LOL, the picture of us in 2005 makes me laugh - we look SO young, like babies or something ;) Nick was only 19! nineteen?! That seems so long ago.
6 years ago, I went to a poker game at a friend's house and had no idea that I'd meet the man I'd marry! In 2 days, we're saying our vows and starting our lives together as one. I can't even believe it, it feels so unreal! Did it feel this surreal to you? Have any day-before wedding tips to share? :)
September 25th will mark our 5th year of dating, and the first day of the start of our marriage. I look back and overwhelmed by grace. I love thinking about our stories of how the Lord brought us together. If I decided to go to a different college (which I almost did, had my dorm room and everything!) and he decided to stay in Missouri and become a cop (which he debated about!) - we would have never met! If I had started a year earlier, we wouldn't have had the same friends. There are so many "if" factors that it is without a doubt our Lord orchestrated our story in bringing us together.
This is the last post I'll post as a 'single lady' - Next time I write I will be married to my best friend! Thanks for sharing in the whole journey with us, from our engagement story to planning the wedding, and the scary time with my mom's cancer -- your support has meant so much and I feel like I want you all there to share in it with us. Anyway, I'll be having many friends here on the blog with guest posts in the coming days. It may be a little weird to say but I love you all and thank you for being here for us and for sharing in our journey.
xo. the soon to be mrs. keith
Congratulations and have a blast at your wedding!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!! Enjoy the time leading up to the big day and don't stress about a thing.
ReplyDeletean incredible romantic story... take care of your lovely story!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, it must be fate! Thanks for always sharing your lovelies with us. Best of luck at the wedding.
ReplyDeleteI know that your day will be full of everything wonderful as the LORD blesses your new life as one.
ReplyDeleteAw, yay! You're getting married this weekend! It's been so much fun reading about your story and journey along the way. I feel like I know you personally.
ReplyDeleteGetting married definitely felt surreal to me. Even now, 3 years later, I'll sometimes turn to my husband and smile with a sigh to say "Hey, we're married." :) Sometimes it just feels too good to be true!
May God greatly bless your life together!
Congratulations!!! Wish you lots of happiness together!
ReplyDeleteDanni, congratulations! I'm so excited for you. Your story has always been one that's really made me sigh because it's so beautiful. Enjoy every moment of your wedding day and all the moments of your marriage (though I've no doubt you've been treasuring your time with Nick all along).
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post! The perfect way to end your single lady blogging days. Congratulations! I can't wait to hear all about the wedding when you return as a married lady! :)
ReplyDeleteHow exciting, Danni! Congratulations! May God bless you and and your marriage!
ReplyDeleteWoo! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteOh my! Why am I so nervous!? - I wish you the best, may all your years be a true adventure and may God bless your marriage!
ReplyDeleteXO
Hooray - lots of congrats! So very excited for you 2 & I look forward to seeing all the chic photos from the special day. My husband & I got married on our dating anniversary too - tis so great to not have to remember ANOTHER date :D
ReplyDeleteso excited for you!! Sept 25th is my husband and I's "dating anniversary," so Im double excited for you, haha!
ReplyDeleteI've been married almost 5 months now and I still wake up every morning thinking, "could this possibly be real? could I REALLY be married to by best friend?" God is so GOOD.
All my love, God bless! I can't WAIT to see pics!
Congratulations Danni!!! you deserve all the best :)
ReplyDeleteI love your story! God is so good! Cherish your day together Saturday and congratulations!!! <333
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the both you! I love the "before" and "now" pics. Enjoy your special day together.
ReplyDeleteCongratulation to you and Nick. Wish you two the very best.
ReplyDeleteYes it is surreal. I know the feeling. I feel the same way when I met my husband online (not an online dating service)
Those photos side by side are adorable. Poker was good to you. So exciting. Congratulations - looking forward to seeing all the images.
ReplyDeleteYay, Danni, congrats!!! xo
ReplyDeleteHow sweet! You make an adorable couple!
ReplyDeleteYes, isn't it a little spooky that your life could have been totally different because of one choice you could have made.
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
ooh Danni so so happy for you!! have a wonderful time, enjoy my friend!!! Cant wait to see all the photos when you are back
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs xoxo
How special! I hope this weekend is full of many more blessings. Enjoy yourself immensely =)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute story! Congratulations Danny and Nick..Wishing you the BEST!!!
ReplyDeleteyou will have these exact same feelings one day looking back at your wedding pictures;-)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your special day, it goes by so quickly!
