Because I’ve had a crazy weekend of rehearsal, wedding, and family reunion, I’m exhausted. I even skipped my run this morning for the sake of an extra hour’s sleep and still feel like I haven’t caught up.
So, I’m outsourcing my blog today to tide you all over to an actual post. (Which will hopefully come this evening.)
My aunt took some wonderful pictures at the wedding.
My dad wrote a blog post about yesterday. I know it’s not about the family reunion, but I just couldn’t resist pointing out the cuteness of my parents on my blog. Seriously, I couldn’t have asked for better role models.
(Though, they messed up my teenage-hood a little. In health class, I remember talking about how teenagers are supposed to have a switch from being mostly influenced by their parents to being mostly influenced by their peers, hence, rebellion. I couldn’t relate.)
So now you know that you should begin prepping your skin at least one month before your portrait and/or wedding day. Stay consistent with your cleansing and moisturizing routines so your skin is not stressed.
When thinking about what your make up look will be, remember that this decision is just as important as your dress choice. The great thing about make up is it washes off. You can try on as many looks as you do dresses.
Remember to be classic not trendy. You want to be able to look at your photo in 10 or 20 years and still think your make up looks beautiful.
Keep in mind when trying your looks that daytime wedding make up should be much lighter than evening wedding make up.
Start with Concealer over any imperfections or over dark under eye circles. Matte make up photographs better. So be sure to use loose powder over liquid foundation.
To keep your lip color on longer: start with a lip primer then use lip liner to line lips then the trick, fill in the entire lip with the lip liner. Next apply your lipstick then follow with a dab of gloss in the center of the top and bottom lip for a perfect pout.
Apply a soft color to the apples of the cheek then sweep gently over the cheek bone.
Eyes look lovely when defined with smoky eyeliner applied lightly along the upper and lower lashes. For eye color, choose soft, neutral shades that enhance not compete with your eye color. Mascara is a must! If you are sentimental make sure to wear waterproof mascara.
Future posts will include tips and tricks for contouring and highlighting for your specific face shape. So check in again soon for more!
Dawn and Mike James were married on May 30, 2009 and everything went perfect. BUT, the lighting at the time their portraits had to be done wasn’t the most complimentary, so we arranged to do some more Bride and Groom portraits at a later date for the album
Well today was that later date, and I had a blast shooting with these two. One of the other Belles shot their actual wedding, so it was a real treat for me to get to work with them personally and shoot the pick ups! We went to the Plaza, because as any good Kansas Citian would, they wanted the fountain shots. I also took them to the KC Star building downtown, and took some shots I thought of a few weeks ago, but I saved for this shoot Dawn was a good sport, and I’m glad because I absolutely LOVE the ones of her sitting on the ledge! They really wanted some great portraits, specifically something to put up in their house, and I think we got what they wanted
There are so many wonderful things I could say about these two beyond the fact that they are family. Diane, my husband’s aunt, is the most tender hearted and loving person you will ever encounter in your life. I mean that. The wedding was in Canada and so the weekend of the wedding was my first time meeting Shawn and after about five minutes of being around them together it was quite apparent that Diane had found someone that might just be able to out do her in their thoughtfulness and love. These two have both been on incredible journeys that had brought them to this beautiful day. Their stories are a full display of God’s plan and purpose that come in His time and how perfect that truly is.
I have to also mention something about the DeMerchant family…when they all get together there tends to be a lot of laughter and it can get rather loud. This was the first time in years that all children and grandchildren were together so it was even louder than usual. The reason I mention this is because of how outstanding Shawn’s kids were in jumping right in with all the DeMerchant crew. It meant the world to the family to have you three there, not just at the wedding because that is a given, but for coming to all the little events before and after the big day. Fenerty’s, we are blessed to call you family!
Personalised Wedding Invitation Card Butterfly by justbyjulie
Even though the world is in a recession people still have weddings.
It doesn’t matter what the state the world is in people will always get married. The wedding may not be as big as the couple want because of the recession but they will still get married.
Getting married shows the commitment to each other through the vows of marriage. If you truely love each other then I think it is the right thing to do. All too often in this world people marry for the wrong reasons, for the sake of the children, just to get away from their parents etc..
Weddings are wonderful occasions. They do however take a lot of planning. When I had my wedding we planned it a year in advance so that we could get the date we wanted.
There are so many things to think of there are the flowers, the dresses, the invitations to name but a few. Traditional weddings see the bride wearing white and the bridesmaids normally wear a colour to complement the brides bouquet. At my wedding my wife wore a stunning white dress and the bridesmaids wore cerise pink which matched one of flowers in her bouquet.
On the man’s side there is the groom and best man, normally wearing matching suits. In my case it was a grey suit with a pink bow tie.
