Josh and Chelsea

Josh and Chelsea have to be two of the most down to Earth people I have ever met. Period. They are so true to themselves and, just as important, they are true to each other. I’ve known them for several years now, when Josh moved into our college house in Grand Rapids. He was someone who everyone instantly got along with and when we all met Chelsea it was pretty obvious that they were basically perfect for each other in every way conceivable. Over the years, they have supported each other through long-distance relationships, the highs and the lows. They support each others works and lives and consistently have each others backs.

When I look back on their letters written to each other the morning of their wedding, I can’t help but think of what kind of people they truly are. Writing of moments that have passed between them and all those that are to come left the readers without dry eyes.

I think what makes these moments so significant is not only the fact that you are reaffirming your love for each other, but the fact that your vowing to stand by each other through everything that is to come. There is a popular song that states, “Life is not the mountain tops, but it’s the walking in-between.”

A relationship isn’t strong because of the destination. It’s strong because of the journey to get there. When you have a partner who supports you in every aspect of your life, it’s impossible to fail.

Josh and Chelsea are two of those people who I know will never give up supporting each other.

So Josh, Chelsea… thank you for being such an amazing example of love!

Their wedding took place at the Blarney Event Center in downtown Toledo and if you have ever seen this building, you know it embodies Josh and Chelsea perfectly. Awesome brick and wood, an old freight elevator, and the sketchiest roof I have ever climbed on made such cool back drops for a beautiful ceremony and a fantastic reception. I have to give a huge shout out to Chelsea and how impressed I was at her climbing up a 20ft ladder from the third floor to a hole in the ceiling which put us on a questionably-stable roof above Toledo with nothing preventing you from stumbling off the side.