Love is poetry – a sharing of self in the most meaningful way. Jenell+Sidney had both love and poetry on their wedding day – and a lot of each. Besides an amazing poem that Jenell recited to Sidney (made me cry – not joking) they started their ceremony with a reading of “Resignation” by Nikki Giovanni. Here's part of that poem:
I love you
because I don't want it
any other way.
I am helpless
in my love for you
It makes me so happy
to hear you call my name
I am amazed you can resist
locking me in an echo chamber
where your voice reverberates
through the four walls
sending me into spasmatic ecstasy
I love you
because it's been so good
for so long
that if I didn't love you
I'd have to be born again
and that is not a theological statement.
Thank you Jenell+Sidney for letting me be a witness some the verses that are now part of your poem together!
And if you'd like to help Jenell+Sidney in a little stanza, write your own little poem (or just a simple comment) below. 75 combined comments below will earn them $75 in print credit.
Beautiful work!!! Such a gorgeous bride!!!!
Amazing,I Love It!!!
These are amazing pictures of an amazing day! Andy, you captured Jenell and Sidney so well! Beautiful pictures.
one word: perfection.
xoxoxo
amazing pictures!!!!!!! jenell you look so beautiful!
So beyond fantastic! Perhaps the most beautiful wedding photos i have ever seen.
Absolutely gorgeous!
awesome pics, beautiful wedding
These pictures are absolutely amazing! Great work Andy, Jenell, and Sidney.
These pictures really capture the emotions of the wedding. Amazing.
Love every one of the pictures. Congrats!
I love the one of Jenell yelling down the soul train line…perfect.
The pictures are awesome, everything looks beautiful. Congratulations to the couple.
The dancing pics are so fun!!!!! Beautiful wedding!
Priceless! The pictures are truly a representation of the couple, their love, and those who love them! Andy, you did an amazing job!!!
Love it, Love it, Love it!!!!!!!!!
BLACK LOVE & UNITY IS A WODERFUL THING!
Amazing Photos. So much fun!!
Congrats!!!
pictures are very well done ftgervedxhnthis braydej nwritting
a comment too he said thank you for coming to be my father and mother photographer.
I love the angles and lighting. This was a beautiful wedding where love was free flowing, and these pictures did a great job showing it. Kudos
Beautiful pics! A few of them pieces looked like they belong in Essence magazine!!! Absolutely beautiful. I love the “magical kiss” one. Jenell, you looked stunning.
The pictures are absolutely beautiful. You captured the beauty and joy in every moment. Beautiful picture of a beautiful couple.
Great pictures! Wish you both all the best for the future.
All of the pictures are beautiful! I love the picture close to the beginning when you are looking in the mirror. It looks like it’s from a magazine! Gorgeous!! Hugs & kisses to all 3 of you
Congratulations! to the beautiful bride and handsome groom. These pictures are awesome. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to view your day. Big Sidney you are a lucky guy
I love them! They are beautiful!
Congratulations again! The pictures are really nice!
These pictures really captivate the love you two share. Excellent work Mr. Stenz! Keeping shining guys!
Jenell!!! Amaaaazing pictures… Congrats! xo
These pictures captured SO MANY wonderful moments. I almost started crying all over again. This was a day I will never forget. I am so very happy for the both of you!
HOW AMAZING!!! This wedding was full of LOVE! I felt it… all around me… and the photos are just the proof! These photos are absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I love you Jenell… and Congrats to you and Sydney!
SUCH BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS!! So happy and proud of you both! Love you!
Can u say genuine? Love the natural look of love and u guys couldntve said it better with ur pictures!!! Cheers to the good life!!!!!!!!!!!