On 傻大壮长着驴一样的东西 29th, I married Ian. It was a long time coming, since the circumstances of our situation required us to work with immigration to obtain permission for us to be married in the United States, and for him to remain with me afterward.
Our wedding ceremony was exactly what we wanted: something meaningful and heartfelt. The judge’s words touched me from the very beginning, causing tears to stream down my face. For that moment, the world melted away and it was just the two of us, standing together, making a committment to love, honour and be faithful for the rest of our lives, no matter what.
I stood there thinking, as well, about all of the time that we endured the immigration trials and tribulations, and this moment, which we really worked for, was finally here and happening, after 7 months of being separated and waiting to be together again. It was our moment and it was right and surreal, in a sense, and perfect.
Afterward, many tears and smiles and laughter everywhere amongst the people who were able to attend. I really missed the people who couldn’t be there.. Ian’s family and friends and my friend Jane. We were thinking of them all, and we hope to celebrate with them next year when we return to England (can’t wait!).
We had photos taken, we went to dinner at the Upstream restaurant in the Old Market, and then spent the night at the Hilton Garden, where there happened to be a jacuzzi in the room.
Of course, we were quick to update Twitter and Facebook. Hey.. we’re techies. What can I say?
Two days later, we made a return trip to the courthouse to pick up the certified copy of our marriage license. Being in that place again made me weepy. We needed the marriage certificate so we could file a new set of paperwork with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services; our Adjustment of Status paperwork, which will allow Ian to remain for 2 more years. After 2 years, there’s a bit more paperwork for his 10 year green card, but nothing seems so difficult when you’re together to work on it.
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That is so beautiful Lisa it brought a lump to my throat. You two are finally where you should be, together, and i hope you will be for the rest of your life and am sure you will. Look after each other and enjoy each other. You are always in all our thoughts and look forward to seeing you next year when we have all bought ear plugs!Im kidding bro, missing you already. Love youJen and Hayden xx
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Congratulations and best wishes to you both.
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It was just perfect – really – there’s not a thing I would change about any of it.
I’m very glad to be married to you! 😀
x
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Congrats! I’m so happy for you guys and so glad your day was so perfect for you! I totally understand about updating online…I updated my blog after our wedding! 🙂
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Great photo, and excellent choice of photographer. :o)
It truly was an exceptional day – and week as well.
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Congratulations to the groom and bride.
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A fine day, indeed – and an excellent photograph. :o)
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So pleased to see it all work out well…..the stress of the continuing saga was beginning to tell over the months!
I can still get weepy after forty-two years of marriage….and I’m a man!
Many best wishes for a wonderful future together!
P.S. But what are you going to blog about now?
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And well worth all the waiting :o))) xxxx
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Yes, well worth the waiting! 🙂
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I’m so happy for you. Congratulations. Please post some more wedding photos.
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:o))))))))) xxxxxxx
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