Of course many weeks before the wedding takes place you have to send out invitations to people inviting them to the wedding. Some people are invited to the wedding ceremony and the reception and others are just invited to the reception. These invitations of course help you to determine how many people to cater for at the wedding.
At Justbyjulie we have created some wedding invitations which can be personalised to your own individual requirements, the above is an example.
We can also design personalised wedding invitations to meet the theme of your wedding. All you have to do is email the details and we will create that perfect wedding invitation for you.
So to see our range and to have us create that perfect personalised wedding invitation for you then please visit our online store Justbyjulie
The hydrangeas are in season and apples are a fall favorite…put them together and you have a stunning autumn centerpiece that is not only easy on the eyes, but easy on the wallet! If your wedding is in late August or September, hydrangea costs will be at their all-time low (and odds are, you probably have some in your backyard already) and apples are going to run you what…$2.00 a lb? So cheap + cheap = fabulously cheap!!
I attended an event this week (not a wedding…wish it was. It was relatively boring) and they had these beautiful centerpieces adorning the tables. I thought, how pretty! I must share this idea…so I snatched one (just kidding…they gave it to me) and here it is, to amaze and inspire you!
Colored pins are placed in the apples to dress them up. Go with rhinestones for some sparkle and glitz!
If you’re going for an apple theme (which I love), how cute are these apple escort cards with leaf-shaped tags and colored pins?
The change from summer to fall is bittersweet…but at least the air conditioning bill should start to come down…leaving you more money for your wedding budget, right?
I will be photographing a wedding tomorrow from start to finish. I love the opportunity to capture the entirety of such an important day in the lives of wonderful people. So much happens on the day of a wedding other than just the vows. Wedding days go by so fast it is difficult to hold on to memories of the details. That’s where I come in.
I show couples what they may have missed in their excitement to get to the altar and I preserve it for them to share with others for the rest of their lives. What a wonderful thing to be able to do!
I hope to have a preview of the images up on Sunday.
I recently had the pleasure of assisting my friend Calvina shoot a wedding in the Sacramento area. It was an interesting change for me because I was able to focus on capturing more candid-style shots, and less on the pressures of being a primary shooter. Luckily, I was also still able to capture some ring shots, which is one of my favorite things to do at a wedding.
Apparently if we keep making excuses then we must not really want what we were chasing. Hmm.
I have a boyfriend.
Summer is returning! Slightly, anyway. We’re back in shirts ‘n’ skirts for school, and the other day I was actually wearing thongs – in winter! Meg calls that beating the system. I think she is 100% right. Soon it will be Spring, which brings with it no more cold nights, no more gusty days whereupon you shouldn’t have bothered doing anything creative with your hair. It means happiness is on the way, and it means more dandelions. But most important of all, it means COASTER! *dances violently*
So the wedding was real classy, and nice. Noah’s On The Beach is a lovely venue, it overlooks the beach via solid glass walls from ceiling to floor. The beach actually looks better at night, it has an overly calming effect. Needless to say what great music came from the mystical “Majestic Mobile Music” booth. I kid you not, that is what it was called. Although a rather strange incident occurred at the very end thou shalt not address.
Two of my three fish died in two consecutive days. The first one didn’t even give me a chance to mourn! Before I knew it, the next one went. I am not the best fish keeper i’ll admit, but I honestly think there is an outbreak of something in my tank – a pandemic affecting my fish, perhaps? Anyway, I have a funny lurking feeling that the last fish is on it’s way out. It keeps “sleeping” at the bottom of the tank, and it has spazzes consisting of several backflips and darting when I turn on my bedroom light. It’s rather strange if you ask me.
Is it possible to become addicted to anything, anything at all? If that’s the case, I think I may possibly be addicted to Silversun, a cult kid’s tv show. Not really a cult, but it used to be. And iced coffee. Iced coffee is the bad part of this addiction I have going on. Caffeine is not the best stimulative material to be drinking everyday. But I think in my vast imagination that stretches further than the horizon does, we are all travelling to our own Silversun. To our own planets (see previous blog on planet-naming). Some people are just there for settling on the planet, and are in suspended animation. Some people are just there for the ride, and some are there to make life what it is.
Which brings me to the weatherman. The devious little weatherman that fits the description of a scruffy one whom doesn’t dress in the right attire: no tie, no collared shirt etc. And who doesn’t do his job! He is one of those mystical people who, when they are most needed, inconveniently run off for a holiday in Hawaii and turn their phone off to cease all communication with the outside world. According to Josh Pyke, the weatherman’s duty to fulfill is that of telling us to go back to bed when we awake because it’s a shame to go outside when the wind keeps howling now. You should all have scoffed - we need a replacement weatherman.
Just as a side note, ‘Yellow Submarine’ by The Beatles makes me so wonderfully happy. And how good is GO! ? The new channel on tv. It has such goodens, like The Jetsons!
