One thing you can't help but notice when you watch Kahley & Colby interacting together, is how much they make each other smile. While putting this one together, I found myself constantly smiling back at the screen. Read into each of their smiles, because there is a lot behind each one.
The details of the day were everywhere to be found, from the guys' socks, to the bouquet wrappings, earrings & much much more. Thankfully Kahley's father made sure that attention was even brought to the pinches of sand in every table's centerpiece which were from the very spot on the beach in Mexico where Colby proposed to Kahley.
One of my favorite parts about doing what I do is getting to know and growing to love the families I have the honor to work with, and I have to say, this was absolutely one of my favorites in that respect. Not just during the meetings and hilarious e-mails I got to have with Cinda, (Kahley's mom, who is a friend to my favorite professor from college, Dorie Shelby), but just the general sense of what strong families each of them comes from, and maybe they'll remember to call me when it's time to shoot their 50th anniversary celebration.
Thanks to my second shooter Dave Buchanan for all of his AMAZING shots that I never even saw until I got home that night! Excellent work my friend!
Kahley & Colby, honestly, thank you for letting me be a part of your amazing day.
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People who made this day happen:
Video: Andy Owen & David Buchanan - owenvideo.com
Cake Artist: Cake Connection - cakeconnection.com
Florist: Designs By Judy - designsbyjudyflowers.com
Chair Covers: Weddings By Nicole - weddingsbynicole.net
Photographer: Denise Boyce - boycephotography.com
String Trio: Horizon Strings - rebeccaappert.com
DJ: Kip from Sound Productions - soundproductions.com
Photobooth: ShutterBooth - shutterbooth.com
Salon: Personal Images
Officiant: Rev. Edward Ross
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
Rhona + Justin | Wedding Trailer
Rhona and Justin had an amazing Michigan wedding in mid-May! They were pronounced man and wife at Central United Methodist in beautiful downtown Detroit, right next to Comerica Park, and down the street from the fabulous Fox theater. The celebration then moved to Greektown Casino-Hotel where the fifth floor was teeming with the people who love and support them most!
This day was full of all of the elements that make up a great wedding, the most important of which was their deep love for each other. It's apparent in their actions, in every look they give, and in every word they speak. I was so excited to be a part of this wedding. When I first met with Rhona & Justin over coffee in Ann Arbor back in March, I knew I wanted to work with them. They're such a vibrant couple who compliment each other beautifully. When you find two people so meant to be, it will make you a better person by being even a small part of their lives.
I had the pleasure of working alongside no less than three outstanding vendors, and hope to have the same opportunity again soon! Erika Piquant from EcoPosh Events, Melissa Squires and her husband Sean from A Girl In Love Photography, and DJ iPod.
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People who made this day happen:
Officiate: Rev Fitch
Coordinator/Linens/Flowers: Erika Piquant - ecoposhevents.com
Rentals: Todd Hardiek - Colonial Events
Cupcakes & Cake: Just Baked
Groom's Cake: Monica Sisson - Cake It Is
Photographer: Melissa Squires - agirlinlove.com
DJ: DJ IPod - mrdjipod.com
Reception: Greektown Casino-Hotel (Emily Frederick)
Church: Central United Methodist Church (Bobbi)
This day was full of all of the elements that make up a great wedding, the most important of which was their deep love for each other. It's apparent in their actions, in every look they give, and in every word they speak. I was so excited to be a part of this wedding. When I first met with Rhona & Justin over coffee in Ann Arbor back in March, I knew I wanted to work with them. They're such a vibrant couple who compliment each other beautifully. When you find two people so meant to be, it will make you a better person by being even a small part of their lives.
I had the pleasure of working alongside no less than three outstanding vendors, and hope to have the same opportunity again soon! Erika Piquant from EcoPosh Events, Melissa Squires and her husband Sean from A Girl In Love Photography, and DJ iPod.
