First Comes Love...Then Comes Marriage: The Ceremony - Garnerstyle

First Comes Love...Then Comes Marriage: The Ceremony

I was told it was hard to round up good pictures from your wedding and well that is very true.  But here are a few that I could scrounge up.  With my wedding, I can say I was probably 95% happy with everything and 100% happy with my look.  There is an issue of missing corsages that never got to the moms & grandmother.  

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The morning of my wedding I got my brakes changed....LOL.  I couldn't sleep I was up at 6am and everyone else was sleep.  The brake place opened at 7am and they finished my 9am, so everyone was up when I got home.  My maid of honor texted me, who gets their brakes changed on their wedding day?  It was almost like some alone time for me before all the chaos began.  

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(Not the best picture facially, but at least you can see the dress)

Birdcage Veil (1st picture) - Etsy Designer Huide Devore $65

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My handsome Groom, Brian. 


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These are all my nieces and nephews from 2 of my siblings.  They really stole the show...they were just too cute.  The girl's dresses came from Ebay (new) at $14.99 a piece.  The boy's suites were from Dapperlads.com at $30 a piece. 

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Everybody should have a cookie before their wedding.


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The Groom & his groomsmen

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Me & my girls - the maid & matron of honor (sorry for the fuzziness).  They were so helpful!  Love you girls. 

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Dr. & Mrs. Brian Valentine
My new name is Chastity Valentine...super cute huh!


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Me & Mom

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The one thing I didn't realize is that my bow and my bouquet would be competing for space...LOL.  I should have moved the bow to the other side of me.  

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Me & Dad

Photographer:  Stephanie Brazzle (Great to work with & very patient - these aren't her pictures the real wedding pics take a while to get back) 
Flowers:  FlowerGarden

I will do a post on the reception.  With cake from Romanos Bakery, music from DJ AV, and the wedding venue was Ashton Gardens (with locations also in Houston & Atlanta).  Everything did turn out beautifully and  we each got the memories we wanted for that day.  Everyone asks if you feel different being married and I honestly didn't think I would, but I do.  The name change and forever concept is a real life changer, but I am truly excited to get to grow old with my life partner.


69 comments

  1. Congratulations! You were a beautiful bride... LOVE that sash and the ring bearers outfits... just precious!

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  2. Congratulations and many happy returns!

    You look stunning. I generally dislike wedding dresses, but yours is so classic, especially love the black sash. Your nephews and nieces are adorable. Kids in formal wear are so cute.

    Also, your hair is just amazing. :) xx

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  3. *SWOON* Girl, you look absolutely stunning!! That dress and sash are perfection on you. It looks like a beautiful day full of love and happiness. Congrats to you and your new husband :)

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  4. How gorgeous are you in your wedding dress!! Congrats!!

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  5. Chasity you look beautiful! I love that dress; it fits you like a glove lol! Congrats hun, I wish you guys nothing but pure happiness and a abundance of blessings!

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  6. Absolutely GORGEOUS! Congratulations

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  7. Congratulations Chastity! You were absolutely stunning!

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  8. You looked amazing but I expected nothing less. I like the black and white too...great minds think alike! Welcome to the wonderful world of marriage-enjoy :-)

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  9. You looked amazing but I expected nothing less. I like the black and white too...great minds think alike! Welcome to the wonderful world of marriage-enjoy :-)

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  10. What a beautiful bride and beautiful wedding! I wish you and your husband many wonderful years together!! Love your new name :o)

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  11. Beautiful! You were a beautiful bride. The little boy knickers are the cutest thing ever! Love the black and white. Congrts and goodluck with everything. May all your dreams come true. :)

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  12. Congratulations gorgeous!!! You were a beautiful bride!!!! Omg how cute were the nieces and nephews! I am very happy for you and wish you and your husband an amazingly blessed life together!

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  13. Oh my GOSH! You are SO gorgeous!! I love your dress and everything looked beautiful!

