this was a special wedding to me for 3 reasons. 1) it was my best friend wedding who i had known for 7 years (now), 2) i was the maid of honor, and 3) i was actually attending as a the bridal party/guest instead of a vendor. it’s a whole different ball game when you’re on the other side.

nan and i quickly became close friends throughout our college years at the university of north florida (unf). we had a few classes together, attended a couple of college baseball games, dined out, and the rest was history. when i heard the news that she wanted me as her moh, i was filled with joy. i had never been a moh before, nor did i really know the importance of the role. but i quickly did my research, and though it was hard for me to be there physically for her, because i was in orlando and she was in jax, i tried my best to see her on weekends that i was available. one of the best part of planning the events was when we went down to miami for the weekend for her bachelorette party. another event that was fun was her bridal shower. her brothers were so funny they made it very entertaining with the games we played. but the most touching part of it all was my speech at the reception. it’s hard not to get emotional when you’re expressing your deepest feelings and reliving some of the fondest memories together. i was blessed to have my wonderful bf capture the entire wedding on film (as a guest also!) shooting with only one camera and one lens, no dolly.. no steadicam.

congratulations nan & peter! we love you both.

-a

music: stolen | dashboard confessional
location: university of north florida
makeup: Teresa Nguyen