Bashert.  The Yiddish word for destiny or fate, bashert is often used to describe finding one’s soulmate.

 

 

How do an opera singer and a violinist meet and fall in love?  Bashert.

 

 

Every detail in Rachel and Ari’s absolutely perfect wedding at the historic Pen Ryn Mansion in beautiful Bucks County, PA felt like it was meant to be…

 

 

Rachel, you are absolutely breathtaking!

 

 

Rachel’s stunning bouquet featured vintage hatpins from her beloved late Aunt.

 

 

This is what it looks like when you find your bashert.

 

 

swoon…

 

 

More loveliness at the reception…

 

 

The prettiest little artichoke I ever did see…

 

 

Rachel and Ari, it was an absolute honor photographing your day…  One might even say…

 

…it was bashert!

 

Special thanks to the lovely Amy Campbell for being my 2nd shooter and partner in crime for the evening.

Films used:  Fuji pro 400, Fuji 800NPZ and the new Portra 400 (thanks for the film trade, Amy!)  Dev/Scanned by RPL