Second Anniversary and Lauren James Dress

Lauren James Dress

I know everyone says it but, time goes by so fast! It’ll be two years tomorrow that Ryan and I have been married and I can hardly believe it.

I know it might be a little strange to do anniversary photos every year (check out our pics from last year) but I love taking the time to get dressed up and commemorate our love. This year we went to a local amusement park on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. I am obsessed with this Lauren James dress the girls I met at TBSCON sent sent me to wear for it!

Lauren James Dress and Moon and Lola Bracelet

It has pockets and the most stunning bow on the back! Ryan was so impressed that we had a impromptu fancy dinner after this photo shoot at an amazing restaurant called Hearth ?.

Lauren James Dress

Lauren James Dress

Although some consider it a big jump and tend to shy away, marriage for us has been so much fun. Of course we have our times when we bicker (like recently over my beloved teddy bear pjs) but I can’t image doing life any other way.

Lauren James Dress

We love to play around, like the game in the photos below, and joke on each other. I would describe our relationship as light hearted and loving.

Lauren James Dress

Lauren James Dress

One thing I have really been working on lately though is building him up. He astonishes me all the time with all the he does. He is a lawyer, plays on the worship team at church and has the most intense hobbies (i.e. surfing and spearfishing)!

I don’t always tell him that and most days I am making a joke at his expense. He laughs and returns with a joke about me but I am making a goal out of year 3 to be more encouraging to him! We all need a pat on the back and I know when he encourages me, it makes my day.

Lauren James Dress

He can definitely make me laugh like no other though.

Lauren James Dress

Lauren James Dress

I am so grateful to call him mine!

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Photos by Meridith Bright Photography

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26 thoughts on “Second Anniversary and Lauren James Dress

  1. Melanie

    Happy anniversary to the sweetest, kindest most adorable couple. I am privileged to call Ryan, my son and Brittany, my daughter. God is good.
    Enjoy your special day tomorrow!!
    Love you both?!

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  2. Samantha

    This post was so so sweet and so inspiring. We should all aim to encourage and admire the people that we love. Also, I noticed that your engagement ring and wedding ring are so similar to what I want in the future! Seriously, so gorgeous. And I love this dress.

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  3. Christina @ Hugs and Lattes

    I love love love this! I love that you guys celebrate marriage (because it’s awesome!) and take anniversary photos every year. This is definitely something my husband and I will be doing – I already prepped him for it. We’re celebrating our first anniversary in December. I also love that you point out amidst the bickering, there are more fun times than not fun times. And it’s always good to notice where you can be more encouraging. My husband is SUCH an encourager, and I have to consciously make sure I encourage him because he’s a words of affirmation kinda guy.

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  4. Chelsea Godfrey

    Happy anniversary you guys! We are about to celebrate 3 years of marriage on September 20. Marriage is such a fun adventure and it helps when each of you support the other’s dreams! These pictures are SO much fun!

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  5. Jordyn

    I don’t think yearly anniversary photos is weird at all, I think it is adorable! I love the fair photos, they are so much fun and really showcase your happy and playful love!

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  6. the sophia diaries

    omg, happy anniversary!!! that’s absolutely amazing, and I’m so happy for you (even though we don’t know each other xD). The dress looks absolutely beautiful, and it’s almost like a wedding dress 😉

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  7. Paige

    Happy Anniversary! You can tell that the two of you have so much fun together. I love that you have set a goal for yourself to work harder on building him up – I want to do the same for my sweet boyfriend, he does so much and works so hard and I don’t do nearly a good enough job of telling him that!

    xoxo, Paige
    http://www.thedailypaigeblog.com

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  8. click here

    JORD has fantastic watches. My fiancé and I both have one and love them. They’re unique, high-quality, and so pretty! Love the one you chose and love hearing about your holiday traditions!

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