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  14. YOu look beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations! I love the bottom of that dress THE MOST!!!!!!!!!

    I'm glad you got everything you wanted! Aren't you glad it's over girl!! LOL

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  15. You look gorgeous and happy! Congrats and ps, that is a fabulous dress!!

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  16. You look absolutely gorgeous. That dress was perfect.
    Congratulations!

    -Shakiyla

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  17. Gorgeous! Congratulations. Love the dress and the pop of pink on the men's flowers

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  18. So beautiful, glad you had such a special and beautiful day!

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  19. ouuuhhh la la!!!...congratulation you were stunning!!

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  20. YOUR DRESS WAS GORGEOUS AND YOUR MAKEUP WAS FLAWLESS! MY EYES WATERED A LITTLE WHEN I SAW YOU TWO GAZING AT EACH OTHER! cCONGRATULATIONS MRS. VALENTINE!

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  21. You looked GORGEOUS! Congratulations love!

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  22. Beautiful!!! Congratulations!!!

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  23. you were a beautiful bride congrats! :)

    those little ones are so adorable, omg!

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  24. Congratulations!!!
    You look Great!!! Love the bouquet. Everything looked lovely!!!

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  25. YOU LOOK BEAUTIFUL!!!!
    CONGRATULATIONS!! :)

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  26. I've never posted a comment on your blog before--but this time, I just had to. YOU LOOKED STUNNING. Congratulations on your nuptials!

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  27. You looked beautiful!
    The dress was stunning and really accentuated yourfugure and showed off your style!

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  28. Congratulations! Such a beautiful and stylish dress. And your sister did an amazing job on your makeup, Beautiful!

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  29. Congrats! You look beaitiful and I love that you went with that lace for your veil. It has a very classic and vintage look.

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  30. congratulations honey! you looked amazing! loved the dress and sash. the pic of the kiddies eating cookies was TOO adorable! best wishes to you and Brian!

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  31. Congratulations Chastity! You look gorgeous and your new name is super cute. I wish you all the best.

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  32. You look Beautiful!!! congrats and God Bless!!xoxo

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  33. You look absolutely stunning! Congratulations and may God bless your marriage!

    Love,

    IvonneStacy

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  34. Hi! I am a new follower and just love your style!! You looked stunning on your big day. I posted pics of my wedding too on my blog. Check it out.

    http://turquoiseandtangerine.blogspot.com/

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  35. You look beautiful! Your last name, Mrs. Valentine is so cool.

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  36. Mrs. Chastity Valentine...you are just GORGEOUS!
    I am so happy for you, I know your day was just LOVELY! CONGRATULATIONS on it ALL...love the love : )

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  37. Congratulations! You look beautiful :) Enjoy your new name,I wish you and the new hubby nothing but happiness.

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  38. Absolutely beautiful - congratulations!

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  39. omg you look so gorgeous and happy! congratulations and i wish you the best girl!

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  40. First of all, Congratulations!!! Secondly, just found your blog and I love your style. Super cute.

    www.stylinggame.blogspot.com

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  41. CONGRATS!!! Girl you look absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! Your dress was perfect and your sister did a far out job on your makeup! What a gorgeous couple. When I saw you two together that day I could feel the love! I pray that you have a long loving marriage. Remember to keep GOD 1st!! Kiah

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  42. Congratulations!!! I'm getting married next year! I could surely use any tips or tricks :) You look so beautiful and happy!!! I love your wedding dress!!

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  43. Beautiful! Congrats...marriage is wonderful!

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  44. GORGEOUS dress and You were a STUNNING Bride...CONGRATS!!!!

    Roni
    www.styleandpoise.blogspot.com

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  45. Congratulations! Your dress is amazing. Here's to many,many years of love & happiness!

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  46. Hi congrats to u an ur husband am a new follower from trinidad u look so beautiful on ur big day mines is coming up soon need to order a dress like urs

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