The Happiest of Hearts
Our happiest most joyful and love filled day
I remember getting the most beautiful white with pink petaled tulle tutu skirt for my 7th birthday and refusing to wear it as anything but a veil as I practiced my bridal procession down the hallway aisle. I simply couldn’t wait to be a bride. Always envisioning my big white dress, and stunning flowers, and all the magic I thought a wedding day would hold.
And then as I grew up, I still dreamed of the florals and fluffy tulle but more so of my future husband and the family we would grow. More so of the commitment that marriage is and the joy that it would bring to find someone I couldn’t imagine a day of my life without. And I wished and prayed and hoped for a long time…
And then along came flat tire guy. Handsome, sweet, helpful, intelligent, considerate, (albeit short) but perfect in every way for me. I must say, he is not at all what I envisioned I would end up with. But in fact so much better! I wish I could now go back and tell myself 5,10,15+ years ago that all the heartbreak and silly boys were so worth is… because they led me to Jordan. I wouldn’t have been the person he and I needed me to be without them. And if I could go back in time, I wouldn’t change a single thing that happened because it led me to him.
And now I get to love him forever. Forever and always. What an absolute gift that is to love someone wholly and fully for your whole life. I simply can’t imagine anything better. Thank you to everyone who loved on and supported us. Who cheered for us in our brightest moments and helped us stand in our hardest. Who poured thought, prayer, time, and love into our relationship and brought us to where we are today - Husband and Wife!
Thank you to my sweet team who hosted the most special and sweet surprise Bridal Celebration.
To my best friends who hosted such a perfect Charlottesville Shower
Thank you to the best bridal party for the most beautiful love and support leading up to and on our special day!
Thank you to all the friends, family and our village who celebrated our love alongside us. Words will never begin to express our gratitude!
Thank you to my husband (eeek still love saying that) for the most pure and unconditional love I could have ever hoped for in a marriage.
Chicken Piccata and Chocolate Raspberry Jam Bites
I was making Chicken Piccata the other night and was overcome by the sweetest memory of cooking with our dearest childhood friends, Ava and Sonja. We had read the Dish chapter book series and were so excited to create some of the recipes. I remember us squeezing lemons and perfectly placing capers on our chicken and pasta just like the recipe called for. To this day when I make Chicken Piccata it is one of my favorite meals because of some of my favorite people I started cooking it with!
My friend, Michelle, shared this divine dessert recipe with me and I am obsessed! It is healthy, refreshing and all things delicious. Don’t be afraid to load up on the peanut butter - it makes it even more decadent!
Poem
I just love these beautiful words.
Weekly Four
Target Shorts - Kristen Winchester shared these with her TMS group and I am obsessed! Ordered two pairs and think they will definitely be a nice summer staple. I especially love the fun colors they come in and the cute ruffle on the side!
Amazon Mirror - I bought this for our wedding sign, totally unsure of how it would come, and was so pleasantly surprised! It is a strong quality, beautifully finished and just a stunning piece to add to your entryway, powder room…
Raspberry Wit - We discovered Lookout Brewery in Black Mountain, NC and goodness is it delightful. On a whim Jordan tried their Raspberry Wit (wheat beer) and he fell in love. We aren’t sour fans but this fruit wheat bear is an absolute dream and the perfect summer sip!
Pretty Frames - We have slowly started opening our wedding gifts (why we thought it smart to make a box city and save opening gift post wedding is beyond me) and it has been so fun! We got these beautiful frames and I kid you not Jordan said, “If this isn’t Tate in a frame I do not know what is.” They are perfect and beautiful and I can’t wait to display our wedding photos in these beauties! Thanks, Wynn!!
Handwritten Cards
There is truly nothing more special than giving or receiving a heartfelt handwritten card. So this is your June reminder to pick up a pretty card from TJ’s or your nearest Card Shop Boutique and send to a friend as a just because! Who doesn’t love receiving happy mail?
All my love,
Tate Divine