Together We Have… Everything! Happy Anniversary Darren

Posted on January 4, 2012 by lesleycarter

On this day last year, I danced down the isle, better known as the beach in Jamaica. Darren and I celebrated our love while being surrounded by our family and friends and the most surreal environment imaginable. From rock climbing, trapeze-swinging, sand-jumping, and over-the-shoulder throwing, we had it all. Here’s a glimpse of our wedding day.

“Now join hands, and with your hands your hearts.” ~William Shakespeare ~

“True love stories never have endings.” ~Richard Bach~

240 thoughts on “Together We Have… Everything! Happy Anniversary Darren”

maddiesplace on January 4, 2012 at 11:44 am said:

We had the very same exact kind of wedding in Jamaica! I will never ever forget the man that married us. He was amazing! Happy Anniversary. 🙂

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- lesleycarter on January 4, 2012 at 12:30 pm said:
  
  Thank you! I still think that a destination wedding is the best way to get married. We couldn’t have been happier with the entire experience.
  
  Where in Jamaica were you married?
  
  Lesley
  
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andy1076 on January 4, 2012 at 11:45 am said:

The pictures are so beautiful and what an incredible experience it must of all been! 🙂

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- lesleycarter on January 4, 2012 at 12:32 pm said:
  
  Thank you! My brother-in-law and my sister-in-law’s husband took the photos for us. It’s great o have such talent in the family 🙂
  
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thekitchenbitch on January 4, 2012 at 11:47 am said:

Congratulations on your one-year! Your wedding looked beautiful 🙂

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- lesleycarter on January 4, 2012 at 12:33 pm said:
  
  Thank you! We had a perfect day and our happiness continues 🙂
  
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Averil Gomes on January 4, 2012 at 11:47 am said:

Happy Anniversary!

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adalamar on January 4, 2012 at 11:47 am said:

When I get married, that is the kind of wedding I want! Love your post, and the pictures. Wishing many years of happiness and adventrue for you both! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

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- lesleycarter on January 4, 2012 at 12:34 pm said:
  
  We truly believe it is the best way to enjoy your special day. We wouldn’t change a thing.
  
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toolatetojustadopt on January 4, 2012 at 11:48 am said:

Happy Anniversary!

My husband and I had our Wedding in Playa del Carmen Mexico last June. Was the best Wedding ever! Congratulations on your anniversary! And congrats on your beautiful babe.

-tltja

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- lesleycarter on January 4, 2012 at 12:37 pm said:
  
  We considered Mexico but we decided on visiting a new country and since Mexico has already found its way on our list of previous travels, we ventured to somewhere new.
  
  Congratulations on your recent wedding and I hope your lives are filled with happiness and laughter.
  
  Lesley
  
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inherchucks on January 4, 2012 at 11:48 am said:

Happy Anniversary Lesley. Your photos are beautiful…and so are you! Looks like it was a special day filled with lots of love and tons of laughter. May you enjoy each other on your last anniversary alone 🙂

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- lesleycarter on January 4, 2012 at 12:38 pm said:
  
  We’ll soon be a family of three and I can’t wait to experience new cultures, countries, and adventures with both Darren and Athena at my side. 🙂
  
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S. Andrews on January 4, 2012 at 11:49 am said:

simply beautiful ~ now begins another year in your adventure together ~ I can guarantee you one thing, that the years will fly by, as ours of 28 years has.

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Jean Huang Photography on January 4, 2012 at 11:50 am said:

Lesley,

Thank you so much for sharing this special day with us! I can totally see and feel your fun actions from one year ago. That’s right, the fun action shots are such refreshing breaks from all the routines that you see (although I don’t do wedding photography).

Lovely writing; great memory! I find myself nodding at every quote you included.

Would love to meet such a fun-loving, unpretentious couple one day! 🙂

Happy New Year,

Jean

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blisstravelsnews on January 4, 2012 at 11:51 am said:

just beautiful. how romantic and perfect and what GREAT photos. 🙂

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Gary on January 4, 2012 at 11:52 am said:

Great photos! Congratulations!

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iedarla on January 4, 2012 at 11:52 am said:

May your lives be continually blessed. Beautiful

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Tuxedo Sophisticated Cat on January 4, 2012 at 11:55 am said:

Simply beautiful.

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Angela Wright on January 4, 2012 at 11:56 am said:

Happy 1st Anniversary!
What gorgeous photos and you all look amazing in them, you both look so much inlove. I loved reading this post it made me smile x

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Marissa Fuher on January 4, 2012 at 11:58 am said:

Congratulations on your first anniversary. Gorgeous pictures. You both look truly happy.

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Jessica on January 4, 2012 at 12:03 pm said:

That’s awesome. You lived the wedding we wanted but the fam was not too keen on. It’s awesome to see someone else living their dream and seeing that we weren’t (aren’t) so crazy to want the same type of thing. Ten years later I’m not sure I really regret what we had instead but I sure wish we had some photos as amazing as yours. 🙂 I love the one with the wedding party all jumping in the air. So awesome. Cheers to you and your joyful living!

Happy Anniversary!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today too. 🙂

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plaidoak on January 4, 2012 at 12:09 pm said:

Congratulations! Beautiful pictures!
~Pattie

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Pragya on January 4, 2012 at 12:12 pm said:

Aww. Happy Anniversary. I love your fairy tale wedding and the pictures. You look amazing!

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apronheadlilly on January 4, 2012 at 12:14 pm said:

How fun! The shots look great!

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El Guapo on January 4, 2012 at 12:15 pm said:

Our wedding was about as silly, but not quite as creative.
Love the matching flip flops, and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!

