Of New Beginnings, Bigger Families, and Lots of Laughs

    Hair spray and steam from the curling iron filled the air as they sat around the table and talked of things to come. They drank coffee and asked about each other's well-being. They laughed about stories past and stories of the future and mostly they smiled because they were surrounded by something most important-- their family.  The girls in the other room were helping each other get dressed, talked about hair, the wedding, and poked fun at the guys- laughing all the while, and smiling because they too felt like one big family.

As she put her dress on, it finally became real. Gasps and happy screeches filled the bedroom. This was it. She was finally marrying the man of her dreams, her best friend, and her soul mate.

As they waited for their time to leave for the ceremony, once again they all talked, laughed a smiled just a little bit longer just for the simple, important fact that after the day was over, their family was going to be much larger and much happier.

Heather & Jimmy

Heather and Jimmy were married on a beautiful summer day in August. Many guests filled the seats set out for them in the venue's yard and others gathered around the surrounding stone walls as they waited for the beautiful bride to make her way down the aisle. The warm sun beat down on them as they sealed their vows and kissed for the first time as a married couple. Happy tears were shed and smiles were held for what seemed like years. They were now all one big family. And they never would have had it any other way.

As I know Heather through my boyfriend's family, after 6 years I can gladly say I consider her and her family to be my family as well. They have welcomed me into the family with open arms and they are always keeping me laughing and smiling when we get together.

Thank you so much Heather and Jimmy for allowing me to be a part of your special day! Keep on smiling and laughing. Cheers and best wishes for the future! Hope to see you all very soon!

xoxo
Meghan