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Cotton Candy 2nd Wedding Anniversary Photo Shoot

July 6, 2015 94 Comments

Thank you so much for all the anniversary wishes on yesterday’s post! I can’t believe it has been two years since Josh and I got married. It has been two years filled with fun, silliness and lots of laughter. There is nothing better than getting to experience life with your best friend by your side.

The traditional gift for a second wedding anniversary is cotton, so I thought a cotton candy photo shoot would be the perfect way to celebrate such a happy year of our lives. I surprised Josh with a photo session last week with the wonderful Michelle from Adventure Culture. She is as talented as she is nice. We had a blast walking around Old Market and snapping pictures. Here are some of my favorites:

2nd Cotton Candy Wedding Anniversary Photo Shoot Her Heartland Soul Erin Fairchild

2nd Cotton Candy Wedding Anniversary Photo Shoot Her Heartland Soul Erin Fairchild

2 years! Yeah, buddy!

2nd Cotton Candy Wedding Anniversary Photo Shoot Her Heartland Soul Erin Fairchild

2nd Cotton Candy Wedding Anniversary Photo Shoot Her Heartland Soul Erin Fairchild

Can you tell where Josh was eating his cotton candy in-between takes? 😉

2nd Cotton Candy Wedding Anniversary Photo Shoot Her Heartland Soul Erin Fairchild

Top (Option 1) | Top (Option 2) | Skirt (Summer version) | Shoes | Necklace (Similar) | Earrings | Ring | Watch

2nd Cotton Candy Wedding Anniversary Photo Shoot Her Heartland Soul Erin Fairchild

I was freaking out a little bit before the shoot trying to find cotton candy pre-made on the stick. It’s harder to find than you’d think! I was so grateful to Salt 88 for selling me some. It’s typically offered to guests at the end of a meal, so I realized it was a rather unconventional request to ask if I could buy six cotton candy sticks to go. The shoot couldn’t have happened without them!

2nd Cotton Candy Wedding Anniversary Photo Shoot Her Heartland Soul Erin Fairchild

2nd Cotton Candy Wedding Anniversary Photo Shoot Her Heartland Soul Erin Fairchild

2nd Cotton Candy Wedding Anniversary Photoshoot Her Heartland Soul Erin Fairchild

2nd Cotton Candy Wedding Anniversary Photo Shoot Her Heartland Soul Erin Fairchild

Here’s to many more years as sweet as this one!

2nd Cotton Candy Wedding Anniversary Photo Shoot #love #marriage #photoshoot

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Questions of the Day: How did you celebrate two years? Would you ever do a cotton candy photo shoot? What’s your favorite sugary sweet summertime treat?

Comments

  1. Zarrah says

    July 7, 2015 at 4:08 am

    So adorable.
    I love it

    The Bandwagon Chic

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 8:09 pm

      Thanks so much Zarrah! We had so much fun taking these pictures!

      Reply
  2. Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie says

    July 7, 2015 at 6:27 am

    LOVE how all of the pictures came out! This is the cutest way to celebrate an anniversary and have a way to remember it for years to come!! Definitely keeping this in mind for the future 🙂

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 8:23 pm

      Aw thanks Brie! I was so happy with how the photos came out! And it was such a fun shoot!

      Reply
  3. Ada says

    July 7, 2015 at 6:36 am

    Huge congrats you guys. These photos are beyond gorgeous. Love the ‘sweet’ idea behind them. You both look divine!

    Welcome by. <3 Ada.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 8:32 pm

      Aww thank you so much Ada! We had a blast!

      Reply
  4. lin says

    July 7, 2015 at 6:59 am

    seriously adorable!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 8:33 pm

      Thanks girly! <3

      Reply
  5. Ashley says

    July 7, 2015 at 7:07 am

    You guys are so cute; what a fun idea! Happy anniversary!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 8:36 pm

      Thanks Ashley! It was a fun photo shoot!

      Reply
  6. Mademoiselle Coconath says

    July 7, 2015 at 7:12 am

    This is so adorable!
    xx
    Mademoiselle Coconath
    http://mllecoconath.com

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 8:36 pm

      Thank you! We had a lot of fun!

      Reply
  7. Erica {[email protected]} says

    July 7, 2015 at 7:19 am

    Ah-freaking-dorable.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 8:37 pm

      Thanks Erica! 😀

      Reply
  8. Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says

    July 7, 2015 at 7:30 am

    Somehow this turned out even more perfect than I imagined it would when you first mentioned it. Congrats on 2 years and here’s to many more : )

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 8:49 pm

      Thank you Stacie! I LOVE how they turned out!!

