ARIELLE & MITCH TURN THREE

 happy anniversary to the man of my dreams! with all of the pre-anniversary hype, I cannot help but look back on our wedding day with fondness. how beautiful that decision was. how wonderful it felt to hear that he really did want to choose me. the joy we felt being married for eternity. but as with any big event, there are those little details we would all do differently. if I could do it again, there are several things I would change ( the groom, however, is not one of them ). as it is not customary or traditional for the bride to give a toast to the groom, I didn't, but it is one of the things I lament most. so with you as my audience, I would like to give a piece of that toast now. to tell you a little bit about the best man I have ever met and the best decision I have ever made.

( pardon any lovey dovey cheesiness ; we're head-over-heels in love, after all )

it wasn't long after I had met mitch that I realized he was sent to this earth specifically for me. this man is kind beyond all compare--a trait I wish I saw in myself more often. it was one of the first things I really noticed about him, actually. followed shortly thereafter by considerate, chivalrous, fun, gracious, integrous, caring, and so many more admirable traits. he is great at everything he tries. whether that's volleyball or medical school or roofing or cooking or bowling. he can literally do it all. he is so handsome, but isn't aware of it, which adds humility to his already wonderful character. I am so grateful for his unending support in all of my crazy whims, for his understanding when I'm being moody or a wee bit dramatic. I feel so honored to have his love and that out of all of the girls out there,  he chose me. he really was sent here to enrich my life with kindness and adventure and spirituality. I am so grateful for him and for the example that he sets for me on a daily basis. so here's to mitch. the closest thing to an angel I've met in my 20-plus years. 

love, arielle