The front of the paper on wedding day read ” A Great Day for Soccer”, so fitting for a Loyola soccer player to get married to her college sweetheart at Loyola’s Chapel. It was also only fitting that we walked over to the turf for a few post vow photos.
love the socks!
Mt. Washington - Bridesmaids
The Reception was at The Belvedere and it was stunning with all the centerpieces from Radebaugh’s Florist.
Truffles Catering at The Belvedere
The New Monopoly was their band that was great. Even Lindsay grabbed a hold of the guitar to rock out.
She stood him up on their first date — in Boracay! On July 2, 2009, nearly eight years since that snobbery, she was back on the same island as a lovely bride to the man who waited for her that night. Monique Lopez married John Mateos Ong at the Seawind Resort after what, in my personal, uneducated but often-right opinion (LOL), required much divine intervention (Hey, all the best love stories need God’s hand!).
This awesome pic from Imagine Nation tells their story in a nutshell:
John and Monique already have two kids, aged 7 and 4, and John has another daughter aged 12 from his first marriage. He says:
Originally surprise dapat eh… They (kids) were excited… Actually sila yung chismoso at chismosa, telling people we are getting married.
The couple was civilly wed just a few weeks before their Boracay affair. The groom shares:
I was wed dati so it took time before I got my annulment. I attribute everything to Christ who prepared this wedding. If I had gotten my annulment any earlier while I was still a broken person, malamang I’m filing for my second annulment now. Now, everything just seems perfect.
Oh yes, it is.
The inscription on their rings says “In Christ Alone.”
On the other end of the lens: John wears a Veluz.
Monique was John’s competitor in the events industry when they met. By his own account, he tried to pirate her but failed. Well, he sure succeeded this time. Big time. LOL.
Isn’t the bride absolutely foxy? This is what happens when a stunningly pretty face meets the hand of Madge Lejano.
All gowns by Cecilio Abad, WeddingsatWork’s 2008 Supplier of the Year.
Like most Boracay weddings, this one was placed in the very capable hands of Boracay-based coordinator Amanda Tirol.
John says many of their supplier-friends offered to document their wedding but he invited them as guests instead and stuck with his own talented team — Imagine Nation. The wedding had NINE official photographers (beat that!), and as per a guest’s count, just about 40 people shooting at the same time.
Everything about this wedding seems ethereal, almost spiritual…
My FAVORITE shot. There is just so much love in this hug. And check out the rainbow! The symbol of a new life, as in the time of Noah — an unmistakable stamp of approval from The Guy Up There.
Congratulations John and Monique! May your love grow with the years and shine as a testimony of the Lord’s goodness.
Our deepest apologies go out to all of our followers. At the beginning of August Cloud Nine Events chose to change our main site web host to bring you a better website as well as one that is quicker for you to navigate through. We were unaware that with this change, our contact page was disabled. Although it is a mystery to everyone and even the tech’s can’t figure it out, I’m glad to say that we finally discovered it and have completed all of the fixes. If you have signed up for The Smart Bride Seminar or tried to submit your information to us in August, we most likely didn’t receive it. We again apologize for any inconvenience and hope that you will return to our contact page and submit your information once again. We look forward to working with you both at Cloud Nine Events and with The Smart Bride Seminars.
Actress and Hallyu superstar Lee Young Ae is married! Her wedding was held on the 24th in the United States in complete secrecy, and was revealed to the Korean press belatedly. Her groom is a Korean-American, a Mr. Jung who graduated from Illinois University, and is currently working in the American IT business. The wedding was attended only by close family members of the bride and groom. Lee and her husband will make their home in the States, although Lee will be continuing her acting career in Korea. Lee Young Ae’s management promises that Lee will hold a press conference soon to answer all questions.
This is just…Wow. A surprise, indeed. And Korean netizens and the press are going batshit insane over it. I’m just impressed that she managed to keep this a secret for so long, and so well. I guess that’s one way to keep your wedding private!
At any rate, congratulations to her! I can’t say that I’m a fan of Dae Jang Geum, but she was amazing in Sympathy For Lady Vengeance, and I’m eager to see her return to acting. Four years is a long enough wait. Come back to us, Geum-ja ssi!
As a child growing up in the south, I was always taught to associate the color of black with mourning, then the color of white as “not to be worn after Labor Day. Well, thank goodness for New York City, where most of the fashion rules are broken and the only rule that is enforce is about personal style. I love seeing people in NYC, Atlanta, LA and Vegas, striking out on their own and taking fashion risks. Just letting their personal style and taste dictate what they feel sexy in wearing to work or just going to dinner with friends.
