actually
i don't even know them
but
they were married on thursday
while he was home on leave from the service
and
they celebrated afterwards in the restaurant where her mom works
which happened to be the same place i was treating my mom to lunch
for mother's day
~back in my hometown~
my mom does know his grandma
~they were hospital roommates 49 years ago in the maternity ward with new babies~
so
when everyone was done eating
what else could i do
but ask if they wanted me to take their photos
~
they were so amazingly beautiful and in love
and
just sparkled when we walked down the street to a little park
~
during
the whole photo shoot
they laughed and kissed and smiled and kissed some more
~
he shipped back out yesterday
and
she'll be with him again in two months
~
congratulations
you love birds
and
thank you from the bottom of my heart for letting me photograph your special day
~
your future is so incredibly bright
*
i'm still editing their photos
but
there are a few more over here that are finished
*
I love that you asked them if they wanted to have their photo taken. Those pictures will be so special to them forever. And you were clearly touched as well. So sweet.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this post. What a beautiful couple... oh, the beautiful children they will have. Why do I always think of that??..lol..
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping for a safe return.
what a beautiful couple, and amazing photos!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story and great photos. Those youngins are truly in love.
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How opportune for the young newlyweds to be at the restaurant and for you to have your camera. Such nice photos. How did your lunch with your mom go? Hope your Mothers Day was special too. I can see that you enjoyed doing something nice for this lovely couple.
ReplyDeleteHi Beth,
ReplyDeleteI found your lovely blog via Sperlygirl, and am delighted to find another creative Beth! Ever since I entered blogland and got back into making art, I seem to be bumping into other people called Beth left, right and centre, having only met a couple in my life until now.
Anyway, love the photos and words
from another Beth
They look so happy. Raising my coffee mug to their success as a couple!
ReplyDeleteand you captured that love, you did, it is right here in these pictures, and also in the other ones over there, for all the world to see. you are so good at that. so very, very good at that...
ReplyDeleteincredible!
ReplyDeleteThey are clearly in love. How gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteYou are so giving.
Beautiful! I love how you just ask anyone to take their photo.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful couple. They looked sooo happy.
Oh you wonderful soul. Hope they share this memory for ages.
ReplyDeleteAwwww what a wonderful love story and they must have been thrilled to have you take their photos!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous,
xo,
LuLu
lucky you ... lucky them ... wonderful gift to all
ReplyDeleteNot sure who is luckier you witnessing such pure love or them being photographed by such talent. Probably a little of both.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Beth! What a sweet story! Thanks for sharing the story and the photos!
ReplyDeleteThis story is beautiful...the couple is beautiful...the photos are beautiful...your gift to them of taking their photos is beautiful...love is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat story and great photos which represents their love story...Hugs
ReplyDeleteNo way to not use the word beautiful here. :)
ReplyDeletexoxo
Debi
You have the sweetest heart. What a lovely couple...(sigh) young love. :)
ReplyDeleteI imagine they were thrilled to have you take their picture. What a special thing to do.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story. And what a photogenic couple. It's kismet that you were there.
ReplyDeleteYou are the sweetest, Beth. I can so relate to happy young couples, having been to the most beautiful wedding on Friday evening - that of my middle son. I'll post photos tomorrow. It couldn't have been a more perfect day and Scribner Vineyards was a lovely setting.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures you took of this dear couple will be cherished forever.
How sweet!!!! The photos are gorgeous.
ReplyDeletedebby
this is so great! You are such a spontaneous person- I love it! I know that couple is incredibly happy.
ReplyDeletethis is so great! You are such a spontaneous person- I love it! I know that couple is incredibly happy.
ReplyDeletegorgeous... so natural... love it.
ReplyDeleteI love that you asked if you could take their pics! Lucky newlyweds! So fun! These look great, they look so in love!
ReplyDeleteI have chills. They are incredibly lucky to have you capture their love in photos. God speed home Soldier.
ReplyDeletearen't they adorable?! wonderful photos, warm heart, you have, friend.
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On such a special day you have given them a wonderful gift! They will treasure these for years to come.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
Hugs
SueAnn
these are stunning. I can feel the love oozing from the screen. thank you for sharing them with us here.
ReplyDeleteLove the pics and love your story even more. This is my son and my new daughter-in-law (my first). Thank you, Beth, for your talents and your warm and open heart.
ReplyDeleteJay Eastlick
Beth
ReplyDeleteYou seriously have no idea how much this meant to us. You did a phenomenal job of capturing the love we have for each other that continues to grow day in and day out. you are extremely talented with what you do. we cannot thank you enough! Steph Eastlick
They're gorgeous!
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ReplyDeletecaptured sweetly by ruby luna...xox
Just so you know, this made me tear up. I know how that feels. My hubby and I got married four days before his feet touched down in Iraq for a 16 month tour. God bless them and keep them safe.
ReplyDeleteHow like you to thank them for the gift you gave them. Because, of course, your loving heart knew it was a gift to you, as well.
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