Nancy & Luis

I don’t write often, but when I do, it’s because a day leaves me with something that lingers—something worth telling. Nancy and Luis gave me one of those days this past Saturday in Lake Village, Arkansas.

During the ceremony, Father Joe said something that landed with everyone in the room. He talked about the bridal party and how he had never seen a group so close-knit. He knew many of them had grown up together, and you could feel that “since-the-teenage-days” kind of bond—strong, unshakable, effortless.

And honestly, I felt a little bit of that familiarity too. Being from Pine Bluff (the southern part of Arkansas), I recognized some of the groomsmen from those pickup soccer games we all played back in our teenage days. I’m pretty sure some of them recognized me as well. Seeing those same faces years later—just a little wiser—gave the whole night this full-circle feeling.

And man… this crew knew how to party. Their celebration wasn’t just about the wedding; it was about friendship, memories, the kind of fun that comes from people who’ve been making each other laugh since they were kids. I don’t usually get the urge to dance while I’m on the job, but they made it hard not to. Watching them get down, a part of me thought, If I were here as a guest, I’d be right there showing off my moves too.

To Nancy and Luis, thank you for having us. And to the people of Lake Village and the surrounding areas—old friends, familiar faces, and the ones who've grown wiser since those teenage days—it was a pleasure seeing you all again.

Enjoy the gallery.
And congratulations once more to Nancy and Luis.