Wow, what a busy past couple of weeks we have had! Time sure
does fly when you are engaged and trying to plan a wedding and also trying to
complete your last semester of nursing school!
So, here is what has been happening in the life of the
future Mr. & Mrs. Devin Sellers…
ENGAGEMENT PICTURES!
He had these shirts made for me for my birthday! I had no idea that he was doing this but they made for a great outfit for our pictures!
I cannot even begin to tell you all how much fun we had taking
these pictures. We made the decision after talking to our wonderful friends
Maggie and Sam Hickman that Amber Rhodes Photography was the BEST photographer
around, so we asked her to be a part of our wedding. I seriously could not be
any happier with our choice. She is amazing. I got to know Amber a little bit
at Maggie and Sam’s wedding events, but having one on one time with her was the
best. She captured some of the most amazing pictures of Devin and I, and I will
cherish them forever! She made us feel so comfortable during our photo session
(I am serious the most awkward person in the world when it comes to taking cute
couple pictures). When I look at the pictures, I can see the love Devin has for
me and me for him.
It was hard to decide where exactly we wanted to have our
engagement pictures taken at. We have so many memories at a variety of
different places! Devin and I decided we wanted to do something a little
different for our engagement pictures. Since we met and started dating in high
school, we figured it would be sweet to have some of our pictures taken at the
high school to capture the love we shared in our younger years! We got some
great pictures by the lockers, in the front lobby where we shared our first
kiss, and on the football field where I use to watch him play football. We then
decided we wanted our pictures taken in rocking chairs because this describes a
perfect afternoon for us. There is nothing either of us rather do than relax
and hold each other on a warm (not hot) sunny day. On my front porch and dock
we have a swing and rocking chairs, so we had these photos done at my house
which will always be special to me when I look back at these pictures!
Now, since engagement pictures have been taken….Save the
Dates are out! There is no turning back now Mr. Sellers! After Amber Rhodes
finished editing our engagement pictures, we put together our save the date! I
am so happy with them. I loved the calendar idea on the post card just because
our date is so special to Devin and I in so many ways. During my clinical
rotations in the hospital, there was a doctor that would respond by saying “10
4” and when I hear people respond by saying 10 4, I just get so giddy and I can’t
help but smile. I hear Devin’s dad in my mind saying “10 4”, I think about my
great grandmother since this was her birthday, and I also think about it will
be the day I get to marry my best friend.
On another note... I’m not sure if I told you all or not,
but I kindddd of won a free wedding cake! When I get the chance to go to bridal
expos, I always get suckered into signing up on the vouchers that the vendors
usually have out. Well future brides, let me give you some advice…take the time
to fill these out because they do actually pick a winner! Devin and I were so
blessed to have won this amazing offer. Coccadots Cake Shop in Myrtle Beach, SC
were so generous to have done this for us. They gave us a free cake tasting and
let us design our own personal wedding cake
.
We are down to less than 6 months! I cannot express the excitement
that runs through me whenever I think about this. We have had our ups and downs
during our engagement process, but Devin and I have really not ran into many
fights or arguments like everyone says we will. We try to find the good in
every situation that comes at us. Some of our plans have fallen through, but
God provided us with a better one. Patience, love, and communication are what
have helped us through engagement. We also do not let the busyness of engagement interfere with our dating life. We still have our date nights and ensure that we set aside "us" time!
If you want to check out more about our wedding, check out
our website that we created! Theknot.com/wedding/haley-and-devin
