After all the build up to the wedding day, it's hard to believe it passes by in the blink of an eye.
The end of the night brings with it a wide range of feelings -- joy, relief, exhaustion and excitement too. Below, 20 wedding photos that encompass all of those things.
When you take a second to soak it all in
When you bask in that post-wedding glow
When you (and the whole bridal party) take the plunge together
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When your send-off sparkles so, so bright
When you ride off in style
When "exhausted" doesn't even begin to cover it
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When you change into shorts for maximum comfort
When you couldn't be happier with how the day turned out
When your love looks like a scene from an Old Hollywood movie
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When you realize you're surrounded by the best damn people in the world
When you raise a glass to the beginning of the next chapter
When you're literally *bubbling* over with joy
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When you share a private moment at the end of the evening
When you realize how insanely lucky you really are
When you feel like you're on top of the world
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When you kick back with a celebratory cigar and a stiff drink
When you dominate the dance floor with your killer moves
When you're completely wrapped up in the romance of it all
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When it finally hits you -- you just married the love of your life!
When you say goodnight to the best day ever
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