A few months ago, Anneliese, who by ways of a friend of a friend, emailed me with a secret. Her and her partner Jimi decided that after many years of dating ( many = too many to count ), they were ready for marriage. It's an exciting decision for any couple, but perhaps more so for them as they were planning to elope without the knowledge of family or friends, and they were going to do so on the day after Valentine's Day.

The whole thing seemed sweet and lovely, and even though I hadn't met either of them in person at this point, I somehow already knew it was so perfect for them.

When they asked me to be there to document their day, I happily accepted. The ceremony was intimate and understated, while brunch was silly and celebratory. These two are good people... REAL good people who have an obvious ease with each other that flows so naturally from goofy to affectionate and back again.

Also, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention they belong in a J.Crew wedding ad.

Congratulations you two, and thank you again for letting me be a part of such a lovely afternoon. Can't wait to see you both again soon.