Funny the way things start
These two girls will never really know just how grateful I am. At the time it seemed silly: two fifteen year old students laughing at their teacher’s sudden shyness around a certain employee in a record store. They said I was flirting. I said I wasn’t. They said I should give him my number. I said I wouldn’t.
So they did.
And that was that.
Quite how these two became so wrapped up in my social well being, I’m not too sure. Cassie was actually never in my class, but she was on the cheerleading squad I coached. She was the energy and the organisation that kept everything going. I really do believe she secretly cornered girls who thought about skipping practice and made sure that one way or another, they showed up. Beks was certainly in my class. She was one of those students that made me come home and study because I needed to have more than just what was in the lesson plan. If you ever want to talk film critique with a fresh perspective, oh my goodness this is your girl. (She is also the girl that comes to school with a stack of DVDs, sits them on your desk and says I cannot believe you haven’t seen these. And now in retrospect, I can’t believe I hadn’t either.)
Somewhere between cheerleading practice and this summer, they grew up. They now laugh at the silly adventures we have had, from last-minute study sessions in Starbucks to meeting Busted) (and more importantly, Busted’s grandmothers!). But they have serious lives with universities and bills to pay and yet they are still the loveliest of friends. With that perfect little balance of not being so alike that they always see eye to eye, but being alike enough to care and understand and goodness, they are just lovely.
So now I feel pretty darn lucky to still know them and even luckier that they were my bridesmaids. They are now going to separate universities — one east of our house and one west of our house. It has not gone unnoticed that this means our house should be a central meeting point! (They have also checked out and endorsed our local pub so I think this may help the cause.) Because aside from gushy scrapbook pages (and blog posts), I like to tell these girls that they are fabulous to their faces. Because they are. And it never hurts to be reminded. They have certainly done the same for me over the years. It’s what we do.
Oh: I should explain. This starts a random series of wedding posts with photos, scrapbook pages and the words on those pages. To be continued as time & scrappish inspiration allows! Pretty wedding photos by Ben Roberts Photography.
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12 September 2008, 14:02
How could you do this to us!! While this post is extremely lovely, we want a close up of that beautiful bride!!
12 September 2008, 14:40
Beautiful, but I agree… let’s get a good like at the blushing bride in all her glory! :)
12 September 2008, 15:16
stunning and gorgeous!! loving the photography and the layout – FAB!! can’t wait to see more Lx
12 September 2008, 15:20
Beautiful pics, Shimelle! Loving the photography!! :) But like the others – can’t wait for close-ups of the bride!! :D
12 September 2008, 16:36
What a lovely story to go with such gorgeous photos! It’s certainly true when they say you never forget a good teacher! More pics of you though, please!
12 September 2008, 17:01
This post brought tears to my eyes. I am a teacher too, and I got married after my very first year. I had two honorary bridesmaids – two girls that kept me on my toes and bonded so closely with each other and me that my first year was bearable and impossibly sweet. I have the honor to work with one of the girls, who went on to become a First Grade teacher, she says because of me. The other, we have lost touch with, but occasionally see and speak shyly to – it is really kind of sad for all of us. What a precious relationship you and your girls have. So lucky that they could be in your wedding!
12 September 2008, 18:42
Love this post, great story, great photos, great layout! Guess that makes it officially “Great”. Looking forward to more of the same ;o)
12 September 2008, 18:54
Hi Shimelle, gosh I feel so honoured being able to read and look at these snippets of your magical wedding day. I love how your tell your story that goes along with the photos and your girlfriends & bridesmaids are wonderful those old world roses so, so pretty!
I’ll sit back and wait for the next peeks.
Jx
gogoDT
12 September 2008, 21:01
Gorgeous picture and LO Shimeele, but I agree, I want to see more of you and the ‘boy’
13 September 2008, 04:20
What a lovely post! And i look forward to reading all the “randomness”!!
13 September 2008, 07:05
OMG! Great pics, great pages, great words!!!
You’re great! Congrats again!!!
13 September 2008, 07:27
Wow, simply beautiful. Can’t wait for the next instalment :)
13 September 2008, 08:25
I’ve got a lump in my throat, how beautiful you are to say such lovely things. Its great to know that there are teachers out there that make impressions on our children.Lovely story and like everyone else i look forward to reading more.
wishing you lots of love., luck and laughter x
13 September 2008, 12:13
Hi Shimelle, Hope you’re enjoying the sunshine in town! It’s beautiful in Somerset. I read your blog with great joy today as I have been a teacher to post-16 year olds for nearly 2 years. I too made ‘’friends’’ unprofessionally I was told with a student or two. One of whom is now nursing (like I did) and thriving. He won’t be the bridesmaid if I’m lucky enough to find my other best half, however he would make a great ‘’queen’’!!! I’m so glad you are here to share you magical moments and demonstrate what type of person you are on the way. I can’t wait to actually meet you in November in Gosport. Does that make me a stalker type person? I hope not, anyway have a great weekend, I’ve now realised what I’ve learned today so I’m off to write it all down. Love Jo x
14 September 2008, 05:49
A Beautiful story. Photos are wonderful and Best Wishes to you and your groom. I like the way you scraped a few photos already. I’m working on a 12×12 wedding album for my niece who got married Sept 6th. Please keep sharing.
14 September 2008, 06:17
Gorgeous photos, lovely story as always.Thanks for sharing, and… more of the bride too please!
P.S. Cheerleading coach? I can so see it!
14 September 2008, 11:04
BEAUTIFUL! – Skirts look perfect, size and all :) :).
xxx
14 September 2008, 17:49
shimelle, i love what you have done with my photographs here. really enjoyed shooting your special day, and looking forward to catching up soon.
ben
15 September 2008, 05:43
how adrobale, & how you so glade you did it your way! seeya hugya G
16 September 2008, 08:44
Great story and great pics and looks like you had a fabby day!! Love the colours you picked and the flowers are scrummy! Congrats to you both! And it could be the kick I need to actually get the 500 odd photos of my wedding together … after 9 years oops!!! Lots of love luck and happiness to you both!
16 September 2008, 10:22
Amazing. Thank you so much for sharing :)
24 September 2008, 23:42
Love the pictures … and the details about your bridesmaids. :) But I am dying to see your super-secret dress in detail!
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