September 11, 2010
Posted by Ashley
A Real Hi-Fi Wedding: Sarah & Eric’s Epic Event
I was thrilled to get permission to share this wedding. For all of you wrapped up in the stress of planning, maybe this wedding story will help you calm down, take a deep breath, and realize how lucky you are. Life is full of road bumps, some just leave minor damages to your car. Other bumps can totally jolt and change the pace of life. This story brought tears to my eyes and proved faith in humanity. The talented photographer, Brooke, shares some words to accompany her gorgeous photos:
Sarah and Eric’s wedding was the most beautiful wedding I have ever been to.
This title is completely true in every sense and I have never seen a wedding in my entire life that was more beautiful (and I go to a lot!). Sarah and Eric had a wedding scheduled later this year in November but decided to bump it up after receiving news that Sarah’s cancer had returned. Earlier this year she found out she had Extraskeletal Ewing’s Sarcoma/PNET. This type of cancer is known to affect the bones but thankfully she was all clear after removing the key lime sized tumor found on her arm. On August 13th, she found out that the previous bout with cancer (that was gone) has returned on her lungs. Instead of going through chemo with a fiance, she wanted to go through this walk with a husband. Sarah’s church community made a couple of calls and her wedding was planned in less than 24 hours! There was a cake, flowers, friends, family and music; it was a full on wedding!
What took place on Sunday was a beautiful act and reminded me that this is the perfect example of what a wedding should be about. There was no fluff and it was completely true to what every wedding should be about! It encourages me to live life day to day and relish every moment as if it was my last.
A day after her wedding she had a PET scan to determine if the cancer was only on her lungs. The worst news hit that the cancer had now spread to the bones (hip and pelvis area). Sarah and Eric are surrounded by amazing friends and family during this hard time.
I don’t really post many “religious” shots, but this is just so powerful!
Ceremony
Your Love is strong – sung by Robbie Seay Band
Reception
Regina Spektor – Folding Chair (first dance)
Black Eyed Peas – I Got a Feeling
Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’
Taio Cruz – Dynamite
Frank Sinatra – Fly Me to the Moon (cake cutting)
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Vendors
Brooke Schwab Photography
Ecclesia Church
DJ Red
Kelly Balfour (helped with donation items (cake and bouquet)
Special Arrangements Floral (donated bouquet and boutineer)
Smilebooth
Robbie Seay Band
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10 Comments
September 11, 2010
she might just be the cutest bride i have ever seen..
September 11, 2010
Brooke Schwab has got a GREAT eye. Loving the photos and agreed with Amanda – cutest bride ever!
September 12, 2010
Even without reading the story behind this wedding, it just reminds you of what the *point* of getting married is all about. It was so gorgeous, so carefree, so heartfelt and bursting with feeling, and all of that just leapt out. Without ever having met them, you could only wish for the best for this couple…
September 13, 2010
Aww, she’s absolutely glowing! What a beauty…
My Motto: Be grateful for every breathe you take & all the blessings that have been placed in your path. If you constantly live in this state of mind you will find that most of life’s troubles will suddenly become much much smaller. If you choose to open your eyes, life will unveil it’s beauty to you.
Thank you for the kindly reminder! I’m sending lots of positive vibes her way……
* Don’t get lost in the fluff *
September 15, 2010
Beautiful story and beautiful images. I wish them and their families the best.
September 15, 2010
This is so touching… thanks for sharing this! She is gorgeous!!!
September 16, 2010
She is stunning and my heart goes out to her and her family. It looks like a beautiful day that truly celebrated what a wedding and marriage is all about.
September 16, 2010
This is just breathtakingly beautiful
October 2, 2010
WOW. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
December 19, 2011
i just came across this wedding again….. do you know how they are doing today????
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