Congratulations and best wishes to you both!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you both and I hope your wedding is fantastic and as beautiful as the both of you are.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how the Lord orchestrates even the smallest detail! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I hope your wedding day is filled with magical moments, lots of laughs, and special memories. Enjoy every minute of it!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful wedding day! Our Anniversary(6 yrs) was last Saturday. September is a good month. :)
ReplyDeleteGod bless!
You guys are adorable!
ReplyDeleteHave a great wedding!!! :)
Congratulations, Danni!! Have the loveliest day. God bless you and Nicholas!
ReplyDeleteoh i think its so lucky your keeping the same anniversary. but i guess i have two so thats cool too :)
ReplyDeletei got married 2 week ago and it was seriously the best day of my life! you will be a beautiful bride! best of luck!
So much love, Danni! Have a wonderful amazing weekend and soak up every moment. Can't wait to hear all about it! xoxo
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I know how you feel about "if" factors! Sometimes I thing if those if's and get scared for a second, but if its meant to be then its meant to be :D Im married for 2 years now and very happy and I wish you guys the same.
ReplyDeleteMarina.
Fortunately, there are no what-ifs with the Lord! He planned it this very way.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, 10 years later it still sometimes seems surreal.
The grace continues. Marriage is such a sweet, sweet gift.
Many congratulations to you both!
It was totally surreal for me, too! Congratulations again--loving the photos. So fun to see how far you've come together.
ReplyDeleteOOOOMG YOU GUYS ARE ADORABLE! Being a new one to your blog, this is the first photo I've seen of you, and you're gorgeous, btw. And your soon-to-be-hubby is adorable! :}
ReplyDeleteHave the most perfect of days.
ReplyDeleteAnd sometimes I think about all the little things that could have made a big difference. Aren't you so happy that it's turning out in the most perfect of ways? Congrats.
Congratulations! Your story is so encouraging! I wish you all the best!
ReplyDelete*Precious*
ReplyDeleteWedding hugs sister(and brother too) in Christ!!! :)
Happy wedding weekend! May you enjoy every minute and soak up every moment!
ReplyDeleteCongratulation Danni!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you two! I can feel the chill out there, yay! Can't wait to read your first married-woman post! :D
Hug from Indonesia!
Dita
http://maulani.etsy.com
God bless your marriage!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats for both!
Eva
SO cute, you guys really did look like babies!!! so excited to celebrate with you on saturday!!! :]
ReplyDeleteYou are so sweet! And yes, even though I've been married for six years everyday seems so surreal. SO many what ifs and I can't believe I married the man I met nine years ago. We were so different then!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! :D p.s. I love looking back at old photos like that! You two look genuinely happy then, and now :)
ReplyDeleteoh danni -- this was so sweet to read. wishing you a wonderful wedding and an even more wonderful marriage. xo
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Dani! Looking forward to the pics, I know it will be a wonderful, unique and pretty wedding.
ReplyDeleteA million hugs & congrats to you as you embark on your new journey! It is an unbelievably surreal feeling, I agree. It seems silly but I couldn't wait to share his last name. We've been married for almost 2 months and it still feels amazing when I see my new name! Have the time of your life. It goes by fast but is truly magical.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!! Enjoy the special day, and the time with all your loved ones! And, of course, enjoy the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Danni - hope you have an amazing day - can't wait to see the photos. Lynne x
ReplyDeleteYou guys are adorable! I just love your blog!! I hope you have the most wonderful day, congratulations!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Have a perfectly *wonderful* day this Saturday - and enjoy the many years to come. :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Danni!! It's such a beautiful story of how you both found each other! Have the happiest wedding day, Danni...enjoy!! :) Can't wait to hear about your happily ever after!!
ReplyDeleteSending you all my happiest thoughts & well wishes, as always :)
Oh what a happy day! Enjoy EVERY moment, it will be over before you know it. Congratulations!
ReplyDeletehave a wonderful time at this most special of events!!! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely story - congratulations and all the very best. Have a wonderful day and a life full of wonder. x
ReplyDeleteoh so romantic!!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day, enjoy every second of it :) I wish the best for you both, a long, lovely happy life together!! Thanks for sharing! I can`t wait to see the pictures, I`m sure you`ll look amazingly beautiful :D
Congratulations! xo, Thili
congratulations to you both :)
ReplyDeleteHi Danni:
ReplyDeleteLove being a little part of your journey to womanhood and now a married lady. Can't wait till you two return from your honeymoon trip and give you your "New Married Lady Luncheon" on Oct. 23rd.
