celebrating life and love

I created this video for a pocket full of reasons. One being the most obvious…to capture a moment in time and to relive a weekend that will go down as my favorite to date.

I feel the other reasons hold a little more substance in my decision to do so. It’s was so important for me to share it with you and serve as inspiration to do it yourself. Really…think about it. We live on this planet for such a short time, so why not live it to it’s fullest. You never know what tomorrow is going to bring. Quite honestly, I had a tinge of feeling a little presumptuous at the start, but now that it’s past, I can honestly say, it was one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself. It doesn’t have to be in NYC or even in a ball gown. It should reflect you.

I must tell you that Kevin York, our photographer, said I was a difficult subject matter to deal with until I surrendered myself to the camera, as it was quite tricky being on the other side of the lens. It took some doing and a glass of champagne here and there, (I may start serving champagne at the studio on photo session days) but Kevin has such an underlying talent of pulling passion out of people. While I know I’m not a young gal on her wedding day, Kevin made me feel like the most beautiful woman on this planet, and Ted, well, he makes me feel that way every day.

My main reason for preserving this weekend was to have a keepsake for my children and to show them what love looks like after twenty years of marriage. Oh, life and marriage can be oh-so-bumpy at times, but if you buckle up and ride it together, you’ll find yourself on this beautiful road with the wind in your hair. My hope is that when Ted and I are long gone, a photo book that was created and filled with so much love, back in 2012, will sit somewhere on a coffee table of one of our grandchildren to remind them how it’s never to late to celebrate life and love.

Signed,
A gal who completely fell in love with her husband all over again after 20 years of marriage

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Alison - January 26, 2012 - 3:31 pm

Ok Susan….this post made me cry because Scott too makes me feel beautiful when at this point I feel the furthest from beautiful. You and Ted are just a beautiful couple. :)

Mary G. - January 26, 2012 - 4:13 pm

I have been searching for words to describe what it was like to watch this celebration unfold. Now seeing it in motion (again!), I can say your being a part of your birthday weekend was like watching an incredibly romantic movie that you did not want to see end. And like a good movie, when it’s over you think … NOOOO!!! It can’t be over!!

It is hard to decide what side of the lens you are more magical. Both sides show how incredible you are. You are so beautiful and Ted so handsome. Happy Birthday my friend. Happy Anniversary to a wonderful couple. Keep living your life with the grace and love you both share.

Oh and PS – This story doesn’t really end -Just keep dreaming of that dance on the Brooklyn Bridge.

amy - January 26, 2012 - 4:28 pm

that was beautiful. thank you for sharing. and you are right, what an incredible gift to share.

Jodie M - January 26, 2012 - 8:23 pm

This is so amazing and heart warming!! It is so nice to see couples so in love and working at it!! Please do tell, who sings this song? It is so beautiful!!!
Thanks!!

Terry Lee Cafferty - January 26, 2012 - 9:07 pm

beautiful. just absolutely beautiful. thank you for this, Susan….for giving us this amazing perspective and gift of loving our lives in the midst of our everyday struggles…this gave me a feeling of hope & appreciation for my own life & marriage in a way that I desperately needed on this “bumpy” ride. i loved the whole idea of it for all the same reasons that you mentioned above. to save and savor this slice of life & love for future generations. thank you for allowing us to see a little bit clearer and for paving the way to give all of us permission to celebrate our own lives in the same way…you are truly a visionary, an inspiration and a true artist…oh, yes, and you are gorgeous to boot! i completely relate to the “being on the other side of the camera” thing!! how wonderful…Ted is the BEST!! xo

Tanja - January 26, 2012 - 10:35 pm

That video is absolutely stunning and I can’t think of a better gift to give yourselves or your children!

Lizette marolf - January 27, 2012 - 11:01 pm

Absolutely loved it. Thank you so much for sharing such a magical experience. (I must say I plan on doing something similar) You both looked beautiful……..

Tonya - January 28, 2012 - 7:39 pm

I have admired your work for quite a while without commenting …. but this! This is AMAZING!!! Congratulations on 20 years!

melanie mauer - January 31, 2012 - 6:18 pm

oh susan, so so sweet! some are enthralled with ‘new’ and ‘young’ love…i much prefer love that’s been around the block & stood the test of time :) xoxo, -melanie-

Tracey - February 7, 2012 - 5:42 pm

What a beautiful video! Thank you so much for sharing with us. One day I would love to create a keepsake like this too.

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