Creating these blog entries doesn’t come easy for me - sometimes taking longer to write than to create the highlight video that goes along with it. This one is going to be easy though as I’m going to let Darren write most of it. As I was getting ready to put this together, I stumbled across a blog that he wrote about a little ode he had written to Keri that he was going to share at the wedding, but never got to it (it’s amazing how fast the day really goes by once it starts). I’ve picked out some of my favorite parts to share here.
I just want to say a few words about my beautiful, brand-spanking new wife. Keri and I had our first date 2 years, 2 months, and 2 weeks ago from this very day. And I knew very early on, I had stumbled upon something special.
In fact, I remember one day, no more than a couple of months into our relationship, getting ready with Keri to go out and I found myself just staring at her for a few moments before eventually blurting out ‘How in the world did I get so lucky to have found you?”
“No seriously,” I asked, “how in the world have you stayed single long enough so that I could find you?!?”
I mean, here was this incredibly smart, extremely sexy and cool girl. Sensitive and sweet – with just enough spice and even a touch of the occasional vinegar to keep things interesting. Pretty and funny – not only appreciating my own sense of humor, which is tough enough, but also constantly making me laugh. And it all came bundled in this one little enticing skinny package!
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It was just always so easy to envision Keri as my wife because she is exactly what i’ve always pictured when I thought about my life in this stage.
And the more I think about my original question – “How in the world did you stay single long enough so that I could find you? – the more I wonder if the answer is not just that relationships are hard, but that perhaps, this is the only way it could have possibly been.
That it, and us, and today were always going to be. Had to be.
And I am just so happy and thankful right now, so excited about our future … and I love you very, very much!
Every groom should write something so perfect for his new bride - don’t you think? Before I get to the video, I would like to mention a couple of things that helped make this day memorable (aside from Keri & Darren, of course):
- Broken Bones - my second groom in a cast this year (2009)
- My Hero - Chad’s “My Brother is My Hero” toast - awesome!
- Thriller - how many times do you get to see a 91 year old dancing to the Michael Jackson hit?
- Karaoke - Darren sang - altering the lyrics to the Neil Diamond song from Sweet Caroline to Sweet Keri Lyn
- And, some great vendors to work with at the beautiful Canfield Casino: Brett Deutsch (NYC photographer), Saratoga Photobooth, Classe Catering
Keri & Darren - Thanks for taking a chance on me!
Here is the highlight video from their October 2009 wedding. Feel free to leave comments for the happy couple!
Keri & Darren - Wedding Highlights from Cheryl Lighthall on Vimeo.