Old Friends and New Beginnings...

The summer before I turned 18 was probably one of the best of my life. I spent it with a tremendous group of people, and made the most meaningful friendships, ones that, even now, neither time nor miles can distance. 

That summer, we learned so much. We learned how to be good friends, we wrote poetry together, shared first kisses, and broke each others hearts. We watched countless episodes of "Dawson's Creek" - applying each episode to the drama happening in our own lives. We swam in rivers, we sat on rooftops until all hours of the night contemplating life. We laughed, we cried, and we yelled...alot. It sounds like a 'coming of age' movie, but it was our summer. It is our story. 

I have known Lin & Tim for some of the best parts of my life. Most of my spectacular childhood memories - they're in it. After we all got married, and went off to live our new adventures, we didn't really talk much. We kept in touch through friends, an email here and there. But there wasn't any place on earth I wanted to be but with them as they started a new chapter in their story. And he is gorgeous.

Little man, welcome to the story. You are loved more than can ever be measured, and certainly. more than you will ever know. And, whether you realize it or not, you have the COOLEST PARENTS!

Much Love,

 Beth

Simply Enchanting...

I find myself struggling to find the words to describe Josh & Samantha's wedding day... Perfect? Lovely? Beautiful? I am at a loss. Words seem to do no justice. 

Josh & Samantha are two incredible, kind, lovable, -and did I mention GORGEOUS - people. Take all those qualities, put them together, and my goodness, you have something truly rare. You could tell by the people they surrounded themselves with; they are the forever type of friends. And it showed by the adoration everyone carried in their eyes as I spoke to them. These two are special, and I just hope my photos picked up some of their magic. 

This is my favorite, though it was hard to pick just one...

 I was really excited when I saw the Vintage Nova sitting in the parking lot.... It was Samantha & Josh's wedding present to each other!! (Collective:  "Awwwwww..." )

 

The Ceremony and Reception took place at the glorious Blackwater Falls State Park, overlooking the cliffs at Pendleton Point. It's breathtaking.

I am really thankful to the guest who took this picture. He was very cool.

Samantha and Josh truly put alot of themselves into this day. Incorporated in the bouquet are antique brooches that Samantha collects. 

I love it when the cake toppers sort of resemble the Bride & Groom. So Classy.

                     

Did you notice the archer on his wedding band?! So Fitting! And her Neil Lane diamond? Dream Ring.

This last photo was totally candid. But I thought it a fitting end to this post.

 

I read a quote recently that went something like this: 

"When it's all said and done, it's the Love that we remember".

Sam, Josh, I will carry your day around with me for a long time. You were simply a joy to be around. 

Much Love, 

Beth