I’ve always heard planning a wedding is one of the hardest and most stressful things you’ll ever do in your entire life… and that always made me sad to hear. About 90% of the time, in asking brides if they’re excited on their wedding day, they respond, “Yes, but I’m so glad it’s going to be over today.” Again… that makes me sad every time. But now, I suppose I’m older and wiser… and in planning my own wedding, I’m realizing why so many brides have a love/hate relationship with their wedding days–making huge wedding decisions SUCKS. I’m sure that if I was a lot easier to please and less informed on all the options there are out there, it would be easier to choose, say, a date and venue… but since I’m neither easy to please, nor un-informed…. it’s been a rough go thus far.
All this to say… I’m not giving up. I’m not letting these mammoth decisions and the weight of this “once in a lifetime event” convince me that mediocrity and settling is worth it. Being older and wiser doesn’t mean I can’t choose to fight for the magic in my wedding day. It will be a day like no other. The magic will be painted perfectly, accenting the intentionality and our hard work of putting together a day to celebrate…. us. After all, my wedding day will be the day I promise to share my heart and my life with my prince…. everything else fades away. It will be about him and me… about us. That’s all that really matters, right? Right.
This is a shot I took after Chris and Chelsea’s wedding on Saturday…. I’ve always wanted to do this… and, as always, Chris and Chelsea were excited and up for anything. More images from their wedding are coming soon! 🙂 Happy Tuesday.
Kate. I recently come across your work and I have been reminding myself to follow everyday. I am a film photographer located in Lynchburg, VA, and this post was so encouraging to read. Many of the brides I speak with share the same beaten enthusiasm. They feel the pressure and stress. As you walk through this time of courtship with your prince, I applaud you, for your energy! Be encouraged to not let the despair of others bring you down. You have waited so long for your marriage to come and I know it will be everything you dreamed it to be. Congratulations! I noticed you are a believer in Christ – be of good cheer – the Lord is with you always. He has blessed you this far and His blessings are still to come. Take care.
Love it! Can’t wait to see the rest 🙂 You did an amazing job, could not have asked for a better photographer.