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Marry The Person You Can’t Live Without – Wedding Wednesday!

When I first started dating and was considering marriage, my sister Bonnie told me something that I have never forgot. She said “You don’t marry a person just because you can see yourself with them, you marry them because you can imagine your life without them.” I have kept this statement close to my heart and I have never forgot it.

 

Marrying the love of you life that you can't live without.

A lot of people have asked me, “When did you know that Brandon was the one for you”? Can I be honest with you? When I first met Brandon I had just got out of a relationship and I wasn’t interesting in being in another one for a long time.

Although there was something about him that made me want to spend more time with him. After hanging out with him for a couple of months as friends, I didn’t know what came over me but deep down in side of me I knew something felt right. I was always happy when I was with him.

Brandon and I in Bears Clothes

When he finally came around to asking me out, I couldn’t be happier! He was everything I every dreamed of in a guy, almost to good to be true. We were completely opposite in so many ways and yet we go along so well. I never believed people when they would said that opposites attract, I do now!

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Even with all of our differences we got a long great and we spend the next 2 years growing to love one another more fondly. I can’t exactly pinpoint the time I knew Brandon is the one for me. But I will tell you this: Brandon treated me like no guy has ever treated me. He was a gentleman that respected me and showed me how a mad should treat a women. He was always there when I needed him, whether I asked him to be or not. He always put me before himself, not to mention he made sure that when I was hungry he made sure I ate, got me a blanket when I was cold and gave me flowers when I was down. It was honestly all of the little gestures of love that showed his true love, well that and he told me everyday! 😉

That and he took care of me when I needed him the most for instant; when I had strep he cared for me, he helped me recover after the extracting of my wisdom teeth and the infection that followed. Her has seen me in ever state, good or bad and took care of me through it all.

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I guess to answer that question I would have to say that the love just came softly! But I can guarantee that it is here to stay! I grew to respect and LOVE Brandon more than anyone and as soon as I couldn’t imagine my life without him, I knew he was the one for me. I could cry at the thought of losing him or having to spend the rest of my life without him. God has truly blessed us both and we couldn’t be more grateful

So now I will ask you: When did you know that your spouse was the one for you?

From the Dest of Elisabeth Heasley soon to be Elisabeth Johnson

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The Story Of How We Got Engaged

Every story has a beginning and you never know when the beginning of your future story will start. When it comes to Brandon and my story, it began in the summer of 2010.  I didn’t know it then but when I walked into the bank on July 15, 2010, my life had changed forever. If you would have told me then that my “Bank Teller” was going to be my future husband, I would have thought you were crazy. Although this was the beginning of our story together.

We spend the entire summer together, some would say we were inseparable. It wasn’t until September 7th, 2010 that Brandon officially asked me to be his girlfriend. He took me downtown Chicago and asked me in Millennium Park right next to “the Bean”. This day was very special to us; the beginning of our relationship together as a couple. Little did we know just how important that day was going to be in our future.

A walk through our journey

We went back to the city each year on our anniversary. We love being able to spend the day in the city.  We never like to do the same thing twice, except for “the Bean” of course. It really gives us a chance to see all of the wonders of Chicago.

Spending the Day in Chicago by the Bean in Mellennium Park. The place we got Engaged

On our 2 year anniversary, Brandon took us back to Millennium Park. We had someone take a picture of us in the same spot that he asked me out and then he gave me a big hug and kiss. He then told me how much he loved me and wanted to spend the rest of his life with me. To my surprise he then got down on one knee and lovingly looked into my eyes and said:

“Elisabeth, 2 years ago today I asked you to be my girlfriend and today I have one more question for you.” He then pulled out the ring and then said “Will you marry me?”Brandon Preposed next to the Bean downtown Chicago in Millennium Park After we spent the day around town, Brandon and I had dinner reservations at the Signature Room on the 95th floor of the John Hancock. It was the perfect way to end a perfect day. Not only did we get to see the entire city’s skyline but we also had the privilege of watching the sun set during our amazing dinner!

The signature room, downtown Chicago! Our engaememnt!

During dinner we had plenty of time to talk about setting the day for our big day! I am excited to announce to you that we will be married September 7th, 2013! September 7th is going to be a day that I will never forget!

Do you remember a special day in your life that you will never forget? Are you married? How did your husband propose? Do you have any advice that you would like to share with me?

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Top 5 Things I am Looking for in a Wedding Dress.

I truly can’t believe that Brandon and I are getting married in 6 months! It is coming so fast and the plans are as well. There has been a tone of wedding plans going on and I was trying to think of a way to keep you all updated on everything going on with the wedding. I am going to be doing a short update every Wednesday and I am going to call it Wedding Wednesday!

I know that this is going to be a fun way to keep everyone up to date on what is going on and what kind of ideas I am thinking of.

You can tell a lot about a person by the type of wedding dress they choose. I know I personally would like my dress to have a few main features. I don’t know if I will be able to fit them all in my budget but you better believe that I am going to try.

Here are the top 5 things I am looking for in a wedding dress!

Top 5 things I am looking for in a wedding dress!

 

1. I am leaning towards more of a ball gown with a corset!

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2. There has to be a lot of detail, beadwork and crystals. If you know me as all, I am all about the detail!

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3. A tie up back would be so elegant and traditional.

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4. I like the idea of a more straight neckline, it is simple and not too revealing.   

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5. I would love to have a dress with straps although 90% of wedding dresses don’t have them so I might have to settle for a cute cover-up for the wedding ceremony.

A cute cover up for the wedding ceremony

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I have never been the kind of girl who obsessed over a wedding dress since I was a little girl. I have the type of personality where my mind changes all the time and I knew that by the time I got married my mind would change anyway and I was right. I must admit that not knowing what I wanted has made my search for my dress all the more fun!

Have been dreaming of your dress  since you were little? Or are you more like me where you knew your mind would change and you didn’t dream up the perfect dress until you got engaged?

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