it didn't go un-noticed.

One of my specific highlights of twenty-ten was to work alongside my intern, Mai. I loved how we jived together and how, as time progressed, she started to read me so well, she knew what I needed before I said a word.

It didn't go un-noticed.

I loved how we could talk very openly and candidly about our faith, our relationships, and our passions.

I loved how she would scale up trees and hang from ladders in a heart-beat. She never complained but always had a smile-even in the high stress moments.

It didn't go un-noticed.

I saw the potential in Mai from the second we met and still see it, and that is why for the twenty-eleven year, I asked her if she would consider staying on this ride with me and become my assistant.

To my excitement-she said yes. :)

Mai, thank you. thank you. thank you.

I'm so grateful you are on this journey with me. Here's to many more amazing weddings and laughs.

Meet Mai...

I have to admit, this is a normal stance for us::me saying something random, and Mai laughing at my random-ness. :)

So, twenty-eleven brides:: you will be seeing Mai at most weddings! We are still looking for an intern as Mai wants to hone in on more of the one-on-one aspects of coordinating which I am all for!

When you have a gem, you hold on tight.

xo,

stay warm my friends!

Elizabeth

*a HUGE THANK YOU to Angela Napiwocki for the above pictures*