Project 365 Day 148: Married

Canon 5D Mark ll, 50 1.2L,  1/2 aperture, 1/1600 shutter, 50 ISO

We cannot draw our gaze away.  She is cherished, treasured, adored. She is a woman deeply loved. Married one.  There is nothing more beautiful or free than a woman who is deeply loved. Promises have been spoken, and she holds her head high.

She radiates royalty, for she bears witness within her the image of the bride of a Great King. We weep because she tells our story. The story that is woven in with the white lace and veil that graces her blushed cheeks. Our King has made promises, and sealed us for that day. As we wait, we watch. We hope.

But her day, this day, is here now as she embraces the love of her youth. Her husband. The man who will hold her and keep her. She will whisper soft words of  love and encouragement in the days to come as she strokes his brow. He will lead her and love her, and lay down his life for her.  We, the friends and family, gather round to witness this day, this beginning. This lifetime. We bless and we pray. Yes, for a lifetime.

(The images above and below are of the beautiful Kristin Melin Link and her new husband, Steven.)

Isaiah 62:5 ~ “As a young man marries a young woman, so will your Builder marry you; as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so will your God rejoice over you.”