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Monday, January 13, 2014
Monday, December 2, 2013
Engagement Monday : Mariah and Stewart
With Mariah's long lovely locks and Stewart's blissful glances her way, this engagement session by Anna Gleave Photography is everything and more!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Chris and Emily: Portland Oregon Temple Wedding
Portland Temple, Misty Alger photography, Orange dresses and lovely country romantics?
Yes please!
And now a few words from the bride, Emily:
When Chris and I met my junior year of high school while I was visiting my sister at college, little did I know that our paths would cross again. Obviously I thought he was the cutest thing I’d ever seen. Yet felt slightly juvenile for having a crush on a freshman college student. It all seemed highly impossible that we would end up together. But a girl can dream right!
I started attending the university and after he returned from his mission, we had a class together. We were friends and got to know each other. The whole time I thought he wasn’t interested in me anymore, all the while him thinking I already had a boyfriend. Needless to say that time passed by before we ever started dating. Once it all fell into place, we had a wonderful courtship full of spontaneity, love notes, and laughter. These all became my sense of warmth in the winter wonderland we lived in.
We dated for 9 months before Chris popped the question. Excited to marry the man of my dreams and only having 4 months to plan the wedding, we got right to it. Working full time and living 12 hours away from where we were to be married, the Internet and e-mail became a great source of information and planning. My family was a great source of support in the planning process. The budget was tight so I made many things myself and decided on an outdoor reception after being married and sealed in the Portland Oregon Temple.
My dress was purchased second hand and had been found on a photographer’s website. I contacted the bride and she let me buy it from her. It was the first and only dress I tried on and it fit me like a glove. It was positively everything I was looking for and had wanted in a wedding dress. The bride’s maid dresses were found at Nordstroms and I even contemplated getting one for myself because I loved them so much! :) The flowers in their hair were made by me as a gift for each girl. The bridal party flowers were purchased from Forte, a local florist that I have worked with many times. I found that if you shop around, tell the florist how much their competitors are estimating your cost to be. Many times they are willing to take down the price because they want the business away from their competition. The flowers for the reception were purchased wholesale (along with pickings from friends‘ yards) and assembled by talented friends of mine. I found that pictures are the best way to get everyone on board with your ideas and inspiration. Especially since I was communicating with people in a different state. The food was made by a friend of ours who is a domestic goddess. Being from Europe, she has many fantastic recipes.
Chris and I aren’t fans of wedding cake. Since they cost so much money and don’t taste very good, we decided to make homemade ice cream cakes instead. Chris used to work at Cold Stone Creamery so he knows how to assemble them. It took us a day and a half to make all 10 of them, but it was a huge hit and everyone had more than one slice! The wedding cake that we cut was actually Styrofoam covered in fondant. The only real layer was the top tear which we ate from.
Making sure the guest had a good time was one thing I focused on while planning. We wanted a photo booth and decided to make it a DIY project. The backdrop was made from vintage doors, with a scrapbook paper streamer that I made. With a suitcase full of dress-ups and a Polaroid camera on hand, the guests had a great time! If that didn’t do it for them, then the croquet in the front yard, or the candy bar did.
The day could not have been more perfect! I was so happy to be married to the love of my life. I felt so beautiful and happy. The reception was everything I had imagined. It was whimsical, vintage, European and Anthropologie inspired, full of love and life along with fabulous colors set at a country home. Our wedding photographer, Misty Alger, did a fabulous job capturing the day. It was wonderful to spend this moment with family and friends. I will forever remember the look in Chris’s eyes and the way he makes me feel.
- Emily
-The Vendor line up-
*Temple: Portland, Or
*Florist: Forte
*Bakery: DIY
*Photography: Misty Alger
*Paper Goods: DIY
*Gown: Found on Photographer's website
*Decor: DIY
Yes please!
The Bridesmaid's hair is just too cute. I love the romantic curls and the side pony.
Some serious sun flare going on! So stinking beautiful.
You want awesome Romantics? Multiple locations! Mix it up like Chris and Emily.
Look at Emily's details: The delicate lace around her neckline, the classic pearl earrings, the simple and lovely flower in her hair… she also sports and lovely bridal belt of ribbon around her dress. Details seriously make the BIGGEST difference.
Beautiful china and wildflowers
See how fabulous and simple a creative center piece can be?
Photobooth time!
First Dance snuggles make me swoon.
Sparkler getaway!
When Chris and I met my junior year of high school while I was visiting my sister at college, little did I know that our paths would cross again. Obviously I thought he was the cutest thing I’d ever seen. Yet felt slightly juvenile for having a crush on a freshman college student. It all seemed highly impossible that we would end up together. But a girl can dream right!
