Samuel and I married on May 16 at my parents' farm in Missouri, in the same barn that I grew up feeding cattle in. It was a team effort of friends and family: Anjali took the photos; Molly made the ceramics; my mom arranged the flowers; Sam made the beer; Danielle baked the pies; Ally painted signs; I designed the invites; our family hung lights and branches, built an arbor and a dance floor, and arranged straw bales for bonfires—the list is exhaustive. Pizza was ordered, midday beers were had, and by the time people arrived there was still dirt under my fingernails.
We had a small ceremony on Friday and then a big party on Saturday night, but my favorite memories of the weekend were in the work and lull of preparing. My heart was full in those moments—not just with romantic love for Sam, but with what we have built together, with our people.
All photos above (except for the first) and many, many more by my very talented friend
Anjali Pinto.
Absolutely beautiful! I love the idea of having pies instead of cake.
ReplyDeleteI got all teary-eyed at my desk this morning. What a beautiful post. So lucky to call you my sister-in-law.
ReplyDeleteyou look absolutely gorgeous! all the best for your marriage
ReplyDeleteI love you and your originality.
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