Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Bridesmaid Round 13: Photos & Story

I first met my Chantalion (you may call her Chantal) in the hallway of a church. Technically, I met her when we lived in the same neighborhood when we were very young. But the first time we really became friends was in a church hallway in our early 20s. The story is long (really long) from there, but suffice it to say, that meeting in the hallway was no accident.

There's a lot of details of late-night talks, long (really long) walks, dancing recklessly to Bon Iver, laughing until snorting occurs, adventures of the best kind, seeing each other through the ups and downs of our love lives, thrift store shopping, handling the tough (really tough) pieces of life, a failed attempt to climb a tree...the list goes on. I think God sometimes gives us someone to go to heaven and hell and back with us, because He knows it's just who we need in the passenger seat. Personally, I couldn't be more grateful to have this precious soul along for the ride.

First, a photo history of our friendship...






And now on to some wedding shots!








 



Her wedding involved wildflowers, sunshine, a historic brick home, simple decor, a small group of people, soft music and brunch. It was quaint, simple and perfect. And, solidified my strong desire to just get married in an inexpensive white dress, wrap myself in a plaid flannel shirt and row a canoe off into the sunset.

p.s. She met her new husband on none other than eHarmony. Lest you doubt the effectiveness of online  romancing.

Update: To answer a question from the comments, my yellow & white striped bridesmaid dress is from eShakti -- the company that lets you customize measurements, sleeve type, neckline and length on any dress. Talk  about a neat idea! Plus, the dress has POCKETS. Score!

8 comments:

FWIL Sentimental Blog Content said...

This is such a sweet post! I so agree with your first statement. And I feel like you're someone sent to me to go through some hell with right now- thanks for being that person for so many!

Anonymous said...

Love this!! You are darling!

Meg said...

Loving the pics!! She is a gorgeous bride and you are a gorgeous bridesmaid! Your dress looks WAY cute on you!! Xo

Unknown said...

That is so cute they met online! I kind of like those stories! Then again, I got set up on a blind by a blogger I'd never met ;) haha.
Also, where is your dress from? It's AMAZING! You look gorgeous.

Megs said...

Haha, How could i forget about that tree?? "Who climbs skirts in trees anyway?" I personally believe our "skinny love" dances will never end. When we're 50 and get together, that's what we'll do. And then go to in 'n out of course!

Megan said...

that dress is amazing!! so cute!! and this wedding looks so beautiful :)

Anonymous said...

the entire wedding looks so adorable!! :)

Alicia Snow said...

I absolutely adore that photo of you! And I love my eShakti dress simply because of the pockets. Every dress should have pockets.