Ah, weddings. The giddy excitement that pervades the day. The abundant beauty, the overwhelming beauty, the awe-inspiring beauty.  The way the groom smiles at his bride, and the way she lights up when she sees him.  The bridesmaids as they continually prove their love for the bride-friend.  The groomsmen goofing off waiting for the party…

Imagine:  a Sunday evening in the desert, the sun glowing magnificent over the not-so-distant mountain ranges.  The cool breeze, the twinkling sun set, the background birds. Surrounded by their families and friends, on a knoll in the otherwise flat terrain, overlooking the town of Wellton, AZ and the local golf course, Gregory and Grace stood…

Jackie & Travis had what might could be called the perfect wedding.   Now, don’t misunderstand: a significant event involving humans is going to have some unforeseen quirks.  Like when a miscommunication leaves the bustle without a bustle-er.  Or when the youngest guest needs extra attention during the ceremony.  Or the cake topper gets set into…

My milestone (of this week):  previewing this year’s year-in-photos before the year actually ended. My stresser:  rushing to finish compiling these photos by midnight EST.  My triumph:  realizing my target audience is all back in my west coast time zone, extending the deadline by three hours. Instead of stressing, I went out for chai latte’s…

“But Weeeees!” She squealed, a humored blend of irritation and laughter.  “I can’t stop laughing! Quit with the compliments!” He had been pouring them on, lavishly heaping her with all the compliments she deserved.  Oh yes, she deserved them.   Between the perfectly styled hair, the elegantly flowing white gown, and the sparkle of gladness in…