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Annie
Just Said Yes April 2020

a day that was way different then expected :) here’s the video!

Annie, on April 7, 2020 at 9:45 PM Posted in Married Life 1 19

Hey everyone!


My name is Annie Mae Smiley smile If in any way our story could encourage you or any friends/family going through similar situations that would be such a blessing.


I never was that girl to really dream growing up, It never crossed my mind what my future college, future husband, future home would look like. It wasn’t until our wedding was postponed on April 18th of this year that I realized for once I was actually dreaming. That excitement turned to defeat so quickly as I sat in my room crying... my fiancé walked in and my exact words were “this is why I don’t dream... it sets me up for sadness and failure.” I was broken for weeks and the constant change in the news was a tiny jab and reminder each time that my big day wasn’t any where in sight.


It was however... the most incredible day was gonna be different, simple, beautiful, unexpected, and in Gods right time. It was as if God was removing all of the extravagancy and expectations that go into planning a big wedding (a wedding of 300 people) and honed my sight back into looking into the eyes of my future husband.


And That’s the real covenant... the covenant between husband and wife. Not all the details, parties that go into the big day. If anything the Corona Virus has really opened my eyes to this. Although my wedding wasn’t what I expected, everything fell into place...


We got married a month earlier March 21st, 2020 and we will have a huge celebration when all of this clears over.


If right now you are stressed, doubting, In fear your feelings are validated. I was there a month ago, but now I’m sitting in my new home completely content.


It was a day I will never forget... here’s a link to our wedding video if this can give you any glimpse of hope! Hang in there!!





19 Comments

Latest activity by Kari, on April 22, 2020 at 2:44 PM
  • Tiffany
    Expert March 2020
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    Thank you for sharing ❤️ I have a similar story. Had to postpone our April 11 wedding. We were able to have a small family only ceremony on March 30th. I was so broken hearted the week we had to postpone. Several people had to knock sense and perspective into my head, made me question if I was in this relationship for the wedding or the marriage—for him. God had to open my eyes and had to pull things away until I was quiet enough to listen and see. It’s all seemed to work out so far. And we are replanning our big ceremony and reception
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  • Annie
    Just Said Yes April 2020
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    Wow Tiffany, I love the similarities in our stories. Glad it’s working out for the both of us 😊 thanks for sharing as well!
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  • J
    Savvy June 2020
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    Thank you for sharing, your days was magical and perfect!
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  • Annie
    Just Said Yes April 2020
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    Thank you!! It was so great! Smiley smile
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  • M
    Legend June 2019
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    Congratulations to you and your spouse
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  • Fenja
    VIP August 2021
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    That's such a beautiful video! Congratulations!!

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  • Jo
    WeddingWire Administrator May 2015
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    What an absolutely beautiful wedding you had, Annie! Thank you so much for sharing, and congratulations! Completely gorgeous, and what a lovely sentiment Smiley heart

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  • Allie
    VIP November 2021
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    That video was beautiful and I’m so glad you were able to find the happy in such a devastating situation. Your day looked absolutely perfect ❤️.
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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
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    Congrats Annie!!! I'm so glad you were able to move up the wedding and celebrate!

    Your video gave me all the feels, and your videographer did an incredibly amazing job showing how powerful the love and emotions are on your wedding day - even in the midst of a global crisis!! Smiley heart


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  • Meghan
    Master October 2019
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    Beautiful message and beautiful video. Congratulations!

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  • Annie
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    Thank you ladies!! It was truly a great day Smiley smile I know all of your weddings will be so special as well!
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  • Ruth
    Dedicated September 2021
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    So Beautiful!! Congrats!
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  • Tayla
    Dedicated March 2020
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    This is absolutely beautiful and wonderful! I hate to say this but I was harassed on here the week of my wedding by a really rude and disrespectful lady due to us continuing to go ahead with my wedding on 3.21.20.. and someone from this site called my wedding venue speaking very ill will words to them.. but in spite of everything.. I had my wedding and it was much smaller and intimate and I couldn’t have asked for a better and beautiful day! It was THE happiest day of my life💜 given the circumstances & was amazing and my venue saw to it that I had an amazing day. Congratulations to you and your husband I love the video.. we are still waiting on ours but you guys are absolutely beautiful 😭a day that was way different then expected :) here’s the video! 2

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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
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    Congratulations! Your wedding was gorgeous and so special. Thank you for sharing your video with everyone.
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  • Courtney
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    Wow ! I can't believe some would do that! That's bitterness. We all want our day to be special , everything we have dreamed of and with our loved ones! I'm so happy you all still got to share your day with your loved ones! I look forward to the video 😊
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  • Courtney
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    Thank you so much for sharing this video! Some days I am very positive about our wedding day (July 19). Other days I get very down about it with things changing such as my dress fitting getting pushed back, not having a caterer or florist. We want nothing more to go ahead and get married on that day even if it's just with our family. Your video was beautiful and you two look extremely happy!! I'm happy for you two , and that you were able to catch all of this in a video. Congratulations!
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  • Tayla
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    I can’t either.. but I do pray for the brides with upcoming weddings I understand the stress you guys must be under! Congratulations to you Courtney and I can’t wait to share once it comes in 🥰
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  • J
    Just Said Yes May 2022
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    The love made me tear up. Congrats and good for you for still making it such a beautiful day!!

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  • Kari
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    Congrats! What a beautiful video!

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