      Reply
  9. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    July 7, 2015 at 8:23 am

    Aww, they turned out great! I love this idea so much!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 8:49 pm

      Thanks Hannah! I’m in love with these photos!

      Reply
  10. Gretchen | Gretchruns says

    July 7, 2015 at 8:34 am

    Adorable shoot! I love this idea. Your outfit is so cute as well!! Pictures turned out sooo well.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 8:50 pm

      Thank you Gretchen! I love how we matched but not too much! 😀

      Reply
  11. Karly says

    July 7, 2015 at 8:46 am

    A cotton candy-inspired anniversary shoot? How genius and adorable! The photos turned out great. 🙂

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 8:50 pm

      Thanks Karly! We love them! 😀

      Reply
  12. Ivette says

    July 7, 2015 at 9:07 am

    This is so friggin cute!! Congrats to you both!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 8:58 pm

      Thanks Ivette!

      Reply
  13. Danielle says

    July 7, 2015 at 9:09 am

    Oh my goodness you two are adorable!! Love these photos and love the cotton candy idea!! I hope you had an amazing anniversary and I hope your third year is even better than the last two!!

    Danielle

    http://www.blushblossom.com

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 8:59 pm

      Aww thank you Danielle! I’m SO excited to see what our third year has in store for us!

      Reply
  14. Sophia B. says

    July 7, 2015 at 9:12 am

    These pictures came out great! Absolutely adorable!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:00 pm

      Thank you Sophia!

      Reply
  15. Bethany says

    July 7, 2015 at 9:13 am

    I love Old Market! Such a cute idea 🙂

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:06 pm

      Thanks Bethany! Old Market is so cute!

      Reply
  16. Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says

    July 7, 2015 at 9:18 am

    So crazy adorable!!! Love this so much.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:06 pm

      Aww thank you Morgan!!

      Reply
  17. jillian says

    July 7, 2015 at 9:20 am

    These pictures are so cute of you two. Congrats on the anniversary!
    xo, jill
    http://www.BornFancy.com

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:11 pm

      Thank you Jill! It’s crazy how time flies!

      Reply
  18. Jamie says

    July 7, 2015 at 9:57 am

    This is beyond adorable. I think it is such a fun activity and a great way to celebrate : ) And plus… who doesn’t like a little sugar rush every now and then!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:11 pm

      It’s so funny, I normally don’t even like cotton candy but this stuff was so good I couldn’t get enough!

      Reply
  19. Candia says

    July 7, 2015 at 9:58 am

    Wonderful idea and beautiful pictures! Congratulations on your anniversary and cheers to many more!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:12 pm

      Thank you Candia! I’m so excited for what year 3 will bring us!

      Reply
  20. Heidi says

    July 7, 2015 at 10:23 am

    Such an adorable post!

    Wishes & Reality

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:12 pm

      Thank you Heidi!!

      Reply
  21. Alyssa @ Renaissancerunnergirl says

    July 7, 2015 at 10:27 am

    So cute! I knew 1 was paper, but no idea about cotton – and this is just adorable for the two of you, so in love (although I’m sure a little of the smiling was due to the cotton candy!)

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:13 pm

      Thanks Alyssa! It was good cotton candy! 😀

      Reply
  22. Stephanie Eva says

    July 7, 2015 at 10:32 am

    This is literally the best spin on “cotton” I’ve ever seen! You guys are so cute! Enjoy your anniversary!!

    Much Love,
    -Stephanie Eva
    http://www.stephanieheva.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:13 pm

      Thank you so much Stephanie! I was so excited to get to do this!!

      Reply
  23. Joni Mitchell says

    July 7, 2015 at 10:42 am

    your photo shoot was too cute. Congrats

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:20 pm

      Thank you Joni!!

      Reply
  24. Liz says

    July 7, 2015 at 10:55 am

    So cute! Love the cotton candy 🙂

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:21 pm

      Thank you Liz!

      Reply
  25. Gillian says

    July 7, 2015 at 11:02 am

    So cute! I love the cotton candy idea, perfect! I’m a photographer and I’m going to have to use cotton candy as a prop now!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:21 pm

      I hope your clients have as much fun with it as we did!

      Reply
  26. Emma Walker says

    July 7, 2015 at 11:12 am

    Love this! 

