LOVE TALK {The One with Jack and Joy}

Clive Staples Lewis is someone who knew how to love everyone around him.  Some of you may know him as the author of the Chronicles of Narnia, but I know him as a man who truly understood love.  He always put others before himself, and sometimes that included people who took advantage of his kindness, but it didn’t matter.  If you enjoy reading a good biography, I would highly recommend the one written by his stepson, Douglas Gresham.

{His Story}  Unfortunately he and his wife had a short lived relationship due to her passing away from cancer very early in their life together.  Lewis knows the heartache of loss well, but he was able to cling to love to get him through.  I feel like part of marriage is about learning how to love someone, but Lewis and Joy already knew how to do that, and they soaked up every moment they had together.

I read once that Jack (as he liked to be called) cared so much for Joy, that he prayed that he would be able to take the burden of her pain so that she would not have to suffer it herself.  He prayed so hard, and for one night he was struck with such a paralyzing pain he knew was hers.  That same night she was able to have the strength to get out of bed and enjoy an evening with her children for one of the last times.  If only I could be that lucky someday too; to be able to know how to truly and deeply love someone in such an extraordinary way, even if only for a short time.



{Question}  Do any of you have a story they've heard or experienced about a love that looks like this?  I would love to hear them if you don't mind sharing!

LOVE TALK {The One with the Quote in the Window}

I know it’s been a little while since I last posted!  Going to the Olympics last week was absolutely amazing, but also incredibly exhausting.  I have yet to catch up on my laundry let alone my blog.  This weekend will be well spent, that’s for sure!

A friend of mine e-mailed this quote to me, and I immediately printed it and put it up by my computer as a great reminder!  It’s so easy for me to get stuck in a rut and just forget to look for the good.  Sometimes I think that there is no good to be found, but when I stop to look for it I realize that it has been starring me right in the face the whole time.

Maybe I’m reaching for it with this quote, but I can really see how it applies to a wedding day too.  Everyone hopes it will be their dream come true but there are always the select few weddings when very big things do go wrong (heaven forbid that happen to any of you).  Sometimes you can’t control the disasters, but you can always control your attitude towards them.  I think the greatest advice I can give a couple and their families is that there comes a point when you just have to let go and enjoy whatever comes.  Do what you can to prepare for the special day, but making sure the flowers are perfect and the fruit tray is laid out properly should never get between you and celebrating the love that you’ve all gathered for.  No matter what happens, even if the cake falls over on top of grandma, remember that you are with your loved ones, and you are about to start an amazing new adventure with your soul mate.  That is the good in a wedding, everything else is just icing on the cake.

MUSE BOARD {The One with the Sassy Side of Audrey}

{A WEEK OF AUDREY HEPBURN}

A vision in red!  We all know she has this sassy red side to her, and I saved it for last.  What a classy and bright affair to behold.  Red is always show stopping, and so is Audrey.  The quote below is just great if you ask me.

{Black, White, and Sassy Red}

{Credits}  Audrey Hepburn    Rose and Pearl Centerpieces    Audrey in Red    Wedding Dress    Vintage Car    Cake

MUSE BOARD {The One with the Classy Side of Audrey}

{A WEEK OF AUDREY HEPBURN}

There’s really no debate as to whether Audrey is always classy, even in her more comedic movies.  She always has a certain poise in her stature and speech that is rarely found in one person.  This classy black, white and ivory wedding was the first one inspired by Audrey.  After I made this one, I realized that I needed to get to know her a little more and see if she was a muse for more weddings.  Low and behold I found a variety of weddings that merely shadow the many sides of this actress.  I love this quote too.  The detail I love the most in this one is the typewriter guest book; very creative.

{Damask, Ivory, Black & White}

 

{Credits}   Bridesmaids in Boots    Table Setting    Bouquet    Damask Tie    Typewriter Guest Book    Audrey Hepburn    Etsy Wedding Favors    Necklace    Boutonnieres    Bride and Bouquet    Mum Photo

MUSE BOARD {The One with the Sweet Side of Audrey}

{A WEEK OF AUDREY HEPBURN}

We don’t usually see this side of Audrey but I think I had the most fun making this sweet country wedding design.  Isn’t she just adorable on her bike with a dog in the basket?  How much sweeter can ya get?

{Sky Blue, Pearl Pink, and Khaki}

    


{Credits}   Vintage Brooch Bouquet    Ring Photo    Table Setting    Flowers    Audrey Hepburn    Vintage Car

MUSE BOARD {The One with The Fair Side of Audrey}

{A WEEK OF AUDREY HEPBURN}

The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plane.  Anyone else absolutely love My Fair Lady.  You could dance all night at a wedding inspired by this extraordinary love story.  Do any of you have a modern day version of that story?  Whatever your story is, wouldn’t it be fun to build your wedding theme around a movie that reflects you and your love’s story?

{Peach, Black & White}

 

 
{Credits}  Window    Audrey Hepburn    Gold Shoes    Mr. and Mrs.    Peach Heels    Bride Photo    Black and White Bouquet

LOVE TALK {The One with Robert Heinlein}

This quote is phenomenal.  The part of true love that is easily forgotten is the selflessness of it.  Would you put your love’s happiness over your own?  I think this is most commonly seen in the love a parent has for their child.  If their child is hurting, a parent will hurt just as much if not more.  If there is anything a mother can do to take away the pain of her child, she would do it no matter what her cost.  That is the love Robert is talking about.  But why is it less often seen in the love between a man and a woman?  There are a few couples I see it in, but not as many as I would like.  I admit that I try to love this way and it is difficult.  It’s easy to get caught up in whether or not I am getting what I want out of a relationship, rather than what I am giving to it.  Why is it so natural and easy for a mother to love this way, and much more difficult in other relationships?  What would the world look like if we all focused on looking first at what we can give to a relationship before looking for what we can get out of it?

LOVE TALK {The One with Jeremy Taylor}

I hardly think this quote needs an explanation.  Jeremy Taylor on the other hand sounds like an interesting guy.  Not all of his quotes have to do with love or marriage, but he has some interesting things to say.  I’ve only skimmed a few, but I do enjoy them.  This one in particular is a favorite of mine.  Let me know what you think.

Love Talk {The One with Anais Nin}

Happy Weekend! As excited as I am to post wedding pictures and inspirations galore, I’m equally excited for my “Love Talk” section which will be full of inspirational quotes. Love is what getting married is all about after all, so why not talk about it! And speaking of love...I just loooove this quote!

I really like what this quote implies. To me it seems like we hear the word “love” far too much in this world, and it has lost it’s impact. I mean, I can love my family but I can also love my favorite flannel shirt? I hope that each of us can have people in our lives that renew the power that this word was meant to bring.