I started attending the university and after he returned from his mission, we had a class together. We were friends and got to know each other. The whole time I thought he wasn’t interested in me anymore, all the while him thinking I already had a boyfriend. Needless to say that time passed by before we ever started dating. Once it all fell into place, we had a wonderful courtship full of spontaneity, love notes, and laughter. These all became my sense of warmth in the winter wonderland we lived in.
We dated for 9 months before Chris popped the question. Excited to marry the man of my dreams and only having 4 months to plan the wedding, we got right to it. Working full time and living 12 hours away from where we were to be married, the Internet and e-mail became a great source of information and planning. My family was a great source of support in the planning process. The budget was tight so I made many things myself and decided on an outdoor reception after being married and sealed in the Portland Oregon Temple.
My dress was purchased second hand and had been found on a photographer’s website. I contacted the bride and she let me buy it from her. It was the first and only dress I tried on and it fit me like a glove. It was positively everything I was looking for and had wanted in a wedding dress. The bride’s maid dresses were found at Nordstroms and I even contemplated getting one for myself because I loved them so much! :) The flowers in their hair were made by me as a gift for each girl. The bridal party flowers were purchased from Forte, a local florist that I have worked with many times. I found that if you shop around, tell the florist how much their competitors are estimating your cost to be. Many times they are willing to take down the price because they want the business away from their competition. The flowers for the reception were purchased wholesale (along with pickings from friends‘ yards) and assembled by talented friends of mine. I found that pictures are the best way to get everyone on board with your ideas and inspiration. Especially since I was communicating with people in a different state. The food was made by a friend of ours who is a domestic goddess. Being from Europe, she has many fantastic recipes.
Chris and I aren’t fans of wedding cake. Since they cost so much money and don’t taste very good, we decided to make homemade ice cream cakes instead. Chris used to work at Cold Stone Creamery so he knows how to assemble them. It took us a day and a half to make all 10 of them, but it was a huge hit and everyone had more than one slice! The wedding cake that we cut was actually Styrofoam covered in fondant. The only real layer was the top tear which we ate from.
Making sure the guest had a good time was one thing I focused on while planning. We wanted a photo booth and decided to make it a DIY project. The backdrop was made from vintage doors, with a scrapbook paper streamer that I made. With a suitcase full of dress-ups and a Polaroid camera on hand, the guests had a great time! If that didn’t do it for them, then the croquet in the front yard, or the candy bar did.
The day could not have been more perfect! I was so happy to be married to the love of my life. I felt so beautiful and happy. The reception was everything I had imagined. It was whimsical, vintage, European and Anthropologie inspired, full of love and life along with fabulous colors set at a country home. Our wedding photographer, Misty Alger, did a fabulous job capturing the day. It was wonderful to spend this moment with family and friends. I will forever remember the look in Chris’s eyes and the way he makes me feel.
- Emily
-The Vendor line up-
*Temple: Portland, Or
*Florist: Forte
*Bakery: DIY
*Photography: Misty Alger
*Paper Goods: DIY
*Gown: Found on Photographer's website
*Decor: DIY
Monday, August 9, 2010
Columbia River, Washington LDS Temple Wedding: Sharee and Steve
I love this intimate Romantics session by Jessica Feely! Not only is the setting stunning, but the emotion and love between Sharee and Steve couldn't be clearer.
Oh Sun-flare, how I love thee!
I would like to point out the lovely, yet simple bouquet Sharee's clasping. Not too much. Just enough.
Can you see how the sleeves are attached? It looks totally simple! (even for sewing dunces, like me.)
From the Bride:
Steve and I first met eyes when I walked in alone (and late!) to an Institute Fireside in April of 2009. After the fireside, Steve came right up and asked me on a date. Steve was working on his dad's farm that summer and so as soon as I got off work, I'd spend the rest of the day riding in his tractor with him. Afterward, we'd jump in their pond to cool off, hunt for coyotes, go on walks down the dirt roads, sit on his tailgate over a fire to roast marshmallows, or lay on a blanket looking at the stars. Not only did we fall in love out on that farm, but we became best friends. Eight months after we met, we were engaged.
Favorite Details:
-The dress I actually wore in the Sealing Ceremony was the same one my grandmother and mother wore. We are all three the oldest daughters in our family.
-I did my own hair and makeup to make sure I looked like my natural self.
-My grandfather got to seal us!
Thank you so much Jessica, for sharing this beautiful session! And Thank you, Sharee for sharing your thoughts and details about your and Steve's adorable courtship and wedding.
