On this day, 5 years ago, I vowed to love and care for you until death do us part. I may not have done my best in expressing myself to you, but rest assured my love for you has never been stronger.

This life with you has had its ups and downs, but nothing that has brought us close to failing. Even while experiencing our darkest moments this year, a part of me was scared that this trauma would somehow pull us apart. But you stood by me through it all. You never cease to surprise me with your unselfish acts and tenacity to keep me at my happiest. I only pray that I can try and do the same for you for the many years of marriage that awaits us.

When we first met, I thought you were the most intelligent, mature, and thought provoking man I had ever met. I remember thinking, “some woman is going to be so lucky to marry this man.” At the time, I didn’t even consider the possibility that that lucky woman would be me. It took me nearly two years of loving you as a friend, to realize I wanted to love you as my husband for the rest of my life.

Thank you for being my teacher, friend, personal chef and life partner for the last 10 years of my life. Without you, I would be lost.

Happy 5 year wedding anniversary, my love!

All photos taken by Vienna Glenn Photography

MUA and Hair: Seventh Ave Beauty

Floral Bouquet: Array Design