Back to the Future -Tara + Mike

I tried imagining her telling Mike that she had won the matching wedding bands in a contest...
before they were even engaged.

I tried to think what he would have thought or how he would have reacted.

I'm pretty sure it would be the same as any other time I have seen them together.
She just looks at him and his stoic expression softens and a smile comes to his lips.

You know the one when the smile reaches the eyes?

She makes the poor boy melt.

It's not lost on him either.

As the cars drove past us slowing down to get a glimpse of them during their engagement
session he said, 'right now they are saying 'I wonder what that poor sucker did to lose the bet'?!'

And she would grab his arm tightly...actually no...wrap herself around his arm tightly and bury her head into his body to stifle her fit of giggles. 

You can't help but be amused by her.

Like the bubbliest champagne that can't be contained in the tallest of flutes.
She overflows with enthusiasm and affection.
And it's contagious.

PDA - Public Display of Affection - would pretty much sum up Tara and Mike.
Not in a gross way though.
 Like in the cuddly, cozy, can't get enough of you way.
She can't simply sit next to him - she has to be touching him.
At one point when I asked her to separate herself from him just for a sec...

she looked like she was gonna die.
I'm pretty sure she was just looking for some mouth to mouth though!
Yes. I went there.

We spend the brisk moments after sunrise walking the cobblestone lined streets of a hidden gem of a town nestled within what was once part of the Vanderbilt Estate in Oakdale.
It was a charming piece of history that was sorta magical.
Reminiscent of a bygone era that you couldn't help but wish to have been a part
of when seeing the surroundings.

There was a spark of electricity in the air that made it feel like we had gone back in time.
When flirting mattered, and being glamorous was sexy.
Back in the day when they tried harder and weren't so lazy.
When going on long walks, and fun car drives were spent in each others company
and not texting to someone else.

We multi task too much these days and it's nice to be reminded to slow down a bit.
I think we can learn a lot by looking back...
to hopefully the future once again.
You know what they say...'what was once old is new again.'
Let's hope so.
I like the 'trend' Mike and Tara are starting.

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So, they are both big fans of black and white imagery.
So much so, that they are having their entire wedding album in black and white.
I would be remiss not to include a few here.
However, some shots would be cruel not to showcase in color.


Case in point...

I just wanted to take this wall home with me.

The lovebirds...

 Sooo old Hollywood!
I died.
I literally did the happy dance in my car when I saw how they were decked out.
When else are you every going to have the opportunity to capture your prime - do it up.
Wear what you feel fabulous in.
Whether it's a sassy cocktail dress or your favorite team jersey.
Make it personal. 

Speaking of Hollywood - kinda funny we ran into it.
It wasn't even part of the plan.

Footloose...

Ain't love grand?

This is how they were the whole time.
No joke.

Sexy...
love the stockings.

Tara's Mama was a hat model...the apple doesn't fall to far from the tree, eh?!

What a good egg you got there Tara!

A hazy romantic shot into the sun...

Ooooh. How I adore you both. 

From the moment I met you, I fell in love. 

Being in your company is like being engulfed in a huge bear hug. 

The art of flirting (there is such a thing you know). 

I love how natural it comes to you both.

The way you tell stories to each other, the way you whisper sweet nothings, 

the sideways glances, the permanent smiles. 

The smooches, the hugs and hand holding - all just make my heart happy. 

Thank you for letting me be there for a little piece of your history. 

I'm looking forward to seeing you both make history again in August!

p.s

Super huge thank you to two of my past brides Mindy and Kathleen who referred me. 

Big hug girls!

p.p.s

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