This weekend I was blessed to experience Amelia and Michael's wedding. To start off, I'll give a little background on how I know the perfect couple...
Amelia was my first college roommate in Tampa. We first met over email (before the days of Facebook) and immediately knew she would be a driven, respectful, and caring roommate.
DRIVEN
Although in different majors, we both worked diligently to achieve high marks and had our dorky habits like writing study notes on a whiteboard in the bathroom wall or above our bunk beds. As I heard one of the maids of honor, Laura, describe admiring Amelia for her driven and organized nature, I chuckled as I witnessed it first hand. I'll never forget the one honors class we took together on the politics of the UK. We strolled into class the first day, and realized that the majority of the students were upper classmen. The professor was a walking textbook and spoke about a million words per minute. We walked out and worried that we were in over our heads. Realizing that we NEEDED to complete the class to go on the corresponding study tour trip to England, Ireland, and Northern Ireland, we promised to succeed together. Both taking copious notes, debriefing them, and studying our tails off, we passed the class with flying colors! Then, we experienced UK!
Regardless of the path Amelia chooses, I know her driven work ethic will lead her to success.
RESPECTFUL & CARING
We all have heard those HORROR roommates stories, well Amelia was one of the most respectful and caring roommates and friends I could ask for. From the start, Amelia would be conscientious about asking if something bothered me. Combined with her respectfulness, she was immediately a true friend who would automatically help in times of need.
Amelia will be a caring and comfortable wife to Michael.
The years went on and we had the typical roomie talks... Discussing important stuff like "Who would get married first?" and "What type of guy would each end up with?" Oh girls! :)
Well, all I can say, is that Amelia found her perfect match. Her and Michael's love shines through and was felt by all at their intimate wedding in Charlottesville, Virginia. Here are a few of my favorite photographs... Enjoy!
The big day - as the ladies were getting ready
Getting ready
Grandmother's jewelry case with the finishing touches
The beautiful Maids of Honor dresses
Having a blast
The UVA Chapel where they tied the knot
Welcome sign
Inside - so much character
Beautiful emotions
Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Fitzsimmons!
The UVA campus was so quaint
Reception
Maids of Honor
"To be loved as to love"
Family and friends
Beyond happy
Dear friend
Gorgeus cake
Love this candid! Marcia with her Dad
Best men speeches
Cherishing the speeches
Having the time of their life
Some things never change... Amelia then and now
Amelia & Michael, thanks so much for letting me share in your special day. I'm beyond happy for you two and your exciting life together.
All my love...
Katelyn Chapman
What a wonderful tribute! Makes me wish I were _____years younger and had you two as girlfriends! You captured the moments of the wedding beautifully in your photos!
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