Scott & Abby

Sometimes I have to pinch myself. This year has been a wild ride and my brides & grooms have blown me away with their greatness. Each wedding has been so uniquely distinct from the next and yet all have been equally as meaningful and touching. This year has left me with one big, exploding heart of happiness and emotion. Internet, hear me when I say I have the best couples in the world! Following in suit, Scott and Abby's wedding was the type warm, fuzzy dreams are made of. Last month Scott told Abby he promised to walk beside her in sickness and in health. And Abby promised to stay beside Scott till death do them part. Together they kissed in front of the friends and family who had known them and encouraged them and watched them become a couple. And together they laughed and danced and cried as they started forever together.

Scott and Abby, thank you for making me feel like the world's luckiest wedding photographer. It was, no doubt, an honor to document your day but it is an even greater honor to call you two friends. Thank you for inviting me in and letting me capture your love. I will forever be grateful for your kindness.

Congrats on happily ever after, M.

Any day that starts with these shoes is bound to be amazing...

Kyle & Nicole

I've been chomping at the bit to show the world this gorgeous wedding for almost an entire month. Kyle and Nicole were married this past August at Bend's Broken Top Resort and I'm SO excited that the day has finally come to show this beautiful couple off! If I've learned anything about spending weekend after weekend at weddings, it's that it's extremely easy to get caught up in the weddingness of it all. What I found so heartwarming about Kyle + Nicole's wedding was that their ultimate goal and deepest desire was for every one of their guests to enjoy themselves. They're the type of couple who spend their wedding reception asking if you're having a good time. Which was amazing given that every.single.guest in attendance seemed to sport the world's most enormous smile. Kyle & Nicole, thankyouthankyouthankyou for letting me document this beautiful day in your lives. I think the world of you both and could not have been more honored to photograph your wedding. Thank you for all the kindness you've showed - and continue to show - me throughout this past year. You really are the best.

Lots of love, Michelle

Sara Carson of Blue Daffodil creates the most beautiful florals and Nicole's bouquet was no exception. I'm always excited when I find out I get to photograph Sara's artistry.

Kyle and Nicole opted to see each other before the wedding which allowed for ample portrait time. It also insured everyone (bride & groom and bridal party combined) was able to enjoy the epic celebration that was their reception.

Nicole, stoppppp it.

No detail at Kyle and Nicole's wedding was too small to overlook. The handkerchief on the right belonged to Kyle's grandmother and was held in the bouquet of Kyle's mother at her own wedding to Kyle's dad.

Life Together

I’m ready - so, so ready - for this to be our life again. For days full of nothingness. For evenings getting sand between our toes. For no longer falling asleep alone. For hearing his voice across the room instead of across the muffled phone connection. For having someone to grab a drink with on a Tuesday night. Also a Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday night. For being in love with the man beside me instead of the man on the other side of the world. I’m so ready.

Come home to me soon, handsome boy. It's time to live life together again.