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Karyl on January 4, 2012 at 12:19 pm said:

What a:
sweet post
beautiful wedding
lovely bride
fun poses

Thanks for letting us be voyeurs at your wedding. Your post and pictures brought a smile to my day. 🙂

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puddinggirl on January 4, 2012 at 12:20 pm said:

Happy Anniversary Lesley and Darren… takes me back to the feeling when I got married to the man i love and Oh! by the way, the jump shots are awesome!

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magsx2 on January 4, 2012 at 12:21 pm said:

Hi,
It looks like you had a fun Wedding, I love the photos. 🙂

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Maria Tatham on January 4, 2012 at 12:23 pm said:

I am so happy for you!
Maria T
1 Cor. 12:26

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Lidia on January 4, 2012 at 12:33 pm said:

Lovely photos. Truly shows your joy of being together and of life!

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MISS MJP on January 4, 2012 at 12:42 pm said:

Beautiful pictures…love the story!! Thank you for sharing.

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unbjames on January 4, 2012 at 12:42 pm said:

Congrats on your anniversary! Best wishes for happiness going forward … if you make it to SE Asia anytime soon, drop me a line, as I’m moving there in 2 weeks!

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Michelle on January 4, 2012 at 12:44 pm said:

Happy Anniversary and wish you for many more anniversaries to come!
Also, Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos 🙂

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barb on January 4, 2012 at 12:58 pm said:

Positively lovely, and Happy Anniversary!

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mummasays on January 4, 2012 at 12:58 pm said:

What a beautiful post! You’re very lucky to marry your best friend, I did that too! 🙂 I love your photos, especially the jumping ones, FUN!

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sonya rose marie balfour on January 4, 2012 at 12:58 pm said:

Hello 🙂

Happy Anniversary to you and your husband….love the pics

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Flight Simulation on January 4, 2012 at 1:02 pm said:

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jenkakio on January 4, 2012 at 1:18 pm said:

Congrats!!! I hope one day I’ll find my own Darren. Wish me luck. LOL

I love your wedding, especially the funny pictures. That’s totally my style. I couldn’t stop laughing at the picture where you are dragging Darren. Too funny.

I wish you and Darren many many many years of happiness!

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Grainne on January 4, 2012 at 1:20 pm said:

Happy Anniversary! You are are a stunningly beautiful couple and your family ……they made the photos absolutely perfect. Thanks for making me smile today 🙂 (and the warm sandy beaches were a lovely though too. It’s the opposite of tropical here!)
Grainne

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photosfromtheloonybin on January 4, 2012 at 1:22 pm said:

Congratulations and may you have many many more happy years together! Those photos hold such amazing memories!!

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CatenaTravel on January 4, 2012 at 1:34 pm said:

Happy Anniversary.

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lifethroughmy4eyes on January 4, 2012 at 1:37 pm said:

Love that first quote – so true! Happy anniversary! You looked stunning on your wedding day and love the matching flip-flops 😉

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- lesleycarter on January 4, 2012 at 1:48 pm said:
  
  Thank you! We had the perfect vacation and it continues daily.
  
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"M" is for Marriage and Motherhood... And for Me on January 4, 2012 at 1:48 pm said:

Wow, nice pictures!

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Kourtney Heintz on January 4, 2012 at 1:49 pm said:

Gorgeous pictures! Love the turquoise flip flops. 🙂

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mommysaidaswearword on January 4, 2012 at 1:49 pm said:

We wore the same wedding dress!!!!!!!! It looks beautiful on you!

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winsomebella on January 4, 2012 at 1:51 pm said:

Beautiful sentiments and pictures too!

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tomorrowswisdom on January 4, 2012 at 1:53 pm said:

“You don’t marry someone you can live with, you marry the person who you can not live without.” ~Unknown~

I like this quote.

Happy anniversary to you and your husband! Beautiful pictures.

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Abba on January 4, 2012 at 1:57 pm said:

You look absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing something so personal.

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- lesleycarter on January 4, 2012 at 2:21 pm said:
  
  Thank you.
  
  Your post, New Year´s Resolutions, is beautiful. I’m sure you complete your list regularly.
  
  Happy New Year,
  
  Lesley
  
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Steve on January 4, 2012 at 2:01 pm said:

Beautiful words, and the photos are amazing!!! I believe they truly show your personalities; a remarkable job of capturing your spirits! Cheers!!

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Pauline on January 4, 2012 at 2:02 pm said:

Happy Anniversary to you both!! The Best is Yet to Come!! Enjoy the journey!!

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taraisarockstar on January 4, 2012 at 2:03 pm said:

Amazing photos! I also had a beach wedding and I wish my photographer would have done a jumping shot of the bridal party…that is such a cool idea. I love the “paparazzi shot” too!

It seems like you compliment each other very well. Happy anniversary!

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elenacaravela on January 4, 2012 at 2:04 pm said:

Happy Anniversary!

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Pannabecker Steiner Mary on January 4, 2012 at 2:15 pm said:

Happy anniversary to both of you!

Thanks also for visiting (and liking) my blog.

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bhbkidstyle on January 4, 2012 at 2:21 pm said:

I love the wedding photos and the fun you had!
My wedding was “slightly different” but not conventional AND on the SAME DAY! – only 11 years ago.
Happy anniversary to you and to us!

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Dace on January 4, 2012 at 2:37 pm said:

exactly, weddings should be fun and it is supposed to be about two people committing their lives to each other. Nothing makes this life so wonderful as love and friendship.

You got married for the right reasons and your life will be full of laughter, joy, smiles and happiness…

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