David's family has a tradition of spending New Year's doing the things that we want to do the rest of the year. In years past we would make sure to spend times with friends and family, eat good food, and (in my case) knit. This year we added something new.
David and I got married in a small ceremony at his father's house on New Year's Eve.
Our parents were all able to attend, as well as other family and close friends.
Everything went so well, even better than we hoped. I wore a dress made by my mother, her veil, and also a stole and garter made by some close friends. More pictures of those once I get them from relatives.
We're still going to have a big wedding in April with all of our family and friends, but I'm so happy we had a small ceremony as well. Besides, the evening went by so quickly that I'm happy that I'll get to do it again!
Happy New Year!
Congratulations! That is so exciting!
Posted by: Clumsy Knitter | January 01, 2008 at 07:45 PM
You and David look absolutely wonderful! Congratulations! I can't wait till you guys do it all over again!
Posted by: Christine | January 01, 2008 at 07:53 PM
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK! Wow! Congratulations! You didn't tell us you were going to do this, did you?? Did I miss out on the post? Oh, I'm glad you had a great time! You look beautiful! What a happy way to start the year!
Posted by: Elinor | January 01, 2008 at 08:11 PM
Congratulations! It looks like everything came out really well. :) I'm very happy for you both.
Posted by: Jessica | January 01, 2008 at 08:11 PM
Oh, wow! Congratulations! You are so good at keeping secrets. And what a lovely tradition of doing things you want to do all year on New Year's. I'm so happy for you!
Posted by: kim | January 01, 2008 at 08:50 PM
I was thinking about you all day - trying to do the trans-atlantic time calculations etc... :)
You look beautiful. Sending warm congratulations to you both. x
Posted by: Nora | January 01, 2008 at 08:55 PM
Congratulations!!! How wonderful. Your dress is so pretty.
Posted by: Oiyi | January 01, 2008 at 09:01 PM
Congrats!!! Happy New Year!!! You look gorgeous. Here is to many many more happy new years eves for you both!
Posted by: Bea | January 01, 2008 at 09:08 PM
*dabs at eyes*
I always cry at weddings! Congratulations and you look beautiful!
Posted by: Tanya | January 01, 2008 at 09:29 PM
Awwwwww! Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Jacquie | January 01, 2008 at 09:55 PM
Congrats!
Posted by: ami | January 01, 2008 at 09:58 PM
Swoooooooon! The stole was for YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
Best wishes to you and David, Kristy! What a wonderful night to get married.
Posted by: Liz K. | January 01, 2008 at 10:04 PM
Congratulations!!! You both look so happy. Beautiful dress - your mom did a lovely job.
Posted by: Beth | January 01, 2008 at 10:20 PM
Congratulations and Happy New Year!
Posted by: Christy / Not Hip | January 01, 2008 at 10:40 PM
What a wonderful way to start the New Year! Congratulations! You look so happy and beautiful!
Posted by: Kirsten | January 01, 2008 at 11:03 PM
WOW girl that was some secret! Congratulations!!!! Happy New Year to you both and best of luck!
Posted by: Sharon | January 01, 2008 at 11:04 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Dave | January 02, 2008 at 06:08 AM
awwwwwwwwwwwwww how wonderful!! You look fantastic!!!!
To the start of many more years together :)
Posted by: Kelly | January 02, 2008 at 06:21 AM
Congratulations and Happy New Year!
Posted by: Arianne | January 02, 2008 at 07:38 AM
You are a beautiful bride!! Many congratulations and well-wishes for a great long life together.
Posted by: ann | January 02, 2008 at 10:00 AM
WOW! Congrats! That is so awesome! I'm so happy for you & David.
Posted by: Kim | January 02, 2008 at 10:39 AM
WOW!!! Best wishes to the two of you!!! What a surprise!!!
Posted by: Cynthia | January 02, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Congratulations!! Now THAT is a good way to celebrate! Congrats, congrats and another time, congrats!!
Posted by: nova | January 02, 2008 at 11:42 AM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Jess | January 02, 2008 at 11:53 AM
Yay! Congratulations!!! Everything looks gorgeous, especially the bride and groom ;-)
Posted by: Sara | January 02, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Congratulations! That is a good way to start the new year!
Posted by: elise | January 02, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Congratulations!! You look stunningly beautiful. I wish you and David lots of love and happiness for this new year and all the years to come!
Posted by: Jean | January 02, 2008 at 01:07 PM
Oh super congrats! What a way to bring in the new year!
You look lovely in that dress! I can't wait to see photos of you in Jody's beautiful stole...
Posted by: kelp! | January 02, 2008 at 01:29 PM
Congatulations! You look so beautiful!
Posted by: Ingrid | January 02, 2008 at 01:34 PM
Congratulations, Kristy! May your life together be as beautiful as those pictures.
Posted by: Christy | January 02, 2008 at 01:36 PM
Geez, what a sweet thing you guys went and did! Congratulations! You look gorgeous and rosy cheeked! Happy New Year indeed!
Posted by: stacey | January 02, 2008 at 01:43 PM
Awww! Congratulations!
Posted by: Lindsey | January 02, 2008 at 06:17 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: cari | January 02, 2008 at 07:00 PM
How wonderful! All the best for the New Year and your new life together.
Posted by: Ariel | January 02, 2008 at 07:25 PM
CONGRATULATIONS to you both! What a wonderful way to end the year and the beginning of a new one. You look so beautiful too in your wedding dress.
Posted by: Sue | January 02, 2008 at 07:29 PM
Congrats! What great way to start off the New Year!
Posted by: Anne | January 02, 2008 at 08:16 PM
Congratulations. There's no better way to start the new year - and every year to come! Cheers to the two of you.
Posted by: Jenni | January 02, 2008 at 08:34 PM
Congratulations! I, too, am glad you get to do it all over again - what a lovely moment to be able to re-live.
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Janine | January 03, 2008 at 01:22 AM
How wonderful! Congratulations and best wishes! Happy New Year!
Posted by: tiennie | January 03, 2008 at 02:19 AM
Ooo, congratulations, to both of you, and all the best for 2008!
Posted by: terhi | January 03, 2008 at 09:15 AM