songs listened to while writing: Silver Lining- Lights & Motion, From This Day On- Tim Halperin, The Scientist- Coldplay, Feel Love- Rosie Doonan, Brand New- Ben Rector, You Are Mine- Spencer Combs ft Holley Maher
get your tissues ready
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Song of Solomon 3:4: I have found the one my soul loves.
This was the verse Caroline had written in her vows during the wedding ceremony for her and my dad.
Turned out he had the exact same verse written in his.
And now today I watched that sign be placed in the Twist's backyard right outside the little field where Ben and Gemma are having their ceremony.
My heart has never felt so full.
I've only been able to meet and talk to Ben a handful of times, but every time I see him I see how much he loves my Gem. In return I see how much Gem loves him, and it makes me smile every single time.
The bridesmaids all gathered upstairs in Gemma's room to get ready while the groomsmen got ready out in the studio. We giggled and squealed over the dumbest things, mainly Gemma trying to pop open a bottle of champagne. And then watching Erin jump when the cork shot across the room right past her.
We all sat in our matching robes, getting our hair and makeup done. One of Anne's photographers, Kelly, was taking pictures the entire time. We were telling our funniest stories about Gem, and we'd hear some funny ones about both Gemma and Ben together.
"Alright I've got more letters!" Gemma cheered as we all sat on the carpet in her room as she handed out the designated letters.
And once again, they brought us all to tears.
Me especially.
Serendipity(n)- finding something good without looking for it.
When I hear that word Athena Mae, my mind immediately is drawn to you.
We became friends in the craziest way; through Harry. Growing up I never assumed I would particularly like any girls Harry would date(never really thought he'd get a girl), but once I met you I knew you weren't ever leaving.
At this point, I see you more as a little sister now than as a friend. We've endured a lot together the past few months, and seeing that us four could all stand by each other through that; you're family Athena. You are, and always will be.
I pray that one day I will get to stand by and watch you become my beautiful sister-in-law. I can't wait to watch you grow and live an amazing life.
Love you always,
Gemma Anne
After reading that I just about clung to Gemma as she yelled for me to stop crying because it was making her cry, and it would make our makeup run.
We had to get our makeup touched up.
After the chaos of that was over, more chaos rose when we all got into our shoes and dresses. Screaming about how cute everyone looked, and more tears flowing once Gemma got into her wedding dress. Anne and I kept gushing over how gorgeous Gemma looked, which was followed by more of Gemma shouting to stop because she was about ready to cry again.
That's when Gemma had to get her makeup touched up again.
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