This is our wedding day, the moment the Real Housewife of the Poconos officially became a wife. I wanted to share the highlights with you because this day is the foundation of so much of the life you see on this channel: our home, our family and the love that holds it all together.
Dante's vows took us back to where it all started: our first New Year's Eve together at a steakhouse, when he asked me to be his girlfriend and I said yes. He talked about how we don't argue, we don't disrespect each other, we listen and we communicate, and how that respect became the foundation of our relationship and now our marriage. He promised his whole heart and to never stop loving me.
My vows were about angels. There's so much mystery about where they come from and what they look like, but I know I married the one God sent to me. He restored my faith, not just in men, but in people. Our love makes me feel more connected to God, and I vowed to always respect him, honor our union and love him with everything I never thought I could have.
After the rings and the promises, we were pronounced husband and wife. Then came our first dance to "Share My Life," one of the most beautiful moments of the whole day.
Our loved ones prayed God's favor over our marriage, our lives and our family. The best man gave a speech that had everyone laughing and crying, calling Dante one of the most caring, giving, stand-up men he's ever known, and joking that while the bride looked stunning, the groom just looked a little stunned. He closed with a toast to the newlyweds.
The day ended with Dante thanking everyone who came and showed love. If you're planning your own wedding, I hope this gives you all the feels and a few ideas for your vows. Glow hard. GRIT harder.