mrs. kotze

that's me!

i am now officially mrs. michael daniel jules kotze.

our wedding was absolutely gorgeous. sarah's mom, susan, offered generously to do the flowers for my wedding. they were so perfect. she did an amazing job, with sarah's aunt, andrea, as her sidekick. they made everything so wonderful. it was exactly what i had envisioned. the funny thing about that is that i could not even explain what i wanted. susan just used the flowers i helped pick out and made the arrangements amazing. as soon as i get pictures, i will post them and you will understand the beauty of this occassion.

i was a little nervous earlier in the day on saturday, but as soon as we were at the church and my bridesmaids were getting ready in their beautiful dresses, i started to calm. they were beautiful. the dresses, the shoes, their hair and makeup-my ladies were amazing. i felt so good looking at them that i probably could have faced anything. i appreciate them so much. all of these girls worked so hard and planned beautiful showers and did so much. i love them all and i will never forget the role they played in this special day.

my mother played the role of the perfect mother of the bride. she was so elegantly beautiful and calm. i dont think anything could have shaken her on saturday night. she was the pristine example of collected serenity. she designed the most amazing wedding for her only daughter. i can't wait to show you pictures of the way our bridal party stood on the stage. the bridesmaids and groomsmen stood as couples scattered on the stage and we all faced the crowd with my dad on the floor. it was unique and wonderful.

my daddy recorded this message for us that played right before he gave me away. i cried and cannot wait to listen to it again. he cried during the ceremony (he was our pastor as well) but not as much as i figured he would. he looked incredibly handsome and added a wonderfuly personal touch to the ceremony. there were many compliments on his part from people who attended the wedding. my brothers also played a great role. landon opened the ceremony and i was so proud of him. he gets better and more confident every time we hear him. lennon and matthew served us communion and prayed over us. matthew cried the whole time and couldn't look at me. i cried as well. i was so honored to have them all participate.

my husband. my husband was so handsome. as soon as i looked in his eyes, i felt so loved. i am so excited to spend the rest of my life with him. all i really remember is looking at him. i love the tux he wore. with the ivory shirt and chamagne colored tie and vest. just so handsome.

the whole day was a wonderful time and i am so happy that michael's family, and my family, and all of our friends were there to share the day with us.

i am so blessed to be mrs. kotze.