First Look

I'm sure you're familiar with the trend of "first look photos", where a photographer captures the groom's face when he first lays eyes on his bride in her dress with her hair and makeup all done. Here are a couple of examples I've pulled from Pinterest:

As you can tell, it's supposed to be a very emotional moment. Crying, gasping, hands over the mouth, etc.

We decided not to do "first look photos" simply because I knew I would feel extremely awkward and pressured!

Because there are no photographs of my moment, I will describe to you what it was like...

It was hilarious! I am almost peeing my pants right now thinking about it. 

Here's how it went down....

Date: Monday, December 28th.

Time: Around 2:15 PM

Location: Fifth East Hall Bed & Breakfast, hallway by the maintenance closet.

Alone in the dressing room, I looked at myself in the mirror; wearing my dress and veil. And I got completely freaked out. 

*What the heck am I doing?* 

*I'm getting married?!* 

*Whoa... whoa... Is this actually going to happen?*

*Giuseppe's out there waiting...*

*Okay, whatever Katrina, let's just go.*

So I opened the french doors, and standing right in front of me was my fiancé.

The look on his face was PRICELESS!

I have never seen so much fear packed into one facial expression. 

He looked terrified. 

Absolutely horror-stricken.

He'll deny it, but I'm pretty sure he was thinking something along the lines of,

*What the heck am I doing?*

*I'm getting married?!*

*Whoa... Whoa.... This is actually happening.*

*Katrina's just standing there*

*Okay, whatever Giuseppe, let's do this!*

Then he smiled, and we both relaxed, and all was well. :) 

Almost Mrs. Hess

In four days, Giuseppe and I will be sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake temple!

Yesterday we signed for our new apartment. We found a PERFECT place, and we are so excited to be  able to live together We are so sick of him having to drop me off at my apartment every night on the other side of town. 

Good riddance to being engaged!

But above all, we are so excited to kneel at the alter together.

Today Giuseppe and I were able to go to the sealing of our friends Catalina and Emrys in the Oquirrh Mountain temple. It was amazing! We are so excited for our turn.

I am going to start a blog.

In the midst of wedding planning, apartment searching, school applying, work, church, and being in love, I've decided to start a blog!

In one month I will be married to the love of my life, Giuseppe!

July 2015- PC: Kylie Crosby

I am so excited for our life together, and I figure I'd better start recording it.

The goal is to post pictures, stories, and updates on our life. 

I also want to share scriptures, talks, articles, music, videos, and other media that I've found inspirational.

So for today, here's an article from the Liahona that Giuseppe had to read for his religion class in October. I read it with him (okay, more like for him...) and I loved it so much that I texted him, "I want to print this out, frame it, and hang it on the wall next to our family pictures!"

Cause it really is that good!

https://www.lds.org/liahona/2015/04/it-isnt-a-sin-to-be-weak?lang=eng

Isn't it motivating? And comforting? 

I am so grateful for this probationary state on Earth where I can prepare to enter Christ's presence!