alison was my pen pal for almost a year before her wedding day. she sent me thoughtful emails, sweet cards and even a box full of books. the handwriting on the labels always looked like i had addressed them to myself. when you have nearly the same handwriting as your pen pal you know that you must meet! i knew from the start that this pair would have a wedding that we wouldn't want to miss. i have a thing for creative couples, alison is a gifted writer and gareth an amazing illustrator. every little thing about their wedding was artful and original. they had their wedding at camp wing in masschushets. their guests had the full camp experience from lanyard making to archery (some even slept on bunk beds). since alison and i both love poetry, i was excited for their ceremony and to hear their selection of love poems.
one of the many wonderful poems that friends read during their ceremony...
To My Valentine
More than a catbird hates a cat,
Or a criminal hates a clue,
Or the Axis hates the United States,
That's how much I love you.
I love you more than a duck can swim,
And more than a grapefruit squirts,
I love you more than a gin rummy is a bore,
And more than a toothache hurts.
As a shipwrecked sailor hates the sea,
Or a juggler hates a shove,
As a hostess detests unexpected guests,
That's how much you I love.
I love you more than a wasp can sting,
And more than the subway jerks,
I love you as much as a beggar needs a crutch,
And more than a hangnail irks.
I swear to you by the stars above,
And below, if such there be,
As the High Court loathes perjurious oathes,
That's how you're love by me.
-ogden nash
and if you want to see even more, go check out their slideshow.
Hey Heather & John, beautiful work! Your wedding images and photographic style are sensual and warm and we just love it! Keep up the amazing work.
Brian Hartman
Posted by: Brian Hartman | March 08, 2010 at 02:26 PM
These are amazing.. love these
Posted by: elizabeth pellette | February 19, 2010 at 07:01 AM
This series tells such a beautiful story. I love the way you captured their day.
Posted by: SimpleDressObsessed | February 18, 2010 at 12:45 PM
wow, what a refreshingly different, beautifully rustic, amazingly shot wedding! heather, these are gorgeous! i feel like i was there! i love the torn out pages on the place settings, that is so cool...
Posted by: Willow | February 09, 2010 at 10:27 AM
he loves her so much
Posted by: paula | February 01, 2010 at 10:43 AM
it really looks like a very cheerful and happy couple.. the wedding seems to have been so sweet.. in love.
Posted by: paula | February 01, 2010 at 10:39 AM
our photos are truly inspiring and beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jeny | January 31, 2010 at 02:57 AM
Beautiful photos, I love the setting for the wedding.
Posted by: Jasmine | January 30, 2010 at 04:55 AM
I love Ogden Nash. Especially his April Girl and 1st child, second child poems.
This wedding has one of my all time favorite photos (the one of them kissing in the rain). I love the camp and warmth feel of this wedding. You guys captured it beautifully.
Posted by: buhdoop | January 28, 2010 at 08:26 PM
So beautiful! And the decor seems so well-thought-out and meaningful. I'm in love!
Posted by: Emily @ Southern Weddings | January 28, 2010 at 02:02 PM
That is the coolest camp ever. I want to go there! And that poem had me laughing out loud!
Posted by: Janice McIntyre | January 28, 2010 at 07:57 AM
Amazing Job! These pictures are so beautiful and so much magic and wonderfulness is in them. It gives me happy goosebumps.
Posted by: Aerussell.wordpress.com | January 27, 2010 at 12:35 PM
These pictures are totaly awesome - I like the place where they married - it has something magic and is really close to nature!
Posted by: Ariana | January 27, 2010 at 12:28 PM
LOVING the total photo magic and wedding awesomeness this week, you guys!!! You're the bestest.
And oh, how I love the kissing in the rain picture!!! And the Bride's sweet dress, and how happy everyone looks. Adorable wedding.
Posted by: a | January 27, 2010 at 12:18 PM
These are amazing, Heather! The shot of them kissing in the rain under the umbrella is so great. Beautiful job!
Posted by: Darci | January 27, 2010 at 11:24 AM
You guys are the sh*t! I just stumbled across your flickr account, then came here. Usually I absolutely despise wedding photos (to the point where I would rather stick a couple of pencils in my eyes). These photos are real.
Posted by: Michael | January 27, 2010 at 09:23 AM
so, i had a few favorites picked, and then as i scrolled there were more favorites. so basically the whole wedding is a favorite. i wish i could just follow you around all day and watch you work!
Posted by: Katie Neal Photo | January 27, 2010 at 09:17 AM
Oh Heather, you know I love a good mushroom photo! You are amazing :)
Posted by: Tara | January 27, 2010 at 08:58 AM
lovely! love the rain! I want an ice cream truck.. :)
Posted by: jen howell | January 27, 2010 at 08:36 AM
this is one of my fave weddings you two captured - it's dazzling...and real...and just beyond lovely.
Posted by: Jes ( A.Mountain.Bride ) | January 27, 2010 at 06:52 AM
Awwww...love the shot of them in the rain, with the little girl off the side looking at them. Sweet. :)
Posted by: Scarlett | January 27, 2010 at 06:33 AM
Oh my! The shot of them kissing the rain is amazing!! What a sweet wedding:)
Posted by: Emily | January 27, 2010 at 05:18 AM
My favorites that I've ever seen of yours. What a GREAT wedding and so well captured! :)
Posted by: Sarah Neal | January 27, 2010 at 05:15 AM