The Royal Wedding

Yes I was one of those crazy people who woke up bright and early at 4am to watch Prince William and Kate Middleton joined in marriage. No, I'm not ashamed of it in the least. For one this was history in the making. I know I don't live in England, but it was still neat to watch a piece of history take shape. The Royal Family stands for so much in England and is so iconic it made me wish we had more pageantry in the U.S. Also, this is a modern day fairytale! A "commoner" as the Brits put it, fell in love with a real life prince and became a princess! It's really everything my dreams were made of as a little girl (and even now, I'm not going to lie).

Kate's dress was AMAZING. It reminded me of 1950's glamour and was very reminiscent of Grace Kelly. She looked aboslutely flawless.

 I can't get over how classic and elegant the whole ceremony was, and how perfect the Prince and new Princess look together. I've always found Prince William to be so handsome and even now, all balding aside, he is good-looking as ever.

Oh, and while I'm going on about this fairytale day, can we just appreciate a bit of Prince Harry as well?

How adorable is he with the little pageboys and bridesmaids?! Definitely makes me swoon. At least he is still single so there is still hope for me!

An ode to the future Mrs. Poole

Tomorrow at noon, my bestie Amy Doll Marie Benkenstein will marry JSP in Nauvoo, Illinois! I could not be happier or more excited for the two of them. They are perfect for each other!

I remember way back when last summer when I visited Amy out in Idaho and she kept talking about this really awesome guy named Jeff. She really liked him but wasn't so sure if he liked her back. Upon finally meeting the infamous Jeff I assured Amy that I thought Jeff really did like her and that she should stop worrying her pretty little head. A couple of weeks after I had left for Indiana I got a text from Amy that her and Jeff were finally together! After many texts and conversation and many months Amy finally came home and had some big news to tell me. One night after some adventures around Fort Wayne I was driving her home when she broke the news that her and Jeff wanted to get married...in July...and I was one of the first people to know. It took everything in me not to shout my excitement for my bestie from the rooftops, and I kept my lips sealed for another couple of months until one night in May I finally got this on my phone...

Now another couple of months have gone by and Amy and Jeff are in Nauvoo prepping for their wedding tomorrow. It's kind of weird having someone I've been so close with get married, but I couldn't think of a better guy for her.

Even though she's getting married and will be living far away from the Midwest Amy will always and forever be one of my nearest and dearest friends. She is not only and incredible friend, but an incredible human being. Her undying faith and morals are something I will always admire. She has been there for me throughout nearly every important milestone of my high school and college years. She doesn't judge and is always compassionate. I love her very much and she will make a wonderful wife and mother...some day.

Happy Wedding Day Jeff and Amy!!!! I really hope it's the "best eternity ever!"

Wedding Bells

While doing my morning perusal of the crazy number of blogs I read, I stumbled upon the website of husband and wife photography duo Bobbi & Mike. They do everything from families, to engagement pictures, to weddings, and beyond. I am absolutely in love with these wedding pictures they took of gorgeous couple Sarah and Sam in Indianapolis!

I want them to photograph my wedding someday.