This past weekend I headed up to beautiful Ouray, Colorado to witness my dear friend Lauren's nuptials. The bride and groom chose a stunning location for their ceremony (graciously provided by the groom's grandparents) and the gorgeous bride even graced us with her vocal talents by singing a special song for her groom. It ended up being a mini-reunion for me with some of my college friends and my first experience of being away from my little babe for the night.
It was so wonderful to catch up with old friends and to be there as one friend begins her marriage. Congratulations Lauren and Ian! I wish you both all the love in the world.
The couple did such a wonderful job of incorporating elements of the rugged and natural beauty of Colorado into thier wedding. The groom actually made the flower centerpieces by hollowing out a felled aspen trunk. Aspens branches and leaves were scattered throughout both ceremony and reception site and the simple wildflowers seemed to be a perfect accent. Even the favors were homemade Colorado peach perserves by Tamra and Jaime! Everything about the wedding radiated with who the couple is and what they enjoy.
Catching up with old friends was wonderful as well. I love seeing all the different directions our lives have taken us, and maybe even living vicariously through some of the more interesting adventures each fabulous lady has had. It is nice that we all haven't grown too far apart on our own paths.
Being a part of someone's milestone event causes me to reflect on the major events I've had in my own life. I can't believe I will be celebrating my 5th anniversary in a few short weeks. Somehow it seems like only yesterday and like a lifetime just the same. Marriage is work; there is no doubt about it. But I think it is extremely rewarding. Getting married, tying the knot, making the big commitment; they make it sound like it is something that will weigh you down. But I believe that knowing you have that someone to weather the storms with you (even when they are the storm themselves sometimes) can feel liberating. That big crazy world, the scary unknown of the future seems more manageable, or maybe I feel braver for tackling it, knowing I have that partner by my side.
To Lauren and Ian as they begin this new journey; I wish you two smooth sailing, though I know it will be rough at times. But take heart knowing you can chart a navigable path together and that special someone who is with you every step of the way. And with a jumping off point in as beautiful a place as this.....I'd say you have no where to go but up! Love you guys!
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