See you on Saturday for the Big Day.
Love, AL
You are a Blessed couple! Please, just enjoy your day, keep calm and remeber to breathe and have fun all the time! I know it will be beautiful and inspiring (can't wait to see the pics! I'm already married for 6 years to my best friend too, but I still love to see wedding pictures!).
ReplyDeleteWalk down the aisle slowly, and take in the moment, it will be, with God's grace, the only time in your whole life you'll do this! And have FUN!
awww congrats Danni and Nick!!! I wish you two the best!! ^.^ ^.^
ReplyDeletexoxo
what a sweet, sweet post!
ReplyDeleteisn't life a funny thing? i always wonder about the ifs!
all the best for your wedding and of course best wishes for a lifetime of happiness, laughter creativity and love together. can't wait to hear all about it!
May the Lord bless you richly and may you experience all the joy possible in marriage! God is good! Congratulations to you both!
ReplyDeleteHappy wedding weekend to you! Enjoy every moment. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so exciting Danni! You are going to have such a wonderful wedding! Have a ton of fun. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats and have a wonderful wedding! :)
ReplyDeleteOh Danni, how wonderful! You are probably anxious and excited (and sleepless...) for this coming day! Just try to relax, enjoy the moment. As for the day itself, it passes SOOOO fast. Be sure to take it all in and enjoy it and cherish it!
ReplyDeleteI wish you both a lifetime of happiness together! Congratulations!
xo
How exciting! I love that you've dated a while before getting engaged, have shared many years and memories together.. that is so special and important. Happy dating anniversary, and wedding! Have fun!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you guys. How exciting it all sounds!
ReplyDeletexo
nan lawson
I am so happy that your day is approaching and that you and your family will be celebrating such a special time! Don't forget to just relax on the day and take it all in...it goes by fast and then seems like a dream. Just live in those wonderful moments!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy! xo
Congratulations!!! I know your excitement. There's nothing like it. Today is actually my 3 year anniversary! :) You can see some photos over at my blog if you'd like - www.honizuklepress.com/hpblog. This anniversary is so special because it's our first as a family with our little 5 month old boy. :) May God bless you both and I hope you have a great time!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I know the day will be so beautiful, and the marriage will be even better! :)
ReplyDeleteso exciting! can't wait to hear all about it upon your return. we all love you too and want nothing but the best for your big day. enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that you can share about how the Lord has brought the two of you together. I love reading your blog. The best of wishes for your wedding!
ReplyDeleteenjoy! be sure to set aside an hour or two amidst all the fray the day before the wedding just to be alone together. do an errand, take a walk, enjoy the quiet sacred moment before the rush of wedding excitement takes hold.
ReplyDeletewhat a sweet, sweet post.
ReplyDeletei hope you have a wonderful weekend, an amazing day and that you are able to stay calm and really enjoy every moment of it!
Congratulations! I'm soo happy for you! I wish you many blessings
ReplyDeleteCongrats! You two are really meant to be. It must be with your story. :)
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS! I hope you have the most amazing day, good luck and have so much fun on your wedding day!
ReplyDeleteMy advice is to just live the day. No second guessing, no worries, no buts -- just live the day because next thing you know, poof, it will be gone. The only thing better than marrying the person you love is experiencing the day with those who matter the most. Have a beautiful time and congrats!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful, memory filled day on Saturday! :)
ReplyDeleteenjoy every single minute. make sure to take a moment away with your new hubby to look out on the dance floor and see all of your friends and family having a blast at your ultimate party!
ReplyDeleteCongrats and Best Wishes!
ReplyDeleteI am 10 days away from marrying my best friend and it's feeling very surreal over here, too! :)
All the best!!
Enjoy every minute of it - got married almost 3 years ago and its such a lovely day to experience together! Have really enjoyed following your engagement/wedding plans! G
ReplyDeleteYou two are so sweet! Congrats! God is truly amazing and may the Lord bless your married life!=)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and can't wait to have you back, married and all, and sharing photos of your beautiful wedding.
ReplyDeleteOh, Danni. How wonderfully exciting. May God grant you many, many years together in health and happiness. Blessings, Susan
ReplyDeletecongratulations! the two of you look gorgeous, then and now.
ReplyDeletehave a beautiful beautiful day :)
Yay! Congrats! God is going to bless your lovely marriage.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for a beautiful, lovely wedding day!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing you so excited to be "Mrs Keith"...I was writing "Mrs. Griffin" the day after my wedding and eleven years later am still so happy each time I write it.
