Tony and Jill tied the knot last weekend at the beautiful Monarch Cove Inn, one of my most favorite venues to shoot. Their day was smooth and relaxed, with Aimee Newlander from "Weddings By Aimee" at the helm. I have rarely met a more fun-loving and easy going couple, Tony even gave Jill a piggy back as he forded the river at Capitola Beach for portraits! Jill's dear friend, Mary created every flower arrangement (they could not have been more beautiful) as well as reading a touching poem during the ceremony. I have posted it below, it was too wonderful not to share. Their guests were entertained by games such as a bean bag toss, bocce ball, and crossword puzzles. What a wonderful wedding, I can't wait to work with them again!
Together
Two trees near to each other stood
When they were young and life was new.
Their limbs reach out and their branches entwine
And thus together they grew.
Their roots spread out down under the ground
Joining one with the other,
So, from the top in the sky to the heart
In the earth-the two were joined together.
Thru days when the sun was bright and warm
And the winds were tempermental.
When a laughing breeze rustled the leave,
Or when the rain was soft and gentle.
Thru days when the clouds were dark and gray
And cold and fierce the weather
The two stood firm and faced the storms
Because they stood together.
-Jo Lynn Wood
