Like the First Day of School

I had trouble sleeping last night, and I’ll tell you why. When I come up on the brink of my wedding season opening up and letting loose, it’s like the top of the first hill on a roller coaster, just waiting to ride it down the big, pit-in-your-stomach-inducing freefall drop. I am so excited for all the fantastic couples whose weddings I’ll be photographing this summer, and also sort of nervous with them. I remember what it’s like to be a bride, trying to sleep well and take care of yourself and also finish 8,000 DIY wedding tasks and deal with your family and your nerves and parties and congratulations and fitting into the dress. It’s a big deal.

But there’s nothing better than watching the ride as details fall into place, couples remember why they first fell in love and declare it to everyone they know, tears of joy come at the most unexpected moments, and at the end of the day, two people are husband and wife and they ride off into the sunset together.

To all my brides and grooms this summer, HERE WE GO! Hold on tight. Summer is here, and your weddings are right around the corner, whether that means this weekend or into October. The ride is going to be good, and I can’t wait to be there with you.