Melissa and Martin

There aren’t enough exclamation points or heart emojis to describe this day.

Melissa is a dear friend whose connection to my family goes back over a decade. When she asked me to be there on her wedding day I couldn’t help but make an exception to my “no more weddings” rule. And really, it was the easiest yes!!

Peace and calm followed Martin around wherever he went… and his surprised reaction to his lovely bride warmed ALL OF US despite the bitter cold.

With my own wedding being in March years ago, I’m very partial to winter weddings. The SNOW the TREEES the SHAWLS! It was all breathtaking.

Each of these in-between moments makes me smile so much. The inside jokes, the quiet stillness, the joy that infuses each memory.

Weddings bring out every possible emotion you can feel. Anxiety, expectation, hope, relief, joy…

And even sorrow and longing.

But at the end of the day, no matter what the emotions… you get to experience them together. And that’s the most important part.

Mel and Martin - what a LOVELY DAY! I’m overjoyed that you are together and that your day was one of beauty and love and joy. Sending so much happiness and joy your way! Love you both!!