In her words:
“I just got married three months ago…My husband and I didn’t want to see each other before the wedding, but there was a picture that I wanted. It was us standing on either side of the door to the “bridal suite,” unable to see each other, but holding hands through a small crack in the door. The photographer was able to capture pictures of both of our faces, and then our hands together. It was at this moment that I became so excited and realized how much I missed him and couldn’t wait to see him at the end of the aisle about thirty minutes from that point. My voice was shaky when I responded to him saying “Hey, babe” which is what he always says, and I became all teary. I will remember that moment as long as I live.”
(You may see a couple of her pictures here.)
After reading Holly’s story, how could I not want to emulate that magical moment?
I spoke with our photographer beforehand and Ryan and I arranged to take a similar picture about 40 minutes before I walked down the aisle.
At around 4:50 p.m. on our wedding day, I heard one of my bridesmaids call out “He’s coming!” I could feel my whole body come alive with excitement.
I stood on the other side of a big, white wooden door, waiting to hear his voice.
When he said “Hi Sweetie,” I felt my eyes fill with tears.
I reached out for his hand and felt his warm touch immediately. 
My eyes began to water.
Right before Ryan arrived, we had a little bit of a stressful situation occur involving the inability to get a key to lock up the room where we had all of my stuff and my bridesmaids belongings. (It sounds silly I know, but it was stressful at the time.) Through the frenzy, I kept thinking “I just want to talk Ryan.”
Finally I was able to talk to the one person who always knows how to calm me down and make all of my worries subside.
I was able to touch him and feel his gentle squeezes.
After snapping a couple of pictures, our photographer said something wonderful.
“Why don’t we just give them a minute?” 
The moment that everyone left the room was so precious to me.
We were alone.
I started really crying. Happy tears. Tears of excitement and tears of sheer readiness. Ryan squeezed my hand and told me he couldn’t wait to become my husband.
I couldn’t wait to become his wife.
To be continued…
(All photos courtesy of the amazing Gina Leigh.)
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that was one of the cutest things ive ever read.
well, i know have full on tears in my eyes.
sweetest thing ever.
*now
This is the BEST! I am not yet engaged, but I think I’ll be keeping this idea in mind for when I do get married to my wonderful boyfriend! BEAUTIFUL! 🙂
you have to do it… i will forever remember the moment when everyone left the room and we could just talk, laugh and cry together… just the two of us.
this is so incredibly sweet! i love it!
This is absolutely adorable. When I first read Holly’s comment, I knew that I want to have that same picture whenever I get married!
The pictures are absolutely gorgeous and I love both of your expressions. 🙂
So beautiful! I’m tearing up at work 😉
Oh my gosh! Those pictures turned out wonderful! I can’t wait for the rest… 🙂
Very touching, now I just hope no one comes into my office as I try to pull myself back together. That is such an amazing moment that I too hope to experience soon.
such a cute idea!! totally borrowing it someday!
crying at my desk. lol. very cute!
What a great idea! I love your wedding recaps..Your pictures are beautiful and really showcase how much you two love each other 🙂
So beautiful! I’ve been planning on doing this at my wedding too.
Can’t wait to see your other photos as well 🙂
This is happening at my wedding. Those pictures are to die!
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful 😀
I think my favorite is the first one..but also the fourth one- I love Ryan’s expression in it. It’s like you can just FEEL his love for you.
Gorgeous Julie, absolutely gorgeous!!
Love love love love love love love x a million!!!!
Awww that was such a cute telling of that story!
Aw, these are adorable. When you look at the 5th one quickly, it looks like you’re almost going to make the turn to the other side of the door. I was like ‘no, don’t do it!’
haha i wanted to SO badly! i did show him my shoes. 😉
Aw, that is so sweet! I love the story and the adorable photos.
Wow, this is one of the most powerful posts I’ve read in a long time! I’m even getting butterflies thinking about my big day. I hope to do something like this for our wedding! The pictures are so lovely Julie! You must be so happy!
that story just made my day!!! 🙂
Damn … you made me cry at work!
It looked liked a beautiful moment and one that the two of you will always cherish.
Awwwwwww so sweet!
um, you shouldn’t make me cry at work 🙂
Oh seriously Julie your wedding posts never fail to make me cry! So beautiful! 🙂
Waterproof makeup is on my wedding to-buy list 🙂 So sweet.
oh my god… im adding this to my wedding day. What a fantastic idea.
Wow this totally made me cry!!! So beautiful and sweet Julie – I wish I did this for my wedding! Can’t wait for the next part of your recaps 🙂
This was just precious Julie! Love your photos, too cute for words!!!! 🙂
That’s beautiful. I can almost feel the happiness as corny as that sounds. I mean, seeing someone is one thing..but feeling them without seeing them is so much more. Especially when it’s in a situation like that. Gorgeous 🙂 Thank you for posting this.
Oh my goodness, so sweet! Tears!
dangit this made me bawl like a baby. i love it!
This is one of the photos we forgot to do 🙁
This is so incredibly beautiful! I am trying to hold back tears at work. I totally want to do this when I get married. I think it so sentimental and special 🙂
*When* I get married, I’m definitely doing that same thing. The pictures are just…beautiful. I say that about every single wedding picture you post!
Tears!!! Ah…… These wedding posts make me cry! Blast!
Holy Cow, Julie. I don’t know that I’ve ever cried/teared up so much on any post!!! WOW!!! Those pictures are amazing and you can just see the love/excitement/emotions in your faces in the pictures. Beautiful!!
That is so sweet. Something I will keep in mind for my big day one day. 😉
AWW, this is so special! I teared up.
No lie, I just got so choked up when I read this!!!! LOL, I’m such a sap 🙂
Oh man you made me tear up. Those pictures are absolutely beautiful and such a great idea. I hope to remember to do this when I, if I, ever get married.
This is absolutely beautiful; such a wonderful idea! The pictures came out perfect!
What a beautiful moment! Brings tears to my eyes to feel the love and happiness you two share!
What a moment! I wish you two all the best!
this is too adorable. that stressful situation definitely made for some of my favorite pictures on your special day. as ironic as that is! you guys are so cute & i’m very happy for you both! good luck with everything!!
total sobfest! this is so sweet julie!
aw wow that is so sweet. what a beautiful moment
i am totally doing this on my wedding day! how romantic!!
what a great idea. your pictures are beautiful!
This is so sweet. What great pictures to capture the moment. I’m so glad you recreated that idea, it really is a great one.
This made me tear up. What a sweet moment!