05/14/2010
Mark signing out of the bachelor club
Mark and his guys
Officially signing out of the single ladies club
My husband :) Isn't he gorgeous?
Mark signing out of the bachelor club
Me and my momma
Cutting the cake
Julie - I love her!
Walking in and trying not to trip!
Looking at my future :)
With our momma :)
Mark and his guysOfficially signing out of the single ladies clubMy husband :) Isn't he gorgeous?Mark signing out of the bachelor clubMe and my mommaCutting the cakeJulie - I love her!Walking in and trying not to trip!Looking at my future :)With our momma :)
  

Wedding Photography
Pics from Civil Ceremony

Hi ladies,

First of all, thank you sooooo much for your wishes, kind words and love. You all are such blessings to me!

Second, I really don't love pics of myself lol. I think I look better in person, but I love you all and you were soooo adorable in all your wishes and requests that I had to give you some pics!

Yesterday was beautiful, sweet and generally a dream come true. It would've been perfect if my dad was there, Mark's closest family and some of you LOL, but we had a wonderful day.

We spent the day together organizing the dinner, and then I went off to get my makeup done with my sis-in-law and that was a blast. She (MAC makeup artist) did a retro glam look with red lips that I thought was sooo pretty. Then I went to get my hair did (LOL), and I loved that too.

Then I came home and I got dressed separate from Mark. We stayed apart until the officiant got there and then we saw each other for the first time. He cried when I walked in, and at that moment, my heart just felt this immediate sense of calm and excitement all at once. Calm that I was definitely trusting my heart and life to the right man, and excitement that I was marrying the man of my dreams. It was really happening. He couldn't stop crying for a few minutes and I just held his hand and looked in his eyes, and literally saw my best friend and my future. It was sooo beautiful. I don't remember the rest of the ceremony, I was kinda lost in Mark's eyes but I do remember saying the vows and saying the poem when we exchanged friendship bracelets. That's when I totally lost it and started to cry. I was strong until then, but that poem got me. As did seeing his face and his smile.
That was by far the best day of my life. And he is by far, the best gift I have ever been given..

It was a beautiful and short ceremony and my Dad watched it on Skype which was cool, but I'm sure very hard for him as a father. I promised him to be as excited in August and I am sure I will be. :) I get to marry the love of my life again. :)

After that, we had a champagne toast, and then had dinner. We catered in Jamaican food which was delicious and my brother and Julie (SIL) set up a gorgeous table with lots of candles and fancy plates, etc. and it was amazing. It was a beautiful night and today I woke up and I have not stopped smiling.

Everytime I look at Mark, I feel like the luckiest girl in the world. I know we all feel like that about our honeys, as we should. For me, I have absolutely found the man of my dreams, and I can now call him my husband. :) :) :)
22011bride's Purple wedding
 |  San jose, CA, USA  |  05/14/2010  | 
OOOOOMMMMMMGGGGG! i thought about you the whole day!! congratulations!! im glad you were calm and didn't let your nerves get to you =) you looked beautiful!
spirtle's Chocolate wedding
 |  Lilburn, GA, USA  |  05/14/2010  | 
OMG...You look so GREAT! and the two of you look so happy. If the smiles on your face matches the smile in your hearts love will take you anywhere. Congrats lady.
bananapants's Green wedding
 |  Minneapolis, MN, USA  |  05/14/2010  | 
It's really what it's all about, isn't it? Reading this made me all warm inside. Thanks for keeping it all in perspective!

I am so unbelievably happy for the two of you! Congrats, and cheers to an AMAZING couple! Individually, you're both genuine, thoughtful, caring people, and together, WOW! Watch out, world! :)
ladydamm's Pink wedding
 |  Windsor, ON, Canada  |  05/14/2010  | 
that's so great! and yes, your husband is gorgeous. :) you're a lucky lady and he's a lucky man to have such a wonderful person like you.

