Barb Dubrawski Photography Blog

I don’t mind change. I now thrive on it, as long as the change is useful, productive or at the very least has (my) perceived value.  I like the fear that change can bring, on occasion I still second guess myself, but I don’t quake at the thought of doing something differently or out of my comfort zone. Personal changes though, are the most difficult to accept and to follow through with.

Some folks thrive on change, they have faith in themselves to take that leap into unknown territory, relishing in the liberation a change can bring. There are those who are terrified of change, of any sort. Fear of the unknown, doubting yourself, anxious about the challenge of making changes. Why is change so hard? Because change requires an admission of imperfection, the knowledge of criticism, (from self or others), and takes effort and perseverance. We need to understand that recognizing the need to change is not a realization of failure, rather a beginning of success.

Lindsay and Mike and have had to make a few changes in their lifetime. This wedding was the start of a New Beginning for them both with a wee one on the way and for Lindsay’s children. The couple’s dedication to each other and to the children, was felt at each moment before, during, and after their New Year’s Eve ceremony.

Attended by immediate family, Reverend McNally performed a fire-lit ceremony at the stately Ancaster Mill in Ancaster, ON.  The lights were dimmed, music was playing softly, and at the first sight of each other they both broke into tears of happiness, joined in by their mothers and the children (I too do admit to crying… so much for professionalism- glad I had all that Kleenex for us

Lindsay wore a stunning dress from Light In the Box. When I first saw her I thought she looked like a China doll, all frilly and delicate. Her jewelry was from Etsy, and flowers from Shavers in Ancaster.

Mike describes Lindsay at a compassionate woman, her ability to care for others even during times of stress, is just one of the many qualities he loves about her. His quiet caring nature was evident whenever he looked at her and gently wiped away her many tears during that beautiful evening ceremony. I asked Lindsay what made her certain that this was the person she wanted to marry, her answer…” He fall in love with me-and with my children-despite how hard it was in the beginning of our relationship.”

Change can be good, it won’t be easy, embrace it. I’m not saying it will be all rosy firelight and happy tears, but good does come out of change – it might just take some time to see it.

From Lindsay and Mike “Thank you to our mother’s for wanting to be part of our magical evening, for The Ancaster Mill for providing outstanding service, in particular Jamie. Thank you to Barb for taking time out of her New Year’s Eve to capture our night. Thank you to my friends for truly being happy for us and always being interested in whatever issue I needed to vent about! Thank you to Reverend McNally for officiating our crazy little New Year’s Eve ceremony in such a beautiful way. Thank you to Rebecca for our beautiful and delicious cake. Thank you to the Crouchers for our surprise when we arrived home, and most of all thank you to our wonderful children for being so happy for us.”

Let’s hear it for changes, to the start of success!

Peace Patience and Perseverance

~Barb