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Jason and I had the privilege of photographing the wonderful Bella Rosa staff  and their new Charlottesville salon. The new location rocks! Same gorgeous selection of bridal, formal and menswear as the Richmond store, but with its own airy and unique touch. Perhaps it’s the abundance of natural light and warm-colored tones, as well as a fireplace to make you feel cozy while searching for ‘that dress.’ What Bella Rosa does offer is concierge-quality service and a generous selection of couture bridal gowns, tuxedos, formal apparel for moms, bridesmaid and flower girl dresses and bridal accessories. Located at 2248 Ivy Road just west of UVA with plenty of parking.

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Last night while getting started on the editing process of a new wedding, I came across this image. I stopped for a moment to admire it. Then my mind started wandering and I got to thinking about being a little kid and growing up. As I began feeling nostalgic and wistful, somehow Erasure popped into my head, just like that. This particular Erasure tune began stirring inside my mind and taking me back…. to life after high school graduation and before my enlistment into the Army. Mid nineties. Enchanting times.

This song just evokes so much in me.

 

“Take Me Back” by Erasure

Into your heart
Into your heart
There are voices
Like water
Inside
Echoes

Take me back to the place
Where I once belonged
This could be anyplace
A place where you and I could sing this song
Take me back where I hear waterfalls flowing

Let me dive into the Lake
Where winter hides the show (Winter hides the snow)
Then comes the summertime
Fields of scarlet poppies grow
Take me back where I see butterflies toing froing

And the river flows
I am never gonna take it back again
And the river flows
I am never gonna get it back again

We don’t know anything
Trapped in a world full of strangers
Please don’t tell me anything
I’d rather fall into you

Let me sleep a little while
Underneath the trees (There’s a house in the tree by the lake)
And dream of dragonflies
Where the weary willow weeps for me
Take me back where I see dandelions blowing

And the river flows
I am never gonna take it back again

And the river flows
I am never gonna get it back again
And the river flows
I am never gonna take it back again

And the river flows
I am never gonna get it back again
And the river flows
I am never gonna take it back again

We don’t know anything
Trapped in a world full of strangers
Please don’t tell me anything (I will say)
I’d rather fall into you