It only took a few days after Roselle and Andrew first met for them to realize they were going to spend the rest of their lives together. However long you have to wait, your perfect soul mate is out there, and when you find him or her, it just feels right. And so begins the "Happily Ever After" fairy tale. Getting to know Roselle and Andrew, and hearing about the paths they took before they found each other, makes you believe in this kind of beautiful destiny.
An excerpt of dialogue from their storybook romance went something like this:
"Yeah, I'm all that and a bag of chips." Andrew joked.
"No you're not, you're wholesome like a bag of apples." Roselle countered, and thereon nicknamed him "Fuji Apple."
Andrew is from Louisiana, and courteous with good southern manners, politely asked if she was sensitive about her height, and when she said "no," he made a request.
"In that case, can I call you "My little one?"
Roselle sarcastically retorted, "Am I yours?"
Andrew simply said, "I hope so."
Last weekend, Andrew and Roselle were married in a beautiful church ceremony in Dublin. Their love is the type that's meant to be: kind, courageous, and joyful. We feel privileged to have gotten to know Andrew and Roselle and document their special day. One can't help but feel inspired by their love.
Roselle gets prepared for her wedding day, transforming like a butterfly into a gorgeous bride. © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Wedding Photography in Dublin, CA.
Andrew makes sure every detail for his bride is perfect. © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Wedding Photography in Dublin, CA.
The wedding rings. © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Wedding Photography in Dublin, CA.
Roselle's mom ties the lace back of her beautiful wedding dress. © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Wedding Photography in Dublin, CA.
Andrew wears a special mother of pearl tie clasp in honor of his grandmother. © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Wedding Photography in Dublin, CA.
The bride stops for a moment of prayer before the wedding ceremony. © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Wedding Photography in Dublin, CA.
During the exchange of the rings, Andrew gets choked up in this heartfelt ceremony.© Bowerbird Photography 2012; Wedding Photography in Dublin, CA.
Lighting the unity candle. © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Wedding Photography in Dublin, CA.
The bride and groom share a moment together and smile with joy. They're married! © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Wedding Photography in Dublin, CA.
The beautiful bride. © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Wedding Photography in Dublin, CA.
Roselle -- you are stunning! © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Wedding Photography in Dublin, CA.
Love it! © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Wedding Photography in Dublin, CA.
First dance with bubbles -- such a sweet idea. © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Wedding Photography in Dublin, CA.
The bouquet toss. © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Wedding Photography in Dublin, CA.
Congratulations Roselle and Andrew! May you live happily ever after.
xoxo,
Sam + Ariel