Congratulations to the Dearest Person in My Life

Congratulations to my younger sister and her fiance!  I have been so excited about this post for the past week that it's been hard not to post as I was finishing with her pictures.  This is much more meaningful to me then simply showing off the beautiful pictures that I was able to take; this is the first big milestone in my sister's life and I am truly honored to be the one to document it with these pictures.  As you all already know, she is the second most important person, after my son, in my life.  Without her, I would not have been able to survive this past year.  Younger sister - I love you more than I'll ever be able to express in words and I truly wish both of you all the happiness in the world!

Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.   ~Aristotle~

The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart.   ~Helen Keller~

I love you, not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you.    ~Roy Croft~

My sister and her fiance are absolutely two of the most fun people to be around.  We had so much fun walking around downtown and in these beautiful gardens to shoot these pictures.  They are by nature extremely playful with one another, but also very much in love.  This made our variety of pictures plentiful!

These two grassy platforms are where the ceremony is actually going to take place.  Its located in the middle of these gardens and at this time of year everything is still in bloom and still looks very plush.  I'm very excited about planning a wedding here. 

Love: The irresistable desire to be irresistibly desired.    ~Mark Twain~

Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.

Came but for friendship, and took away love.    ~Thomas Moore~

If I am pressed to say why I loved him, I feel it can only be explained by replying: "Because it was he; because it was me."    ~Montaigne~

All of you have heard me say, more than once, that my views on marriage these days are just a little tainted.  From my experience, I just don't have much faith in the institution FOR ME.  I do however have an incredible amount of faith in my sister and her fiance.  They have been together so long and have had their ups and downs and their love prevailed over it all.  They were meant for each other and I know, all the way to my core, that they will be the couple who survives.  One day, I know I will be planning their 50th wedding anniversary celebration and who knows..... probably taking some pictures too!

What lies behind us, and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
~ by Ralph Waldo Emerson ~               

Love reminds you that nothing else matters.   ~Amy Bushell~

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.     ~Helen Keller~

I hope all of you enjoyed the pictures.  Whether you know my sister and her fiance or not, it is a great joy to celebrate and share this decision with all of you. 

~Magan~