My Sweets

Fourteen years ago today, on a gorgeous and humid afternoon in Nashville, surrounded by friends and family, I married the man God intended for me. He didn’t promise it would be easy, or perfect, but it would always be good.

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reception
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I knew we’d explore life and the world with the same excitement….

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I knew I’d laugh….

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A lot!

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My Edward

I also knew he’d be a great dad.

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But I didn’t realize just how much he would become the center of my life, and our family life. I didn’t know I’d love (and more importantly, like!) him more every day we’re together. I didn’t know he’d be my biggest cheerleader and challenger. He is the constant and steady in a life full of ups-and-downs, my unwavering strength when I need it, and even when I don’t. I learn from him every day, and through him, I’ve learned to know and love myself.

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We aren’t always lollipops and roses, but I know he’ll never leave my side. That’s a huge feeling of relief and security for a person with abandonment issues (geez, here I go over-sharing again!). I know he is the perfect dad for our kids, and I can’t wait to watch them grow, with him by my side. Life is good, sharing it with him.

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So happy, happy anniversary, my sweet and glorious man! I love you.

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If you missed it last year, you can read about my grandmother’s wedding dress that I wore here and here.
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34 Comments

  1. The Yellow Cape Cod wrote:

    What a beautiful post. Grandma's wedding dress is A-mazing, absolutely gorgeous.

    Posted 6.21.12 Reply
  2. Abbey D. wrote:

    Today is my FOUR year wedding anniversary 🙂 Happy anniversaary!

    Posted 6.21.12 Reply
  3. Elizabeth Behnfeldt wrote:

    Such a beautiful couple!!!!!!! And such a beautiful bride and dress!!!

    Posted 6.21.12 Reply
  4. Crystal (theweekendhomemaker.com) wrote:

    Just lovely..your words and your dress. Happy anniversary!

    Posted 6.21.12 Reply
  5. Shelley {Crazy Wonderful} wrote:

    Happy Anniversary!!! WOW on your grandmother's gown! I kept thinking how amazing that dress was (I used to be in the bridal business) and was blown away to find out where it came from. Grammy's got some style!

    Posted 6.21.12 Reply
  6. sfitzg2 wrote:

    So beautiful – happy anniversary!

    Posted 6.21.12 Reply
  7. Jen Eaton wrote:

    Oh my I love this post! It's so sweet & I about peed my pants at the pic of John as beautiful Edward in the tree. HILARIOUS! Love this!

    Posted 6.21.12 Reply
  8. Kelli @ Life at 818 wrote:

    awe that is so sweet!! actually got me to crying! I'm such a sap haha!

    Posted 6.21.12 Reply
  9. Tara {The Silver Lining} wrote:

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! Love what you wrote – too sweet. I've only been married two years now, but your description of your marriage over the years and how you've grown closer and rely on each other even more is what I hope to aspire to in our marriage. Love the picture of you two on vacation!! So beautiful.

    Posted 6.21.12 Reply
  10. Simply LKJ wrote:

    Happy Anniversary Cassie! Such a sweet post, love the quote at the end, so very true!!

    Posted 6.21.12 Reply
  11. natasha {schue love} wrote:

    You two are TOO cute for words! Happy Anniversary lovey!

    Posted 6.21.12 Reply
  12. Reshma wrote:

    Happy Anniversary!! Loved your post.

    Posted 6.21.12 Reply
  13. Maria @ All Things Luxurious wrote:

    Happy Anniversary! I love your post so much — my husband and I are inching our way closer to our first anniversary. I love seeing people who have been married many years and who are still so happy. 🙂

    Posted 6.21.12 Reply
  14. Katie @ Wildwood Creek wrote:

    Happy Anniversary! Beautiful post, beautiful family. And that dress, oh my!

    Posted 6.21.12 Reply
  15. Lori wrote:

    Happy Anniversary!! You make such a beautiful bride 🙂

    Posted 6.21.12 Reply
  16. Alison wrote:

    Just like in the movies, in real life I always want the sweet and fun heroine to end up with "the keeper;" so glad you two found each other. Happy 14 years! You're great relationship role models to your kids.

    -Alison (your Victoria BC photo fan!)

    Posted 6.21.12 Reply
  17. Tracy K-dollarsandsensedecor.com wrote:

    Congrats & Happy Anniversary!!! So much I love about this post, but the Edward pic is the best!!! 🙂

    Posted 6.21.12 Reply
  18. Leslie wrote:

    Absolutely amazing. Here's to you two! Happy anniversary. 🙂

    Posted 6.21.12 Reply
  19. Chassity (Look Linger Love) wrote:

    What a beautiful post. Happy Anniversary. Ya'll are stunning together. And that new family photo- gorgeous. Happy life you have there C!

    Posted 6.21.12 Reply
  20. claudiaberry@gmail.com wrote:

    Hi Cassie, happy anniversary – it's mine, too, but in 2003 – congratulations!

    Posted 6.21.12 Reply
  21. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} wrote:

    It's such a huge blessing to not only have such an amazing guy, but *knowing* that you have something amazing (c: Cheers to the both of you completely darling peeps, live it up!!!

    Posted 6.21.12 Reply
  22. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication wrote:

    Happy Anniversary!! 🙂

    Posted 6.22.12 Reply
  23. Kim wrote:

    Congrats!

    Sorry if I've missed this somewhere, but do you still live in Nashville?

    Posted 6.22.12 Reply
  24. Andrea {blonde ambitions} wrote:

    Beautiful post and I love all the pictures. Amazing dress and so special that it was passed down! Happy Anniversary!

    Posted 6.22.12 Reply
  25. Brooke @ Inside-Out Design wrote:

    Wow thats a beautiful dress Cassie, and this was a beautiful post. Happy happy anniversary to you both.

    Posted 6.22.12 Reply
  26. This is how we do it wrote:

    Happy Anniversary! I just found your blog through Pinterest and am enjoying your style. I too have a boy and girl. My son likes to test limits, at age 3; and my daughter has already asserted herself as a wild-haired explorer. Thank you for the enjoyable posts.

    Posted 6.22.12 Reply
  27. Tranae wrote:

    lol at the Twilight pic

    Posted 6.22.12 Reply
  28. Julia {Pawleys Island Posh} wrote:

    you are beyond gorgeous and your family is adorable!

    Posted 6.22.12 Reply
  29. Mary wrote:

    This made me tear up! Thank you for sharing! I love your wedding pictures, too – you are such a classic beauty, your look will never go out of style 🙂

    Posted 6.22.12 Reply
  30. Heather Marvin wrote:

    Lump in my throat……eyes welled up with tears.
    You two totally look like a vintage bride & groom!!!!!
    Love you!!!

    Posted 6.22.12 Reply
  31. Courtney {a thoughtful place} wrote:

    Oh, such a beautiful family. Love the photo of you all. What a sweet tribute to your best friend and love.

    Posted 6.22.12 Reply
  32. Katie O'Keefe wrote:

    Your dress is stunning, and I love that it was your grandmothers! And I also love that quote – so true, but so easy to forget sometimes. Thanks for sharing!

    Posted 6.22.12 Reply
  33. The Yuppie Files wrote:

    What a sweet note. Happy Anniversary!

    Posted 6.22.12 Reply
  34. Amanda wrote:

    awww Happy -late- Anniversary friend! and OH EM GEE were you a beautiful bride!! well your beautiful everyday but wow!

    Posted 6.23.12 Reply