09/15/2025
I’ll never forget a conversation I had with my Grandma Jean when I was still a teenager. We were going through her closet when she pulled out a pink gingham dress and with a wide smile said, “Did you know this is my wedding dress?”

She then told me about the day she married my grandpa Bill. It was a simple courthouse wedding with only two witnesses followed by a nice dinner. No big fuss, no big expenses. It was exactly right for them. She told me how she never understood the idea that your wedding day is the “best day of your life.” For her, she knew that all of the best moments were yet to come. A lifetime of love, family, adventures, and memories.

That perspective has always stuck with me, especially now as a wedding photographer. Yes, wedding days are beautiful, important, and worth documenting, but every day after has the potential to be your best day ever. 

All of that to say, I love photographing anniversary celebrations. They are such a reminder that the lifetime you build with the person you love is what matters most. 

Happy 20 years, Brandi & Phil!
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