Their celebration was about something beautifully sincere between them, that they shared with their friends and family in a wooded area outside Portland. It was like some surreal, temporary world where everyone was excited, accepting, and laughing despite whatever was waiting for them back at the daily life. Some tidbits we recall:
Their shaky voice song practicing before the ceremony.
His toe shoes.
Her lack of shoes.
Numerous “self-photo-bombings” by Lindsey.
Wild, untamed children everywhere.
Said children eating all the pie before Ben got any.
Them riding off into the distance in their U-Haul truck at the end of the day.
Her grandfather insisting on doing dishes.
Two good people that just kept us laughing and crying all afternoon, and continue to delight us as friends. More of their images (film & digital) can be found in their gallery.
Their promises, Star Wars, cats, and all:
Ben: I promise to love you.
Lindsey: I promise to love you.
B: I promise to hold you anytime you ask and even when you don’t.
L: I promise to kiss you as much as possible.
B: I promise not to make you watch the Star Wars trilogy with me more than one time a year.
L: I promise to tell you when I’m upset and not hold it all in.
B: I promise to sometimes just listen without trying to solve what’s wrong.
L: I promise to be faithful and devoted to you.
B: To take time for just us, with no drawing.
L: To take care of you and hold you up when you need it.
B: To cuddle you more than I cuddle our cats.
L: To give each new game you buy at least 2 tries before I decide if it’s not for me.
B: To work hard on shutting the drawers and cabinets.
L: To play music and sing with you.
B: To make up silly songs for you.
L: To try new things.
B: To be less anxious about money when fun is possible by spending a bit of it.
L: To be happy and to endeavor to bring you happiness and ease your worries.
B: To be encouraging regarding new ventures.
L: To scratch your back when asked nicely.
B: To keep my displays of affection context appropriate.
L: To be a united front when we have children.
B: To parent our children as an equal with you.
L: To be the best person I can be so that we can always be great together.
B: To give you room to grow as we get old together.
L: To trust in you and believe in you.
B: To take trips and go on adventures with you.
L: To always let you be you, even if it is sometimes a challenge.
B: To not demand evidence when it is about feelings.
L: To be loyal to you, to protect you and to never let the sun go down without resolution and peace.
B: To never go to bed without kissing you and telling you that I love you.
L: To create a safe haven for you in our home.
B: I promise to be your husband.
L: I promise to be your wife.
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