Last weekend Hiram and I celebrated twelve years together. Our anniversary is November 16th. We were first married in The Sims Online in 2002 and have played off and on in a variety of online games since then. It is now 2014 and I can't imagine my life without Hiram. He makes me so very happy. 

We shared our 12 year love story in voice with our guests and Hiram had a surprise for me too. He changed the lyrics to a song and synced the song up with black and white photos of our wonderful life together over the years. Then he played his guitar and serenaded me. It was beautiful and thoughtful. It was a clear picture of why I love this man. It was a surprise that took time and planning and a lot of thought. It made me feel special and loved- just like he does every day in soooo many ways! In the black and white picture below from 2007, you  can see Hiram and I when I participated in Second Life Idol- and won! 

Then my friend Alicia played our song, Amazed by Lonestar, and we danced. It was a beautiful, magical night- a lot like the last 12 years with this amazing man! I was focused on talking and things and did not take a lot of pictures, but I have some very talented friends and am going to share their amazing pictures with you as well!

Photography by Honey Bender, see the large picture on her flickr

Photography by Alicia Chenaux, see larger pictures on her flickr

Look at the great shots Alicia Chenaux got of both of us! Alicia was amazing and I can't believe she was able to do all that she did to help make our night truly wonderful. She took a bunch of wonderful pictures and she also was our DJ for the night. She truly blessed us and I value her friendship. Thank you Alicia!

Photography by Alicia Chenaux, See larger picture on her flickr

The next pictures were taken and made by my friend Anastacia Ingersoll. Ana is a friend I have had for 12 years and she was a bridesmaid in my original wedding to Hiram in 2002! She got on voice and helped us tell our love story the night of our celebration as well. It was really special to have her there. She has watched our love for 12 years!

Photography by Ana, see a larger picture on her flickr

Photography by Ana, see a larger picture on her flickr

Thank you to everyone that attended our party and we truly hope you enjoyed listening to our love story and hearing as we renewed our vows as we celebrated our 12 year anniversary. 

I blogged the scenery and decor already, here. See credits in that blog post. 

Kirsten's Wedding Fashion:

Dress: .::Dead Dollz::. Ligeia - Absence Gown

Veil: Maai " Esme " veil

Jewelry: Cae :: Duchess ::Set

Crown: Candy Nail Wedding #W005 Autumn Wedding Flower crown Pink

Bouquet: Candy Nail Wedding #W005 Autumn wedding Wedding bouquet pink

Shoes: Ingenue :: Jolie Heels (Slink Add-On) :: Creme

Ring: JCNY - 'FOREVER, iEngrave Hyper-Gems, COMBO Ring

Hair: Magika [Hair] Meadow

Skin: [Pink Fuel] Sora <Apricot> - Lid 02 - (ltblonde - thin) (Not yet released)

Eyeshadow: [Pink Fuel] Shimmer Eyeshadow <Latte> - Pearl White

Hiram's Wedding Fashion: 

Shoes: .:L&B:. Couture dress shoes :Ornate Lace up 

Ring: JCNY - 'FOREVER, iEngrave, Mens Wedding Ring

Tuxedo: L&B Mesh (L) "Modern Black Open Tuxedo" 

Hair: [Uw.st -7R-]    Nice-Hair    size-L    Meteor

Skin: HERMONY / SKIN / SYMON / ST4 / BUZZ CUT

I have taken a few days break from blogging because I was focused on my wedding! SQUEE! It was late last night and I am going to blog a few posts about it and this first one is just going to be about the place and decorations. It was magical, romantic, and perfect! It started with the "scene" I envisioned in my head. I told Hiram that I wanted a clearing in the woods full of pink flowers, lights, and pink bows with a clear center for us to stand. He did most of the work creating this magical space, but I added a few touches as well. So like most of our projects, this was something we created together. Hiram made the mesh pink bows and the balloons. I have been to a lot of weddings in SL and even recent ones seem to look like they are from 2007 with regular prim benches and decor. I wanted something completely different and definitely all mesh. I wanted beautiful, romantic, and casual fun. I think we achieved that perfectly! 

I used decor items from a Gacha set made by Candy Nail that I got at the last Seasons Story (fall). They are so pretty! I also used the bouquet and flower hair crown too. You will see those when I blog about the actual wedding later!

What a beautiful place! Not only did I want to renew my vows here, I want to move in! Don't you think its a pretty wedding space!?

This is where Hiram and I celebrated 12 years together. Today is our 12 year anniversary. We were first married on November 16, 2002 in The Sims Online. I have been so blessed to know him for 12 wonderful years! You will be able to see these pictures in much larger versions on my flickr.

~*Garden Of Dreams*~ Bellis - Pink - Big Scattered

~*GOD*~ Bellis - Pink - Big Circle

~*GOD*~ Bellis - Pink - Big Raised

~*GOD*~ Bellis - Pink - Big Line

(Mesh)Happy MooD* Sweet Garden Grass07 - b

HPMD* Shrub - pink*d

HPMD* Bright Particle

Pixel Mode - Lighted Birch Tree Set *NEW* @ The Liaison Collaborative

{what next} Hanging Lanterns With Posts (blossom)

{what next} Charlotte Floor Cushion A - floral

Thaino Designs Lilly garden lights pink

Chelley's Bubble Maker

Studio Skye Enchanted Woods Set

Candy Wedding #W005 Autumn wedding Wedding cake pink RARE

Candy Wedding #W005 Autumn wedding Champagne bottle pink

Candy Wedding #W005 Autumn wedding Champagne glass Pink (rez)

Candy Wedding #W005 Autumn wedding table flower pink

Elegant White Wedding Table By Nienna Wood