This week’s incredible Texas Southern Wedding of the Week comes from the amazing Erik Clausen aka {Poser}. Erik just won best 1st place in the Modern Photographers (We LOVE MP!) Best of Bridals 2008 competition. His work is breathtaking. Be sure to check out his previous stunning features: {Humberto + Patricia} and {Somerlea + Esteban}. Tara + Jeremy’s wedding was a celebration of true love with overwhelming emotion. Lara says this is one of her favorite weddings we have ever featured. I can see why with their beautiful love story and these moving images…
How did the two of you meet? Tell us your story. Jeremy and I met for the first time at Divine Appointment, a salon of a dear friend. I was sitting under the dryer as he walked by, when I curiously asked my sister, “Who is that?” She introduced us that day, but it was over five years later when we ended up on the same path. We found ourselves on the same church staff, serving in ministry together, hanging out with mutual friends, definitely curious about one another, yet content with our friendship status. Circumstances changed and curiosity grew, while God began to move in our hearts concerning each other. After several months of praying and some very intentional “getting to know you” conversation, Jeremy asked my dad if we could begin a relationship. With the nod of approval, Jeremy and I had our first date in June of 2007, became engaged in January of 2008, and married 9 months later.
Describe the proposal: I woke up on January 31st thinking I was simply headed to a hair appointment at Divine Appointment, the same salon where Jeremy and I first met. I walked in the salon a little after 7:00 am to find Jeremy standing behind the counter. I thought to myself, “Oh, how sweet. He came to hang out with me while I get my hair done.” As he came out from behind the counter and reached for a jewelry box, the reality of the moment hit me as I exclaimed, “Shut up!” On one knee, he opened the box to reveal a long piece of black thread, the string that I would wear as a symbol of our engagement for the next 9 months. For the first time he said, “I love you” and I eagerly echoed his words. He asked, I answered, and then we embraced for what seemed like an eternity. I will cherish that moment always.
What attracted me to my husband was: His confidence. Nothing is more attractive than a man that knows who he is and what he wants.
Why do you love your husband? Because he is everything I need and more than I deserve.
What attracted me to my wife was: Ultimately, her relationship with Jesus, but her class, beauty, and smile definitely helped.
Why do you love your wife? She makes me feel important and respected. She listens to me.
More to come from Tara + Jeremy…
Ohmygoodness I am so thrilled with this wedding story! Being in a ridiculously awesome, God-centric dating relationship sets you up for a beautiful engagement period… and I can’t wait to find out just how amazing a marriage will come of it! Way to go Tara and Jeremy!
these photographs were just about as beautiful as their story. thank you for sharing! It’s obvious, their faith in the Lord, their genuine-ness, simple treasures and pure love was captured beautifully. Best to them!