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Grateful.

June 19, 2014 By: Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC66 Comments

I am back! Back at work, back to my blog (although, I’ve been popping over a bit and I’ve certainly been on social media) and back to the real world (although now the real world looks a bit different). I will have a good number of wedding posts in the next few weeks, but I wanted to just take a quick second and share just how grateful I am. 

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This pas weekend was honestly (easily) the best weekend of my life. And for that, I have a number of people to thank: 

  • My parents. I am incredibly thankful for my parents. They have been great examples of love and have been my rocks during the planning period. I may or may not have called my dad in tears a few days before the wedding after an unexpected home repair pushed me past my breaking point. He kept me calm and honestly one of my favorite things about this past weekend was seeing my parents have fun. 
  • Kwame’s parents. It has been so fun getting to know Kwame’s family and they were SO very supportive all weekend long. I’m so excited to join the family and had the BEST time dancing alongside my new family. 
  • My sister. Much more on this in a future post, but my sister was the best maid of honor there is. She kept me laughing (and crying!) all weekend long and I absolutely couldn’t have done this without her. 
  • My bridesmaids. After the weekend, my sis said to me, “your friends are so awesome.” I think that about sums it up. My friends are the best and I’m SO fortunate to have them in my life! 
  • Kwame’s guys. They literally kept me on my feet (oh yeah: I may or may not have stepped on my dress and tripped while doing the roger rabbit during our soul train line. Ahem.), kept Kwame calm, kept me laughing and were just amazing. 
  • Our amazing vendors — I will be sharing a lot of details about our vendors but I have to say that they made the weekend WORRY FREE. And I am eternally grateful for that. 

What an incredible time. I’m so excited to share our wedding with y’all, so be on the lookout for lots of wedding posts coming up! 

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Much, much more on the wedding front to come soon! If you’re married — how did you feel in the days afterwards?

 

 


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  1. Jennifer says

    June 19, 2014 at 6:29 am

    Congrats!!! The photos are beautiful! Can’t wait for more pics! PS – Woo for the roger rabbit!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 19, 2014 at 11:10 am

      thanks lady — i am SO excited for the professional pics to come in πŸ™‚

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  2. Mar @Mar on the Run says

    June 19, 2014 at 7:09 am

    I get teary eyed every time I see another photo. Such a beautiful bride! Welcome back Mrs. C πŸ™‚ congratulations again.
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 19, 2014 at 11:13 am

      aw, thanks mar. you are awesome and we love you, girl!!

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  3. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says

    June 19, 2014 at 7:39 am

    You look beautiful,so glad you had an amazing time!! Definitely a let down period after the wedding for sure. It’s hyped for so long and then It’s over in a blink of an eye, you almost have to mourn the fact that the planning and excitement is over. But there are so many great things to look forward to, a new chapter! congrats!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 19, 2014 at 12:38 pm

      thanks sue! and thanks for your sweet text saturday!! πŸ™‚

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  4. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    June 19, 2014 at 7:53 am

    You look so happy and beautiful! So glad you posted the pics. It takes so long to plan and so many details and then poof it’s over. Congrats and best wishes on your new life together!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 19, 2014 at 12:39 pm

      thank you so much for all your kind words, deborah!!

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  5. Chaitali says

    June 19, 2014 at 8:48 am

    You guys look amazing, and so happy! I think that in the days after the wedding I just felt so full of love it was almost overwhelming. It was amazing to be surrounded by family and friends and exchange vows with my husband in front of them. It really is an amazing feeling. I’m glad you guys had a wonderful weekend.
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 19, 2014 at 12:43 pm

      thank you so much! it was an amazing weekend!

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  6. Danielle says

    June 19, 2014 at 9:05 am

    Ahh congrats!! You look beautiful!

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 19, 2014 at 12:43 pm

      thanks danielle!

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  7. SC says

    June 19, 2014 at 9:20 am

    You look beautiful! I don’t think I felt much different. I do remember the first time I heard my hub call me his “wife” to someone at our reception – that caught me off guard & I was like wow I guess I am!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 19, 2014 at 12:52 pm

      it was fun to change his name in my phone from “fiance” to “husband” πŸ™‚

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  8. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    June 19, 2014 at 9:53 am

    Congrats Courtney! You looked absolutely beautiful! Can’t wait to hear more about your special day!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 19, 2014 at 12:57 pm

      thanks so much kathryn!

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  9. Haley @ running with diapers says

    June 19, 2014 at 10:01 am

    Awh…. You are a stunning bride! I’m glad to hear it went off without a hitch. Congrats again!!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 19, 2014 at 12:59 pm

      thank you haley!!!

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  10. Sara @ lifebetweenthemiles says

    June 19, 2014 at 10:15 am

    Congrats, you looked gorgeous!! After our wedding, I was on a high for the next few weeks and everytime I called him my husband or he said my wife, I had the biggest smile on my face! Enjoy this time πŸ™‚
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 19, 2014 at 1:01 pm

      it is SUCH a fun period of time!!

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  11. Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie says

    June 19, 2014 at 10:32 am

    I can’t wait to read your wedding recaps!! You look so beautiful!