I bet you can't wait until August!!
amandasoontobemoury's Pink wedding
 |  USA  |  05/14/2010  | 
Tasha, I'm speechless!!! You and Mark both look so beautiful! This brought tears to my eyes! Congratulations honey :) We're all SO excited for you!! You're married to your soulmate!!  XOXO
ccranetobe's Orange wedding
 |  Melbourne, Andorra la vella, Australia  |  05/14/2010  | 
aww congrats on your day, look so pretty!
rainbowdream's Pink wedding
 |  Walla walla, WA, USA  |  05/14/2010  | 
Congrads u 2 are so beautiful too gether!
katavery's Purple wedding
 |  Auckland, Greenwich, New zealand  |  05/14/2010  | 
oh honey it was beautiful! congrats love, you looked gorgeous and it all came together so well!

xoxooxoxoxo
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Nidhal
 |  Los angeles, CA, USA  |  05/14/2010  | 
speechless. with goosebumps. I'm speechless and I have goosebumps. you are both beautiful people.
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sweetleo02
 |  Taber, AB, Canada  |  05/15/2010  | 
Congrats!!!!
You're happiness just radiates out of the pictures!!  
So thrilled for you two :D
sonlove2010's Green wedding
 |  Tallahassee, FL, USA  |  05/15/2010  | 
AWWWW you look amazing! Love the dress you finally decided on. What are u talking about!!! U are photogenic! U and Mark look great together and your love for one another shows in these pics. I am really excited to see your BIG wedding pics of the two of u later on! Congrats again!!!!
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sparrack
 |  Guelph, ON, Canada  |  05/15/2010  | 
tash.. i may or may not have shed a few tears.

so happy for you.
loveatthebeach's Blue wedding
 |  Portsmouth, NH, USA  |  05/15/2010  | 
Congratulations! You guys look so happy!
scotchminx's Yellow wedding
 |  Kanata, ON, Canada  |  05/15/2010  | 
I cried a little...
SUCH A BEAUTIFUL CIVIL SERVICE.
Tash if you look even better in person, you must be the most stunning girl in Ontario. I think your photos are just gorgeous. I really like the one with you and your mom.

LOVE the dress you wore. Yes your hubby is very handsome...kind eyes and a nice smile; is there anything better?

HUGE congrats to you both.
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jtherrie
 |  Thunder bay, ON, Canada  |  05/15/2010  | 
Oh my goodness, you looked gorgeous! I was thinking about you all day too! You almost made me cry reading your post, it was so touching and beautiful!

I bet you are looking forward to August now!
aimee114's Pink wedding
 |  Winnipeg, MB, Canada  |  05/15/2010  | 
Hunny, welcome back and congratulations! Reading this just warmed my heart so much. It evoked the emotions and feelings in me of how I felt when I saw Chris for the first time walking down the isle. Something so excitement of marrying your best friend and comfort knowing your future is with this perosn.

And Natasha, you HONESTLY looked so beautiful! Your hair and make up looked amazing (Mac is great) and I just loved your hair straight like that! The dress was also a good choice! Not to mention your handsome husband beside you! He does have warm eyes and a invinting smile ... you guys looks great together! I can only imagine what and amazing couple you must be!
I know how you feel about pictures though, I am the same way. Hate the way I look in pictures and feel better in perosn until I see photos. ha ha ha

Anways, I really can't wait to see your wedding day pictures. I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU! Anyways MRS Natasha, congrats again and welcome to the married sisterhood xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
honeybee's Purple wedding
 |  Kennesaw, GA, USA  |  05/15/2010  | 
First of all, you look absolutely amazing. I'm jealous! Obviously, the killer looks just runs in the fam because your mom looks great too. I am soo happy you had an amazing day. I definitely got emotional reading your story. Welcome to the Mrs. Club! Looking at the pictures, it's clear that you & Mark were made for each other. Congrats!
summerbride2010's Black wedding
 |  Winston salem, NC, USA  |  05/15/2010  | 
COOOOONNNNNGRAAAATTTSSS!! (that's me screaming to the heavens for you!)..lol  The civil ceremony look so sweet and intimate(and your mom is gorgeous by the way).  OMG..I'm just so happy for you Tasha! I a wish I was near to give you this HUGE (((((HUG)))).  Congrats again!
nasha412's Black wedding
 |  Pittsburgh, PA, USA  |  05/15/2010  | 
Just beautiful beautiful beautiful!!!!! If u think i look better in person then HOT DAMN! because u are a true hottie in the pictures! (and i don't give fake compliments lol) Your whole family is gorgeous to tell u the truth and i'm SOOOO happy u enjoyed ur day =)
misstoni26's Blue wedding
 |  Concord, ON, Canada  |  05/15/2010  | 
Congratulations girlie!! I am soooooooo very happy for you!!!! You two look amazing!!!! I'm glad things went smoothly!

