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Monday, May 17, 2010

Liz + Brad: Wedding Preview

Saturday's wedding was nothing short of amazing! Here's a few photos to tide you over while I'm working on the rest of them...enjoy!
Vineyard wedding party
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Liz, you are stunning!
bride
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I just have to add...that last photo was my first jumping group shot. As in, this was the first shot I took of a group jumping...my 2nd & 3rd try just don't compare. I was pretty pleased that I nailed it on the first shot.

Lastly, I'd like to thank Liz and Brad for choosing me as their photographer! You two are pretty fabulous & I wish you the best in life.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Jacque + Brian: Engaged!


I think I do this backwards. I think I'm supposed to just let you have a picture or two in the sneak peek and tell the story in the full blog post. Well, you know the story so here are some more pictures of my bestie and her fiance! (Or if you haven't been properly stalking my blog and don't know who this adorable couple is, go here.)
If you're wondering, we took all these pictures at Ledges State Park. It is gorgeous there and we were lucky enough to have the most perfect overcast day!









They both have the prettiest eyes...I'm jealous.. :-)




Monday, May 10, 2010

May Day Wedding

This wedding was full of personal details from the parasols the bride made, the centerpiece plants they watched grow, the scrapbook table and place mats asking for words of wisdom, the mini personal cakes, and tiny handmade flowers in the bride's hair. To name a few that is. The day was beautiful, there was laughter, dancing, and happiness all around. I do believe I even have evidence of a Frisbee game instigated by the bride and groom...well, really, who doesn't play Frisbee at their wedding?

I want to thank the bride and groom for letting me be a part of this day in their lives. I hope you both have many years of joy together. Thank you.

As a side note, this couple wish to remain anonymous. Hope you enjoy the details from their wedding day!
["Beauty comes as much from the mind as from the eye"]


The Groom actually proposed with this wooden ring you see on the Bride's necklace! Afterwards, they went together to pick out a custom engagement ring and wedding bands (pictures of these farther down.)
One person's response to the question: What brings you happiness in your relationships? "Being honest to myself & others. Being understanding of my own & others limitations"
I like it.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Jacque + Brian Sneak Peek

I don't know if I've told you this, but Jacque has been my best friend since kindergarten. I think it was around 5th grade, not really sure, but we decided a long time ago that we would be each others maid of honor when we got married.

Then we went to college and Jacque met Brian. Turns out he's pretty intelligent, because he realized how amazing Jacque-lynn is and proposed to her last year. Thus, I will be her maid of honor this year on September 25th!

Jacque, I love you & am glad you found someone who makes you happy!
I hope you enjoy your pictures, I couldn't wait till tomorrow night to post some for you...


They are too cute together...just one of the many interesting faces of Brian:


Tuesday, May 4, 2010

May Day Wedding: The Dress

You may remember back in February, I posted a blog about a bride who was making her own wedding dress. The wedding was on Saturday and everything turned out beautifully. Not only did the bride make her own dress, she also made the centerpieces, parasols for the bridesmaids, a lovely cape/veil, flower basket, and more! I'll post some shots of all her craftiness in the next blog.

And now, for the main event...the finished dress in all its glory!:


The bride made these little flowers to put on her cape-veil and in her hair.

The sanctuary was...well perfect! There were doves hanging from the ceiling and I loved the set up. I'll give you one more sneak peek of the wedding...

Hope you all had a fantastic May Day! I'll be back with more photos soon!