Friends, we've almost made it to 2016! But before I wax poetic about the ups + downs of 2015, I think it's best to round out this crazy year with a hefty dose of love.

These two kids, let me tell you... every single moment of the entire day was filled with smiles and laughter. Caitlin + Nathan so obviously love being together—always whispering in each other's ear, which is then quickly followed up with big, gut-busting laughs. The dusky autumn light and unusually warm day made it all the more palpable.

The wedding couldn't have been more them. From the made-to-order sushi chefs ( with a custom pineapple-kimchi wedding roll ) to ending the night by serving up scoops of Chocolate Shoppe ice cream as their version of a receiving line, the entire day was relaxed and FUN. Like, so dang fun. In fact, I think it was the gorgeous bride herself who brought ME a glass of Spotted Cow beer and demanded I drink up on the job.

That night, I remember driving home from the wedding—thrusting the stick shift of my beat-up blue car from first gear to second—and feeling so exhaustedly happy. Like I had just been given a gentle reminder from the universe that few things matter more than family, friends, custom sushi rolls, pizza, ice cream and enjoying the mere presence of the one you love most.

Congratulations, Caitlin + Nathan. xoxo