Well, that was easy. After a 30-second ceremony at City Hall, Ben and I are officially life partners. I can’t tell you that it feels all that different, but I can tell you that it feels good. I’m not comfortable with the whole “wife” and “husband” thing, but we’re slowly getting the hang of it - and, to my surprise, we didn’t suddenly fall into predictable gender roles or start having domestic disputes. At least not yet.
I thought I’d post a few pictures of the evening - although not nearly the full collection. I’m somewhat certain that you can’t spot the two mustard stains on my 
dress that I worked for hours to remove. If you can see them, please don’t tell me.
After the marriage itself, we ate cheese burgers at a local pub (it was, after all, our special day) and then walked over to our favorite hole-in-the-wall dive bar, Rudy’s, where many a man is drinking away their pension, no matter what time of the day it is and where every seat cushion is covered in a copious amount of duct tape. We then spent the night hanging with friends old and new and ended the evening with some take-out Chinese food. I couldn’t have had a better wedding if I were given a huge budget and many months of planning.
Still, we are planning a more official event in a year or two that will include our
far-away friends and relatives. Until then, though, every time I have a $6 pitcher of domestic beer and an old hot dog, I’ll think about how much I love Ben.
There are more pictures located here. Ben obviously wrote the captions.
I’ll update again tonight with the terrifying adventure known as our winter cabin honeymoon/brush with death. It was really romantic, almost dying together in the snow.
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February 25, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Nora Rocket
You both look lovely! Please tell me the art behind your seated portrait is a wedding gift…
February 25, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Jess
I am sitting at my desk with an ear-to-ear grin. I’m really happy for you guys! I’ll admit: I had been refreshing your website repeatedly in hopes that you’d post wedding photos today. I especially love the photo “Say ‘I do!’ Say it!” I hope you both visit soon!
February 25, 2008 at 3:02 pm
emily
since these are the first real pictures I’m seeing of you, I have to say that you have a very cute haircut!
you guys look good.
February 25, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Stacey
Congrat-lations. I will send you something that cost me nothing very, very soon. Literally in a few seconds.
February 25, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Mitsu
Congrats! You two look so good together! (ps: your rack is not as small as you say it is…as a girl with small ones, we can look forward to having boobs in pretty much the same place when we’re 60!)
February 25, 2008 at 4:28 pm
rebecca
Is ben totally psyched to have me as a sister in law? I bet he IS!!!!!
February 25, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Beth Furca Morrison
Hi Sarah,
Congrats! Welcome to married life
I wish you both the best of luck in your life journey! Simple weddings are always better….you two look great together.
February 25, 2008 at 4:42 pm
eema
Thank you for sharing your cute photos! I am so happy for you both.
~Amy
February 25, 2008 at 6:37 pm
Diana
Love the hair, love the dress, and the “In Your Face” collage seems rather appropriate! Congratulations!
February 25, 2008 at 8:55 pm
Chalin
Sarah-
Congrats on the big day - and big day it was!
In the near future, I will need you to sit down with my wife-to-be and convince her that a 20 minute, chinese take-out, draft beer wedding is the special day her mother has been telling her about for the last 20 years.
Now that Ben is an in-law, how does he plan to be even more absent from family events?
Congratulations!
In your face,
Chalin’
February 26, 2008 at 4:24 am
Kitty
What a beautiful couple.
Congratulations again and best wishes.
Do we get cake?
February 26, 2008 at 4:24 am
Kitty
Oh yeah, my wedding was a lot like yours, not a big thing and it’s still going strong after 25 years.
February 26, 2008 at 9:51 am
Liana
Congratulations again!!! You guys look great and it’s obvious you’re happy :). I’m still really excited for you…. Yay!!!
February 26, 2008 at 11:09 am
Bernie Hayden
Wonderful pictures. Sweetest and cutest literary couple of the year! Wishing you many more happy years, one day at a time.
February 26, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Devon
Awesome news! Congrats! Sorry we didn’t get to connect in NYC. See you next time.
February 26, 2008 at 10:12 pm
Liz
Congratulations, Sarah! It sounds like it was a wonderful celebration!!
February 27, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Fighting Windmills
Congratulations! Enjoy married life. Those are sweet photos.
February 28, 2008 at 12:01 pm
hipchick
“Life partners?” What are you - two lesbians? Just say married. How hard is that. Leave the generic non-threatening terms to the gays. Life partners. How funny pc is.
Well, good luck to you. Hope this one sticks.
February 28, 2008 at 5:52 pm
joe
What a handsome couple you are! Best wishes from a more-or-less confirmed bachelor. We are all hoping for a Spring thaw pretty damn soon.
Enjoy each other.
February 29, 2008 at 9:31 am
Amanda
My favorite picture is the one outside Rudy’s. It’s adorable. You’re adorable. Congratulations on a wonderful day and what will continue to be a wonderful life.
March 2, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Faith
You’re so beautiful! I love the picture where you two are looking at each other. AND, your ring is looovely. Congratulations! Some people say the first year is the hardest, but ours has been awesome - I hope yours will be too!
March 2, 2008 at 8:12 pm
Bipolarlawyercook
Congratulations! Low key it totally the way to go. And the two of you look excited and happy– a good start!