My little sister is getting married.

If you’re a longtime reader of this little blog, you’ll understand the impact of that one little sentence.  It symbolizes how love overcomes all.  It shows that we should never settle or give up hope.  I’m not going to dig up her dirty laundry, but rather I want to celebrate the future that lies before her.

To say that I was honored to be a part of her proposal story is an understatement.  I heard the news months before that all important question was posed and was privileged to be a part of the entire process.  Ring shopping, scheming and all the lovely details.

When I suggested that we have the entire occasion photographed, my sister’s soon-to-be fiancé was overjoyed with the idea.  It all snowballed from there with video, flowers and a beautiful dress. He wanted something memorable.  He wanted to create that perfect moment that she would never forget. He definitely accomplished that.

For me, bringing this to life was one the most stressful events I have ever taken on.  Everything had to be timed perfectly, from hair and makeup, to her dress, his arrival and the music cued in the background.  I rehearsed the scene over and over in my mind, but ultimately it was out of my control.

I couldn’t decide whether to share the story, the video or the photographs first.  I love it all.  They complete each other, just as Justine and Devin complete one another.  Today I’ll leave you with the scenery in motion from Katie Grace Photography & Videography.  It tells the tale in a way that words cannot.

In just two short weeks, they’re getting married.

Photography: Samantha James Photography | Event Planning, Design & Styling: The Day’s Design | Dress & Accessories: Spring Sweet | Florals (a collaboration): Spring Sweet & The Day’s Design | Venue: Spring Sweet | Calligraphy: Lief Design | Videography: Katie Grace Photography & Videography | Ring: Penellibelle | Ring Box: The Mrs. Box | Ribbon: Silk & Willow | Hair: Hillary of Cheeky Strut Salon | Makeup: Rachel of Cheeky Strut Salon