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“On the night you were born the moon smiled with such wonder, that the stars peeked in to see you.” ~ Nancy Tillman ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Wishing sweet Maya the happiest of first birthdays!! Sending you love and positivity on this very special day and wishes for your second year to be filled with adventure, learning, love, joy, and lots of snuggles from your family! xoxo ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ {kiddo by: @chethoma} • • • • • #mermaidrebeccaruthphotography #birthdaygirl #firstbirthday #familyfirst #familytime #familyphotographer #familyovereverything #familylove #momentslikethese #makingmemories #chasinglight #persuepretty #creativepreneur #solopreneur #girlboss #exploretocreate #fromwhereistand #justgoshoot #thehappynow #lifeandlensblog #magicofchildhood #childhoodunplugged #risingtidesociety #tilinsiders #shootproofme #virginislandsfamilyphotographer #stthomasfamilyphotographer #usvinice #usvistillnice #usviambassadors
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“Fall in love with taking care of yourself. Mind • Body • Spirit.” ~ Unknown ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Taking me time is something that I haven’t always done, but it’s a goal of mine to make into a habit in 2018. Some things are small like making sure to floss everyday {I’m on a 4 week streak}. Other are bigger like making sure to take care of my body by going to the chiropractor and starting to exercise again. Most importantly it’s taking some time each day to de-stress and enjoy my surroundings. We only get this one life, I might as well enjoy it! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What are things you do to take care of yourself? • • • • • #mermaidrebeccaruthphotography #destinationweddingphotographer #lazyfish #mondaymood #blockisland #adventureiscalling #adventure #wanderlust #explore #offthebeatenpath #exploretocreate #chasingthesun #takemethere #letsgetlost #pursuepretty #chasinglight #justgoshoot #fromwhereistand #thehappynow #passionpassport #creativepreneur #solopreneur #girlboss #stayandwander # #girlaroundworld #sheisnotlost #risingtidesociety #tilinsiders #shootproofme #bringingblackandwhiteback
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“Motherhood: is a choice you make everyday, to make someone else’s happiness and well-being ahead of your own, to teach the hard lessons, to do the right thing even when you’re not sure what the right thing is. . . And to forgive yourself, over and over again, for doing everything wrong.” ~ Donna Ball ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Mama’s are such a gift. They love you so deeply. They fiercely believe in you and will always have your back. They are standing by with a mama hug at the ready night and day. They always know how to lift your spirits when your sad. They are your mama. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Wishing all the Mama’s out there a very happy Mother’s Day {especially Erin on her first official one}! I’m so thankful to be surrounded by so many amazing women that also happen to be incredible Mama’s. You’re such a gift! xoxo ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @erinkellivi • • • • • #mermaidrebeccaruthphotography #maternityphotography #inspirepregnancy #babybump #bumpin #aheadofthecurve #thebump #momtobe #mommy #anxiouslywaitingtomeetyou #mommylife #fitmom #cantwaittomeetyou #loveyoutothemoonandback #momentslikethese #makingmemories #chasinglight #persuepretty #calledtobecreative #creativepreneur #solopreneur #exploretocreate #fromwhereistand #justgoshoot #thehappynow #tilinsiders #shootproofme #risingtidesociety #usvistillnice #usviambassadors
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“You have me. Until every last star in the galaxy dies, you have me.” ~ Unknown ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Happy Saturday loves! Who else loves that moment right before a kiss that makes your knees weak? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @jennifer__leigh {dress by: @grace_loves_lace, suit by: @hugoboss, photography by: @mermaidrebeccaruthphotography, flowers by: @eastendflowershop + @foreverflowersusvi, hair + makeup artistry: @sugarandspicesalon, coordinated by: @iriematrimony + @islandblissweddings + @fwevi + @islandweddingservices, officiating by: @stthomasweddingofficiant + @virginislandsweddingofficiate, catering by: @strgevents + @passionfruitchefs, cake by: @islandsweetstuff, videography by: @dowstudiovi} • • • • • #vistrong #vistillnice #viweddingstrong #mermaidrebeccaruthphotography #jandjtietheknot2017 #graceloveslace #thisisBOSS #eastendflowershop #foreverflowersusvi #sugarandspicesalon #iriematrimony #islandblissweddings #flawlessweddingsvi #islandweddingservices #stthomasweddingofficiant #virginislandsweddingofficiate #STRGEvents #passionfruifchefs #islandsweetstuff #dowstudiovi #destinationweddingphotographer #beachwedding #risingtidesociety #tilinsiders #shootproofme #destinationweddinginspiration #theknot #caribbeanwedding #stthomasweddingphotographer #stthomaswedding
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“There are some people in life that make you laugh a little louder, smile a little bigger, and live just a little better.” ~ Unknown ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Surround yourself with these people and your life will be full of love, laughter, and joy! Who has fun Friday plans with their friends?! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @kelseubia {flowers by: @rosestooflowers} • • • • • #mermaidrebeccaruthphotography #destinationweddingphotographer #worthgoesnorth #tinderforthewin #justmarried #ido #sneakpeek #love #realwedding #beachwedding #chasinglight #persuepretty #creativepreneur #solopreneur #exploretocreate #fromwhereistand #justgoshoot #thehappynow #risingtidesociety #radlovestories #firstandlasts #destinationweddinginspiration #bridesrealwedding #theknot #caribbeanwedding #stthomasweddingphotographer #usviwedding #stthomaswedding #huffpostido #hprealweddings
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“If I know what love is, it is because of you.” ~ Herman Hesse ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How has it been a year since this most perfect day celebrating Tony + Kendall’s love?! Thinking back so many memories come flooding back. The joy bubbling over into laughter while Kendall was getting ready, Tony’s nervous excitement before he saw her, their friends and family cheering when they kissed, the wind on my face as we adventured out into the bay for photos, all the little details that made it so unique, the touching speeches that made me tear up, but most importantly Tony + Kendall’s love and joy. That is what I remember most about their beautiful day! Happy anniversary you two! xoxo ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @reyna501 & @kecanfield {bride's dress by: @bhldn, groom's suit by: @jcrewmens, bride's hair & makeup by: @goddesshairanddrybar} • • • • • #mermaidrebeccaruthphotography #destinationweddingphotographer #makingitreyna #bhldnbride #jcrew #justmarried #anniversary #oneyeardownforevertogo #realwedding #chasinglight #persuepretty #creativepreneur #solopreneur #exploretocreate #fromwhereistand #justgoshoot #thehappynow #risingtidesociety #weddingwire #budgetsavybride #radlovestories #destinationweddinginspiration #bridesrealwedding #theknot #caribbeanwedding #stthomasweddingphotographer #usviwedding #stthomaswedding #huffpostido #hprealweddings
