We didn’t take any pictures in Italy.
Okay, that’s not true. We took four… maybe five? Essentially, the things that were awesome in Rome are pretty much a google images click away, so we didn’t bother. I think we got a shot or two of our ridiculously funny apartment with the rock hard bed and shower so tiny you couldn’t lift or lower your arms without turning off the water. That’s worth sharing, so I will check with the Mister to see if he has ‘em. The things that were awesome in Tuscany were impossible to capture – smells, tastes, long evenings on the patio with the Australians who made us laugh so hard.
I think another reason we didn’t take any pictures is that we got to share all of that magical stuff on the spot – Can you believe this view? Here, taste this. There was never any sense that we needed pictures – proof to take back with us. We were each other’s proof. Sappy, probably. But true. And typing that makes me think about a line Susan Sarandon says in “Shall We Dance,” a delightfully cheesy ballroom dance romcom:
“We need a witness to our lives. There’s a billion people on the planet… I mean, what does any one life really mean? But in a marriage, you’re promising to care about everything. The good things, the bad things, the terrible things, the mundane things… all of it, all of the time, every day. You’re saying ‘Your life will not go unnoticed because I will notice it. Your life will not go un-witnessed because I will be your witness’.”
Anyway, Italy was wonderful and I will have stories and what few photos we managed to take later. Wedding photos are still rolling in, and while I figure out what to share and what to keep, I figured I’d share what might very well be my favorite picture so far. Because it’s us. The real, when no one’s watching, silly us.
The Look of Love! Gorgeous.. just gorgeous!
and that’s the best kind of photo of all! SO glad you have so many wonderful memories of your time away – and yeah, we Ozzie’s rock haha!
too cute. sigh.
I cant tell you how happy I am that your life is going so wonderfully. Long time follower from when you were in NYC. My daughter was going to college at NYU, and I had looked for blogs that would give me a feel for the city. Have so enjoyed your trials and tribulations along the way. You have expressed it all in great style. Best wishes, and I will continue to follow you and the boy path, as an invisible surrogate aunt from afar.
It’s very real. And beautiful! Congratulazioni!
Congrats!!! Sounds wonderful.
So very happy that you had such a fantastic honeymoon!
Makes all that agonizing over egomaniac potentially disease-carrying five-timing musicians worth it in the end. Had everything “worked out” with god’s gift to women you would have been stuck with someone more in love with himself than you with god knows how many dishes on the side. You dodged a bullet in the end. Best wishes. Glad to see it after all these years.
Sounds like you might have been five-timed, as well.
So happy for you two! Can’t wait to see more pics…
And now we wait for babies.
Yeah, I said it.
Gorgeous photo, lovely quote. So happy for you!
Ok – had to come out of lurking to tell you how incredibly sweet that photo is and totally 100% congratulations! I am so rooting for you and so happy you have finally found your match! Cheers!
Candid shots are my absolute favorite! You both look so happy =). Bonus: I love seeing more dress details in this shot. woo!
As someone with a passion for photography, it would be hard for me to go back to Italy and NOT take pictures, but there is something to be said for just experiencing something. I love that witness quote. Absolutely true. So happy that you found your witness.
That picture is delicious. You look gorgeous. And blissful.
absolutely beautiful pic of the 2 of you! congratulations again! looking forward to more pics of the wedding dress, looks gorgeous!!
*Sigh!* You guys look so adorable!! I’m so glad you had a great time!!
Welcome back!
seriously? I want to see the dress!!! what is this “we’re so in love” picture? I need details of what the bride wore. I mean, after Kate you are second on my list of most anticipated dresses.
(ok, ok, the whole “We’re in love” picture is adorable)
ha! well, you could look two posts down for a dress picture
i need details. close up. butto details. Do you have any idea how many magazines of the Royal Wedding i purchased. haha ( i realize my obsession with pretty dresses). oh, and the bouquet?! i forgot about the special brooch bouquet. bridesmaids wore? details!
haha. congratulations and wishes for a happy life.
I didn’t do the brooch bouquet – my friend did at her wedding, so maybe that’s what you were thinking? Mine was just hydrangea. Also, didn’t have bridesmaids.
Wonderful! You both look over the moon. Cannot wait to see more!
oh – yes apparently i got confused with the bouquets and the bridesmaids. See why i need pictures? all right, i won’t bug you anymore.
I think about that specific line from that movie all of the time. It just rings so true to me. More than anything else, I think, that’s what marriage must be about. (That’s me guessing at what it’s about anyway!)
So happy for you both. You look lovely and happy.
That is such a sweet picture! Love the happiness that it shows!
Beautiful photo!!!!!
I often look at folks who spend their entire vacation filming everything and think “They’re missing the vacation!”
Glad you guys had such a good time!
Well, I certainly am old enough to be your Mom, but I have been reading your blog since the Boston days in 2002…I think your dress is stunning; your groom handsome … and YOU, sweet one, just radiate all the love and joy that you so richly deserve. I am grateful to have been a long time reader, and to see this love of yours come to fruition. Hope you both know how lucky and blessed you are; may joy, love and laughter be with you always. With love, Kathi
I love a happy ending. And a new kitten to boot. You look so happy. Congratulations.
Hi Fish. I haven’t been reading the site for a couple of years now (since shortly after you moved in with what was then called “His Nerdliness” or something) but visiting today I’m so happy for your developments – the marriage, the house and anything else wonderful that is happening for you. It’s incredible to think how much has changed since I started reading you, dooce and Sarah Brown – all for the good, I think. I wish you many happy years and much success.
Love. Just love. All of it. And you.
What a terrific photo! You guys look so happy. Fabulous quote, thanks for sharing.
Congrats again. I just love the picture and I’m so happy for the two of you. Considering that we’ve never met, you can take that as a little creepy or a lot flattering. I’d go with the flattering! =)
Okay, longtime reader but I haven’t been here in a few weeks. Then I see this photo, then your Midge blog, and then Neil’s ceremony speech….. and well, let’s just say: “I’ve got something in my eye.” TEARS. TEARS ARE WHAT’S IN MY EYE! So happy for you all.
I just returned from a personal holiday and I must admit I thought of you often. The picture is lovely. I’m thrilled for you both! Congratulations on your marriage. And congratulations on your newest family member.
She’s very sweet.
such a great photo!!! Glad you have a wonderful time in Italy.
Just simply lovely.
Best quite ever.
I’m starting to worry about you — is everything okay? I hope you are just enjoying being a newlywed and getting settled in your great new house…
just working 12 hour days – totally over-drawn on the energy account.
What a relief to get your last response. Here was I sitting in damp old London Town worrying about where you’d got to!
Same here. Glad a few people have weighed in about being concerned; I was beginning to feel kind of like a stalker without portfolio.
Phew Fish, have to wipe the sweat off my eyebrow! Got worried about you there for a moment. I am sending you a bucketload of good will, nad on the energy account – I find it helpful cuddling up to humans and animals.