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People who made this day happen:
Officiate: Rev Fitch
Coordinator/Linens/Flowers: Erika Piquant - ecoposhevents.com
Rentals: Todd Hardiek - Colonial Events
Cupcakes & Cake: Just Baked
Groom's Cake: Monica Sisson - Cake It Is
Photographer: Melissa Squires - agirlinlove.com
DJ: DJ IPod - mrdjipod.com
Reception: Greektown Casino-Hotel (Emily Frederick)
Church: Central United Methodist Church (Bobbi)
Friday, June 25, 2010
Hannah + Brian | Wedding Trailer
It was a beautiful day back in the mid 20th century when Hannah & Brian got married. Or was it the 21st century? Hard to tell since their beautiful day had an equal mixture of both vintage and modern elements and was held at The Henry Ford which always manages to cast an elegantly classic light on any formal gathering.
From the purple argyle socks that the guys wore, to the jewelry and flowers that were made by the bride herself, right up to the collection of vintage Super 8 cameras on display with their guestbook and pictures, everything about this wedding just screamed 'style!'
Thanks so much to Hannah & Brian for allowing me to capture their big day!
Also thanks to Emily Smith & Lindsay Goodrich from Smith Gallery Photography for being so much fun to shoot alongside! (We all went to the same college and were in the chapel band together, so it was a fun reunion for us as well!)
People who made this day happen:
Ceremony Venue: Ginger Meyer Garden - H.F. Museum
Reception Venue: Lovett Hall - H.F. Museum
Officiant: Jeff Cardimen
Flowers: Hannah, her Mother & both of her Grandmothers
Day Of Coordinator: Rachel Cytacki - atcbyrachel.com
Make-up: Mindy Powoski
Hair Stylist: Heather Atwood
Photographer: Emily Smith - smithgalleryphotography.com
Videographer: Andy Owen - owenvideo.com
Cake Artist: Sorella's - sorellashomemade.com
Band at Reception: Cancel Monday
Musicians at Ceremony: Caryn Schultz & Lance Baker
Stationery: Alaina Cherup - etsy.com/shop/cheerupcherup
Bridal Gown: La Sposa
Tuxedo: Express
From the purple argyle socks that the guys wore, to the jewelry and flowers that were made by the bride herself, right up to the collection of vintage Super 8 cameras on display with their guestbook and pictures, everything about this wedding just screamed 'style!'
Thanks so much to Hannah & Brian for allowing me to capture their big day!
Also thanks to Emily Smith & Lindsay Goodrich from Smith Gallery Photography for being so much fun to shoot alongside! (We all went to the same college and were in the chapel band together, so it was a fun reunion for us as well!)
People who made this day happen:
Ceremony Venue: Ginger Meyer Garden - H.F. Museum
Reception Venue: Lovett Hall - H.F. Museum
Officiant: Jeff Cardimen
Flowers: Hannah, her Mother & both of her Grandmothers
Day Of Coordinator: Rachel Cytacki - atcbyrachel.com
Make-up: Mindy Powoski
Hair Stylist: Heather Atwood
Photographer: Emily Smith - smithgalleryphotography.com
Videographer: Andy Owen - owenvideo.com
Cake Artist: Sorella's - sorellashomemade.com
Band at Reception: Cancel Monday
Musicians at Ceremony: Caryn Schultz & Lance Baker
Stationery: Alaina Cherup - etsy.com/shop/cheerupcherup
Bridal Gown: La Sposa
Tuxedo: Express
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
A Nashville Wedding
Earlier this year my buddy Eugene and I were talking on the phone about our upcoming weddings, and he asked if I'd ever be interested in swinging down to Nashville to shoot another one alongside them, this time in their hometown (I'd already shot once with them in Terre Haute, IN). Of course I said that would be awesome! He immediately came back at me with a date, "What are you doing on May 8th?"
The ceremony began right at sunset in the same garden where Josh proposed to Jenny. While Jenny's family is comprised of famous musicians, none of them were asked to be involved in the wedding in any capacity aside from being there as her loving, supportive family. I loved that. For such an amazing day, it was so low-key and dream-like that it really made the bride & groom shine that much brighter.
The band was rocking, the guests were partying, and the photographers...well, they were partying too! The amazing Zach & Jody Gray of Gray Photography had their photos from this wedding featured in People Magazine in their recent Country Edition. See the photos on their blog here.