ReplyDeleteSending so many wishes for the best wedding ever...can't wait to hear about it.
Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for a perfect day and a million more after that!
ReplyDeletek
Enjoy YOUR day!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
Song of Solomon 8:7
OMGSH that's so precious!!! Congrats :D I hope you have a beautiful and memorable wedding day ^____^
ReplyDeleteaw, this is super exciting!!!!!! and i love the 'before and after' pic. its so adorable.
ReplyDeletehave so much fun on your day, girl!!!
congratulations!! I hope you have a great day :)
ReplyDeletecongratulations!! this is so exciting! :) remember to enjoy every single second, and have fun!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes, now and always.
ReplyDeletecongratulations.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! What a sweet story...sounds like God made you for each other.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for a wonderful wedding day and a wonderful life together :)
congratulations lady~!! breathe, relax and enjoy every single minute! i just know it is going to be a beautiful wedding! and HAVE FUN on your honeymoon!!! will check back for your guest posts! *love*
ReplyDeleteI'm so completely excited for you both!! Day before wedding...just have fun. I was a bit stressed because my music list wasn't done but on the wedding day it was fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI truly hope you have a beautiful day!
Yayyy I am SO excited for you! Can't believe it's already here! You guys look SOOOO grown up when you look at the two photos, that's nuts! I'm going to my cousin's wedding the same day as yours, so I"ll be sure to be thinking of you then :)
ReplyDeletei just got married so i know the happy feeling! congratulations!!!
ReplyDeletetip: pack a little clutch with all of your necessary beauty gear and keep it close by. and make sure you give your maid of honor any last instructions before your big day, and then relax, and enjoy! it is YOUR day. your day to share with your sweetheart. enjoy every minute, eat cake, smooch all you want, get every photo you want, be happy from all the support you get from family and friends, but above all: ENJOY YOUR DAY. don't be nervous. it's not going to happen again so just relax and love it.
{and if you cry in the bathroom with your mom because of all the overwhelming emotions that might come upon you, don't worry. you're normal.}
congrats to you, future MRS!!!
married life is so awesome!
you will love it!!!
xoxo
alex
I just spent the past few hours wonderfully lost in the world of your blog. Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Wedding Day xx
what a sweet love story! i'm teary now having just read it, thanks for sharing. And i may now know you personally and i may be just a visitor to your blog but I do wish the both of you the happiest of marriage! Congratulations on your wedding!
ReplyDeleteon the night before my wedding, we got a really got massage from a professional masseuse. really helped us relax and get a good night's sleep.
ReplyDeletecongratulations danni and nick! have a wonderful wedding!
congrats my girl! I can't wait to see how all your hard wedding work comes together.
ReplyDeleteOh, hello newlywed!
savour every single second!
ReplyDeleteIngrid x
you are so sweet and your love makes everyone hope and think about precious things!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, have a wonderful day!
¡FELICIDADES!♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
ReplyDelete¡VIVA EL AMOR!
Hi darling,
ReplyDeleteenjoy the time to prepare your wonderful Day.
I'm happy for you.
Come and have a look to my blog
I'll be pleased
Sonia from Italy
Congratulations! My advice is to make sure to appreciate the little moments, what you're there for, and especially the man you're sharing your life with :)
ReplyDeleteHave fun!!!
Lots of Congratulations !!! I got married last saturday and was the best day of my life. Just get sure to enjoy this day to the fullest, as you will always remind it. And I can´t stop looking at my ring!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your big day! You both are so cute!
ReplyDeleteliterally, your post made me tear up. oh the joyfulness and anticipation of the days that lead up to your wedding day! it makes me reminisce on my own wedding. you're incredible danni! thanks for inviting us in and sharing your heart, the wedding details and how the Lord's shaped you and Nick along the way. your wedding day will tremendous and we all know it. have fun ^_^
ReplyDeletehave a lovely wedding! can't wait to see photos ^_^
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteMy advice is to savor every minute of your wedding, don't worry about the small stuff it will get taken care of and just live in every moment. Oh and have some cake. I don't know how many brides I know have gotten none of there cake. :)
congratulations danni! i wish you both a lifetime filled with love.
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!! I am so excited for you to begin a new chapter of your lives! Bless you! Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteOmg! Danni! Congrats to you and Nick!! I can't WAIT to hear and see all your wedding details!! Lovely, lovely!
