It goes without saying that 2020 was an odd year for everyone. A tough year. We had to change a lot about our lives. From the way we communicated with each other, to the people that we were able to see, and even to the way we sat with ourselves.
Throughout 2020 we had countless things taken away from us. Our experiences, emotions, and memories of this past year will always follow with a footnote. With all of these changes and obstacles in the one hand; we were given a chance to evaluate our lives and look at things through a different lens in the other.
It was inspiring to witness couples come together and redirect their weddings. Couples were forced to change their plans of big celebrations, and large weddings; to smaller, more inmate gatherings. I was fortunate enough to watch couples fall in love all over again as they planned their new wedding day. Love created their plans, instead of traditions, and making sure their Mom’s second cousin had the right meal.
They chose to have a day led with simple truth. Truth that a life shared together is about change and everlasting growth. It was about stepping into their heart, and building something beautiful with the soul that they want to enjoy life’s ride with.
Jess and Adam’s day was the epitome of this. Their original plan of a large wedding surrounded by friends and family gave way to a much different celebration. With restrictions on guest lists, and venue cancellations Jess and Adam had to reroute their plans. Now, their venue was an alpine lake surrounded by backcountry campers, and their guests showered Jess and Adam with unwavering support through videos and letters.
Witnessing these two share their honest, unfiltered words with one another is something I will be forever thankful for. Their vows reminded me of what truly counts in this life. Eachother, and the love that we extend to each other. I don’t mean this in a false and fluffy way, but in a real way, with meaning and intention. Showing love with actions, and words that say “you are safe here with me. I’ve seen your real self and everything that comes with it, and I love it”.
Thank you Jess and Adam for trusting me to capture your day and sharing a piece of your story. I wish you two the best, and I’m forever grateful to see love in this world like yours.
