April 16, 2012

One.

One year ago today...I woke up bright & early surrounded by all my closest friends and family members as we prepared for the biggest, most important day of my life. My mom and my best friend laced me up in the most stunning white dress and I felt the most beautiful I had ever felt before.

One year ago today...My baby brother gave me away to the most handsome man standing at the end of a hot pink flower petaled aisle. I promised him forever and he did the same. We exchanged rings and a kiss and we were married.

One year ago...I became a wife. I gained a new sister & an amazing set of 2nd parents 
and my mom gained a new son.

One year ago today...my new husband and I two-stepped to our favorite song by the King of country music, Mr. Strait. I danced with my little brother in memory of our dad and then proceeded to do the air guitar to "Don't Stop Believing".



One year ago today...we had an incredible celebration of love with all of our loved ones where we ate, drank and danced the night away.

One year ago today...my maid of honor picked out a most perfect song for use to share a private dance to. We were greeted outside by our friends and families where they had been waiting. They blew bubbles for us, wished us a lifetime of happiness and we were whisked away in a gorgeous '57 Chevy.


One year ago today...I became Mrs. Howard and I think God for each and 
every single day he has given me with this amazing man.

One year ago today...I thought April 16, 2011 was the best day of my life. Then I realized that each morning that I get to wake up to my sweet husband and his adorable smile is actually the best day of my life and to be honest, the "best day of my life" just keeps on getting better.
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To my husband: thank you for an incredible, incredible first year of marriage. If these past 365 days are a sign of what's to come over the course of our lifetime, then I can't wait to see what's in our future. We may not be perfect, but we're perfect for each other and to me, that's all that matters. You truly are a dream come true. Thank you for putting up with me and for loving me unconditionally. Thank you for being my very best friend. I am so lucky I get to grow old with you. God gave me you.

Happy one year anniversary!
xoxo

63 comments:

  1. LeslieApril 16, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    This made me get all teared up! So sweet...Happy ONE YEAR anniversary!!! :)

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  2. Erin @ Living In YellowApril 16, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    ....And, I am crying.

    So so precious.

    Happy anniversary love :)

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  3. ~Momma to Twin Girls~April 16, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    I am crying too! ;) Very sweet! Happy 1 year!

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  4. UnknownApril 16, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    That gave me the chills. Happy Anniversary to you two. You guys are a beautiful couple and I wish y'all the best :)

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  5. BriApril 16, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Happy Anniv. girlie!!! Can't wait for my big day Saturday :)

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  6. AnonymousApril 16, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    This is absolutely the sweetest post ever! Congratulations on 1 year! Your pictures and especially YOU and your dress are simply stunning!
    -Anna
    asweetsouthernmess.blogspot.com

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  7. PamelaApril 16, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Aww, happy anniversary!! So sweet & exciting!!

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  8. CarolynApril 16, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    This is so cute!! LOVE LOVE LOVE! :) Happy anniversary to an ADORABLE Texan couple.

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  9. taraApril 16, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Such beautiful pics! :) Happy anniversary!!

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  10. Meg O.April 16, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    This makes me want to cry - so incredibly sweet! Happy 1 Year Anniversary! May God bless you two with a lifetime of happiness and an overabundance of LOVE!

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  11. CALLIEApril 16, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    So sweet!! Happy Happy Anniversary to you and Beau. The cutest little couple I know! (well not really know... but you know what I mean ha!)

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  12. Michelle @ The Vintage AppleApril 16, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Happy one year anniversary!!!!! I can't believe how fast this year has gone by for you!!!! Mine will be here before I know it!!! Y'all are such a beautiful couple!!!! xoxoxoxoxo

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  13. Emily April 16, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    what a sweet post!! Happy one year anni! Yall are adorable.

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  14. KatieApril 16, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    Awwwwwwwwww tears in my eyes!! I love you guys! Happy anniversary to the coolest Texan boot wearin cuties I know. Less than 40 days until we are reunited <3

    Love you!!!

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  15. BriBrookeApril 16, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Your first year was so special that you got 366 days with your new hubby! Don't forget it was leap year :) Sweet post.

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  16. MichelleApril 16, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    Happy 1 year! Love your pictures.

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  17. Mel (Northern Lights)April 16, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Happy Anniversary! You were a beautiful bride. LOVE all of the pink :)

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  18. AnonymousApril 16, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    That was very sweet!!! You both looked amazing and extremely happy on your wedding day! Congratulations on your ONE year anniversary!!!! :)

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  19. AshleyApril 16, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    that was sooo beautiful! happy anniversary!! :)

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  20. NicoleApril 16, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    I love this :) Made me get a little teared up :) Congrats on the first year, and many more to come!

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  21. =April 16, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    awww this post is soo sweet! congrats to you both!!

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  22. UnknownApril 16, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Happy Anniversary Stephanie & Beau Howard! This was a beautiful post - Wishing you many many more amazing years of being best friends & husband & wife --- Let the good times roll! ♥

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  23. AnonymousApril 16, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Such a beautiful post, Happy Anniversary!

