Weddings are always an exciting time. However, I find that it increases in excitement whenever the bride is an old friend.
I’ve known Marta since we were in the fourth grade. When I actually think about how we’ve been friends for most of our lives, I need to take a moment to sit. I don’t think neither one of us thought, back when we were only eight years old, that she’d be getting married and I’d be there to photograph it. It’s amazing how life changes and where it can take us. All of our plans that we made up when we were in elementary school changed and morphed into something completely out of the ordinary… but absolutely beautiful at the same time.
Even as kids, Marta always dreamt about being married.
After the ceremony and portraits were finished, we sat down with one another and chatted, and one thing she said to me was, “Wow, I’m married..” and that she is! I think one of the best parts of the wedding, and definitely at the top of the list of most beautiful moments, was seeing Cam and Marta’s little girl Alice laugh and smile at her parents during the ceremony (when she wasn’t running around with grandma at her toes).
Their wedding was small and intimate, but full of love, laughter, and food. (Really, really tasty food… might I add..) It was a DIY wonderland of hand crafted bouquets and decorations. Streamers hung above as the rain poured outside – a Persian symbol for good luck, but was quick to clear up once we stepped outside for portraits. Little Alice’s screams could be heard for most of the day, but was soon drowned out by the giggles and excitement of her newly wedded parents. It was a wonderful wedding for a wonderful couple.
Congratulations Marta and Cam!
Here’s a little peek at their beautiful day…