Mr. and Mrs. Pate

WEDDING!!!

The day has finally arrived! It's amazing how one day can consume your every thought and future plans from the time you are engaged (for us a whole year and 2 1/2 months) and is over so quickly!!! It's very bittersweet :)  I would love to live the day over again, exactly as it played out...but sit back and take in the moments a little more! The day went on without a hickup! We have the BEST family and friends, an amazing photographer, and a crazy fun wedding party!  Here are a few pictures from our photographer Jaime Clapp-Schilling, and some from my cousin who is finding her talent in photography as well!


Mr. and Mrs. Pate <3









HA! We got a little bored from smiling and got a giggle out of our photographer for this one :) "Babe...funny face on 3"...



handsome husband :)




Our reception was a blast!!! If you couldn't tell from this pic! LOL
All the previous pictures are just a sneak peak from our photographer Jaime Clapp-Schilling.  She came all the way from Alaska to shoot our special day.

Here are some pics from my cousin Elizabeth Sivertsen.
My comfy-bling Jessica Simpsons

The back of my dress bustled

My Grandma Linda (mom's mom)


Holy crap we did it!





We got married at St. Johns Cathedral - the same church my parents got married at almost 30 years ago!

First dance as husband and wife!

The BEST parents in the world!



Jeremiah gave an amazing speech! LOVE HIM! <3

newlyweds!

Jeremiah and his mother Bonnie

Jeremiah and the best man Brett

My wonderful maid of honor Amy




My mom and brother Jared

Love my daddy! Father - daughter dance :)

Dancin with my brother :)

Yea...this really happened! Sneaky boys putting on a show! Too funny!

This one has a story :)  At the start of our bach parties in Vancouver WA, Brett and Amy came up with this game we call "Megamiah top-model".  One person starts out as the "model" and at any time can strike a pose.  The last person to strike the pose (in the same room) has to take a shot of the model's choice.  The person that looses becomes the next "top-model"  Needless to say this game was a hit and we all still play it when we all get together! LOL  And yes....I got a lot of people commenting "I can't believe you got on the floor in your dress!!!"  All I could say way "Well....I don't like to lose!" LOL

Our fabulous wedding party!

I just LOVE this photo! Show's the fun crazy side of my husband! :)

Well, there is just a few! I should be hearing from Jaime soon and seeing some more pics! As soon as I can get my hands on some I will post them :)

Married life is great!  Honestly doesn't feel that different than being engaged, but it's fun to introduce or tell stories saying "my husband..."  gives me butterflies every time! Even though our day came and went so fast, I'm glad to not have wedding stuff on the brain 24/7.  It's fun to think about the future, not be asked about wedding stuff all the time, and not have all eyes on the bride!

I keep getting asked about us going on a honeymoon.  We have decided to wait until our one-year anniversary and save up for a fabulous trip to Fiji!  Go BIG or stay home we say :)  Besides....we have a new lil baby in the house....and by baby I mean puppy!  Detail on the newest addition to our little family to come :)


Megamiah Bach Party Weekend!

To sum up our bach party weekend.....BEST WEEKEND EVER!  Our best man and maid of honor (Brett and Amy James) hosted our fabulous weekend having everyone stay over at their beautiful new home in Vancouver WA.  They planned EVERYTHING! And by everything...i mean down to the hours!  We are blessed to have had so many of our closest friends take the weekend to come out and celebrate with us! Here are just a few of the pics from our trip :)
Started out with a hike at Multnomah Falls

Our hiking group :)

The Boys

The Ladies

Being silly

Taking in the view

My bestie and me

The ladies again :)

Silly Boys

My love <3

Amazing view from the top of the falls!
Poster that Amy made of mine and Jeremiah's baby pics.  I may be biased but Jeremiah is the cutest freaking baby!!! :)

Brett and Amy had a canvas done of one of our engagement pics! It's hanging in our house now :) We love it!!!
Day 2: off to the lake!!!

Boating on the James' Malibu

SUN!

We miss our summers on the lake :(


Silly boys

Love my Amy ;)

Boys will be boys!

Brett made a "ball and chain" for Jeremiah to wear around the house...he was such a good sport! LOL It will forever be a classic now ;)

No distance can separate us! Besties for life :)

Our amazing friends celebrating our fantastic weekend! We are very blessed!

Time for cake!!!

One of my gifts from Amy....the pregnancy belt! haha!!!

After an awesome BBQ and gag gifts...and a few drinks...spontaneous living room dance parties....it happens :)
Handsome men ready for a night on the town

Ladies all dolled up-ready for some Portland fun!

Bachelor and Bachelorette!

Us with our good friends Curt and Sam Sproat


"What happens at the bachelorette party stays at the bachelorette party"....or so the cup tells me :)

Having some drinks on top of The Nines hotel in Portland after dinner

The ladies at Dirtys with our VIP table :)


haha!

Sonya and I-one of my bridesmaids

Kahlea and I-another one of my bridesmaids

I absolutely LOVE this candid moment! too funny!

Dancin!

These are just a mere few of the pictures I took of the weekend....but most of my favorites!  Jeremiah and I were spoiled rotten!  Ready to get this wedding under way. :)