I’ve honestly never met a bride like Amanda. You know what a bridezilla looks like? Picture the EXACT OPPOSITE of that…. and that’s Amanda. She is the most humble, do-it-amazingly-yourself, full of life and love - bride. Let me explain. First of all, when we had our consultation way back in the summer, she told me that she was going to Culinary School. Yeah. Way cool. But wait, it gets even cooler. She also told me that SHE would be cooking the meal for all of her wedding guests AND baking her own wedding cakes AND making truffles for all the guests (might I mention they were SOOO good?!). She’s amazing, right? I know.

But that’s not the most incredible thing of it all. When we got to the reception, I found out that she had decorated everything herself. It was SO beautiful and colorful. Then, the guests ate her delicious Italian dinner (I know this, of course,  because I had some) after Amanda and Eric insisted the guests get their food first…. just like any cook would do - except it was the cook’s wedding day! Wow. And then, after Amanda and Eric cut the cake, she proceeded to serve it to all her guests. It was such a kind gesture. I’ve never seen it before and I’m not sure I’ll ever experience it again, but what an amazing way to tell your guests thank you for celebrating the day with you. (Tear)

Amanda and Eric, you both are such incredible people, and I’m SO SO blessed to have met you, befriended you, and photographed you. You both are such an inspiration in the way you live life! Thank you so much for asking me to spend your day with you!