I just happened to stumble upon it as I am always looking travel blogs like mine; I’m so glad that I found your blog 🙂
Your pics are beautiful. Congratulations on your marriage and on this new adventure ahead of you 😀
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Awww I’m so glad you found it too!!! I always love getting new readers! Can’t wait to check out your blog and thanks so much for the sweet words!
Most beautiful couple in the world goes to you!
WOW THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The photos are sensational!
Thank you kindly!
Congratulations again! You looked absolutely stunning. You guys are so adorable.
Thank you soooooooo much!!! 🙂
I LOVE that first photo in black and white – so dramatic and perfect!
Agree 100%! Merci lovely!!!
The best way to handle the little bumps in the road is with grace and laughter, which is exactly what you did! I love the photo where you’re all laughing together about the problem with the ring.
I couldn’t agree more, it’s all about grace! I love that photo too!!!
Seriously, it’s been said before but WEDDING OF THE CENTURY!
I’m humbled, thank you!!!
You two are just so gorgeous together! CONGRATS!!!
Awwww THANK YOU!!!
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