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I received so many sweet comments from my two wedding posts and several questions as well. I don’t have time to answer all of the questions but I thought (since this post had a lot of wedding in it) I could answer a few here…
1. What did you do during commercial breaks at the live wedding?
The two cellist played music during the commercial breaks and we all sat and listened just like at a “normal” wedding. The entire service was very respectful. We didn’t get up and move around, no one had their makeup touched up and the director didn’t come forward. We all just sat quietly and listened until the service started again.
2. What does grown sexy mean?
I don’t know? Sophisticated, maybe? Maybe I’m not hip enough to know that lingo! Whatever it means, I think it translates into beautiful wedding…because that’s what we got!
3. How were we treated by the Bachelor staff?
They were so nice (as always!)! We really had a normal destination wedding experience. Everyone was so friendly and helpful…perfect.
4. Why didn’t I take more pictures of the bride and groom?
Because it was a normal wedding and I don’t normally stalk the bride and groom for pictures. I was having a great time enjoying our family and friends and they were having a great time making the rounds with their guests. I know some of you wanted 100 pictures of them…but I was really focusing on enjoying my little brother’s wedding and not so much on taking a million pictures of the two “celebrities”. I tried to take as many with them as I could without being that annoying sister who followed them around all night.
5. What did I think of the honeymoon talk?
I had one reader comment that she watched the wedding with her 3 teenage daughters and the honeymoon/suite cam stuff made her uncomfortable. Here’s the thing…married sex is awesome. I highly recommend that married people have sex. Yes, I think they focused too much on that aspect (them waiting until marriage to have sex) because there is so much more to their relationship than that one thing…but they did…and there isn’t anything we can do about it.
I will be proud to show this to my kids and explain to them that Uncle Sean and Aunt Catherine went against the norm and waited to have sex until they were married. I actually think it was the perfect opportunity for parents to explain waiting and abstinence to their tweens and teens. That being said, there was a lot of footage that was filmed of them that didn’t get aired and I’m bummed about that. These two are way more interesting than just the sex stuff.
Again, thank you so much for all of the sweet emails and comments! We just love you all!
On my foodie blog today…Strawberry Nutella Pies for Two…
…the perfect little dessert to make for your Valentine.
XOXO
Love Being A Nonny says
Perfect answers to (nosy) questions!
MorganizewithMe says
Shay, I love how you are so polite, respectful and humble. You have handled everything beautifully. I asked my husband to watch the wedding with me, just for him to see your family. I told him I want to be like Shay's parents now and when our kids are grown! You all do a wonderful job of shining bright with love.
Carry on sister! xoxo
Aubrey says
Kensington can come over and belt out Let It Go and/or cry with my girls about nothing any day she feels like it. I promise we will keep the potty mouth to a minimum. 😉
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
GREAT ANSWERS to the questions! And even though I have seen all your pics on ig already, I never get tired of seeing them all collected here on Shay Everyday! Love it! Heading over to check out those cute little pies right now!
Bethany D. says
You are so awesome for answering all the questions! I love keeping up with you on Instagram and enjoy all your blog posts as well!
Jennifer says
Seriously LOLed when you said you don't normally stalk the bride and groom at weddings. I mean, I don't know why not. 🙂
lisamcmil says
Let it go is on repeat all day everyday! Our area is now doing a sing along showing at the theatre where they just play the songs and let all the kids belt them out together. Parents should probably wear ear plugs but it's really cute for the kids
Kelly says
Hi Shay! I have been reading your blog for awhile now and this is my first comment : ) GREAT answers… Loved both your posts about the wedding. Also, I am a fairly new mommy and your blog is so encouraging to me! So glad I found it!
Sarah E @ theteacherswife.com says
With all the Bachelor talk and your anticipation of bringing home Ashby, I sometimes forget yall are in the middle of building a house!! Any idea on when you will be moving in? I hope it's going well!
Sue says
I agree with "Nonny"- great answers to nosy questions! You are lovely and I love your blog. Keep up the great work! 🙂
Liz/happymommy says
Just have to tell you how sweet and kind I think you are, truly you really are! I can only imagine the questions and emails you get about Sean and Catherine and I just adore how you have handled everything from day one of all of this! I so enjoy your blog and just adore you and your sweet family!
dresselfamily.blogspot.com says
I love that Catherine and sean waited.. I did too, and there is something so special about knowing you and your spouse waited for each other. I think they went a little overboard on the editing of it.. but poor sean I totally cringed with the whole lingerie clip, and the ' easy access' I am with Shaeffer on this one, I wad dying and then I died… hahaha… but it was a beautiful wedding, and the best part..hands down……. when sean just bawled after they walked out of the ceremony as man and wife.. beautiful..
oh I have a question.. did Catherine walk down the isle to Michael jacksons human nature? is there a story behind that??
Rebecca Jo says
Love the answers to all the questions.
My mom just watched the wedding last night & said, "That flower girl was the cutest little thing I've ever seen"… to which I had to act like we were friends. "Oh mom, don't you know who that flower girl is?" haha! You have a little princess 🙂
Slightly Askew Designs says
LOVED your responses!!! I remember my youth pastor giving us the "abstinence" talk in middle school and starting off with "SEX IS AWESOME… in the context of marriage". Totally reminded me of that talk and I agree – it was a great opportune moment for parents to talk with their teenage kids.
Colleen Sullivan says
Well put! You're so sweet, Shay!
