{Love is the great unifier.}

"You don't have to have a ceremony to have a marriage. And when you think about it, the whole thing is kind of weird, right? You're standing here, looking fancy, holding flower, and being stared at by pretty much everyone who has meant anything to you in the past twenty-something years. So why do we do it? The marriage ceremony has been an important feature across every culture, religion, generation, and society. We have thousands of important moments happen throughout our lives, but this one is regarded as one so critical, we acknowledge it's special status by sharing it with others. Why this moment? Because despite all of our differences, love is what we all share. It's the great unifier - our universal truth. That no matter who we are, where we've come from, what we believe, we know this one thing: love is what we're doing right. That's why you both are standing here. That's why you are all here to watch them stand up here. We have all loved in our lifetimes, and in this moment, we're reminded that the ability to love is the best part of our humanity." Quoted from the Ceremony

During the ceremony for this beautiful couple I was feverishly trying to remember all of my favorite parts. I finally gave up and decided I would ask for a copy of the words later. I am so happy that I did, when I read through their ceremony again, truer words were never spoken. This ceremony was extra special to me, because one of these awesome brides was unofficially the match maker that allowed my own relationship grow into a marriage. I learned that she is responsible for MANY match-making relationships in her life, actually!  So happy to see this stunning match celebrate with their family and friends + to have shared in this incredibly special day. Love, love, looooove them. xo

Claire

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