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  24. AnonymousApril 16, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    Happy anniversary!! I love you both so much!

    Momma J

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  25. BrookeApril 16, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Ya'll are to cute!! Congrats on one year!

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  26. CarolineApril 16, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    This made me tear up! You all are such a stunning couple! I too, have had those same thoughts about how I thought my wedding day was going to be the best day of our lives... but I'm continually surprised by how many other days have been equally as wonderful with Kev by my side as my husband. It just keeps getting better :) Xoxoxoxo

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  27. Lindsay S.April 16, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Too cute. Happy anniversary!!

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  28. JamieApril 16, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Happy anniversary!

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  29. So shayApril 16, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Happy Anniversary Love Muffins! I can't wait to meet you guys! :P

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  30. Café MokaApril 16, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    Happy anniversary!!! Sweet post!

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  31. RavenApril 16, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    happy anniversary lovebirds.

    as they say, first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes THREE LITTLE BGR TRIPLETS!!! GET ON IT BITCH!

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  32. My-cliffnotesApril 16, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Happy anniversary!!! Congrats, beautiful pics lady.

    Tab

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  33. MelissaApril 16, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    You looked gorgeous on your wedding day! Happy anniversary to you guys!

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  34. Cori H.April 16, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    So beautiful! Happy Anniversary Stephanie and Beau! May each year be better than the previous!

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  35. SarahApril 16, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Yay! What a fun day, congrats!

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  36. Missy GApril 16, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    Happy 1st Anniversary to the cutest couple ever!!!!!

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  37. Ruthie HartApril 16, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    Happy Anniversary! Your wedding was gorgeous

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  38. Shannon PageApril 16, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    This is SO sweet!! I love it:) Happy 1 Year Anniversary to you and your man!:)

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  39. Lynn | Motherhood in MotionApril 16, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    Congrats! How fast did it fly by? I could not believe that hubs and I had been married a whole year when we have our One! Treasure every moment.

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  40. Young and FabulousApril 16, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    i literally cried

    there are a handful of bloggers out there who are marries that i TRUTHFULLY SERIOUSLY HONESTLY look towards for inspiration because of how much y'all love eachother!

    and you and beau are one of them! seriously...the love you guys have for eachother is amazing and I havent even met you (YET!!!!!!)

    Happy 1 year to you BOTH!! cant wait to squeeze u guys :)

    xoxoxo

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  41. JessicaApril 16, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    This is too sweet.
    makes me want to cry
    Happy Anniversary!
    wedding was beautiful.

    xoxo
    jessica

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  42. AllisonApril 16, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    Happy Anniversary! You made a beautiful bride! :)

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  43. NikkiApril 16, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    Happy Anniversary! Your pictures are so beautiful.

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  44. BrittanyApril 16, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Happy Anniversary!! Beautiful pictures.

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  45. KRISTINApril 16, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    Tearing up at work! Happy Anniversary to you and Beau! xoxoxoxox!

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  46. LindseyApril 16, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    I teared up you hooker!! This was the sweetest post. EVER. Is it weird I wish I was there for the wedding?

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  47. MindiApril 16, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    Happy Anniversary!!! we are coming up on 4 years so I can tell you it only gets BETTER!

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  48. TiffanyApril 16, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    Such a sweet post. Happy one year to y'all!!!!

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  49. Carolina CharmApril 16, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    Aww - this post is so so so sweet. Happy 1 year! It only gets better...

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  50. AnonymousApril 16, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    Happy Anniversary Stephanie and Beau! This was such a sweet post and makes me so excited for my first year of marriage :)

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  53. Kate at Green FashionistaApril 16, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Happy Anniversary! You were a gorgeous bride! :)

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  54. UnknownApril 16, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    awwwwwwwwww <3
    happy anniversary!
    :)
    xx

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  55. KristenApril 17, 2012 at 1:04 AM

    awww happy anniversary!! so exciting!!

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  56. AshleyApril 17, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Happy ANNY! :) BTW, could you BE any prettier!??? :) love the pics!

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  57. Erica K. HolmesApril 17, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Ok..a few things:

    1. So, SO beautiful!
    2. LOVE that yall danced to George..and you referred to him as the King..cause he is!
    3. Curious to know what song you and little brother danced to for you dad...I too want to do something like that in memory of mine.
    4. I have to know where that venue is! I love the old timey looking town!

    Happy Anniversary!

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  58. Bri BuzaliApril 17, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    I love this post, it seriously gave me goosebumps! How sweet!

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  59. Bri BuzaliApril 17, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    I love this post, it seriously gave me goosebumps! How sweet!

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  60. Courtney BApril 17, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    Precious!! Happy Anniversary :)

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  61. Mrs Nautical BelleApril 21, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    ohh I love this post! Happy 1 year anniversary!

    xoxo.

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  62. Celia HouckApril 22, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    so so sweet!!! happy 1 yr anniversary!

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  63. Marci @ a smile a dayApril 23, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    adorable!! Y'all are seriously the cutest couple ever & I had the chills reading this post! :)

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