The best gift I ever got was from my husband on our wedding day. Was it a big, fancy ring? Did he serenade me in front of all of our friends and family? Not so much! It was a short love note and it made my whole day.

My husband, Rob, and his mother took the limo first to the venue. Then the limo came back to the hotel to take me, my dad, my mom, bro and sis to the venue. Getting into the limo we were all very worked up. A little late, a lot anxious, and extremely emotional! We all pilled into the limo filled with nerves and ready to do this. It was an intense moment for all of us. I was the first one of the kids to get married and start a new journey with a new family. We poured some champagne and the five of us made a promise to each other that no matter where we went, no matter what we did, we would always be there for each other.

As we sat there trying not to cry, I saw a napkin on the floor of the limo getting kicked around. I noticed there was writing on it. It was a note that Rob left in the limo for me. It said “Chelsey, I love you. Bumpy ride”. At that moment it was as if every part of my heart smiled. It summed up everything I loved about Rob. He was simple, full of love, and a little silly. I was about to marry the man of my dreams. I had my first family by my side as I started the next chapter of my life as a Carbone. He was my new family and I was the luckiest girl in the world.