I had a little cry at those photos just then, sorry!
Well, where was I? Oh, yes! I was unveiled ahead of schedule but Rev. Miller, unphased gave a lovely little speech about being there on such a wonderful day with Disney sunshine and how happy he was to be there. He was just so amazing. I listened to every word he said. This was my wedding ceremony! It was real, and happening! I wasn't going to wake up and discover it was a dream....
Dad then gave me a kiss on the cheek and said thank you, and I told him I loved him. I'm so glad I did that. I wanted him to know I was so glad he was my dad. Even though my dad and I aren't hugging the whole time, he's my dad and he's perfect to me. I still remember that even though he used to work all hours, he would be home to read us a bedtime story in funny character voices as many nights as he could. If you met my dad you'd never imagine that he was someone to do that. I would draw him a picture and write a little bit about the story he was reading for him to read when he got home. I think it's because of him that I love books and in particular fairytales so much.
Rev Miller then asked the question that I know my dad was patiently waiting for (and panicking over). He asked who gives this beautiful bride named Sara-Jayne (he had to remember how to say my name carefully because he has a daughter named Cara and so for him it was Cara with an S, and not Sarah!) to this handsome groom, named Gavin? My dad replied with the words I had asked him to say. Her mother and I do.
I was so proud that he got it right! Im not being patronising here. My father has a phobia of public speaking ~ Im the one who has to stand up at celebration dinners and say welcome for him because he just hates any kind of attention. So, for him to remember exactly what I wanted him to say, and not just mumble I do, was fantastic. What was more, Dad genuinely meant it. He loves Gavin like a son. He sees how wonderfully Gavin treats me and how in love we are, and I know he couldnt have imagined anyone more perfect for me.
When we got engaged my dad made my mum go to the
Disney store with him and buy a Prince Eric doll (from the Little Mermaid). I had been in love with Prince Eric for years and I told my parents that was who I was looking for all my life. I got the gift from my dad with a note attached saying, the best man won.
In the photos there is laughing because my dad was pretty much, "here she is" and literally handed me to Gavin. Rev. Miller found it so funny, the mood was so jubilant, there was no stress and no pressure at all.