Lisa & Will: Married!

A simply breathtaking bride, dressed in all things white, stands ready to marry the man who makes her heart flutter. She can't contain her joy, smiling, arm and arm with the man who has been her number one her whole life- Dad. A handsome groom, clad in his military blues, declares, proudly, to love forever and protect the woman who makes his heart melt. In a touching ceremony, our wonderful friends, Lisa and Will, became one. Vows full of strength, love, devotion, and adoration for one another. The uniting of two strong families. Tearful speeches. A gigantic cookie table; italians do it right! A gorgeous quilt, adorned with memories and best wishes, crafted with love by mothers, aunts, grandmothers, and bridesmaids. Heartfelt sentiments, and details that could only be shared this day, by this couple, in this moment.

When it came time to cut the cake, Lisa asked her grandparents to join them. Her grandparents just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. A sweet sentiment, and one with a huge thank you attached. Lisa thanked them for being a cornerstone of love in her family, and with a foundation like that as an example, how could any marriage be anything but strong? As a newlywed, I found myself captivated by these two people, still holding hands after 60 years. Glancing in own husband's direction, it was a great reminder of the gift we receive when we marry. To share a life together, to never walk alone, to love wholeheartedly and selflessly.

True to form and her giving spirit, Lisa let me tag along with her and her bridesmaids all day to try my hand at wedding photography. HUGE hugs and thank yous all around- to Lisa and Will, to your giving, beautiful families, to your photographer, who, graciously, allowed me to be his shadow for the afternoon. What a joyful, touching celebration of love to be apart of.

Lisa & Will: we love you both, and wish you a wonderfully relaxing, sunshine-filled honeymoon!