the Journal

June 7th arrived wrapped in true early-summer intensity. Smoke from western Canada’s wildfires lingered in the air, the sun blazed overhead, and I walked away with my first sunburn of the wedding season . Somehow, it felt perfectly aligned with A & S—warm, bold, and full of undeniable love. Both the ceremony and reception were held at Happy Life Farms , a venue that effortlessly blends open landscapes with an intimate, welcoming atmosphere. Even with the hazy skies, the prope