Moni & Mike from Patty Boge on Vimeo.

Their story is not mine to tell... so I won't go into details... But Moni & Mike's love has already climbed its mountains and gone through its valleys... And we're all blessed that this day came when it did.  They've been planning it for a long time, in eco-friendly fashion: planting their own flowers, growing their veggies, making all the ceramic pots for the center pieces... you name it!

Moni & Mike, thank you for letting me be there in this very private day.  I look forward to doing this all over again next year, with bells on!

Now onto some favorite images: if you're going to do a backyard wedding... this is how you do it!

Some details:

Here's Moni's sister helping Moni with the final details:

Moni had her dress made for her by friends who are designers, of organic silk.  Just perfect for her!

There's lots of kissing images, but they kiss so well!

I love these:

And Moni is in the running  for becoming my all time favorite client, by giving me all these presents! She knit me some fingerless gauntlets for photographing in the fall and winter, made a plant pot and gave me a plant in it, and they got me local organic raspberry wine!  Hello!  

Thank you again!  Can't wait till next year!