It's May 11th, a day that I have looked forward to for months, at least specifically.  If we're talking about this day as a concept, then I have frankly been looking forward to it for years.  I tried to make myself stay in bed till 8, but it's hard to sleep when you know you're marrying the love of your life at 1.
It's Wedding Day.
Last night, the Urnesses hosted a lovely Groom's Dinner in their backyard.  The property was decked with strings of lights, chandeliers and gold tablecloths.  Their was a theatrical theme, with pictures of us dressed up in high school under a glowing "Now Showing" sign and with late twentieth century romance music playing. Dallin had told Rachelle that my favorite food is breakfast, so we had a full menu of waffles, frittatas, Greek parfaits, fruit and assorted pastries. My entire extended family and several friends were there, as were many of Dallin's.
After everyone dished up, Dallin and I introduced all our guests.  Then Dallin surprised me by singing "Die a Happy Man" by Thomas Rhett! That he would be singing was a surprise to him as well, but I didn't know that and I couldn't stop smiling. Then we shared our story, stealing the mic and definitely teasing each other as we related our 4.5 years of dating.  My dad spoke, telling about my growing up years and expressing his love for me and Dallin.  Jim shared the story of coming into Dallin's life when he was 2, and how Dallin was one of his best friends.  Then Danny spoke about the origins of the last name Urness and gave me a bracelet from Norway, representing the fight between good and evil.  Lastly, Jerrae expressed her love for me and Dallin, whom she has known since she started babysitting when she was 10 years old and he was 2 weeks.  She said how she had tried not to like me because no one could take her "Dally Boy," but gratefully she quickly cared for me too.  I definitely started to tear up as she gave her toast!  Parley and Dallin's mission companion also spoke.
It was a beautiful night, but today will be hard to top.  Time to get ready!