Did you know that last Friday was Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s wedding anniversary? I didn’t either.

Did you know that to celebrate their anniversary, they dropped a new love song? I didn’t either.

Did you know that Abby is convinced she is the first person in the world to use this song as their first dance? I didn’t either.

Well, I didn’t until I walked into Abby’s house last Friday! Abby and the girls were raving to me about this new song first thing as I walked in the door! They were completely buzzing with excitement at how awesome the song was and how it will fit perfectly. Then we got word that the DJ was able to get the song and was ready to go! Bridal record making success, right there! If you haven’t heard it, I strongly recommend looking it up and listening to it while perusing this blog post. It’s called “The Rest of Our Life.”

Speaking of songs, let me skip right to the reception, because of course the groom and his mother danced together as well. Logan and his Mom did their special dance to the song “Boy” by Lee Brice. If you haven’t heard this one either, go look it up now, and if you’re a boy mom, grab some tissues! I literally cried the entire time watching Logan dance with his sweet Mom! My son is almost four, but I feel like tomorrow I’ll be dancing with him at his wedding and balling! Such a perfect song and perfect moment!

Now let’s rewind, because this was one of the most memorable weddings for me! Abby was the most bubbly, giddy, happy bride that I’ve ever worked with to date! Probably the most positive and happy bride that I’ve ever encountered in my life, actually! She kept saying to my “It doesn’t matter what is happening, I am just so so happy!” and “I am just seriously the happiest person today!” The reason this struck me as so memorable is because the day of her wedding was rainy, muddy, cold, and messy!! So, to see a bride filled with genuine joy and so excited to marry her best friend despite all of the not–so-desirable factors was truly incredible! It made the day absolutely fantastic!

Of all amazing attributes Abby has, I am not sure that public speaking is one of her best (typed with all due love and respect). Now, after saying this, I want to point out that I loved her speeches! They were short, concise and to the point. Let me quote her and I think her words will speak for themselves. I remember Abby saying before supper “I’m sorry if you all have to wait more but I am hungry and going to go eat.” Well said, girl, well said! Then after the meal, when Abby was clearly itching to put her dancing shoes on, she announced to the crowd “I think everyone will be done eating soon, but for now I’m ready to dance so I am just going to.” So funny – the crowd loved it!

Logan and Abby planned a wedding that was after my own heart, seriously! I was obsessed with everything:

That barn at Tucker Hill Vineyards? GORGEOUS!

That two piece dress? AMAZING!

Those cowboy boots with the dress? ALL the heart eyes!

Those moscato cupcakes? YES PLEASE – I ate two!

That popcorn buffet? DELICIOUS!

I feel like they may have designed their entire wedding just for me! Just kidding, obviously! But there is a strong possibility that Abby and I are long lost twins that were separated at birth!

Thank you, Abby and Logan for inviting me to be part of your life on the biggest day for you as a couple! I am truly honored to be able to tell your story and I hope that I did every moment justice! I think you two have a long, blessed life together in the future and as incredible as your wedding was, remember that the marriage is the most important part. Put as much effort and attention to detail into your relationship as you did planning the wedding and you will build a strong marriage that will last! Congratulations!

I wasn’t sure if I should blog some of the most tender moments of this wedding, but when I asked Abby about it she said “the one thing I wish is that everyone in the world could have seen and known {my mother}.” Because she feels this way, I really wanted to share the things that made me tear up the most during the day: when we visited Abby’s Mother in the cemetery and a memorial photo we worked together to create. I cannot imagine life without my Mom, and I know that this day was joyful, but also bittersweet missing such an important and incredible person! Abby, I know that your Mom was an amazing woman, to have raised someone like you, and I am sure she was looking down on us the entire day. Especially during that few minutes in the cemetery visiting her. Remember when the sun came out? I think she was clearing some clouds so that she could smile down on you!