So we have returned from one of the most beautiful places on earth after almost a week of sunshine, laughter, beaches, and one of the most beautiful and unique weddings I have ever seen. Shannon and I sipped Champagne, danced on tables, ate amazing food, and met more wonderful people under one roof than are commonly under four. And if that isn't a testament to who Marla and Terry are (the bride and groom) than I'm not sure what is. Not only can they plan a creative and fun party, but they are a reflection of their friends/family and vice verse; there were all solid, kind, fun people surrounding them. (which as a side note, just added to how honored we were to be invited).
So Shannon and I were lucky enough to produce the bridesmaid dresses for Marla which you can see below. The colors came out fantastically, and the belts were made from the same material as Marla's custom dress (designed by her dear friend Melissa). And to make Marla's and the wedding parties ensembles pop even a little bit more perfectly on this secluded surfing beach set into the cliff of St. Bart's, where the wind was rustling the palms, the sun was setting, and the bongo was beating, was that all of the guests were wearing shades of white. Could not have looked cleaner or more appropriate for the setting. I could go on and on about each night and every detail, but suffice it to say not many weddings will compare. Last winter when our friend Susan was married I put this quote from Eat, Pray, Love on the blog, but I just love it so Im posting it again:
"I keep remembering one of my Guru's teachings about happiness. She says that people universally tend to think about happiness as a stroke of luck, something that will maybe descend upon you like fine weather if you're fortunate enough. But that's not how happiness works. Happiness is the consequence of personal effort. You fight for it, strive for it, insist upon it, and sometimes even travel around the world looking for it. You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestations of your own blessings. And once you have achieved a state of happiness, you must never become lax about maintaining it, you must make a mighty effort to keep swimming upward into that happiness forever, to stay afloat on top of it. If you don't, you will leak away your innate contentment. It's easy to pray when you're in distress but continuing to pray even when your crisis has passed is like a sealing process, helping your soul to hold tight to its good attainments."
May Terry and Marla keep swimming upward in their happiness forever and may their souls always hold tight to their good attainments. Congratulations guys.
