Firefly Blessings

Well I am now a photographer as well! NOT!!! This lovely couple have been together for 30 years and they gathered all their children, spouses/ partners and grandchildren under the guise of family photos. Everyone showed up! The Photographer(me) showed up and after a few minutes of getting cameras out, I grabbed my ceremony book and said “Surprise, I am not a photographer, but am here to do a wedding! ” Amongst cheers and fist pumps we all settled in and got J and P officially married! Congratulations to the newly wedded couple, you have had an amazing 30
years together and I’m sure there will be another 30 to come! 💕💕💕🍷 PS the beautiful backdrop didn’t even throw the surprise as J loves to decorate and it just made a great backdrop for photos!

Congratulations S and C. You have beautiful family and the love between both of you was palpable. Thank you so much for a wonderful day, even with the minor blip!

Rustic, rural, family, faith. All the makings of a beautiful ceremony where this young couple not only sealed their love, but made a special
commitment to their children. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your day. Congratulations A & M!

Congratulations to I & S married today! Sun came out and the blizzard stopped so all could be there for a beautiful intimate evening ceremony. Thank you for choosing me to share your day. Thank you to River Valley Wedding Venue for a beautiful setting.

So honored to marry this young couple. Connected to the land as a farmer, they chose to get married on their land with an amazing view. Quite the trek into the fields but beautiful once there. Congratulations and thankful that the weather held!

Today’s graveside service brought many thoughts as I drove home. There is so much to be said about rural life, filled with hardships, yet so strong, filled with love of both family, neighbors and the land.

It took place in a small community cemetery. Many of the family members took the time to visit the other gravesites of both family members and friends. The connections of this small community run deep. History stands the test of time here, and each gravestone marked the memories and lives that experienced them.

We held the interment and service for both spouses, though passing 5 years apart, they are now at peace together once again. As in life, they were inseparable. It spoke to me of the power in a marriage that didn’t cease after the death of one spouse. They were in this relationship for eternity, and that we could learn from.

It was an honor to tell a bit of both of their stories as individuals, and that of their life as a couple. So to their family, “I wish you enough” … enough memories to keep them in your hearts, enough stories to pass on to your children, enough love to carry you thru your sadness. They lived a great life - together.

Congratulations to Emily and Peter. Have known you since you were a wee one and it was my honor to marry you Emily to Peter. You both are an amazing young couple and wonderful
parents. The love the two of share it so refreshing to witness.