I have a few key points to make about this AOP. Firstly, everybody should be kissed like this, frequently, and if you aren’t doing it right now, then WHY NOT. Grab the person nearest to you. Secondly, this picture and its description manages to capture almost every single kind of love there is, from THAT kind, to family, to friends, to ever-lasting.
It’s beautiful.
This’ll wake you out of your Friday slump, readers. Thank you, Lara. Over to you:
Photo by Candysnaps Wedding Photography
Staring at this picture, sensations and feelings submerged through the passing of ordinary days flash straight to the surface.
There is fierceness. An urgent desire to be as close as possible, to blur the lines between us, to grab onto each other and to never let go. We are survivors on the front-line and this kiss is a desperate celebration of our existence. Intense elation radiates from every pore.
There is a sense of deep spiritual communion. A wonderment at words spoken, rings exchanged and promises made. An amazement at the bright perfect bliss lifting us up.
There is no contradiction or conflict of the two. Both are happiness, one primal, one pure. Both are love.
Staring at this picture, I am transported instantly to my experience of the moment, but there is more to it than that.
I can see my two fathers. They are both clapping. One is whistling. The other is beaming with delight. My father-in-law is a fragment but I can tell from the dimpling of his cheek that he is smiling too. My sister is a sliver of elbow, dress, cardigan and hair. My mother is only a trace of leg. Other guests are eclipsed by my veil or out of frame, but I know they are there. Hands are being held and glances exchanged. There are tears, laughter and smiles to amplify our joy.
For me, this picture is entirely about love. Our love at the heart of it, surrounded by the love of our family and friends. I pray that we always have both.
32 Comments
Absolutely PERFECT. Lara, this is what it’s all about. I couldn’t love this AOP more, the photo is amazing and your words are just utterly brilliant. Makes me want to grab my husband and kiss him with fierce joyful abandon. How wonderful!
K x
Go do it!
xxx
Glorious! A kiss worthy of the silver screen and a write-up worthy of a novel. Excellent work on both counts Lara!
Px
Perfect AOP!
x
This really is beautiful. These AOPs render me an emotional mess every Friday morning!
Oh Lara this is wonderful! Happy Anniversary x
Wonderful, wonderful writing & what a great photo too. Happy Friday everyone.
Wooo! This is definitely up there with the Gosling-Mcadams best kiss! The look of pure GLEE on the guests in the front row is amazing.
Such a lovely write up too, beautiful
L x
Wow, just stunning. The kiss and your words.
Xxx
LOVE THIS.
Utterly, utterly gorgeous. The words are perfection and the kiss even better! xx
Stunning, perfect, beautiful.
Beautiful – I hope you have this framed and up at home Lara? it’s one of those pictures! x
It’s on our list to print out big and frame when funds permit….I think it would make me feel happy to catch sight of it on the wall and remind me of what’s important on those days when I forget xx
Lara, I love the words you have chosen. Amazement, elation, wonderment…you sum up exactly how that moment feels and transport me right back to my own. Thank you for a dreamy start to Friday! x
Want a kiss…NOW!
Brilliant AOP Lara x
Lara you write absolutely beautifully. As always
xxx
*whispers* I think this might be my favourite AOP.
I actually did a wiggle of joy (it’s a thing) when I read that Kirsty….. xx
Beautiful!
*sobs*
I love a hug-kiss more than anything else in the world and yours is so beautiful!
Thank you all for your wonderful wonderful words. You have made a lovely day even better. Now I am off to a posh hotel to swan around in the spa and eat a delicious dinner with my husband
Kisses to all
xxx
Absolutely beautiful Lara, it was such a privilege to be there! Eloquent as always too
Lara that photo is gorgeous and your write up is beautiful. Happy anniversary, enjoy the posh hotel
xxx
Gorgeous lady, gorgeous photo, gorgeous words.Have a suitably gorgeous day Lara. xx
Wonderful – you can feel the love and emotion in that kiss! Happy anniversary, I hope you’re having the best day.
*Must go and kiss other half in same way. Right now*
Oooh, I just swooned in the manner of a Victorian lady. All over my desk. Will have to go and compose myself before I have a fit of the vapours! Just lovely.
PS I now have utter fear about my AOP – I have NOTHING that could compare to this.
Amanda, I felt that all the time when contemplating my AOP and look how nice people have been about it!
All I can say is that every AOP is beautiful and special in its own way and I personally would love to see yours
xxx
now, THAT is a snog!! *wolf whistles*
L O V E
Just perfect!
I really love your writing Lara. This is beautiful
I love everything about this post.