I got married on May 28 this year (yay!) and our wedding day was absolutely perfect.

However, what may come as a surprise: My husband never cried. Not one tear.

On social media and in the conversations of high school, college, even adult women we often hear comments like, "If my husband doesn't cry when I walk down the aisle, I'm turning around and doing it again!" However, I would like to challenge that common expectation; my suggestion to future brides is that they throw aside all expectations for how their husband will react on their wedding day.

Why?

Because reality is so much better.

My husband didn't cry on my wedding day. He didn't cry during our first look or when the doors opened and my father walked me down the aisle. What he did was so much better...and so much more...him.

Here's how our first look went:

I walk (or shuffle...wedding dresses are poofy) around the corner and Isaac is waiting for me under a beautiful trellis. His back is to me and the photographer is prepping him for the big moment. As I walk to him and tap him on the shoulder, he turns around and says one word. "Wow." He exhales slowly and then asks, "Do I get to hug you? Or will I mess it all up?"

I laugh and hug him while he tries to catch his breath. He pulls away and exclaims, "man, my whole face is tingling!" And then proceeds to walk around me (he claims spinning me could have ruined the perfection if he accidentally wrinkled my dress or bumped a hair out of place) so he can admire every angle as he attempts to catch his breath to prevent himself from passing out.

The photographers and I were laughing so hard that we were the ones crying! This scene went on for about 10 minutes as I got to soak in the adoration of the man I was about to marry. It was hilarious perfection.

Ladies, my husband didn't cry. That's not who he is. He is a man who gets so excited that he nearly passes out. And I love him for that.

So don't expect your future husband to cry when he sees you. In fact, don't spend time imagining his reaction at all. Just let your man be himself. Let him show his excitement in any way that matches his personality. Because you chose to marry this man for a reason. You chose him because you love him more than any other man in the world. And his reaction on that day will be one that you never forget, and if you truly love him, one that you wouldn't trade for anything.