It had our own sentimental value. Quietly, as the guests were seated we glanced at one another. Rachel confidently and with her eyes fully locked onto her groom walked towards the very gazebo where Andrew asked me to be his forever. As Joel slid her wedding band onto her finger, I pressed my own against my skin...here is where I said yes to forever.
Dragonflies and butterflies flitted about the park, across the pond and above teary eyed guests. I walked slowly along the outskirts of the ceremony taking the time to really soak everything in. As Rachel and Joel's friends and family watched as they pledged their lives to one another, I watched as Rachel's sisters cried. I watched as Joel's family smiled and took video of every word. I breathed in the dewy air that held traces of the promise of fall and watched as the most amazing light poured across the pond and through the trees. Under that very gazebo, Rachel tried to hide her growing excitement and her smile began to burst. Under that very gazebo, they pledged forever.
Dwell in Possibility...
Cassie
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
Cathleen and Wesley: The Engagement
She was the freshman trying to find a ride home; he was the junior with the 88 LeBaron. She handed him a $1.00 for gas, because once upon a time, that was enough for a gallon or two and he drove her home. The entirety of the ride was stuffy and quiet. He assumed she was stuck up but little did he know, she was cowering in fear over what her dad would think of her being in a car with a boy. A year or more went by and the two lead their separate lives, neither having any idea that their soul mate was going to be thrust into their lives again a little while later.
Her first thought: "Seriously, I mean, he wears Timberland!" She rolled her eyes listening as her friends gushed about how cute he was and how they should go out. Any of you girls out there know that if a group of your closest girlfriends are trying to get you together with someone, you're probably not going to able to say no for very long. As their first date came to a close and the credits for Casper began to roll, Wes leaned over to Cathleen and ever so sweetly asked if she would be his girl. Little did she know, she said yes to the ying to her yang.
Nearly seven years later, Wes began to prepare for the most romantic, most beautiful way to ask his girl if she would be his forever. Try as he might, he couldnt come up with the perfect proposal. He hid away the gorgeous ring in a packet of gum in his pocket so he would always have it with him. In Wes' own words "I'd had enough; romance was not in my repertoire!" Wes walked with a purpose into Cathleen's room where she happened to be taking a timed online test. He kissed her, told her that her breath smelled and offered her the packet of gum. Instead of finding the ring, Cathleen took a piece of gum and stared intently at her computer screen finishing her test. Wes couldnt handle the tension a moment longer. After seven years, he truly wanted this girl. "You idiot! Do you want this or what!"



















Dwell in Possibility...
Cassie
Her first thought: "Seriously, I mean, he wears Timberland!" She rolled her eyes listening as her friends gushed about how cute he was and how they should go out. Any of you girls out there know that if a group of your closest girlfriends are trying to get you together with someone, you're probably not going to able to say no for very long. As their first date came to a close and the credits for Casper began to roll, Wes leaned over to Cathleen and ever so sweetly asked if she would be his girl. Little did she know, she said yes to the ying to her yang.
Nearly seven years later, Wes began to prepare for the most romantic, most beautiful way to ask his girl if she would be his forever. Try as he might, he couldnt come up with the perfect proposal. He hid away the gorgeous ring in a packet of gum in his pocket so he would always have it with him. In Wes' own words "I'd had enough; romance was not in my repertoire!" Wes walked with a purpose into Cathleen's room where she happened to be taking a timed online test. He kissed her, told her that her breath smelled and offered her the packet of gum. Instead of finding the ring, Cathleen took a piece of gum and stared intently at her computer screen finishing her test. Wes couldnt handle the tension a moment longer. After seven years, he truly wanted this girl. "You idiot! Do you want this or what!"
Cathleen loves to travel. It was so adorable to watch her show Wesley all the places she wanted to go and all the places she had been. More than once there was a hint hint nudge nudge moment when it came to a "later in life I want to go to..." I seriously think that I may have to go to a travel agent now just to get some inspiration for where I want to go!
I'm gonna go ahead and say it. Cat, you have an incredible smile! It's hard not to smile looking at yours!
Dwell in Possibility...
Cassie
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Kayleen and Jon: Anytime
It happens a lot I'm finding...people fall in love with photography after their wedding. Like, seriously, they fall head over heals with it. That's how I got started but I'm still stunned by how often that happens. Kayleen and Jon were no exception. The two got married in May of this year and sadly are moving out of the area next month. Kayleen has fallen in love with photos, with images of love...and she wanted more.
So, before she leaves the home she's known all her life, Kayleen asked that we document the last of this time in their lives in this area. "It's bittersweet" she said "I've been here all my life, this is my home. But I'm so excited to build a new life with him." As the two of them embark on this next chapter in their lives, Andrew and I had the pleasure of giving them just a little more time in front of the camera. Because really, every girl just wants to be a rock-star in front of the camera! Good luck you two!
Dwell in Possibility...
Cassie
So, before she leaves the home she's known all her life, Kayleen asked that we document the last of this time in their lives in this area. "It's bittersweet" she said "I've been here all my life, this is my home. But I'm so excited to build a new life with him." As the two of them embark on this next chapter in their lives, Andrew and I had the pleasure of giving them just a little more time in front of the camera. Because really, every girl just wants to be a rock-star in front of the camera! Good luck you two!
Dwell in Possibility...
Cassie
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