CHAPTER 01

The Morning

Coffee, quiet nerves and a house full of flowers. The day began slowly — exactly as we hoped it would.

THE DETAILS

Made by hand

Invitations letter-pressed by a friend, a bouquet of garden roses and olive branches, and Grandma’s pearl earrings — borrowed, and treasured.

CHAPTER 02

The Ceremony

Under the old oak, in front of ninety people we love, we made promises we intend to keep for the rest of our lives.

“I do.” — 4:12 pm

In our own words

Daniel promised to always save me the last bite. I promised to stop pretending I don’t like his music. We both promised to keep choosing each other — on the easy days and especially on the hard ones.

Walking back down the aisle, married.

Portraits

An hour of golden light, a few borrowed minutes alone, and a photographer who knew exactly when to look away.

CHAPTER 03

The Party

Long tables under string lights, a menu of family recipes, and toasts that made everyone cry and laugh in equal measure.

“Here’s to the two people who taught us what home feels like.”

Maria, sister of the bride

The first dance, and the second, and the third.

Sparklers at midnight.

The final hours

Shoes off, music loud, hearts full.

Thank you

To everyone who travelled, cooked, sang, danced and stayed until the very end — this book is for you, too.