Erika + Chris | Married

Last wedding of 2012, coming your way! :D

Erika sent me an email last night saying she’s suffering from “Post-Wedding Blues.” I so get this. For months after our wedding, Glen and I talked about it often—every day, even. People aren’t kidding when they tell you that your wedding will be one of the greatest days of your life. You’re surrounded by those who matter to you most; you’re pledging your life to your best friend; and you’re finally seeing all of your hard work and planning, all of the agonizing over this and that detail, this and that color, come together. AND you get to dance your booty off to great music and stuff your face with sweets (or was that just me?). But then it’s over. You got what you wanted to (a marriage), and in some ways it’s a sigh of relief (no more planning, no more organizing), but there’s a big hole left.

You see things afterwards and think, “Oh, this would be cute…” or, “Oh, it would be fun if…” before you realize, “Oh. It’s over.” For Erika, that was a set of mustache stirrers in a local Pottery Barn. For me, it was anything coral. Erika’s conclusion? Buy those stirrers anyway, and figure out how to make her life hipper. (I like the way she thinks!) But let me just say that when you SEE Erika + Chris’ wedding, you might be wondering the same thing I was: Could they get any hipper? I vote an emphatic no. :D

In the end I think what makes your wedding so seminal, so memorable is that you only get to do it once. You did your best, you enjoyed the heck out of it, you made it yours. But most importantly: You got married. And that, dear friends, is the absolute best part. :)

At any rate, I thought I’d help to alleviate some of Erika’s Post-Wedding Blues. It may just brighten your Friday, too. Let’s look!

The house the Erika + Chris rented in Oakland was unbelievable.

Their colors were yellow and blue. Happy to oblige! (I’m always thinking about your eventual wedding album!) :D P.S. I removed three teeny ants from the photo on the right. ;)

I know I’m not supposed to play favorites, but Erika wore my most favorite dress of the entire year. Its delicacy was stunning.

Hi, Chris! You will never have more hands on you at once than you do on your wedding day. :)

I wonder how men got ready for weddings before smart phones. Group pocket square folding lesson, care of YouTube! Such concentration! ;)

I have loved everything Ben Sherman I have ever seen (my own husband’s wedding tie included!). The guys suits and ties were perfection.

Which one is Chris’ brother? Go! :D

Let’s talk about: 1) Cheekbones, 2) Jawline, 3) Hair. A+, A+, A+!

Wait until you see these outfits in color. You might die. Hi, cutie ladies. :)

I’m sorry. I know I say this all the time, but: I LOVE FIRST SIGHTS!

:D

I’ll present this photo as evidence in my case that Erika + Chris are about as hip as they come. Guilty! Case closed!

I’ve done this pose a bunch of times, but this might be my favorite. :D Way to be outstanding, y’all.

Portrait time! :D

Sunset, I love you. Favorite.

Firetruck, I also love you!

The city had lined up all of these brand new recycling and yard waste bins at a nearby curb. I realize it’s a little unconventional, but this is probably one of my most favorite photos ever. Never, ever, ever pass up unusual color, folks. :D

I realize this image is similar, but guys? Canvas, please. :D

So much good dancing at this reception. The boys in gingham got big points for their moves. :D

Erika + Chris, you are so hip, I can’t even tell you. You make me look WAY out of touch. Let me promise you one thing: Post-Wedding Blues are totally normal, and what’s great about them is that eventually they’ll be replaced by nothing but fond memories. You’ll always miss it (even over a year later, I still do), but hopefully these photos help transport you back to the most beautiful parts of it. And there were so many of those. :) Love these photos and let them buoy your spirits. Thank you for asking me to take them. :D  xo, M

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