I went walking on the beach with Bobbie today. We took pictures and ran at seagulls and after about 15 minutes decided to head back to the room.
We were about to get on the boardwalk when a woman and two men approached us. The woman was wearing a nice dress and the gentlemen were wearing suits.
The woman stops us and says, "We're getting married, would you mind taking pictures?" I said, "Sure! Congratulations! When are you getting married, this weekend?"
Her response?
"No, right now!"
Bobbie, the minister, and I were the only witnesses in a beach wedding...and Bobbie and I doubled as photographers. I used the groom's camera and Bobbie used the bride's Iphone.
I cried.
It was the simplest, shortest wedding. But the love in their eyes was undeniable. They were both in their mid 40s, I'd say. And I could not have been happier for them.
Can't wait to find my man one day.
I saw one of these weddings once. Over winter break when I was in Jackson Hole, my brother and I look over and see a couple dressed in white jeans and white shirts. Kind of a funny site. There was a pastor and a photographer. Simple as that, a few minutes later we saw them boarding into their truck. Precious, maybe not exactly what I have in mind, but it reminds you of the simplicity of love.
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