Happy... I'm officially a married woman! We tied the knot on Friday night in a perfect, beautiful little ceremony with our families and my belly. I just loved everything about the whole day. I woke up early and couldn't go back to sleep so I arose and made a couple omelettes for Mike and I. He was surprised when I woke him up with breakfast in bed. He left for some mysterious errands about 10 and I tidied up the house and tried on my dress to make sure it still fit. At 1 I had a hair appt. at Posh where Emily curled and upped my hair in record time (one hour). I then rushed to the mall where Christie applied my make up at the Lancome counter. The hard parts done, I returned home. The only thing I needed to do at that point was put on my red dress and my Grandma Boldt's gold and diamond choker. Mike suprised me with a beautiful tennis bracelet, the product of his earlier "errand". We then headed to Sterling, detouring only to stop by the cemetary where my dad is buried. I did not know Mike was going to take me there, but that just shows how thoughtful he is. We stood there looking at my dad's tombstone, both crying, but I felt better making him a part of that most important day. My best friend, Nicole, was waiting at the church and my sister, Beki, arrived a few minutes later to begin taking a number of pictures, more and more as our families arrived, before the little 10-minute ceremony. I will never forget the vows and how Mike looked as he spoke them to me. And I was both amazed and proud when I started out with strong voice and no tears. But towards the end of them I lost it as the tears and sobbing began. But it was what I expected all along. He kissed the bride and we were married.

After a few more pictures, we were off to The Family Pub in Burr, NE where my mom had reserved the back room for dinner. It was a sentimental place, as my mom and dad had their pre-nuptual dinner there 32 years ago. Dinner was nice and festive and I truly enjoyed myself. I felt truly happy.

We left the pub, the "just married" flag placed on the blazer by Mike's sister, Joan, waving. As we pulled into Lincoln, Mike took another unexpected detour, taking me to the top of a parking garage, a place where we have shared a number of beautiful moments, rolled down the windows, placed a brand new cd in the stereo and we danced to "Lady in Red" right there on top of Lincoln. So we did have a wedding dance after all.

Next stop, our suite at Embassy Suites... That's all you need to know about that.

Before our wedding day, I didn't think to send out invitations or any of that other stuff. I did think that we needed something to mark the occassion in our scrapbooks, thought. Mike and I wrote letters to our families and I think our words sum up not only the wonderful day, but all that has led up to it. What follows are those words...

Mollie Marie Boldt
and
Michael James Miriovsky
United Through Vows of Marriage
September 27, 2002
7:00 p.m.
By Pastor Doyle Karst
St. John Lutheran Church
Sterling, Nebraska
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I could think of no better way to commemorate this day than through my words. Although written on this paper, they do little to convey the deep feelings of love and happiness that are truly in my heart and soul, but I will make my humble attempt.

As a girl growing up and even through my days as a woman, I have often dreamt of my wedding day. Those fantasies were mainly of my dress, my bridesmaids, the cake and the reception. Although I do still dream of these things, the events of the past months and all that has ultimately led up to this day has changed my perspective a bit.

Mike and I are here today to make a promise of love and commitment to each other. Knowing that I’m carrying a life inside me, a being made up of a bit of both of us, is what brought us to this day so quickly, but as the days, weeks and months have come and gone since Mike’s proposal on that beautiful day on the beach in May, I have come to realize that the only thing that really matters is that we are finally here. As an ending to a story you might not know, I’ve loved Mike for a very long time, first as a friend who took my heart and mind to places I never thought I could go, and now, ultimately and fatefully joined in this thing called marriage.

I need to thank you for being a part of this day. To my family, all that really matters is that you are here. I thank you for simply being you. You will never know how your presence has kept me looking up and moving forward. Thank you for your never-ending support and acceptance. You can finally rest assured I am happy.

And to my new family, I can’t thank you enough for accepting me, despite these unusual circumstances. You can be assured that I love Mike in the truest sense and the vows I speak tonight are not taken lightly.

Thank you for being with us tonight. I love you all. ~Mollie

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I am sure that as parents you had many hopes and dreams for your children as they were growing up. I have to believe that finding their best friend, having a family, and living a long and happy life together was on the top of the list. Today, I realize that dream. I found my best friend, and begin my family.

There will never be enough time to thank my parents for all of their love and support. I also thank them for their patience and understanding over the past years. They have instilled the qualities that make me who I am today. Rest assured, that as I pledge my life-long commitment to my best friend Mollie, that I carry with me all of the valuable lessons that you have taught me since I was a child.

Mollie and I have chosen a road less traveled to get where we are today. These choices are a result of the love we share together. Though things have not occurred in the typical order, it does not diminish the unselfish love that I feel for her.

To Sandra and John I give you my thanks, and I give you my promise. My thanks for accepting me into your family and making me feel so welcome. I give you my promise that I will always treat your wonderful daughter with the love and respect that I would want for my own. I promise you that as Mollie’s father looks down from heaven, that his hopes and dreams for her will be fulfilled.

I thank all of you for being a part of this wonderful day. This is a day of celebration, a new beginning, a union of two people and the bonding of two great families.

Mike