November 11, 2006 we were married on the bank of the river in New Braunfels, TX. It was an intimate ceremony, calm and peaceful. We exchanged our own written vows, sharing many tears and much laughter with those who joined us. Standing there in my floor length, lace dress, I remember everything else fading away except the sound of Chris' voice. Looking into each other's eyes and promising our love, we were jumping off a cliff together, and didn't care where we landed. 
We danced at our reception to "We Belong Together" by Gavin Degraw, and let me tell you we did not stick around! We stopped for a quick carwash (thanks to our decorative guests) and then we drove to Mustang Island, arriving at the Mayan Princess late that night. It was the most incredible feeling. 5 months after meeting each other, I was Mrs. Christopher Coley! If I could box the perfect feeling, it was the drive that night. We had no idea what was ahead of us, just that we would be together. We barely knew each other, and yet we could not be apart. Our forever had begun...
Chris' vows -
"My dearest Sarah, I know you know how very happy you make me, but the love I have for you is unique and true. Each and every day that I spend with you is full of bliss and happiness. Even though everyone has their trials and tribulations, we are able to work together through anything. You are my one and only true love. It's hard for me to remember what life was like before we met and I can't survive without you now. I've come to realize that the love we've found in each other is the best gift God could have given me.
"My dearest Sarah, I know you know how very happy you make me, but the love I have for you is unique and true. Each and every day that I spend with you is full of bliss and happiness. Even though everyone has their trials and tribulations, we are able to work together through anything. You are my one and only true love. It's hard for me to remember what life was like before we met and I can't survive without you now. I've come to realize that the love we've found in each other is the best gift God could have given me.
Our story is a long one, and even though we've only been together a short time, it seems like I've known you my whole life...and in fact I have, I've known that there must be that certain one for me, that woman that makes me smile when I'm down or makes me laugh at just about anything. It seems like only yesterday we were out swimming in the lake, not knowing what would come of this newly found love, but from the day you left Canyon Lake, I knew you were the one for me. My heart was left empty and I knew that only you could fill that void. I thought I would be able to carry on a long distance relationship with you without too much trouble. Although it wasn't easy, we made the best of it, but then you sent me an email, just listing a few reasons why you loved me...the way we mouthed "I love you" and "kiss me" to each other, picturing everyday with you and tearing up just at the thought, it's the reason I smile and then cry when I see an old couple that looks like us in 40 years, it's the way now I believe in true love, and even fate. This email made me realize that I couldn't spend another day without you, and within a week I had proposed to you, knowing that I would be with you forever.
When I used to think of marriage, I was a little afraid, maybe it was the lifelong commitment or the thought of the "new" wearing off over time, but with you, Sarah, I know that when we're old and gray (or bald in my case) we'll look at each other just like we do now. I look forward to what our life together will be because I know, that with God as our guide, it will be precious and wonderful. On this day I promise to love and treasure you eternally. You are the person that completes me, makes me whole, and I love you........I do, I do.
Sarah's vows - As a little girl I dreamed of you. You didn't have a face, but I couldn't wait to meet you. All the things I prayed for, I have found in you, and even more than I could have known to ask God for. You are my best friend, my strongest confidant, you're my encourager and my dream maker. You're the one who cries with me and can somehow always make it better. You're the one who laughs with me and finds joy in all the simple things, all the smallest moments. You're the one who prays with me, dreams with me, and most importantly, loves me so sweetly.
As I stand here with you today, it is against all odds and yet it's with such a peace because I know I've found my soulmate. I give my whole heart to you. Today and for as many days as God gives us together. Today you become my family, my partner, my husband. I love you.
