“Have you ever been in love? Horrible isn’t it? It makes you so vulnerable. It opens your chest and it opens up your heart and it means that someone can get inside you and mess you up. You build up all these defenses, you build up a whole suit of armor, so that nothing can hurt you, then one stupid person, no different from any other stupid person, wanders into your stupid life… You give them a piece of you. They didn’t ask for it. They did something dumb one day, like kiss you or smile at you, and then your life isn’t your own anymore. Love takes hostages. It gets inside you.” – Neil Gaiman
I have been a wallflower from the budding first days of Nick and Jenna’s life together some 6-7 years ago. I think I may have photographed their first moments together as a couple (still secret to nearly all of us). From the back porch of Trash Mountain house shows to the hills behind their first home together. Snapping quiet candid moments of them in the kitchen preparing meals and treats for friends. Â I’ve been fascinated with the lives these two live. The creativity and tenacity that comes from this duo is unmatched. If you know Nick and Jenna, impressive would be the the lasting impression they’d make on you.
This day meant as much to me as it did to all of us who attended. The simplicity and thoughtfulness in everything created and experienced was undeniably them. Thankful to have seen such solid and wonderful friends make this day what was, to Jade and Jessie for opening up their home and farm to everyone, and thankful to Nick and Jenna for letting me capture the start of a new chapter in their story. LOVE YOU GUYS!
Styling & Design – Elizabeth Ulrich/Stockroom Vintage
Bouquet – Amaranthus
Dessert – Pie Now Nashville
