Pay it Forward
Kate (Neidhardt) Stubblefield has always been a sweetheart (sassy if you listen closely) so it only seemed fitting and natural to see her use her big day to help others. While most couples look forward to any dollardash that will fill their pockets for a little extra spending money on the honeymoon, Kate and Jeremy remembered to help others. I wish more people had this much heart and empathy during a time that is so focused on planning for a day all about their relationship and their love and their future, to remember those who need a helping hand. It does not surprise me to see Kate marry a man equally dedicated to a cause near and dear to him...
While discussing photo options, I always ask what the couple has in common that we may use for photos, to make it more than just a portrait, but something relating directly to what makes them "THEM". The Stubblefields enjoy sports, softball and baseball in particular. Most of Jeremy's groomsmen, I learned, were buddies he grew up playing ball with. As a sport photographer for the Crescent-News for 5 years now, I can attest to the lifelong bonds kids form during sports seasons (it's great to see and one of the biggest life lessons learned through athletics in my opinion). He also coaches softball.
Information about the Stubblefields' donation graced each table on materials designed by the bride's sister-- a PROFESSIONAL Graphic Designer in the corporate world by day who got to flex her creative muscles and the more "fun" side of her education for her little sister's big day. Fabulous work I must say! See the links below for more about their chosen charities -- "Wish Upon a Wedding" and "RBI" (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities).
courtesy the Wish Upon a Wedding site:
"The world's first nonprofit wish granting organization providing weddings and vow renewals for couples facing terminal illness and serious life-altering circumstances, regardless of sexual orientation"
courtesy RBI site:
MISSION:
Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) is a Major League Baseball youth outreach program designed to:
- Increase participation and interest in baseball and softball among underserved youth
- Encourage academic participation and achievement
- Increase number of talented athletes prepared to play in college and minor leagues
- Promote greater inclusion of minorities into the mainstream of the game
- Teach the value of teamwork
GREAT JOB Mr. and Mrs. Stubblefield!!!! The world and Ace of Images thank you! :D
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