The April sky swiftly gathered and released into a quick, complex spectacle of thunderstorms, rain, sun, wind, hail, sun and even more rain. Yet Sarah and Nick made the day light and bright, simply from their delight in each other, their giddiness to see all their hours of joyful planning come to life and their eagerness to celebrate with their most beloved family and friends.
I shared several energetic conversations with Sarah and Nick before their wedding, and welcomed the excited emails about Sarah's custom gown design which was handmade from her mom's wedding dress fabric, the chic, vintage floral designs created by one of Sarah's close friends, the local inspirations from their childhood hometowns, and the personal mementos of their relationship. I adored that their friends and family participated intimately in their wedding day...with the sharing of poems, Polish traditions, singing and playing of instruments. Throughout the day, I had the distinct feeling that every guest had somehow played a part in bringing their wedding day to life...whether through their artistry, time, talent or just simply, their love and goodwill toward the blissful newlyweds.
I shared several energetic conversations with Sarah and Nick before their wedding, and welcomed the excited emails about Sarah's custom gown design which was handmade from her mom's wedding dress fabric, the chic, vintage floral designs created by one of Sarah's close friends, the local inspirations from their childhood hometowns, and the personal mementos of their relationship. I adored that their friends and family participated intimately in their wedding day...with the sharing of poems, Polish traditions, singing and playing of instruments. Throughout the day, I had the distinct feeling that every guest had somehow played a part in bringing their wedding day to life...whether through their artistry, time, talent or just simply, their love and goodwill toward the blissful newlyweds.
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I'm absolutely floating!! I've been featured on Style Me Pretty! Several weeks ago, I partnered with Kasey of Bliss Wedding and Event Design to bring to life the Modern Clementine style board for their Inspiration to Reality series. We had so much fun designing this fresh vision of a chic 1960's wedding soiree. I hope you enjoy seeing it as much as we enjoyed creating it!
Design: Bliss Wedding & Event Design / Photography: C STUDIOS / Cinematography: Studio Z Films / Location: Bryn Du Mansion / Flowers: Flowers on Orchard Lane / Linens: La Tavola Linen / Rentals: Event Source / Hair: Goode Hair / Makeup: BeautiMarked by Kelli / Hair Accessories: Big Rock Little Rooster / Wedding Gowns: La Jeune Mariee Bridal Boutique / Tuxedo: Romanoff's Classic Tuxedo / Paper: Merriment Design / Cake, Snowball Cookies & Cake Truffles: Jan Kish / Mini Cupcakes & Marshmallow Clouds: Cupcake Yum.Yum / Macarons & Pate de Fruit: Pistacia Vera / Buttery Shortbread Cookies: Queen City Cookies
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Jan says:
Shouting your name to the World - as always, your photography amplifies the event - can't wait for our weddings together this Summer to add to our portfolio.
(05.08.11 @ 01:17 PM)There are places I remember
All my life though some have changed
Some forever, not for better
Some have gone and some remain
All these places have their moments
With lovers and friends I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living
In my life I've loved them all
But of all these friends and lovers
There is no one compares with you
And these memories lose their meaning
When I think of love as something new
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life I love you more
THE BEATLES
In My Life
All my life though some have changed
Some forever, not for better
Some have gone and some remain
All these places have their moments
With lovers and friends I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living
In my life I've loved them all
But of all these friends and lovers
There is no one compares with you
And these memories lose their meaning
When I think of love as something new
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life I love you more
THE BEATLES
In My Life
Amanda and Matt chose this song to be read as a poem during their ceremony. I honestly can't think of a more perfect vow of love than these words. This song instantly conjures the spirit of life, by weaving together the past and future into the present moment. This certainly was a day of celebrating not only how they were lead to that very moment...but also looking forward to where that moment will lead. It was clear that this circle of family and friends were closely threaded together, that their stories and lives intertwined in tiny and complex ways, and that Amanda and Matt were eagerly welcomed into each others' families with great joy.
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Jenny Haas says:
I am so drooling over her shoes!! LOVE all of the beautiful, simple details....what a great wedding!
(04.28.11 @ 10:29 PM)
Ann Marie Pufpaff says:
This pictures are fantastic! I feel like I'm right back there on your special day. The royal wedding had nothing on this :)
(05.01.11 @ 02:02 AM)
Juli McGuire says:
Amanda...You look AMAZING! I wish that I could have been there. Hope that married life is bliss!
Love,
Juli
bex says:
Awesome photos!!! However, that Beatles song is called "In My Life" (from the album Rubber Soul-1965)
(06.18.11 @ 10:51 PM)
Just beautiful! I couldn't wait to see this one since that day you described it to me! What a sweet, sweet, couple..
(05.05.11 @ 04:34 PM)Gorgeous photos! Where is the building with the bright blue wall?
(06.02.11 @ 11:56 AM)The blue wall is at N 5th Street and E Naghten Street downtown. :)
(06.02.11 @ 12:01 PM)