Wedding Anniversaries | Silver

The traditional and modern gift suggestion for the 25th wedding anniversary is silver... Well of course, it IS the silver anniversary and all!

Today is my parents 25th wedding anniversary. Twenty five years ago TODAY my mom walked down the aisle at the church they currently attend and my dad was there waiting for her. Just a few feet from where we sit every Sunday in church. I know as a bride I was more concerned with getting married somewhere that would look pretty (we didn't) but then I would think about how my parents are going to that same church. Two years ago we were even there for Sunday services on their anniversary. We had originally hoped to throw them a surprise party at that church this past weekend or the next. But you know how it is, we got busy and didn't really have a bunch of money to throw at a party.

My mother recently (finally) found out she has a lot of food allergies which makes it almost impossible to go out to eat. So instead of giving them a gift card to Olive Garden (she's G-free now) or Max and Erma's, we made them a meal for two and took my brothers to Cici's Pizza. I had planned on taking pictures, but it didn't end up being a pretty meal. I don't know how restaurants make salmon and rice look so pretty, and I don't care to learn! They absolutely loved it and watched a movie alone while we kept the boys occupied. Window shopping at Target is a blast when you do it with some of your favorite people.

Today I am thankful my parents met that fateful night at the Nightlight near the Meadows. And that they had a whirlwind romance... and show me a loving, happy marriage every day. (sometimes too much...)

Congratulations on 25 years Mom and Dad! Here's to many MANY more.

N&J | Squaw Valley Park Engagement Pictures

They always say love will fall into your lap when you stop looking and I can definitely attest to that! A lot of my couples met when they weren't trying to find someone. I think every time before you go somewhere with your friends you should tell them you don't want to meet anybody, you just want to have fun. Thank me after you meet the love of your life!

These two pretty much met like that. They met while hanging out with mutual friends right after telling them they just wanted to hang out and have fun that night, not go out and meet people. You can tell they are head over heels for each other and we had a blast. I've never seen a guy smile so much without me having to say something ridiculous. I can't wait for their wedding next summer!

Squaw Valley Park has so much to offer for pictures with out being to big to walk around. The only way it could have been better was if the fountain was still on. I hope to do a lot more at this park.