Thanks again to the always awesome Eugene & Heather Brown for including us in this amazing opportunity! Seriously you two, I really appreciate your friendship.
The ceremony began right at sunset in the same garden where Josh proposed to Jenny. While Jenny's family is comprised of famous musicians, none of them were asked to be involved in the wedding in any capacity aside from being there as her loving, supportive family. I loved that. For such an amazing day, it was so low-key and dream-like that it really made the bride & groom shine that much brighter.
The band was rocking, the guests were partying, and the photographers...well, they were partying too! The amazing Zach & Jody Gray of Gray Photography had their photos from this wedding featured in People Magazine in their recent Country Edition. See the photos on their blog here.
Thanks again to the always awesome Eugene & Heather Brown for including us in this amazing opportunity! Seriously you two, I really appreciate your friendship.
Check out the awesome trailer that Eugene put together after their gorgeous wedding!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Abby & Darren | Wedding Trailer
In a weekend of temperamental weather, no one knew if the morning clouds would turn dark or scatter, and sure enough. the sky cleared, and the day warmed right up! What started out overcast turned out to be a gorgeous day in June for Abby & Darren's wedding!
Accented by some of the most beautiful floral arrangements I've seen in a long time (thanks to Gail Vander Laan) the ceremony was held at the Chapel at Hawk Hollow and followed by a reception across the street at the Eagle Eye Banquet Center.
A large bridal party of family and close friends beautifully filled the front of the chapel as Darren's face brightened when he saw his bride walk arm-in-arm with her father up the aisle.
Following the ceremony, we followed the photo shoot from Hawk Hollow down to the campus of Michigan State University where they posed near some great local icons and landmarks, and then swiftly made it back to the banquet center in time for a grand entrance and some truly moving toasts from the Best Man and Matron of Honor, (Darren's brother & Abby's sister).
Shooting alongside the talented Holli and her associate Joe from Holli Ann Studios was a pleasure! They did a great job working with this bridal party, and we can't wait to see the results! On top of that, we met one of my new favorite DJ's, the incredible Rodney Lamar Page who was a sight to see behind the booth! From skillfully mixing, to occasionally supplementing the music with his amazing violin skills, he kept the party going late into the evening!
Thanks again Abby & Darren for letting us be a part of your amazing day!
Video: Andy Owen & Amanda Bailey - owenvideo.com
Photographer: Holli Vander Veen - holliannstudios.com
Cake Artist: SweetCakeCompany.com
Florist: Gail VanderLaan - gvlfloral.com
Hair/Make-Up Stylist: Cathy & Mallorie McCune
DJ: Rodney Page
Officiant: Pastor Curt Petrak
Ceremony Musicians: Alison, Becky, Cara & Amber Keilen
Rental Company: WeddingsByNicole.com
Accented by some of the most beautiful floral arrangements I've seen in a long time (thanks to Gail Vander Laan) the ceremony was held at the Chapel at Hawk Hollow and followed by a reception across the street at the Eagle Eye Banquet Center.
A large bridal party of family and close friends beautifully filled the front of the chapel as Darren's face brightened when he saw his bride walk arm-in-arm with her father up the aisle.
Following the ceremony, we followed the photo shoot from Hawk Hollow down to the campus of Michigan State University where they posed near some great local icons and landmarks, and then swiftly made it back to the banquet center in time for a grand entrance and some truly moving toasts from the Best Man and Matron of Honor, (Darren's brother & Abby's sister).
Shooting alongside the talented Holli and her associate Joe from Holli Ann Studios was a pleasure! They did a great job working with this bridal party, and we can't wait to see the results! On top of that, we met one of my new favorite DJ's, the incredible Rodney Lamar Page who was a sight to see behind the booth! From skillfully mixing, to occasionally supplementing the music with his amazing violin skills, he kept the party going late into the evening!
Thanks again Abby & Darren for letting us be a part of your amazing day!
