fresh perspective on weddings and marriage

perhaps it's the timing

my senses are pulling for the soft and showy

if our wedding were this week,

these blooms would most certainly make the cut

(from the garden to the aisle)

can you tell flowers are on my to-do list?

on June 25th, Patrick and I will begin our married life together

what a blessing!

i try to keep perspective amidst the planning and preparation

for our wedding will be a celebration of a new movement in our relationship

i feel many brides lose the bigger meaning of marriage and the wedding

they focus on the party and wowness. selecting the perfect colors, songs, and eats.

while we certainly want to have a great time with our nearest and dearest,

in the end, this is about a loving commitment to each other

to be supported and celebrated by us, our family and friends.

when i look at the "to-do list"

i like to remind myself of what is truly important

now and forever: us

two.

supporting each other as we grow into a family

helping dream new dreams together

and realize each others' separate dreams as well.

i want our love to grow like a garden

enrich our soils and potential

till and pluck what does not serve in our best interests

so that we may grow more fully together

and in this greenery and fullness

let us share joy with others

our family. friends, old and new.