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The way that you become connected with people is sometimes as fascinating as the people and the relations you form themselves. Caroline and I were brought together through the craziest of circumstances... let me try to explain this without making you totally confused.
Brian is my uncles brother, half brother to be exact. They share a Dad. They are from Israel, but their parents/families now live in England. My aunt met my uncle in a kibbutz in Israel back in the day...I forget what year, but they were hippies and fell fast in love. I was always fascinated with the story, and plan (swear) to go to Israel one day and find my people ;) Quick note- my grandfather was a Polish Jew. It is the only people that I can associate or feel a kinship with, and I always have. I have always wanted to go to Israel, and almost made it when I was in the military. I got to the place where John the Baptist baptized Jesus (in Jordan) and could see the flag of Israel flying on the other side, and was told military personnel were not advised to go there.
So...My uncle's brother Brian facebooked me letting me know that he knew of a couple getting married in North Carolina and he would pass my name on to them. Now our groom Adam, seems to share a cousin Adele with my uncle's brother Brian?!? (I am going to hear it for this one because I am sure I messed this up.) Even at the wedding we were all like how did this come to be, and how do I know you?!? The point is that it did...and now I do...I have a whole slew of New Jersey Jews that I am crazy about...I found a newest favorite wedding band...and I have an actress/friend named Caroline, whom you might know from Brothers and Sisters last spring (courtroom scene with Balthazar Getty), The Event just the other night on NBC. She is an incredible actress and insanely funny. I wish I could pay her to be an extra in my life...because she would be hilarious to have around. Here are just a few images from the first half of our incredible NC day. It all started in Pinehurst where Caroline's family would vacation when she was a kid. More images coming in another post soon. This was one of the most expressive couples EVER...you will see at the reception. stay tuned oh btw...one of the groomsmen won Beauty and the Geek...just sayin. Sorry Josh ;)
Brian is my uncles brother, half brother to be exact. They share a Dad. They are from Israel, but their parents/families now live in England. My aunt met my uncle in a kibbutz in Israel back in the day...I forget what year, but they were hippies and fell fast in love. I was always fascinated with the story, and plan (swear) to go to Israel one day and find my people ;) Quick note- my grandfather was a Polish Jew. It is the only people that I can associate or feel a kinship with, and I always have. I have always wanted to go to Israel, and almost made it when I was in the military. I got to the place where John the Baptist baptized Jesus (in Jordan) and could see the flag of Israel flying on the other side, and was told military personnel were not advised to go there.
So...My uncle's brother Brian facebooked me letting me know that he knew of a couple getting married in North Carolina and he would pass my name on to them. Now our groom Adam, seems to share a cousin Adele with my uncle's brother Brian?!? (I am going to hear it for this one because I am sure I messed this up.) Even at the wedding we were all like how did this come to be, and how do I know you?!? The point is that it did...and now I do...I have a whole slew of New Jersey Jews that I am crazy about...I found a newest favorite wedding band...and I have an actress/friend named Caroline, whom you might know from Brothers and Sisters last spring (courtroom scene with Balthazar Getty), The Event just the other night on NBC. She is an incredible actress and insanely funny. I wish I could pay her to be an extra in my life...because she would be hilarious to have around. Here are just a few images from the first half of our incredible NC day. It all started in Pinehurst where Caroline's family would vacation when she was a kid. More images coming in another post soon. This was one of the most expressive couples EVER...you will see at the reception. stay tuned oh btw...one of the groomsmen won Beauty and the Geek...just sayin. Sorry Josh ;)
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gorgeous shots! and tiny world - my friend wes was on beauty and the geek...same season as josh! :)
(09.30.10 @ 11:33 PM)Ashley, AMAZING!! These pictures just made my week!! Thank you so much for the sneak peek!!
(10.01.10 @ 01:56 AM)Actually, Adele is MARRIED to Brian. Adele is our cousin on Adam's dad side.
(10.01.10 @ 10:07 AM)These are fabulous shots-can't wait to see the rest.
Sharon, the groom's mom
Sharon - you beat me to it! The photos are fab and I wish we could have been there with you all for the wedding but it just wasn't to be this time.
(10.01.10 @ 02:14 PM)Love these Ashley, and that dress is amazing! The piano shot of the guys is really nice;)
(10.02.10 @ 09:16 AM)