The FINAL goodbye of 2007

I never in a million years thought the past two years would go by as quickly as they have. For all of you 08ers, 09ers and 10ers, who think your day will never get here- believe me, your time will come and when it does, you still won't believe it's actually happening to you.

When Matt and I set our date, we had 776 days to go and now I look at our countdown that says 0 days and 23 hours remaining.

My best advice to future brides is to ENJOY yourselves. This is a happy time and a very happy occasion. Do not stress over the small things- everything will fall into place.

I cannot leave without thanking the people on the boards, who have made my two-year stay so enjoyable...

First, my sister, Jean, aka jeanla4c who introduced me to the boards in November of 05. I always thought she was nuts talking about the 'wedding boards' when she was planning her wedding, but I should have known that sister knows best!! Thank you Jean for not only LIW, but for all of your love and support over the years! You are so much more than a sister to me- you are my best friend and role model.

ZuzusPetals an original 07er who has been here from the very beginning to the very end! I know you are on your HM right now, but thank you for all of the talks about our December weddings!! You are a sweetheart!!

MrsQ-in2007 aka Yesenia I will never forget your first FM to me- we were twins right from the start! Thank you for all of your help and kind words on the boards! You are a beautiful person inside and out!

Wendi aka gonzo23456 So we didn't meet on the boards, but we planned our 2007 weddings on this site together! Thank you for all of the wedding chats online and in person. I am so happy that we have become such good friends through this amazing experience.

Nicole aka ShortyMcBride I think you should receive the award for sweetest bride! Thank you for all your kind words over the past 2 years- another original 07er- I am so happy for you and Rich!

And to countless others, who have made the days on the boards so fun...

DeannaNDave07- thanks for sticking it out to the end girl!
MissMaster13- thank you for always putting a smile on my face!
D'sGirl- for all of your East Wind help!
rfilipofornow- because we are fellow ICers and because you are a beautiful person!
MF9282- for all your sweet words of encouragement!
Chellynyc- for your support for the past 2 years!
GettinHutched- for being here till the end!!!

I know I have forgotten so many people, but please know that I am so grateful for each and everyone of you and for taking the time to read my posts, comment or look at all of my pictures through the entire 2 year planning process. I still cannot believe that I am getting married tomorrow!!!

I love you all!!!
Tricia

And keep an eye out for pics from my sister!