Btw, you worked that outfit with the married woman walk ;)
gorgeous6's Pink wedding
 |  Houston, TX, USA  |  05/15/2010  | 
OMG I am such a crybaby, I was crying looking at the pics and reading the post. I am extremely happy for you sweetie!
sweetlatina's Purple wedding
 |  West haven, CT, USA  |  05/15/2010  | 
Awww, how beautiful! Congratulations!! :)
netter's Pink wedding
 |  Toronto, ON, Canada  |  05/15/2010  | 
BEAUTIFUL HUN!! You looked amazing!!! AMAZING!! and your hubby was handsome of course! :)  You made me tear up when I read about him crying!! such an awesome guy!! you are so lucky to have each other!! I am so happy for you!!!
mibride080610's Purple wedding
 |  Grand rapids, MI, USA  |  05/15/2010  | 
Looks like it was a beautiful time for you two congrats again!
rmmharrison's Red wedding
 |  Beltsville, MD, USA  |  05/15/2010  | 
awh!!! CONGRATS LOVE!!
nidhal's Purple wedding
 |  Los angeles, CA, USA  |  05/15/2010  | 
I am looking at your pics again :) I just love the 5th pic of you and your mom! You are both so beautiful!
tashasita's Purple wedding
 |  Toronto, ON, Canada  |  05/16/2010  | 
Oh girls! I am sorry I haven't answered these sooner. This weekend has been a blur - a wonderful one - but a blur! LOL

THANK YOU! AND I genuinely love you girls. Reading these made me ridiculously happy all over again. Not that I have stopped.. lol. But you are all so sweet! :)

I guess we're all our own worst critics, I looked at these pics going.. hmm.. my teeth need work, I still really need to work on my arms, etc. etc. LOLOLOL. Thank you for all your compliments and they mean ALOT to me.

All of these comments were soooo thoughtful and I don't wanna write a speech back but I do really want to address them a bit, so bear with me - this may be long... lol

22011bride, soo sweet. Thanks for thinking of me :) :) and I was nervous until the moment I looked in his eyes before the officiant.

spirtle, what a sweet comment. I def do have a smile in my heart :)

Banana, thank you sweetheart. :) But you taught me how to keep it in perspective almost right after I joined WBC :)

ladydamm, thank you! And no, I can't wait till August. As gorgeous as this man is on the outside, his heart outshines that. I am sooooo blessed.

Amanda, your comment made me cry. Thank you for always sharing my joy! :) You are an absolute joy yourself and I am glad I got married on your birthday! And yes,  he is my soulmate :)

ccranetobe, rainbowdream, katavery -  thanks lovelies!! :) :)

Nidhal, love you. :) That poem you gave me was my undoing, but it made that ceremony ours. The bracelets and reading that just was so appropriate and it was the best part for me. You were def a part of my day!

Crystal, thanks beautiful! :) Def the happiest day of my life!

sonlove2010, thanks sweetie. I totally hate pics lol and I am def my own worst critic lol, but thanks sooo much! Sooo sweet!

sparrack, aww thanks honey! :) :)
tashasita's Purple wedding
 |  Toronto, ON, Canada  |  05/16/2010  | 
Ok sent that too quick!

loveatthebeach, Thanks and oh so happy! :)

Minx, you totally made me cry! All of it. Thank you soo much :) And no, it doesn't get better than that, except who he is on the inside totally reflects his eyes and smile. I hate to say a man is beautiful, but he is gorgeous - absolutely gorgeous - inside and out. :)

jtherrie, Thanks. You are soo sweet to think of me. :) August will be amazing now - renewing my vows and a fab party lol

Aimee, I know how you feel with the pics but girl, people call you to model! Plus, I don't think I have seen anything more beautiful than your expressions in your engagement shoot. Like breathtaking. I remember sending some to my photographer as inspiration shots and saying "I know you can't make me look like her lol, but I just love these" :) You are not only beautiful, but like spectacularly beautiful in pics :) And as for the rest of your comment.. there is something so amazing about the realization that you get to spend your life with someone you love, respect and genuinely consider your best friend. It feels fabulous, I know what you mean! Thank you!

honeybee, you're too sweet. :) Yeah, momma is absolutely beautiful. :) And when people tell me I look like her, I almost bounce with glee lol. Such a compliment :) Thanks, great to be in the Mrs. club :)

Tara, ****HUG*** right back to you! Thanks so much. I felt the love :) Thanks for making me really happy about this service, I never forgot your words. :) I will have to show Mom this post, she's like me, her worst critic. Maybe that's where I got it from? lol

Nasha, Thanks doll! You're sooo adorable lol. I love you! :) I honestly felt beautiful that day, esp looking at Mark going - if he's that hot and wants to marry me, I must have some swagger lolol

misstoni26, Thanks girl! :) LOL @the married woman walk. Mark says I have it. He says I am walking with something extra.. I thought it was the weight loss, but maybe you're onto something. I am sure happiness exudes confidence :)

