What do you do when time goes by, and the things that brought you together disappear into the past?
There’s always a choice.
Choose to take time the time we are given for granted.
Choose to worry over the little things that try to make us believe that they are so important.
We can also choose to love.
Loving each other is a choice we make – it’s not only passive, it’s a course of action.
We can also choose to love each other every day, and to never take a second for granted.
To still go out on surprise dates together, to still sit down and talk to each other.
This year, we chose to celebrate all of the adventures we’ve shared over the past 11 years – and 6 years of marriage – with an anniversary session with the inimitable Laura Gordon Photography.
We’re so thankful for these, and will be even more thankful in another 11 years.
Laura is an amazing artist and someone we’re glad to call a friend.
When we look at these, we’re reminded of just what we have, of all that we’ve been through, and of all of the things we have before us.
We’re reminded to love each other.
Special thanks to these lovely people who helped us make this happen:
Styled and florals by: Dear Sweetheart Events | Photography by Laura Gordon Photography | Dress from Gossamer | Calligraphy: The Taylor Type | Rentals: Paisley and Jade | Hair: 1213 Hair Salon, RVA
December 29th, 2014 at 7:40 am
A simply stunning set of images. I love them all. I particularly like the first few with the flowers.. I think I’m in love with floral images lately. Gorgeous.
December 29th, 2014 at 9:46 am
These are just beautiful. I love how they feel like time is standing still. And I love seeing how much you two love each other. Simply beautiful!
December 29th, 2014 at 9:55 am
Absolute perfection! What an amazing way to celebrate your love. Beautiful!
December 29th, 2014 at 12:56 pm
You two & the photographs are simply gorgeous!
December 29th, 2014 at 1:03 pm
I love these photos!! Happy Anniversary and congratulations!! The light in these photos is to die for!! (:
December 29th, 2014 at 1:26 pm
these are absolutely stunning!!!
December 29th, 2014 at 1:37 pm
I love, love, love every single one! You both are such a cute couple!
December 29th, 2014 at 2:07 pm
What an absolute dream! Every image is gorgeous! Love them and love y’all! xoxo!
December 29th, 2014 at 2:25 pm
Y’all are the sweetest! Love these images! What a special way to celebrate each other!!
December 29th, 2014 at 2:40 pm
Absolutely beautiful portrait and photography work!! I love the composition, style and colors!
December 29th, 2014 at 3:01 pm
these are unbelievably gorgeous! Happy Anniversary!
December 29th, 2014 at 3:23 pm
These are stunning! Congratulations on your anniversary and on choosing to capture this amazing time in your lives. Beautiful images!
December 29th, 2014 at 3:42 pm
pure poetry. congratulations and wishing you many many more anniversaries.
December 29th, 2014 at 4:31 pm
STUNNING! I agree with Cindy- “pure poetry”
December 29th, 2014 at 4:37 pm
This is simply breathtaking! You two should be on this side of the lens more often – wishing you a very happy anniversary!
December 29th, 2014 at 4:45 pm
WOW! Simply stunning!!
December 29th, 2014 at 5:09 pm
These images are so beautiful. After 6 years of marriage I can feel the love through my computer screen. I specially love what you wrote at the end. Beautiful couple!!
December 29th, 2014 at 6:45 pm
wow guys!! these are so romantic & beautiful!! Happy Anniversary!!
December 29th, 2014 at 7:47 pm
OMG These are gorgeous wedding anniversary images, i loved the bouquet one is so delicate and lovely; and the wonderfully written at the end of your post.
December 29th, 2014 at 8:31 pm
I absolutely love them! Best anniversary present ever is to capture the love that you have from the beginning, and even more. <3 Beautiful!
December 29th, 2014 at 10:06 pm
Absolutely stunning! Exquisite!
December 30th, 2014 at 12:09 am
These two are so in love & so genuinely sweet even if you didn’t know them personally you would feel as if you do because these images capture them perfectly as they are! Michael & Carina we are so happy for you two congrats on your anniversary!! XOXO
December 30th, 2014 at 2:42 am
Dang. Stunning. Love every detail.
December 31st, 2014 at 2:33 am
Stunning anniversary photography! I love her dress!
January 1st, 2015 at 9:28 pm
absolutely gorgeous!!! So glad you shared and happy anniversary!
February 14th, 2015 at 4:25 am
Gorgeous!!