Video: Andy Owen & Amanda Bailey - owenvideo.com
Photographer: Holli Vander Veen - holliannstudios.com
Cake Artist: SweetCakeCompany.com
Florist: Gail VanderLaan - gvlfloral.com
Hair/Make-Up Stylist: Cathy & Mallorie McCune
DJ: Rodney Page
Officiant: Pastor Curt Petrak
Ceremony Musicians: Alison, Becky, Cara & Amber Keilen
Rental Company: WeddingsByNicole.com
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Love
I just had to post my thoughts today and this is pretty much my best forum for doing that.
Many of us have heard 1 Corinthians 1:1-13. In fact, I, like many of you had it read during my own wedding ceremony. Verses four through seven states:
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."
I love those verses. Dwell on the words in there for a minute. I know that other wedding vendors may roll their eyes even if just for a second at the repetition with which we hear them, but I think every Christian (and even non-Christian) couple should have it read to them as a reminder once a year. Life is brutal and real, and sometimes we need to remember how to love one another.
Not AS many people are familiar with the fruits of the Spirit verse: Galatians 5:22-23. I find this one to closely connect to the first and here's why. It discusses what the fruit of the Spirit is, meaning if you follow the Holy Spirit's guidance, the way people will be able to see that in your life is through the fruit it produces, and according to this verse:
"...the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. ..."
The first time I read that though, I mistakenly read a colon after "love." I hate to take the Bible out of context, and please excuse my doing so, but it was still a revelation to me to read it like this:
"...the fruit of the Spirit is love: joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. ..."
See how it changes, even if only slightly, the way you read it? These are words that can just as easily be synonymous with love. I hope in your daily life you practice these with not just your spouse (or future spouse) but with everyone you come into contact with.
Not to be cheesy, but let's remember, love is actually not a noun, it's a verb. It's an action word, so don't fall into the fairy-tale mindset that you won't have to put a little work in every once in a while. That's normal and healthy.
Many of us have heard 1 Corinthians 1:1-13. In fact, I, like many of you had it read during my own wedding ceremony. Verses four through seven states:
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."
I love those verses. Dwell on the words in there for a minute. I know that other wedding vendors may roll their eyes even if just for a second at the repetition with which we hear them, but I think every Christian (and even non-Christian) couple should have it read to them as a reminder once a year. Life is brutal and real, and sometimes we need to remember how to love one another.
Not AS many people are familiar with the fruits of the Spirit verse: Galatians 5:22-23. I find this one to closely connect to the first and here's why. It discusses what the fruit of the Spirit is, meaning if you follow the Holy Spirit's guidance, the way people will be able to see that in your life is through the fruit it produces, and according to this verse:
"...the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. ..."
The first time I read that though, I mistakenly read a colon after "love." I hate to take the Bible out of context, and please excuse my doing so, but it was still a revelation to me to read it like this:
"...the fruit of the Spirit is love: joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. ..."
See how it changes, even if only slightly, the way you read it? These are words that can just as easily be synonymous with love. I hope in your daily life you practice these with not just your spouse (or future spouse) but with everyone you come into contact with.
Not to be cheesy, but let's remember, love is actually not a noun, it's a verb. It's an action word, so don't fall into the fairy-tale mindset that you won't have to put a little work in every once in a while. That's normal and healthy.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Maribel & Dale | Wedding Teaser
After a long winter off, we're back baby!
Maribel & Dale were married this past Saturday, May 1st, 2010, at the Chapel at Hawk Hollow with a reception across the street at Eagle Eye. A beautiful day and a gorgeous wedding made for easy work on our end! Thanks to the outstanding Kristen & Jamie from KHollyStudios.com for being so awesome to work alongside! And thanks again to my awesome second-shooter and sister-in-law extraordinaire Amanda Bailey for all of her help!
Maribel & Dale were married this past Saturday, May 1st, 2010, at the Chapel at Hawk Hollow with a reception across the street at Eagle Eye. A beautiful day and a gorgeous wedding made for easy work on our end! Thanks to the outstanding Kristen & Jamie from KHollyStudios.com for being so awesome to work alongside! And thanks again to my awesome second-shooter and sister-in-law extraordinaire Amanda Bailey for all of her help!
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