beautiful people make beautiful everything.  not to mention, Michael and Lauren are incredibly good looking.  their powers combined, Captain Planet will be out of work.

when thinking up how to describe these individuals, it was a blessing to reflect on who they are.  believers who seek the Lord first - who enjoy the glorious nature of who Christ is for sinners.  the gospel flowing out of their hearts.  consequently, these two are the real deal.  a constant esteeming others above them - meekness - humility - sincerity - patience - joy - ad infinitum. 

it is always a tremendous blessing to document and be a part of friends' weddings.  actually - it's my favorite thing.  a constant reunion of old friends and old memories. 

Michael and Lauren were married in pittsburgh at the bellefield presbyterian church in downtown oakland.  fantastic day for a splendid gathering of love.

enjoy las fotos.  which is your favorite?  i'm partial to them all.

i really have no adequate words.  Thomas, Erin, you are beautiful.  for those who don't know, T&E, they are dear.  the kind of people who have a huge influence on others.  sweet, patient, generous, and flippin ingenuous with creating clothes and woodwork (Erin and her pipe cabinet/holder).  i hope the pictures do them justice as to whom they are.  the wedding took place in beaufort, sc; it was my first visit.  i immediately fell in love.  the spanish moss, the marsh, the homes, the people.

NB: the garter toss.  and notice TT serving it up southern style with his pregame fried chicken and a smoke.

to see all of my favorites because i had to edit some out: http://www.jfreyblog.com/darkroom/share/?n=plitcha

these two gente are deeply beautiful.  Patryk's love for Mariya is not only extremely obvious but it is extremely dear and precious.  they have a wonderful sense of humor and can make anyone feel at ease.  CONGRATULATIONS!

this wedding took place at the Bulgarian Orthodox Church in indianapolis off of 16th st.  it was an intimate setting.  gorgeous inside.  beautiful ceremony.  reception at the Ritz Charles.

they're like these rockstars.