A Beautiful Life

My cousin's wedding was an awesome event. In this photo the newlyweds are about to enter the reception area at the inn to greet their wedding guests. I wanted to document their first steps as a newlywed couple ready to face the world together. As they enter the reception their happiness surrounds them like a bright glowing light which radiates out to everyone in the general vicinity. A full year of planning and countless daydreams of a young woman's idea of a perfect wedding day culminated into just that, a precious golden moment frozen in time. I was thrilled to be able to be there to share in the joy of their golden moment. Since she was born, almost twenty-four years ago, there has been only one word to accurately describe her = precious. She is absolutely precious. The groom was tall, dark and handsome. They are both smart, sweet and funny. What a couple, what a wedding and what a perfect day from start to finish. I am so happy for them. I'm posting the wording of the card I gave them for their wedding. Good advise deserves to be repeated !!!!

HOW TO MAKE A BEAUTIFUL LIFE TOGETHER
REFLECTIONS OF MARRIAGE FOR THE BRIDE AND GROOM

Let your love be your shelter.
The world is noisy
and confusing at times,
so make a home
that is a haven,
a peaceful place where you can
listen to your hearts and savor
the comfortable closeness
you share.

No matter how busy
your days may be,
make time for yourselves.
Hold hands. Unwind.
Surprise each other.
Find little chances every day
to show you're grateful to be partners,
to be friends, to be married.

Life is not perfect.
You will make mistakes
but each time
you meet life's challenges together,
you will grow wiser, stronger
and surer of your love.

Cherish your yesterdays.
They are irreplaceable souvenirs
of your journey through life.
Make memories
that will bring smiles and sighs
whenever you look back.
(Look back often! )

Look forward, too.
Dream together. Plan together.
Make promises to keep.
Believe in your tomorrows,
because tomorrows
are what forever is made of.

To make love last,
put each other first.
That is the way to make a
beautiful life together,
the kind of life
you both deserve so much.

CONGRATULATIONS