Hello hello hello! Welcome to my nook of random babblings. One thing I’ve been really delving more into this week is love. Love? Really? Cliché much? I understand the topic of love is worn out to just about nothing other than a somewhat catchy tune with pathetic excuses for lyrics. However, I am not here to talk about romance, or finding yo dream gurl with dat body. I’m simply writing today about small actions that can be found within those fleeting decisions throughout our days. This week I’ve just become more aware of decisions of love that I make (and have made) each and every day. I have no doubt that our life paths would be incredibly different without love. We choose to go to that graduation (that we don’t really want to attend) simply because we know someone there (or maybe a friend is dragging you along and you really don’t care. You’re loving somewhere in this… subtly), pick up that family member from some random far out place because their car broke down, or hangout with that person that just needs to vent… for three hours, or just remaining calm with that sibling that seriously deserves a beating. What I’m trying to say is, in the moment these things never seem gratifying (let’s be honest, I would rather be eating Nutella from a jar while watching PLL.), but at the end of the day, you can’t help but like yourself a little bit for sucking it up, doing it, and just dealing with it. Ever think that loving others makes you love yourself? Simple thought. Whether this idea is right or wrong, I dare you to love. Also, here are some fun pictures of Layne, Jono, and I at a wedding from this past weekend.
Marc & Bekah//Wedding Dayyyyyy.
One of my favorite things about our job is that we get to go so many places that others do not.
i.e. First Looks.
On any wedding day, the anticipation runs high, but especially in those moments right before the couple sees each other for the first time, be it at the alter or at a special meeting place elsewhere.
Starting off the day with Marc and Bekah at their First Look did not disappoint. (And there's a hilarious story that goes with this too...but that's a story for another day-right, Bekah, Marc?!)
We loved the gorgeous flowers from this wedding...
...and this gorgeous, gorgeous lady-who is so wonderfully expressive as you'll see for yourself.
It's always the details that add a bit of pizzaz to any wedding. Love the matching shoe bling for this mom and daughter duo.
And of course the hottie wedding party brought so much joy to the day.
This guy. (aka our super talented friend Paul.)
Looking fly.
(For any couples still looking for a gorgeous + intimate venue for your wedding, check out Stillwater, in Paris. It does not disappoint.)
It was finally time for the wedding itself.
(As you can see, these guys are well-loved.)
And this wonderful moment, when it was time to exchange rings.
"Because I didn't get to do this when we got engaged," Marc said as he knelt (to the surprise of at least us, haha.)
The night was full-of magical moments like first dances and sweet speeches, of hilarious moments too, of good music and lots of dancing.
In short, it was Awesome.
Marc and Bekah-you are some of the kindest, most genuine people we know. Thank you, thank you for inviting us into your story, letting us document your special day.
We are so happy for you both and can't wait to see you grow more in love with each passing year. You are an inspiration to us all!
xo.
J + L