The time has come! Today I will marry my best friend, the love of my life, and become Mrs Shane Bradley, rain or shine :) Stomach flu or…recovering from the stomach flu…it’s not really how I imagined spending the day before my wedding, but it’s not going to stop us. Even if we have a sitting down ceremony, like Shane said. The day that has been anticipated and dreamed about and the thing that gets me is that God had this all in the works – me + Shane – long before our first date even. He is so, so good.
After the first look, after the I do’s, after the celebrating and cake eating comes one of the sweetest parts of this whole journey. We get to escape as newlyweds to an island in the sun far, far away…in a land of no emails, cell phones or computers. No tasks, no crafts, no errands. Just quality time with each other (I so miss that!).
So please do excuse me for any delayed email response…or lack of blog posts. I’m truly going to soak up this once in a lifetime honeymoon for all it’s worth! I’m excited about a couple guest bloggers that will be making an appearance so do watch for those. And keep an eye on Jasmine’s blog if you’d like a peek at our wedding photos!
See you in a couple weeks! xo
Ang says
congrats! marriage is a wonderful journey; God will use it to shape and grow you in more ways than you ever imagined possible! :)
Carlee says
Happy wedding day Mikaela!! Best wishes to you and Shane!! I hope your day is everything you imagined it would be and full of love + family.
Nicole Lennox says
Congratulations!! I have followed your blog for the past few months and I am truly so happy for you Mikaela. Enjoy this time with your love. We’ll be looking forward to stories of your newlywedded bliss!
nicole.
colleen says
Gods richest blessings on this day and the years ahead!
natasha says
Have a FABULOUS day… xxx
Yann says
I suppose by the time I’m writing this message you’re getting prepped, enjoying the calm before the storm. You’re a wedding photographer but you’ve never been in the other side so simply enjoy ! Everybody’s saying it’s going to be fast and it’s going to be. Enjoy every piece of it, with friends, with family and mostly with your incredible future husband.
Take your time to enjoy every moment of today and of the days to come. Being together, enjoying time together and as you expressed it : taking time for you, for Shane, for both of you.
Congratulations for today, your blog posts will be missed but your experience of today is happening once in a lifetime and that’s the most important ! And we’ll be following Jas’ blog … we’ve been waiting that day for a looooong time now.
Mikaela Ruth, Shane Bradley, may you live happily ever after …
Alyssa Schroeder says
Congratulations to you and Shane! I really hope you feel better soon. Can’t imagine going through the flu before my wedding. Have a wonderful honeymoon too. Lots of love, Alyssa.
Annetta says
Congratulations!!! I’m one of your blog stalkers and have been since your engagement shoot with Jasmine. I hope you have a wonderful day and many happy memories. Enjoy your honeymoon and married life.
Meagan says
I, too am a transplanted follower via J* & wish you nothing but the best, most achingly beautiful day to begin this amazing journey. God Bless you & your new marriage.
Michelle says
Congrats! I am a follower after seeing your amazing proposal! I hope you have a fabulous day!
Liz Lovi says
Mikaela…congratulations!!! I am so happy for you, and I know today is going to be magnificant!! I wish you lots of love and happiness! Enjoy today, enjoy all the moments, and enjoy each other. Many hugs to you and have such a wonderful time on your honeymoon!! ps…you know I’ll be waiting for Jasmine’s blog post…you are going to be such a beautiful bride!! Congrats to you both!! xoxo
Kristen says
Hi Mikaela..I’ve never left a comment before but Happy Wedding Day! It will be a day that you’ll never ever forget. I cannot wait to read about it on J*’s blog & see pics. Congratulations!!! :-)
Kim Spears says
So excited for you two. Wishing you the most magical day and a blissful honeymoon in the sun :) Can’t wait to see J*’s pics !!!
Kendra says
Congrats Mikaela & Shane :)!!! I can’t wait to see the photos, hear about the wedding & the honeymoon. Praying for you guys today and while you’re away… Enjoy every second of today and of the time you and Shane will have together soaking up the sun!! HAPPY WEDDING DAY :)!!
Hannah says
Congratulations on your happy day! I can’t wait to see pictures!! :)
LeolaK says
Congratulations!!! I actually teared up reading your post. Have a FANTASTIC, FABULOUS, WONDERFUL, BLESSFUL Wedding Day…and Honeymoon, and most importantly Marriage! Can’t wait to see the images captured on this special day!!!
Laura says
Congratulations, God bless, and may you forever look back on this week as one of the happiest of your life, and the start of the happiest part of your life!
Sarah Teeter says
Congratulations and best wishes!! May you be blessed in your marriage!
colleen says
So excited for you two..have a blessed day and a wonderful life!
Jillian Tree says
Congratulations!! I saw an instagram pic from Jasmine…looked AMAZING!
Katharina says
Right now you two are celebrating and right here it´s 4 o´clock at night – or morning – however – I´m so happy you two, i have read your story on your blog and was blowing away when i read, how he asked you to become his wife.. so creative -thats true love from heaven! .. So beautiful..!nWish I could marry right now, too :-) best wishes for you! Be blessed by our great God – and excuse my english, please :-)
Corinna says
Congrats, Mikaela… so excited for you! Hope I get to meet you in person some day!
Nina Grace says
Congrats!! Enjoy this time with your HUSBAND. We wish you the very best :)
P.S. I can’t wait to see the photos on Jasmine’s blog :)
Hans says
I hope you have a fantastic trip!
Falcon says
Congrats and feel better! Looking forward to seeing the photos! xx