I first met Erin and Miranda at the Bachelor Farmer cafe to get to know each other a bit and talk about wedding details. We connected over our tea, their studies as professors at the U of M, and how not crazy they wanted their wedding day to be. After this meeting it was clear that we had things and common and got along well!

The day before their wedding I came along to their open house, where they invited close family and friends into their home to share food and toasts. The group who gathered for Erin and Miranda welcomed me into the gathering just as warmly as the couple, and I had the chance to meet many bright individuals, scholars, and close family members. One of my favorite small connections was with Miranda's father who is a photographer himself!

Getting to know these kind friends and family members the day before Erin and Miranda's wedding lead me into the wedding day with ease, feeling connected to this group in a different way. I am grateful I could celebrate with this amazing group of people, and even try paleo dessert!