We got Hitched

[Amy & Albee]

Well.. The first step for us is getting a Doodle is moving out of our cozy apartment and into a larger space. Before the financial burden of moving can happen, we had planned to get married. So the way I look at it, we're one step closer to getting our beloved Doodle! 

We got married this past weekend in my hometown, outside on a golf course. The weather was perfect and we couldn't ask for anything more to complete our day... Except a Doodle. 

I thought a dog would be a perfect addition to our photos..

But we had to do without.. Even though I think it's a pretty reasonable thought to 'rent' a model dog- I wouldn't want to make our future pup jealous with the pictures :) 

And with an outdoor wedding, it would have been so much easier to have our companion be a part of our ceremony. 

We wrote our own vows, which was something I was excited for but I didn't realize the challenge until we dove in. I wanted the vows to have similar tones, to be serious, with a personal touch. So yes, the following line came straight from my mouth during our vows: 

"I promise we'll build a house of love, honesty and encouragement, whether or not it includes a Goldendoodle." 

(my Husband actually insisted I add something about Doodlekisses.. ha) 

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With delaying any further.. I wanted to share the first photo of the day.. Sorry we won't be swooning over puppy fur and big paws :) 

(and yes, I love the color orange.. it will be the color of our dog's collar!)

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a doodle with a crate!!!!

Beautiful Day, Beautiful Photo, can't wait till the doodle! Congratulations.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Congratulations and best wishes. What a beautiful photo! I hope you get your dog.

[Barbara B., Sasha & Oliver]

Congrats - what a beautiful wedding picture :) 

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Congratulations....you look so beautiful and happy!

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

So sweet of you to share your special day with us and wow - you look beautiful!!!! 

[Camilla and Darwin]

Congrats, your wedding shoes are awesome!

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Congratulations and thanks for sharing your very special day!  A Doodle will complete it all:)  I love your shoes too!

[Donna K & Quincy]

Congratulations, next step Doodledom! :>) You look beautiful and love the orange shoes.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Congratulations! And I love the shoes!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Congratulations. I loved the blog and the picture - orange shoe statement and all.  Orange collars are the perfect accompaniment to a doodle coat.  Best wishes for a swift next few steps until that dood is in its forever home with you.