Food for Thought

{A picture frame with shards from our Polterabend}

Love is an act of faith, not an exchange.

~Paulo Coelho

Today starts a weekend of wedding fun since my brother will be getting married on Monday.  Tonight is the Polterabend!  In German tradition, guests come to the bride's house and smash ceramics, porcelain, and stone items like dishes to "break" everything bad that can happen to a marriage and to scare off the evil spirits.  Then the guests eat and drink while bride and groom clean up the mess, together. 

My hubby and I had one before our wedding, and it was a blast!  I thought I shared it on here, but I didn't.  I received a gift of a picture frame with some shards glued on the glass as an anniversary gift, and I adore it!  Whenever I am mad or upset with my hubby, I glance at it.  Then I remember that we are a team and need to work together.  Mushy-sentimental stuff, I know, but hey, I am allowed every now and then!

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!

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Happy Anniversary!!!

One year ago, today, I married the love of my life and my best friend.  I love him for all that he is, all that he has been and all that he will be.  Our love is difficult sometimes, but it's real and true.  I love him more today than when I married him.  I'm not a writer or a poet, so I can't put into words how I feel about him.  I just know I wouldn't change it for the world.  


Love lasts because it changes and not because it stays the same and never faces any challenges.

~Paulo Coelho

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With this ring, I thee wed...

 

{Something old...}

 

{Something new...}

 

{Something borrowed...}

 

{Something blue...}

 

{And a penny in your shoe!}

 

{I now pronounce you man and wife!}

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Sneak Peek: Wedding

After two years of being engaged, Ben and I are getting married this October!  YAY!!!  He is my best friend; he is the calm to my high-energy neurotic self.  He supports me, and he grounds me when I'm frustrated or upset.  He is the shoulder I want to lean on when I need to rest my head.  *sigh*

Anyway--we took engagement pictures in March at our ceremony venue: The Arboretum.  Below are my favorite photos from that session taken by husband-wife team, Gabe and Mary Lawson from Honey Heart Photography.  I have followed her photography for many, many years, and I was so ecstatic that she took our pictures!

As stated, the ceremony will be held at The Arboretum.  Below is the gazebo under which we will get married. :o)

The Arboretum

The reception will be held at the historic Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in the Winter Kitchen which is a small, cozy room with a beautiful fireplace!

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

This will be the end of wedding posts until after we are married--sorry guys!  I can't very well spill the details!

Have a wonderful day!

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