Once again I find myself thrilled to be sharing a new wedding. I know I sound like a broken record but I get to work with the best couples in the whole wide world. And couples who always seem to have the most amazing family and friends. It just really makes my job such a joy. Emily and Michael were a referral from another great couple of mine, Rose and Alex. It was so nice to see them and Rose’s parents again. As you will see below and in part 2 as well, Emily and Michael had a visually spectacular wedding. One of the most beautiful I have every photographed. Every detail was perfect. But honestly it was the two of them that made it truly beautiful. They are both so kind, thoughtful, easy going and humble. Emily actually designed the bridesmaids gowns and is the owner of Style Up America. And Michael’s newest film, Save the Date, was chosen for the Sundance Film Festival. Michael actually produced the film Waitress (yes the first thing I asked him was if Andy Griffith was going to be at the wedding!) and he and his mom danced to Baby Don’t You Cry (The Pie Song) from the movie. It has become my favorite song to sing to the twins and they love it! Anyway, on with the show. Here is part 1 of their lovely evening wedding at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium. Be sure and come back for part 2…photos of the couple, the details, the party, and of course all the great people they collaborated with to make it happen. Congrats to you both! Wishing you a fantastic 2012!
To say 2011 was a wonderful year for me both professionally and personally would be an understatement. Here’s a little of what went on at home as seen through the iphone. Wishing everyone a wonderful 2012, I cannot wait to see all the fun this new year brings!
Julie & Seth are just another reason I love doing what I do. I cannot believe the wonderful variety of weddings I’ve had the honor of photographing this year. It’s not very often I get to photograph a wedding held in a church that is over 100 years old and also where the bride’s grandparents and parents got married. I love it, so much history! Congrats you two, it was my pleasure to be a part of your day. I know the future holds such great things for you!
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Second photographer – Janelle Vano
Wedding Videography – Steven Ringel
Wedding Planner/Coordinator – Kristi Jackson
Church – Holy Family Catholic Church
Ceremony Music – Sunflower Strings
Cantor – Andi Bock
Pastor – Father Pat Riley
Reception Venue – Abe and Jakes Landing
Dress – Mia’s Bridal
Veil – Etsy – http://www.etsy.com/shop/alexbridal?ref=seller_info
Hair and Nails – Hair, Nail, and Tanning Company – http://www.hairnailandtanningco.com/
Bridesmaid Dresses – Loft
Groom/Groomsmen tuxes – Men’s Warehouse
Caterer- HyVee
Flowers – HyVee
Cake – HyVee
Cookie Favors – Bride and her mother
Paper Products (Invitations/Programs/Signage/etc.) – Bride
Table Decor (Lanterns/ Pillar LED Votives) – White x White – http://www.whitexwhite.net/index/home
Other Table Decor (Jars/vases/etc.) – Thrift store shopping by the bride
DJ – PM Music – https://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=214276876748
Transportation – Preferred Limo Service
And here it is, part II of Angela and John’s wedding. Here is a link to Part I if you missed it and below there are links to all the wonderful people involved. Enjoy!
A great big thank you to Ari and Don for shooting this wedding with me and working so hard. You guys are awesome!!!
Venue: Thomas Fogarty Winery
Florist: Stanford Florist
Caterer: Le Papillon
Ceremony Music: Violinist Anwell Tsai
DJ: Henry Kim of Big Fun DJs
Cake: Satura Cakes
Wedding Dress: Cymbeline
Hair & Makeup: Meaganne McCandess
Bridesmaid Dresses: Lula Kate
Men’s Tuxes: Selix Formalwear
Angela & John got married on a glorius summer day on a hillside. Thomas Fogarty is just stunning! It was a beautiful wedding with one of my favorite readings I’ve ever heard at a wedding in seven years of shooting. Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in the wedding planning and process, this event was definately about a marriage. I’ve added it below the photos from part I. Congratulations you two, I am so happy for the future you have together. Come back tomorrow for part II – the couple, all the pretty things and of course the party!
The Invitation, by Oriah Mountain Dreamer
It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living.
I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting
your hearts longing.
It doesn’t interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk
looking a fool for love,
for your dreams, for the adventure of being alive.
It doesn’t interest me what planets are square in your moon.
I want to know if you have touched the center of your own sorrow,
if you have been opened by life’s betrayals or have become shriveled and
closed down from fear of further pain.
I want to know if you can sit with pain, mine or your own, without
moving, to hide it, fade it, or fix it.
I want to know if you can be with joy, mine or your own; if you can
dance with wildness and let ecstasy fill you to the tips of your fingers
and toes without cautioning us to be careful, be realistic, or to
remember the limitations of being human.
It doesn’t interest me if the story you are telling me is true.
I want to know if you can disappoint another to be true yourself;
if you can bear the accusation of betrayal and not betray your own soul.
I want to know if you can be faithful and therefore trustworthy.
I want to know if you can see beauty even when it is not pretty every
day, and if you can source your life on the edge of the lake and shout
to the silver of the moon in God’s presence.
It doesn’t interest me to know where you live or how much money you have.
I want to know if you can get up after a night of grief and despair,
weary and bruised to the bone, and do what needs to be done for the
children.
It doesn’t interest me who you know, or how you came here.
I want to know if you will stand in the center of the fire with me and
not shrink back.
It doesn’t interest me where or what or with whom you have studied.
I want to know what sustains you from the inside when all else falls away.
I want to know if you can be alone with yourself, and if you truly like
the company you keep in empty moments.
Now for Jenna & Luke part II! One of my favorite things about these two is how much fun they are and how Jenna lights up in front of the camera. The wedding day was beautiful and it was a special treat to be able to photograph them in the very spot where they met in the Power & Light district. You could tell that everyone that shared in the day loves them so much and was there to celebrate the life they are beginning. I know they will have an amazing future together. Wishing all my best for you two, now on to the photos! (Part I if you missed it.)
And all the great people involved -
Church- Our Lady of Perpetual Help- Redemptorist Catholic Church
Reception- The Hilton President
Florist- Fiddly Fig
Martini Luge- Cool Carvings
Lighting- Innovative Lighting
Band- KC All Stars
Videographer- Integrity Video
Rentals- All Seasons Party Rental
Cake- Bride’s Grandmother
Bride:
Dress- Enzoani from Bridal Extraordinaire
Hair- Jen Thomas with Last Tangle salon
Makeup- Lacinda Artistry
Bridesmaid Dresses- Amsale from Bella Bridesmaid
Men’s Tuxes- Men’s Warehouse
I was so excited when Jenna asked me to shoot her wedding. She and Luke were a referral from the awesome Tara & Johnny and the second in a group of five sorority sisters/friends/real sisters who I am going to photograph over the next year. How lucky am I! Anyway Jenna and Luke’s wedding was as wonderful as I imagined. The ceremony was held at the Redemptorist and the reception at the Hilton President. Very close friends and family and lots of relatives from Poland. One of the highlights of the day was when Luke’s Polish family sang a song to the newlyweds at the reception. I have no idea what they were singing but it made for great photos. So here is Part I of the day – all the fun stuff before the wedding through the ceremony. Come back tomorrow for Part II (that would be all the fun stuff after the ceremony). Congrats you two, I am so excited to share these with you!