    The days after the wedding I felt a mix of total euphoria, complete love from family and friends, and utter exhaustion and relief that the day went perfectly and everyone was happy and I got married to my best friend!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 19, 2014 at 1:05 pm

      thanks erin! i feel exactly the same way πŸ™‚

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  12. Rosi says

    June 19, 2014 at 10:34 am

    Looking beautiful as ever! In the days after there was a big sense of relief. Don’t get me wrong I loved every minute of planning and celebrating but weddings are big events. But most importantly I felt like I was on cloud nine! I loved being married, still do, but the newness of being called Mrs or saying husband, it was all so great. I still get excited by those things. I hope you are enjoying all of it! πŸ™‚
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 19, 2014 at 1:13 pm

      thanks rosi — i am having an amazing time being a newlywed πŸ™‚

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  13. nevie says

    June 19, 2014 at 10:50 am

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! So so so happy for you πŸ™‚ I remember hearing about your then-fiance over Friday night pre-Richmond coffee — now he’s your husband!! Love it love it love it. You look absolutely stunning and I know you are just opening the page to the next beautiful, very long and happy chapter of your life πŸ™‚
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 19, 2014 at 1:14 pm

      awww, thanks lady! i remember that fun meet up as well — we were just getting started in the planning process!

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  14. Anita says

    June 19, 2014 at 11:15 am

    Congratulations! You look beautiful and so, so happy!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 19, 2014 at 1:15 pm

      thank you! it was the best day of my life!

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  15. Alysia @ Slim Sanity says

    June 19, 2014 at 11:31 am

    CONGRATS!!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 19, 2014 at 1:32 pm

      thank you!!

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  16. Fairytales and Fitness says

    June 19, 2014 at 11:59 am

    Congrats! You are now a MRS! I can’t wait to see all the pictures! You look lovely in your dress!

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 19, 2014 at 1:34 pm

      thank you so much!

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  17. Rebecca Jo says

    June 19, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    Cant wait to hear all about the wedding πŸ™‚
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 19, 2014 at 2:35 pm

      thanks so much rebecca jo!!

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  18. Amelia says

    June 19, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    So glad to hear your day was so great!! You look beautiful in that dress!!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 19, 2014 at 2:35 pm

      thanks so much, friend!!

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  19. Lisa says

    June 19, 2014 at 1:49 pm

    You certainly make a beautiful bride! Congratulations to you both!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 19, 2014 at 2:37 pm

      thanks lisa – it was such a wonderful weekend!

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  20. Helly says

    June 19, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    You look stunning!!! Looking forward to more wedding posts πŸ˜€ Love it!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 19, 2014 at 2:38 pm

      thank you – it was the best day ever!

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  21. Alicia says

    June 19, 2014 at 2:37 pm

    Gorgeous pics! Congrats!!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 19, 2014 at 9:54 pm

      Thanks Alicia!

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  22. Lindsay @brokeandbougie says

    June 19, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    aww yay congratulations! you look beautiful and I can’t wait to read more about it!!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 22, 2014 at 7:31 pm

      thanks lindsay! hope your planning is going swimmingly!

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  23. Rachel @ Undercover Diva: A Sitcom says

    June 19, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    Congratulations!!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 22, 2014 at 8:50 pm

      thank you!

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  24. Debbie @ Deb Runs says

    June 19, 2014 at 4:51 pm

    So, so beautiful! Congratulations!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 22, 2014 at 8:51 pm

      thanks debbie! πŸ™‚

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  25. Kristen says

    June 19, 2014 at 5:48 pm

    Oh you both looks so happy and I love your dress! Being married is so surreal and it might take a bit to sink in but it’s so exciting to say that you’re finally married! Enjoy!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 22, 2014 at 9:42 pm

      thank you so much kristen!

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  26. Michelle @ Running with Attitude says

    June 19, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    Congrats Courtney! Love your pics – you both look great and happy! Wishing you both all the best πŸ™‚
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 22, 2014 at 9:42 pm

      michelle: thank you so much! it was the best day!

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  27. Laura G. says

    June 19, 2014 at 8:00 pm

    this post filled me with warm fuzzies! and i agree with everything you said about the people around you. it really was so clear how excited everyone at the wedding was for the two of you and how much they love and support you guys, both as individuals and as a couple. was so great to be able to share the special day with y’all!

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 22, 2014 at 7:30 pm

      aw thanks laura – it was great to be able to celebrate with you. we really appreciate you coming — it means a lot!

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  28. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    June 19, 2014 at 9:51 pm

    Congrats, you look amazing!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 22, 2014 at 9:43 pm

      thank you abby – it was a great day!

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  29. Heather Runs Thirteen Point One says

    June 20, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    Congratulations and welcome back! You were such a gorgeous bride! Can’t wait to hear more about how fantastic your day was πŸ™‚
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 22, 2014 at 9:44 pm

      thank you heather — it was a great great day!

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  30. Coco says

    June 20, 2014 at 9:16 pm

    You are so beautiful! And he’s not bad either. πŸ˜‰ Really, I love the genuine happiness in your smiles!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 22, 2014 at 9:44 pm

      aw, thank you SO much! that’s so sweet πŸ™‚

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  31. Patty @ Reach Your Peak says

    June 21, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    Congratulations!! You look beautiful – love your dress! Wishing you two all the best πŸ™‚
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      June 22, 2014 at 9:45 pm

      thanks patty – it was the best day!

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  32. Emily says

    June 23, 2014 at 12:17 am

    Ek! Congrats! I can’t wait to read your wedding posts!! The most I can remember feeling is absolutely and completely relieved!
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  33. Lindsey says

    June 24, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    Aw you look so pretty! And so happy! Can’t wait to read more about your big day!
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  34. Megs says

    July 7, 2014 at 10:57 am

    This is belated, but you are so BEAUTIFUL (inside and out, of course)! You created a fun and special weekend for everyone, and it was so clear how much you love each other and how loved you both are by your families and friends. I could not be more impressed with how organized and graceful you were throughout the weekend, and I love that you were able to truly enjoy it all and not get stressed. So so so happy for you and K!! xo

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