I’m sending a note off to one of my brides and in closing, I mindlessly wished her a Happy Valentine’s day. I stopped for a moment and thought about it. How fun for them to celebrate Valentine’s day for the first time as a married couple. It takes on a whole new meaning. I thought of the last year, Monica & Guillermo, Shun & Peter, Destinee & Hanalei, Staci & Don, Angie & Chris, Jessica and Raimo, Kacie and Aidan and I realized I’m such a lucky guy. There’s something to be said for surrounding yourself with people who are in love. This is one of those cool things I never thought about when wedding photography came my way. I initially geeked out on the gear and the planning but I never thought I’d watch the guys get choked up when they talk about their brides. I didn’t think about the genuine concern when Don stands quietly by Staci with his arm around her and he says “What do you want?”
Sometimes it seems like there aren’t many gentlemen left out there. Then I sit and watch Aidan listen to Kacie while she tells me about the little details. I watch Guillermo get up from his seat when Monica returns to the table and I’m hopeful. As Jonathan takes off his sweater and drapes it over Annie’s shoulders on a cool evening I think to myself that these guys are doing a good job.
Chivalry isn’t dead, it’s alive and well and I’m surrounded by it. Picasso said, “Love is the greatest refreshment in life.” And he was right; I drink it in when I’m around my couples. It moves me and I want my wife by my side. I want her hand in mine and I want to enjoy these quiet, simple moments with her.
Drink up, take it all in and enjoy. Happy Valentine’s day.
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