    Emma | With A City Dream

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:21 pm

      Thanks Emma!

      Reply
  27. Sara says

    July 7, 2015 at 11:20 am

    Happy Anniversary! My two year anniversary is coming up in Sept. The cotton candy photo shoot is adorable!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:22 pm

      I hope you have a very happy anniversary in September!

      Reply
  28. Cole says

    July 7, 2015 at 11:21 am

    These are super cute and look like a lot of fun!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:23 pm

      Thanks Cole! We had a blast!

      Reply
  29. Kelly @ Laughter, Strength, and Food says

    July 7, 2015 at 11:53 am

    What an adorable idea!! Happy 2-years!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:23 pm

      Thanks Kelly! It has been an awesome 2 years!

      Reply
  30. laura @ scribbles and sass says

    July 7, 2015 at 12:09 pm

    soooo super cute! i’m so glad you did this.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:25 pm

      Thanks Laura! We had a blast!

      Reply
  31. Lauren says

    July 7, 2015 at 12:24 pm

    SO CUTE. I loved this whole idea and the shoot. You guys look so happy and relaxed!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:25 pm

      Aww thanks Lauren! We had so much fun!!

      Reply
  32. Sara Giboney @ Sweet Success says

    July 7, 2015 at 1:42 pm

    Totally adorable!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:26 pm

      Thank you Sara!!

      Reply
  33. Laura says

    July 7, 2015 at 2:41 pm

    What a cute photoshoot!! Happy Anniversary!
    xx
    Laura
    http://www.sequinsatbreakfast.com

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:26 pm

      Thanks Laura!! We had a great anniversary!

      Reply
  34. Kate says

    July 7, 2015 at 3:28 pm

    Love these! What a great idea for a shoot!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:27 pm

      Thanks Kate! I love how the photos turned out!

      Reply
  35. Mary says

    July 7, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    This is such an ADORABLE idea! Would be perfect for me & my boyfriend 🙂

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:28 pm

      I’m glad you liked the photos! We had a lot of fun!

      Reply
  36. Susan Noble says

    July 7, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    OMG Adorable

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:29 pm

      Thanks Susan!

      Reply
  37. Amanda says

    July 7, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    OMG THESE ARE TO DIE FOR ADORABLE!!!! What an original idea too. Happy Anniversary. <3

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:29 pm

      Thanks Amanda! We had a lot of fun shooting these!!

      Reply
  38. Kelsie says

    July 7, 2015 at 9:48 pm

    This is oh so sweet! I want to do something like this with my hubby (we just celebrated our second wedding anniversary on June 15th). Maybe for year three! Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:30 pm

      I’m glad you liked the photos Kelsie! Happy belated 2nd anniversary!

      Reply
  39. annabelt says

    July 7, 2015 at 11:46 pm

    Congratulations, and best of luck for many more 🙂 Great photos!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:30 pm

      Thanks girly!! I’m so excited to see what year 3 has in store for us!

      Reply
  40. Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says

    July 8, 2015 at 12:47 am

    Aww totally playful and adorable! I love it!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:30 pm

      Thanks Sabrina! I love these photos!

      Reply
  41. Orana says

    July 8, 2015 at 4:27 am

    This is so cute! Nice idea. Here´s to more years! Over from Link it to me Party

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:31 pm

      Thanks so much Orana!

      Reply
  42. Susan says

    July 8, 2015 at 7:02 am

    This is so cute!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:32 pm

      Thank you Susan!

      Reply
  43. Michelle says

    July 8, 2015 at 8:58 am

    This was so much fun! Ted & Wally’s and Hollywood Candy made for perfect locations. I can’t wait to do more fun projects like this together 🙂

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2015 at 9:37 pm

      Thank you so much for taking these photos Michelle! Josh and I love them!! <3 <3 <3

      Reply
  44. Joanna @Makingmine says

    July 9, 2015 at 7:37 am

    These turned out SO cute Erin! What an awesome tradition

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 10, 2015 at 12:57 pm

      Thanks so much Joanna!

      Reply
  45. Chantal says

    July 13, 2015 at 2:22 pm

    This looks like such an awesome photo shoot! You seem like a very fun couple, happy anniversary!!! Thanks for joining the Link-It To Me Link Party, I hope you will party with us again this week!

    Reply
  46. Carmen says

    May 23, 2016 at 9:39 pm

    Your pics are so cute! Just found you on the link party! Very nice blog! = )

    Reply

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