Hello from the Atlanta Airport!
Derek and I have a quick layover before we are on our way to the Dominican Republic. Why did we stop in Atlanta on the way to the DR? I have no idea, but do airline routes ever make sense?
I just wanted to check in before we boarded. I have a few wedding posts in the works while we are away and I plan to check in with some honeymoon related posts as well.
The first 48 hrs as a married couple have been WONDERFUL! Taking an extra day to recharge before leaving for our honeymoon was probably the best idea we’ve ever had. The extra day gave us a chance to relax, run a few errands, pack, and just take it all in.
My mom had special “Just Married” magnets made for the side of our cars. We kept them on while we were running errands yesterday and discovered this note in the windshield when leaving the Target parking lot.
The note made our day and reminded us there are still some amazing people out there. Nothing makes me smile more than the unexpected kindness of a stranger.
Last night we finished off the last of the wedding cake at Derek’s parents’ house while reviewing photos everyone took during the wedding.
Can I take a minute to rave about our wedding cake? My uncle did an amazing job. Not only was it gorgeous, but it tasted incredible as well. I know I’m incredibly bias, but Best. Wedding. Cake. Ever. I promise to share more photos when I do my recap of the reception.
Alright, our flight is boarding!! Next stop – Dominican Republic!
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Your wedding is beautiful! I love the combination of diamonds and sapphires.
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Congratulations and have a great time!
That note is amazing! I love when people surprise you
Have so much fun!!!!!
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Have an amazing time in the Dominca Republic!! My husband and I were just there for our own honeymoon in November! It is absolutely a gorgeous country, and the people there are so friendly!! We had a blast, and DEFINITELY plan on going back!
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*Dominican – Too early in the morning for spelling!
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Enjoy….. can’t wait to hear and see all about your wedding!! =)
Congrats!!! Have a great time on your honeymoon and don’t blog too much!!!
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Your band turned out gorgeous and looks PERFECT with your engagement ring! Have a great trip!
Have so much fun!!! That note from a stranger is so kind and I agree that things like that serve as reminders that there are some great people out there. Your wedding cake looks amazing as well.
Heartfelt congratulations! Have a wonderful and safe honeymoon!!
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Classy ring combination – love them. Enjoy the DR.
YAY! Love this. Have a GREAT time!!
The rings look great! Thanks for sharing the note that some sweet woman (looks like lady writing, right?) left. Someone backed into my car on Saturday in the mall parking lot and left without leaving a note and I’ve been feeling a little cranky towards the general public. You’re right, there are good people out there!
Have a super honeymoon!
That cake looks mighty tasty and I absolutely love the note. Congratulations & have a great vacation
I am going on my honeymoon to the DR in July!! Can’t wait to hear all about it. Enjoy
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It’s so nice that you’ve been able to take some time to rest and recharge! I hope y’all have a great honeymoon and enjoy being newlyweds! Congrats on tying the knot!*
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Congratulations! Love the idea of car magnets! Have fun in DR
Aw! Looks like you two had a great day and recovery day. Have fun on the honeymoon!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Random acts of kindness like that note left on your car are needed more in this love. That is amazing. Congratulations to you two!
Congrats again! Have a blast on your honeymoon in the DR – it’ll be a trip you look back on and smile for years to come
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Have an amazing time in the DR! I’ve been there twice and am actually getting married there in a month!
Congratulations!
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That note is so sweet. Clearly, there are good people left in the world!
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Congratulations! Have so much fun in the DR! I love it there and am jealous you are going
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not going to lie, I’ve been stalking your wedding via twitter. It looked amazing!! Super glad everything came together. Congrats Mrs. Russell! I can’t wait to read your wedding posts! Have fun on your honeymoon!
Have a fantastic honeymoon! You guys deserve it.
And how sweet is your mom for making those magnets? I love that someone wrote you a note. That would have made my day!
I can’t believe your uncle made those cakes. Is he a pro baker? Certainly looks like it.
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Congrats!! Have an amazing honeymoon!
That note is super sweet!
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I love the sapphires in your ring. Hope you have a great time in the DR. There are so great caves to wonder through and lots of rum factories that offer tastings
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I have always thought you reminded me of someone. The magets finally solved the mystery: Pippa Middleton!!!
Congrats!!!
Rings look great…but CAKE looks amazing…I thought the pictures of it were nice but the inside looks even better. Yes, I am a sweet over jewelry lover…easy buying for hubs ~ not good on the thighs.
Enjoy your honey moon.
Amazing magnet by the way!
I want to see that on your car in 50 years!! (and every Anniversary in between!)
You looked beautiful in your wedding pictures! That note was so cute
have a great honeymoon!
Have fun in the DR!? Make sure to drink some Mamajuana
Have a fantastic time in the DR! I hope you enjoy every minute of it!
I haven’t really been reading your wedding posts and discovered your blog after you got engaged, so I had NO idea you had a diamond and sapphire ring! Since I’m single, I’m clearly nowhere near being engaged, but I’ve thought about engagement rings (what girl doesn’t, especially when all her friends are getting engaged?) and a ring just like yours is really high on my list of what I’d like my ring to look like. I LOVE how the wedding band looks with it as well…absolutely stunning!
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the rings are beautiful!
and oh my gosh – what an amazing note. wow, that’s so, sosoo sweet of someone!
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That is an awesome note! Guess there are still some nice people in the world
Can’t wait to read the wedding/honeymoon recaps!
Have a blast! Take lots of pictures! And enjoy every second with your new husband!
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ENJOY YOUR HONEYMOON!!!
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Have a fabulous honeymoon!!
P.S. LOVE your rings!
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Your ring is just gorgeous. That note – SOOO sweet! Like that cake, ha, #punny. But seriously it looks amazing. Have a blast!!
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What a cute person that wrote the note! Hope you have a brilliant time!
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So damn happy for you! I’ve been following your blog for 3 years now, and this is seriously that Happily Ever After, you deserve it girl.
SO fun!! Looks like y’all had a beautiful day and are looking to have an even more amazing honeymoon! All the photos I’ve taken a peek at are beautiful. Congrats
That red velvet cake looks insane!!! So many layers–yum!!
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Congratulations Meghann and Derek!!!! Your wedding looked beautiful and it sounds like it was a blast. Loved the bridesmaids dresses/outfits!
Congratulations on your wedding! I was in the Atlanta airport yesterday.:) Also, I love your ring. I also have a diamond and sapphire wedding ring.
How awesome that you take the time to let us know how you are doing… Very classy…. Congratulations and have a BLAST on your honeymoon!!
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I hope you have a wonderful honeymoon! You were a beautiful bride – Can’t wait to read about your special day!
Congratulations!!!! And that red velvet cake looks AMAZING! It’s my favorite…
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I love those magnets! And I can’t wait for the full recap. Have a wonderful honeymoon!
So happy for you! Congratulations! Enjoy every second of your honeymoon!
What a sweet note! Things like this remind me that decent people still exist!
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Congratulations on your marriage!!! Very exciting news. Enjoy your honeymoon
Cheers!
J
My husband and I went to DRon our honeymoon in June! BEST WEEK EVER! Enjoy!