you know how there are some people in your life who just go above and beyond to treat you in such anoverwhelmingly kind, generous and appreciate way?and not that you wouldn't have done a 110% effort for them,but somehow because of that kind, generous, appreciative-ness you find yourself wanting to do more, to be more,to just MORE for those kind people?yeah, that's what these people are to me. :)the texts, the excitement, the JOY that surrounded this couple and in getting to photograph these two was tangible + palatable. :)anissa. you are stunning...truly breathtaking.my favorite moment of you was of you quietly sitting by yourself watching the activity buzz and swirl aroundyou in your perfect white robe before the official part of the day even started...you looked angelic and so very much like a woman about to become a wife.I don't think I will ever forget that moment because I could tell that you were striving to absorb what was happening and what was about to happen.you are strong and that wisdom to pause to appreciate the day will serve you well in the many years you get to be ivan's wife.and ivan?you are a lucky, lucky man.  to see you love and be sweet on anissa throughout the day was an absolute privilege.I LOVED the part in the ceremony where the silver coins were gifted to you.you promised to love and provide for your family all the days you are on this earth.I pray for a lifetime of sweet memories and of getting to do life with each other.my last favorite memory of the day is of you, marisa.my goodness when you saw anissa for the first time I was overwhelmed to tears in getting to photographyour absolute love and adoration of your baby girl who was ready to be a wife.and she was ready to be a wife largely in part to mother that you are to her.you are a force to be reckoned with...and a beautiful one at that.so yes, ivan + anissa, it was an absolute pleasure for elizabeth and I to get to photograph your epic wedding dayfilled with family, friends, tears, laughter and LOVE!thank you, thank you, thank you for the most beautiful day! :)