Tiffany {A Touch of Grace} says
My daughter sings Let it Go all the time. Especially in her crib when it's time to go to sleep. That's her favorite time to sing at the top of her lungs. And Do You Want to Build a Snowman. Every day. Her dolls are always asking each other if they want to build a snowman. 🙂
Sara Laverty says
Shay, you are so gracious! Your answers to the questions were so graceful. 🙂 And I'm glad you were able to enjoy your little brother's wedding as a normal sister would! It was a treat to get to see some behind the scenes details, and for that we are so appreciative.
Also, your recipes are fantastic. Just have to say it. You've helped me not fall into the winter rut after the holidays with your new ideas. 🙂
Anonymous says
Wow! There aren't many couples these days that are both virgins! Good for them for both waiting until they were married to have sex. What a GREAT example for your children as well as all of America! Beautiful couple!!!
Cathy's World says
Hi Shay, I don't comment but I read everyday. I think your kiddos are beautiful and I love your dad. 🙂 The wedding was beautiful. It actually brought a tear to my husbands eyes. He won't admit that, but, your dad really got to him. As far as the footage on the honeymoon and the fact that they waited was a perfect time for that mom who felt uncomfortable to talk to her teens about that part of the show. I can assure her that she most likely will not get that chance again. How beautiful is it that they waited. Our world is so messed up and we rarely see anything like that on TV. I ,for one, would have taken that time to stress how important and how wonderful it was. I love your blog and the love that you all have for Jesus.
Have a great day,
Cathy
Jennifer Cannon says
Great answers to obvious questions Shay!
Bless your heart.
Love all the sweet pictures!
xoxo jen
Lisa { Showered With Design } says
So cute! I loved watching the wedding, so beautiful!
I have a wedding series on my blog I just started! I'd love to feature you if you're interested! xoxo
Lisa @ Showered With Design
Anonymous says
Who would have ever thought that two people that have never had sex before in their lives would meet on The Bachelor of all places?!?! They are such a good example for us all. Love them!!! :
kristinwithani says
As always, well said. You always handle questions so well!
You are a good sister/SIL/friend to Sean and Catherine. Your little brother is married!!!
Sarah C says
Thanks for sharing your everyday life with us Shay! You have a beautiful family!! I love you and your blog!!
The Cantelmo Family says
Agreed on all the sex stuff! The producers were the ones that really played into all that and it's sad that people gave them such a hard time about waiting until you're married. You're right. What a great opportunity to share with our kids about what God wants for us and them!
Chic Coastal Living says
Great recap! I really enjoyed the wedding!
Anonymous says
The media had really made it sound like both Sean and Catherine had both had sex before…just not with each other. After reading your post, it's neat to know that they both waited to ever have sex with anyone until they were married. That is rare these days! Hope they have a long and happy marriage! Beautiful wedding!
Hayley Chandler says
I agree they might have taken it a little too far, but I am so glad that America got to see that two people can actually wait until marriage for sex. We certainly don't get near enough of that!!! What a great example your brother and sis-in-law are!
Lobster Meets Peach says
I have never watched the Bachelor or Bachelorette – ever! I honest have no idea how I "found" you on Instagram but I love your daily pics and now I love your blog.
You are so good to answer all of these questions that I am not sure people should be asking. God bless you for having such a patient heart.
Christy {SparklesandSpinach} says
Awww, love all these pics! You are seriously such a gorgeous family!!! And you looked so beautiful at Sean's Wedding! I didn't watch it, but from what I saw in pics, it was truly lovely. I hope you have a great weekend =)
Loni "The Healthie Foodie" says
I understand why the show made a big deal about them withholding from sex before marriage – it is b/c in society today that is rare. Part of me was glad that they did to show that it is possible to wait and waiting makes marriage so much more special and it holds the sanctity of marriage to a higher level. But the other part of me was annoyed because that was not the purpose of their relationship. For me waiting is the clear and obvious decision and I'd want to focus on other things. But I am glad that Sean and Catherine were open with it to help "spread awareness" of the old fashioned way and IMO right way of doing things. I hope we get to see more pictures of you w/ your brother soon. Maybe you could do a post of "Shay and Catherine Everyday" The life of new sister-in-laws! She is your first sis-in-law? Does Andrew have any sisters/or brothers that are married? I thought it was so ironic that Sean planned his wedding on the one week that there was no football…LOL I am sure Andrew was happy about that too…Marriage is important but not as important as football, right? LOL just kidding…I love ur family posts! Keep 'em coming!
Mix and Match Mama says
I do have another sister-in-law and a niece and nephew that I adore! However, for privacy reasons, they are not featured on my blog very often. This is place to talk about my little family of 4 (almost 5)…when other people enter in and out of our lives, they will be mentioned but I don't feel it's my place to post about others…that's for them to do. This is about my family. You will see pics of my family when appropriate but this won't become a place to document their life together.
Amy Lynn says
Loved your last response on the comment board– about how this blog is about your family of 4 (5) and you'll mention family (S&C) as appropriate, but this is not a Sean and Catherine insider blog to document things that people (very nosy people) want to know about them. Makes perfect sense. I am sure it's nice to have "fans" but there are a good amount of people who are borderline obsessive and act like they really truly know Bachelor people…to the point of even sending them wedding gifts? I'm sorry..but that's weird. Thanks for putting things into perspective.