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited to see your wedding photos! Congratulations and good luck! X
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I wish you two much happiness :)
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful day and an even more wonderful life together!!
ReplyDeletecongratulations! Have a wonderful time!!
ReplyDeleteDanni, thank you for sharing your journey with us! A wonderful reminder of how God works in people's lives. My husband and I started dating when we were 19:)
ReplyDeleteMany blessings to you and have a most wonderful honeymoon!!!
<3
Anna
My #1 day-before-the-wedding tip? If you're getting anything special done to your hair, do it the night before the wedding. It'll save you HOURS the day of!
ReplyDeleteThe wedding day will go by fast, remember to relax, breathe and take time to drink it all in. Congrats!
Wishing you loads of good fortune for your future together! Enjoy the day and the years to come.
ReplyDeleteYah! You guys are getting married!! Have a wonderful time. I cant wait to see your wedding photos. I am sure they will be sooo dreamy!
ReplyDeleteOMG I CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU PICTURES!!
ReplyDeletethe LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU BOTH!!
IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!
xoxo
Keren
AH! Congratulations!! I hope that you have an amazing wedding tomorrow! Can't wait for pictures, as I'm sure most of your followers are too! :D
ReplyDeleteAwww, you guys are so cute! You guys are prolly married already a this time of writing so a BIG congratulations! You look good together, I swear!
ReplyDeleteHappy Wedding Day!
ReplyDeleteOh congrats!!!!! I wish you a very happy wedding day :)
ReplyDeleteP.S. I have a giveaway going on at my blog mylovelylittlesuitcase.blogspot.com from my sponsor, I would love if you came to check it out :)
Aw, congratulations! It's so sweet to read how you met. And the pictures of you both are adorable!
ReplyDeletehuge congrats to you! enjoy your special day and best best wishes for the happiest marriage!
ReplyDeleteaww congratulations!!! Hope you have a wonderful time!
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
Giovanna
Boho Market Blog
thinking of you on your special day! have fun :) and remember to take it all in... it goes by SO fast.
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely! Congratulations! ♥
ReplyDeleteHope you are having an amazing wedding! I am so incredibly inspired by your love story...I can't wait for mines!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!! So excited for you two! I can't wait to hear all about the day and see all the pics =) ENjoy your honeymoon!
ReplyDeletecongratulations on your wedding today!! can't wait for PHOTOS!
ReplyDeleteyours was one of the 1st blogs i started visiting. i usually don't leave comments but...you're getting married!! wishing you both a lifetime of fun adventures and sweet sweet love :)
ReplyDeleteann
Hi danni!
ReplyDeleteFirst off, CONGRATULATIONS on your marriage!! I came across your blog today and so sad that I missed out all this time!!!!!!!!! It's probably going to take me a while to go through each post but I'll definitely catch up soon. :) I noticed some familiar faces & photos (the drinks station from your wedding inspiration board was styled by moi! :) and I also know Linda & Esther too!
Just want to let you know that you're SOOO talented and I'll be sure to bookmark your site!
-Esther (My Bride Story)
p.s have a blast on your honeymoon!
Congrats to you guys!! I still remembe reading ur engagement story:) So sweet! Love the pic in '05:D Have a wonderful time at the wedding! Wish you all the best, Danni!
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Congratulations to both of you! :)
ReplyDeleteLet the little things slide and soak up every moment. My advice for the coming days is to continue to date. Passion follows focus, and while you'll be a honeymooner, sometimes mundane things get in the way of quality time together. Don't let it happen!
ReplyDeleteI hope the wedding was amazing!!!!
ReplyDeletejust enjoy your day...no matter what happens, because it goes by fast. congrats and may you live a long happy life together.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! The same thing happened with me. If just one of the many details changed, my boyfriend (soon to be fiance once family matters get sorted) and I would have missed each other. It started in college, too; we went to the same college for just one semester, and were from different cities, and even different countries!
ReplyDeleteBut enough about me, CONGRATULATIONS. I pray you two all the happiness in the world! Enjoy the married life and I can't wait to hear you blog about it!
Which reminds me, great blog!
With love,
Amy
Congrats on your marriage! much love to you and your new husband!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy married life, Danni. I will join with everyone else and say congratulations!
ReplyDeleteAll the best to your mum, too. I really hope everything works out with her and her health.
Bron
Congratulations!!! I hope you really had a wonderful day!!! Enjoy your "new" life!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats from Denmark! All good luck and best wishes from me.
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