You’re standing there with the man that looks at you with stars in his eyes.  He raises your spirits and holds you safely.  You’re at home with him and he is your best friend, your knight, your body and soul.  You give him children, a home, unstoppable love and your full adoration.

Maria had found Armando many years ago, and they had a beautiful family and home, yet Maria never had the wedding she dreamt of.  And that’s what impressed me so much about these two amazing people; Armando never forgot that his Maria had this dream.  And in that way, it became his dream too.

I was so moved by this letter to me from Armando, that I wanted to share it.  It’s so easy to forget that we’re here to love one another,  and if we can weather the wild storms, chances are we’ll forge a love that rivals mountains and oceans.

As a Sacramento Wedding video and photographer expert, photographing weddings is an opportunity for me–a journey really–that allows me to open my heart each time I listen to the vows, each time I see the intimate moments between man and woman, each time I hear the laughter and the love and see it beamed outward.  I cry too often at weddings.

Armando writes:

“Although this day will be in our hearts and minds forever, you managed to capture all the moments in time that were important to us. Because of you, we are able to look at these images and remember when we laughed and when we cried. Because of you, we are able to share a beautiful memory with our grandkids and to set an example for our children. When they see these pictures, they will say, “So this is what you do when you love someone.” I thank you for having the heart to make the arrangements for video.  We will be able to share this beautiful day with relatives who were not able to attend. Dawn, you helped me to give myMaria her dream and for that I am forever grateful.”

And I am forever grateful that I had the chance to be there for Armando and Maria.