
We had our pictures taken about two years ago. I bought a new dress. He bought a new suit. He promised in sickness or health, for better or worse, in good times and bad, and I promised back and put a ring on his finger. His best man stood beside him as we became newly wed, ready for the next phase.

We had our pictures taken just a couple of weeks ago. I bought a new dress. He ironed a couple of his shirts. A friend I met through blogging, Michelle, met us to take a few photos of two people inching out of the newlywed phase, far beyond the people they were in the former two photos.
A promise made on the wedding alter is a promise made without knowing what's coming. When you make the promise, it's huge because you're promising with your eyes closed to the future. There's hope, expectations, and a platform of trust, so you just go for it.
We went for it. We promised.

To have

and to hold

from this day forward

for better

for worse

for richer

for poorer

in sickness

or in health

to love

and to cherish.

I will care for you

honor you

and protect you

now and forever.

This is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photos! Thank you for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteStopping by from Mama Kat's!
That was absolutely beautiful!! What a gorgeous couple you two are.
ReplyDeleteThat was gorgeous! Killer dresses and that last picture was my favorite. This was a really nice take on this prompt.
ReplyDeleteThats one good lookin couple!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love what you said about the vows we make on our wedding day.
I cry at every wedding now because I know how much beauty lies ahead of the couple. So much beauty, and they have no idea just yet. Isn't that exciting and amazing?!
Blessings!
Bethany
www.happyhomemaker.me
The picture after "in health", the look on Chris' face.. classic Whitlach face! Love it. Very sweet post. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, BEAUTIFUL post and equally as gorgeous photos! The longer you are married the easier AND harder it gets. It is a constant work in progress, always always always. (As my Grandfather who was married for 50+ years before my Grandmother died has told me.) May you be blessed with many many more than that. :)
ReplyDeleteSO beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet!
ReplyDeleteLove these! My personal fav is the color shot above "I will care for you" - but they are all great!
ReplyDeleteI love this!!! These photos of ya'll are amazing. You always have the cutest outfits on too.
ReplyDeletebeautiful pictures...all these are priceless!
ReplyDeletei can't imagine some years down the road when u guys look back at the pictures and reminiscent how both of u met...
i would have shed happy tears by then