After planning a very quick (like I’m getting married TOMORROW) wedding, Daniel was deployed to Korea. He just got back two days ago and was able to celebrate with his family and friends. It was such a treat to celebrate with you two. Enjoy!
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She’s having an art show tonight- and you should come! The subject is “Charleston nautical” and you don’t want to miss this gorgeous series she put together. Part of the proceeds will go to the James Island Christian Church Adoption Fund. Come out, sip wine, and show some love to Hannah!
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I’ve been waiting a long time for this wedding. Mishelle and Stacey asked me to shoot their engagement pictures over a year ago. They endured a long drive, a seemingly endless walk, Charleston mosquitoes, and sand gnats for this shot:
I knew they were going to be amazing people to work with! Mishelle is the epitome of demure elegance. Stacey treats her like a lady and it was such a breath of fresh air to witness the way they interacted. They both had a large bridal party- and it’s no wonder . . . they are they kind of people you want in your life. Salt of the earth kind of people. Some of the things I enjoyed most about their wedding are the first look Mishelle had with her father, the storm that held off & gave dramatic cloud pictures, and the way Mishelle’s Latina family gets down on the dance floor!!! Her family hails from Ecuador and they are all demons on the dance floor! Here are some highlights from their gorgeous affair on the water.
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Ivana (mommy of baby Vera) is one of my favorite people on earth. She has such a joyful spirit and her household is proof of that. Vera is the newest of three beautiful girls who are also full of life and smiles. Baby Vera even gave me a smile on this, her very first photo shoot! Ivana, I just want to tell you how proud I am of all you do for your family. On top of all the everyday stuff- you take time to love your girls in very personal ways. I know Vera is already a recipient of this special love you show because of how you responded to these pictures. You were so happy that I took a picture of her right ear (your favorite of her ears). You thanked me for taking a picture of her right eyelashes (the longest of her eyelashes). You swooned when you saw her puckered lips (you called them luscious). You notice and celebrate the unique characteristics of all your girls- and that makes you a perfect mommy.
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My post yesterday was of a photo shoot that my good friend, Sally, and I stylized. Although I can’t take credit for the amazing placement of all that bling I can take credit for a few pieces of eye candy. In this post I’ll share a few links and tips for how I tied the bouquet, made the vintage “Bride” and “Groom” signs, and how to make those fabulous, gold, skeleton keys.
Lets start with the bouquet:
First I picked the color flower that went with the shoot: Peach. I could’ve ordered ranunculus but frankly, I ran out of time and peach roses at Wal-Mart did just fine. I knew I wanted some succulents- which Lowes carries this time of year. I chose a succulent that looked like little clusters of green grapes. Loquats (the small golden fruit balls) were in bloom at the time of this shoot. Since gold was a main color in the shoot I added them. No bouquet (or design for that matter) is complete without a bit of white. The tiny budding white flowers you see also came from Wal-Mart. I don’t know what they are but they looked like mini carnations. Lastly, I framed the outside of the bouquet with Dutsty Miller (also found at Lowes). I bought some simple lace/eyeletted ribbon, bouquet wire, and watched this video:
Here’s the FREE vintage sign I printed. You can customize your sign to be almost any color, just visit this website:
http://www.weddingchicks.com/freebies/wedding-signs-labels/custom-bride-and-groom-signs/
And, lastly, those gold keys. I’ve had my eye on them for over a year. Antique shops carry them and they look really old and rusty. I was going for a more polished look so I decided to spray paint them gold. See the before & after pictures:
After you spray them on one side, let them sit for a few minutes, flip and spray again. After spraying you can use the sprayed area as wall art!
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I met Christy at my good friend, Hannah’s, birthday party. I thought she was another one of us single gals until we got to talking. She told me that she was married BUT her husband was out to sea (Coast Guard). She also told me that they had eloped when he got news of his assignment to Charleston. We decided to have a wedding celebration, done up CHARLESTON style!
Christy, if you’re reading this, I just want to tell you how happy I am to have met you! You and Kyle are such wonderful people and it was an honor to document your love in this way.
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It seems like just yesterday I was holding my sweet baby boy- my last of three. He is the classic third child: mild mannered, compliant, helpful, caring. Here we are celebrating his 2nd birthday with brownies, a surprise outside, cards, and phone calls to great grandmas. (never mind the lack of clothing)
Harri-Bear, our lives would not be as joyful without you. xoxox
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Laura and Ed are both teachers- Laura teaches kindergarten and Ed 4th grade. I love their story because it reminds me how random acts of kindness lead to wonderful stories. Ed graduated from school in New York and found a job in South Carolina. He called the school, where he would be working, and asked for a teacher- any teacher- who could give him tips for picking a place to live. This is where Laura comes in. She is the epitome of every child’s dream for a kindergarten teacher- kind, soft spoken, fun-loving, and gentle. She gave Ed all the information he needed and they set up a time to meet. The only thing is that she thought he was a young college kid and he thought she was a woman approaching her 40′s. They were both wrong- and the rest is history! Laura & Ed, I can’t wait to shoot your wedding!!
