Eleven years ago today I donned a sparkling white gown straight out of a fairy tale and said “I do” to the man I love.

Every year is different—full of unique achievements, challenges, joys, and adventures—but each year we grow stronger, closer, and more secure in this perfectly assembled little puzzle of marriage.

Happy anniversary, Bear. Hope you enjoy this fun, wedding-themed “acrostic” poem and fully embrace the cheesiness.

E – Even though you shoved buttercream up my nose

L – love surrounded us that warm April day.

E – Every moment was perfection, a

V – vividly painted image of 

E – eternal affection and  

N – new beginnings to share as one.

Here’s to many, many more wonderful years together. <3