-The Vendor line up-
*Temple: Columbia River, Washington
*Florist: Family/Fridends
*Bakery: Bride's Aunt
*Photography: Jessica Feely
*Beauty: Bride
*Gown: Purple Parasol Bride N' Formal (Sleeves added by Bride's Mother)
Oh Sun-flare, how I love thee!
I would like to point out the lovely, yet simple bouquet Sharee's clasping. Not too much. Just enough.
Check out Sharee's gorgeous chandelier earrings! They fit her natural look because Sharee passed on a necklace. Having both would be too much, but Sharee looks foxy and natural!
Can you see how the sleeves are attached? It looks totally simple! (even for sewing dunces, like me.)
From the Bride:
Steve and I first met eyes when I walked in alone (and late!) to an Institute Fireside in April of 2009. After the fireside, Steve came right up and asked me on a date. Steve was working on his dad's farm that summer and so as soon as I got off work, I'd spend the rest of the day riding in his tractor with him. Afterward, we'd jump in their pond to cool off, hunt for coyotes, go on walks down the dirt roads, sit on his tailgate over a fire to roast marshmallows, or lay on a blanket looking at the stars. Not only did we fall in love out on that farm, but we became best friends. Eight months after we met, we were engaged.
Favorite Details:
-The dress I actually wore in the Sealing Ceremony was the same one my grandmother and mother wore. We are all three the oldest daughters in our family.
-I did my own hair and makeup to make sure I looked like my natural self.
-My grandfather got to seal us!
Thank you so much Jessica, for sharing this beautiful session! And Thank you, Sharee for sharing your thoughts and details about your and Steve's adorable courtship and wedding.
-The Vendor line up-
*Temple: Columbia River, Washington
*Florist: Family/Fridends
*Bakery: Bride's Aunt
*Photography: Jessica Feely
*Beauty: Bride
*Gown: Purple Parasol Bride N' Formal (Sleeves added by Bride's Mother)
Friday, August 6, 2010
Film Friday - Rexburg LDS Temple Wedding : Carson and Ashley
I've decided I'm no longer allowed to rate videographers until I see every one in the world.
Yeah, David Perry is awesome.
If I still had a list he would be on it.
Maybe its like when you're a kid and your favorite movie is always the most recent movie you've seen. My favorite videographer is always the most recent one I feature.
Anyway -
Carson + Ashley from David Perry on Vimeo.
1. That car is amazing
2. Birdcage veil = my favorite. (so Ashley = my favorite.)
3. That dress look like a million bucks!
4. Carson's dimples are adorable.
5. I love that wheat field.
6. That song will be stuck in my head all day.
7. I absolutely adore how David leaves the little giggles and chuckles in the audio track!
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work with us, David. Your blog has definitely been added to my weekly read. I'm looking forward to see more "awesome" from you!
Yeah, David Perry is awesome.
If I still had a list he would be on it.
Maybe its like when you're a kid and your favorite movie is always the most recent movie you've seen. My favorite videographer is always the most recent one I feature.
Anyway -
Carson + Ashley from David Perry on Vimeo.
1. That car is amazing
2. Birdcage veil = my favorite. (so Ashley = my favorite.)
3. That dress look like a million bucks!
4. Carson's dimples are adorable.
5. I love that wheat field.
6. That song will be stuck in my head all day.
7. I absolutely adore how David leaves the little giggles and chuckles in the audio track!
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work with us, David. Your blog has definitely been added to my weekly read. I'm looking forward to see more "awesome" from you!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Engagement Thursday: A field, A Bike, A Frame, Some Love.
When I spotted this engagement session on Jill Facer's blog, I knew you'd want to partake of the cuteness.
Now, say hello to Annie and Jason.
Jill also happens to be Annie's sister - How fun is that?!
I love hats. Do you remember back in the day, when it was expected for all ladies to ware hats and gloves and dresses… if you do you're probably really old, BUT really awesome.
High-waist skirts = oh-so-flattering.
Frame and shoes and little leg kicks: I love them all!
Beach cruisers: the best way to end anything… ever.
Thank you Jill, for letting me share this session with other LDS Brides!
(Annie and Jason were sealed in the NPB LDS Temple on June 25! Congratulations, guys!)
Now, say hello to Annie and Jason.
Jill also happens to be Annie's sister - How fun is that?!
I love hats. Do you remember back in the day, when it was expected for all ladies to ware hats and gloves and dresses… if you do you're probably really old, BUT really awesome.
High-waist skirts = oh-so-flattering.
Frame and shoes and little leg kicks: I love them all!
Beach cruisers: the best way to end anything… ever.
Thank you Jill, for letting me share this session with other LDS Brides!
(Annie and Jason were sealed in the NPB LDS Temple on June 25! Congratulations, guys!)
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