Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Mr. and Mrs. Zen-Cottoneye (Ashlyn's Story)

So sexy tattoo hottie guy called me again....we went out on a few more dates and then had dinner at my place.  I found out his name finally....Hunter Cottoneye.

Hunter and I were really falling for each other!  We were trying to take things slow though.  I was just getting started in a new practice as a doctor and Hunter's tattoo business was thriving.

Still, we were having fun just keeping our relationship light and  fresh!

Hunter and I were spending most nights together.  I offered for him to move in, but he said he couldn't do that - he wanted to make an honest woman outta me first.  I laughed it off, but I wondered if he was seriously considering marriage!

I would get my answer just a few months later.  And he would get his too!  He surprised me one night with roses and a reservation at the Bistro where we had our first date!  I didn't suspect anything at first.  He did this from time to time, and it was really sweet!

He stood up and was looking a little nervous.  I had never seen him like this...other than when he had food poisoning.  Just as I was about to break out the portable diagnostic machine, ...

He got down on one knee and asked me to be his wife!!!

I was genuinely shocked!  I didn't even know he was planning this...didn't think he was seriously thinking about marriage....it was a surprise, but a happy one!

I happily said YES and leapt into his arms!

I told him I couldn't wait for him to become Mrs. Zen and I was joking....he laughed and said hey, why don't we just heiphenate it to Zen-Cottoneye?  I thought that was a fantastic idea, and I knew my parents would like that too!

Three months later, the big day had arrived!!  I wasn't really nervous, just happy.  I loved Hunter and couldn't wait to become his wife!  I loved my dress, my job, my family...everything was perfect!

The church started to fill pretty quickly!  Mom, dad, Dixie, Darla and Emaline were already there.  

The church bells rang and I knew it was time!  I walked down the aisle to meet my husband to be!

We exchanged our vows, and of course the rings.

"I now pronouce you Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Zen-Cottoneye!"

Hunter you may kiss your bride......and boy did he!

After the ceremony, my dad congratulated us and told Hunter that he better take care of his firstborn little girl!  Hunter promised he would always, and I knew he meant it.

We had a wonderful reception....the food was fantastic!

Hunter and I could hardly eat because we were so excited to be married finally!

Once the guests had eaten, we all hit the dance floor!

Hunter and I shared our first dance as husband and wife!

And then of course my dad and I had the traditional father-daughter dance while mom and Hunter boogied down too!  It was a night to remember!!!  We left immediately after the reception and hopped on a plane for our honeymoon.....in Paris!!

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