jennifer + carl’s italian i do’s

All three of us were fortunate enough {thanks mom and dad} to study in Florence, Italy for a semester during college. It may have been the best 6 months of our lives. Priceless beauty and memories we all cherish!

During Jenna’s travel abroad adventure, the whole family flew out to travel with her for a couple of weeks, and we made the trip to Santa Margherita. What a treat! Nestled on the gorgeous Italian Riviera, the colorful buildings, fabulous shops, beautiful views from boat rides or the coast, enchanting side streets and the delicious food of this small town is intoxicating.

Which is why, when we received photos from Julian Kanz Photography of Jennifer and Carl saying I do at Villa Durazzo in Santa Margherita Ligure, our hearts were overjoyed with excitement.

We love the mini-sized Italian transportation, the setting, Jennifer’s contagious smile and the simplicity and beauty of the day.

VENDOR LOVE
Venue: Villa Durazzo, Santa Margherita Ligure
Photographer: Julian Kanz Photography

{images via Julian Kanz Photography}

kate and drew

Once the wedding is over, the wedding dress is left at home to be cleaned, then put away for safe keeping, right? Not all the time, as talented photographers Nate and Jenna from Nate and Jenna Photography show us on Po’olenalena Beach in Maui, Hawaii.

Beautiful newlywed couple, Kate and Drew, brought their wedding attire along on their Maui honeymoon for a sunset bridal session on the beach. If you’re not going to get married on the beach, might as well wear your dress on the beach and get some beautiful photos of it! We think its brilliant! Thanks for sharing Nate and Jenna. And, congrats Kate and Drew!

{images via Nate and Jenna Photography}

before and after

We have a seriously gorgeous feature for you of before and after wedding decor photos {we have more in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for more eye candy}. You will see the “before and after” images of a ballroom or tent before Denver-based Rodd Metcalf and his premier event team at LMD Productions Inc. arrive to make an ordinary space extraordinary.

I’ve had the privilege of working with Rodd on several events, and he and his staff are phenomenal and a joy to work with.

Today’s tent before & after feature are WOW photos, so be ready to be amazed.

Here’s a little background for you: The bride originally wanted a Hunt Club Design. It morphed beautifully into an old English style décor with warm hues of light. This event took 7 days to set up and 3 days to teardown…and it took 4 generators to power this event.

In Rodd’s words: ” This was a very challenging event.  It was very successful with a great response from the client and guests.  Overall I enjoyed it and would welcome an event of this magnitude again.  Let’s hear it for lighting, fabric and flowers!”

BEFORE

AFTER

VENDOR LOVE
Event Design: LMD Productions Inc.
Florist: A Design Resource
Planner: Kathy Vaughan, A Beautiful Memory

{images via Rodd Metcalf at LMD Productions and Moments of Expression, cjsphotos@comcast.net}

engagement video session

We are so excited to share this engagement DVD from up-and-coming Colorado wedding photographer Meredith Moran Photography! Meredith is a wonderful, creative, talented, and sweet person and professional. We’ve certainly never seen a video like this before, and we hope this brings new inspiration for you in sharing your engagement with others 🙂

This video is of an adorable engaged couple Mary Beth + Joe. Enjoy!

[vimeo http://vimeo.com/37566189]

From the photographer: While I love capturing a story through photos, I wanted to offer couples a unique way to tell their story.  Incorporating places & things they like to do together in a video form allows us to see the little details that you might not get with a photo – how they engage with each other & the surroundings of their favorite spots, the playful joking around, the flirting in action … the stuff that makes you say ‘aww!’

Here are a few ideas for how couples can use their engagement DVD:
{1} a cute save-the-date for guests to watch
{2} an added feature to the wedding website
{3} a background video at an engagement party
{4} an adorable movie feature at a rehearsal dinner
{5} of course, something special for the couple to keep forever

Meredith offers an ‘a la carte’ where couples can get a photo or video engagement session, or both! Pricing for a photo/video package is $400 for up to 5 hours in the Denver area {additional charges for a location outside of Denver}

Meredith can do video sessions for:
{1} engagement sessions
{2} wedding dress shopping
{3}  bridal/couples/baby shower
{4} photojournalistic capture of wedding day
{5} memorable family footage
… you name it!

Visit her website for more information, details and packages.

{video and images via Meredith Moran Photography}

marie + chris engagement session

marie + chris
2.11.12

It’s hard to believe that Marie and Chris met met when they were only 13 years old. After many years of friendship, long-distance and dating, this beautiful couple is finally tying the knot … today!

We wish them endless love as they start their new life together!
Congratulations, Marie and Chris!

From the bride: Having always been a hopeless romantic, I always hoped one day that Chris and I would end up together…

There is something extremely special between us. We are soul mates.:)..

…We are both so happy to have finally caught up with fate.

{images via Delish Photography}