Brandy, you are too sweet. I'm a crybaby too! :) Thanks doll!

sweetlatina, Thank you! :)

netter, thank you sweetheart :) I don't mean to say seeing him cry made me happy, but knowing it was happy tears and seeing him that emotional.. I think that was the best feeling ever. He was so embarassed lol, but I felt like we reached a totally new level right then. I'm sure he would've preferred that no one was around to witness that though lololol

mibride080610 and rmmharrison, thanks lovelies! :) :)

Nidhal, aww you're just too much! :) Thanks beautiful!
gratefulbride's Blue wedding
 |  Charlotte, NC, USA  |  05/16/2010  | 
Awwwwwwwwe!!!!  So happy for you two!  I was wanting to see this post & can't believe I was slow in catching it, lol.  Congratulations sweetheart.  You looked beautiful :)
tashasita's Purple wedding
 |  Toronto, ON, Canada  |  05/16/2010  | 
Thank you Sonya. :) :) We are def very happy :)
toots6's Red wedding
 |  Lodi, NJ, USA  |  05/16/2010  | 
Congratulations!!! You look beautiful!!!
jerseygirl826's Red wedding
 |  Harrison, NJ, USA  |  05/16/2010  | 
Congratulations....you look amazing and happy
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Ladybugg
 |  Belvidere, IL, USA  |  05/17/2010  | 
Congrats
alwayshis's Red wedding
 |  Saint charles, IL, USA  |  05/17/2010  | 
Congrats!!!! You are such a beautiful person, inside & out, & your day sounds absolutely perfect :) Thanks for sharing!
tashasita's Purple wedding
 |  Hamilton, ON, Canada  |  05/17/2010  | 
Thanks toots6! How are you? Hope married life is going great?

Thanks ladybugg and jerseygirl826!

Alwayshis, that was so sweet! Thanks so much! :)
jaslynn2003's Blue wedding
 |  Atlanta, GA, USA  |  05/17/2010  | 
Congrats... u looked amazing
tashasita's Purple wedding
 |  Hamilton, ON, Canada  |  05/17/2010  | 
Thanks jaslynn2003 :)
rodrhonda4ever's Blue wedding
 |  Sacramento, CA, USA  |  05/17/2010  | 
Yayyy! Welcome to my side Tashasita! Isn't it wonderful being a wifey?  I know that it goes by so fast, but with many years to come with the love that will be shared by two! Congrats, girl!
tashasita's Purple wedding
 |  Montreal, QC, Canada  |  05/17/2010  | 
Thanks Rhonda! Now just have to make August a success too :)
shakevat's Black wedding
 |  USA  |  05/17/2010  | 
Everything, especially you, were beautiful...
tashasita's Purple wedding
 |  Hamilton, ON, Canada  |  05/18/2010  | 
Thank you so much shakevat! :) Glad to see you back on here and doing better! xoxoxoxo
seasidesmitten's Blue wedding
 |  Orlando, FL, USA  |  05/18/2010  | 
Awww.. I love all of these pics! So much emotion and love! I love that your HUSBAND cried! So precious.  You both looked so great.. love, love your dress! So classic!  Very nice pic with you and your momma! :)  So happy you were able to share these with us.  Congratulations again and looking forward to seeing more in August :)  Enjoy this special time!
tashasita's Purple wedding
 |  Hamilton, ON, Canada  |  05/18/2010  | 
Thank you seasidemitten :) You're such a sweetie! :)
todayandforever's Pink wedding
 |  Sacramento, CA, USA  |  05/20/2010  | 
Teary eyed... Very beautiful and happy you are marrying your perfect pair.
tashasita's Purple wedding
 |  Hamilton, ON, Canada  |  05/20/2010  | 
:) Thanks todayandforever! The he definitely is!
lagaylemarie's Black wedding
 |  Vista, CA, USA  |  05/21/2010  | 
Booo on me! I'm just now seeing these! But you looked beautiful of course! You guys are such a gorgeous looking couple I'm serious its just crazy, lol.
I'm so happy for you MRS (SMILE)
I promise to keep up with your post!
tashasita's Purple wedding
 |  Kanata, ON, Canada  |  05/21/2010  | 
LAGAYLE!!! What a beautiful surprise!!! xoxoxo

No problem, I know you're off busy conquering the world and the BIG wedding is in August so you have time for that! Missed ya though!

Thanks so much for your comment and your email! :)
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