summer weddings

i've never been a huge fan of summer weddings.
especially since being in college.
lately, many of my college classmates have gotten married a few days after graduation.
they turn summer into a calendar full of plane tickets, hotel stays and missed bouquets.

but michelle and noah are different.
they were married last sunday after i arrived in california just in time to witness their "i do's".

as she was coming down the aisle, i looked at him.
(that's what everyone says to do, right?)
and he was crying.
and then i looked back at her.
and her face was glowing. she was locked onto his eyes and unable to tear them away from his face. it was one of the most beautiful things i have ever seen.

to watch my friend, find her true love and want to spend her entire lifetime with him.
it started to melt my cynical heart...


the rest of the ceremony was beautiful and so enjoyable to be apart of.
there was the obligatory bouquet toss, which i did get a flower and acouple of scratches on my arm from. but the real focus of the night was on the bride and groom who were over the moon.


on the hour drive back home, i couldn't help but think about big sister's wedding and all the excitement that will come with watching my best friend marry her true love. i know her ceremony will be breathtaking and...

...will hopefully be in the dead of winter...