Tomorrow I marry my best friend. Tomorrow I commit to a life partner and lover. Tomorrow we make a promise that’s the first step to turning our dreams to reality.
I’ve loved Richard since I was 17. He was my senior prom date and my favorite friend. I loved just being around him. Being our genuine selves was always enough.
There was a spark when we were together. For five years I tried to find that kind of connection without him, but nothing ever measured up. He was the one.
When Richard proposed I gave him my heart, my future and my love. In my heart I’ve been his wife for months. But tomorrow we dress up, me in a big dress and he in a fancy suit, to confirm this commitment in front of the people we love most. We’re going to be married.
I always imagined a certain sense of pressure the day before the wedding. After all it’s the biggest party we’ll ever throw, complete with lots of expectations and expenses. But I couldn’t be lighter or filled with more joy.
Friends and family are in town. I’m in a city I love. And tomorrow I become wife to the most genuinely lovely man I’ve ever known. I can’t wait to say “I do.”
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Congratulations! Enjoy the day! Lots of love!
I have loved following your story and am so happy that you’ve found your happily ever after. Can’t wait to see/read the wedding recap and your posts about your new life together.
Many happy wishes
Congratulations! I hope your day is amazing and fun and love-filled!
Your story sounds so similar to mine! I am dating my best friend- we were best friends for years and years and it was always so much to just be ourselves
no other boyfriend made me feel that way. Congratulations on getting married tomorrow! =)
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Congratulations! No matter what happens, it’ll be the best day of your life.
(Also, your prom dress is beautiful!)
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Hi Ashley! I’ve been reading your blog for a little while now, but this is my first time commenting!! Just wanted to say Congratulations to you and Richard. I adore your love story and get goosebumps when I read it.
I wish nothing but love and happiness for you and Richard in the many many many years to come
Will be sending many prayers for your continued happiness together. I can’t be there with you in body but I will be with you in spirit.
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This gave me the chills! Congratulations. I love the story of you two!
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Congrats Ashley! Wishing you nothing but love and peace on this new adventure!
Yay!!! Congratulations!
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Congratulations Ashley!!!! I’m so excited for you
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Best wishes to you both. Have a fantastic day!
many blessings!!!
Congratulations Ashley! It’s so great when you know you are marrying your best friend! I saw Caitlin’s pictures on Facebook and you looked STUNNING! A beautiful wedding
Congratulations! I wish you both all the happiness in the world!
Congratulations!! Best wishes!
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