I got invited to anniversary party for a couple of my friends and we’re asked to wear white to the party, in the middle of the month of June. So, I found the perfect outfit to wear but, I refuse to wear white shoes. I found this pair of “to die for” red patent leather pumps with a little peep-a-boo toe. So, now all I needed to do was to design a clutch, but not just any purse, something sexy. The next day while out buying supplies , my eye caught a glimpse of the print. A new clutch bag was born. I decide to lined this clutch bag with red dupioni silk for that nice contrast of color, plus it matched my shoes. When, I tell you that my whole look was a hit at this party and the compliments on my styling were over the top! But the bag was the biggest hit and I made sure to open the bag so everyone could see the red lining.
So, don’t be afraid to take some risks in fashion and in life. You can check out my designs at www.juilasherry.etsy.com. Have a great day and keep smiling!!! Sherry
I have been married for a year and 4 days. Time flies. I remember planning the wedding and my wedding day like it was just yesterday. The past year had been so full of ups and downs – 3 big moves – 2 countries – but I am glad we survived. Treated ourselves to a stay in Claridges Hotel in London and had the most amazing time ever. Well, the check-in receptionist was rather snotty but everyone else in the hotel were wonderful and so professional. Definitely well worth spending that time and money to treat your loved one on a special occasion.
I was so glad to be back in London. Glad to be able to evesdrop on conversations, glad to be able to communicate to the hairstylist, shop assistants and generally, anyone on what I wanted – and get good service in return. Here, I feel like a mute. A fly on the wall.
Dont get me wrong – I love Switzerland. Its transportation and health care systems are world class. Everything’s so clean and the scenary is to die for. But, its just too sanitary. I was reminded how dirty London is after I blew my nose on the first day. Ugh. I dont mind though – a city should be squidgy around the edges. Imperfect in some ways but you love it anyway.
Are you planning to get married in the near future??
Hi, my name is Jillian Taylor, A Celebrant, working in the
Matakana Coast area, North Auckland, New Zealand.
I have lived here for 17 years.
I am a graduate of The School of the Feminine Divine, (2006), which is where my passion for Ceremony and Ritual began.
I have completed two celebrant papers:
Ceremony and Celebration (AUT) 2008
Weddings and Civil Unions (Celebrant School) 2009.
I recently attended the CANZ conference in Auckland. July 2009.
I believe Ceremony and celebration make up an important
part of our lives.
“A life without celebration is a life half lived”.
The ceremony is without doubt the most important part of a
Wedding Day.
My role as a celebrant is to guide a couple through the planning of their wedding ceremony, to offer options for the couple to choose from, information on local resources and services, as well as delivering the ceremony on the day.
I will help a couple decide, what is right for them, capturing the essence of the uniqueness of their relationship, their cultural identity, and their individual characteristics.
I will write a ceremony that is personally written for you, creating a ceremony that is unforgettable, uplifting and special.
It is my job, as a celebrant, to ensure the ceremony runs smoothly. You, The bride and groom do not have to worry about anything but pledging your love and getting married.
If you would like to discuss Your Wedding give me an email to arrange an interview.
I thought this was a sweet story for Sunday blogging. Yay, biracial couple!
Jodi Hilton for The New York Times
By KATIE ZEZIMA
Vows
SOMETIMES the one for whom you’ve been searching your entire life turns out to have been beside you all along or, in the case of Leah Elizabeth Squires and Eric Raymond Traub, in the next crib.
“The memories of her go as far back as I can remember,” Mr. Traub, now 32, said.
In the 1970s, their parents, Helen Gagel and Bob Squires and Linda and Ray Traub, were neighbors in Evanston, Ill., and became close friends, sharing a bond that ran deeper than their camaraderie and commitment to social justice. Ms. Squires’s parents are an interracial couple, while Mr. Traub, of mixed race himself, is an adopted son of white parents. Back then, Linda Traub said, “It wasn’t as accepted.”
Leah Squires and Eric Traub, the most bookish of the children, could always be found, said Catherine Squires, an older sister, “with their heads together” reading mystery and fantasy books. So independent and feisty was Ms. Squires that she even got Mr. Traub to play with her Barbies, her mother said.
After leaving for college they stayed in touch, if only sporadically, leading lives that were quite different yet oddly in sync.
In the winter of 2002, when the Varoom Group, a collective of dancers and choreographers of which Ms. Squires was a member, gave a performance, Mr. Traub and his girlfriend at the time came to New York to see it.
Their next reunion — the funeral of Ms. Squires’s father in October 2004 — was sad, but far more telling about their relationship. Mr. Traub was a pallbearer, which served to remind Ms. Squires of just how deep the bond between the two families remained.
“My dad was one of his first role models of being an African-American man,” she said.
Jackie and Randy happened to have a package that included an engagement session, so we met a few days before the wedding in Bowering Park to grab a few snaps of these love birds before the big day. These two have been together since they were in grade 7, and they’re still 100% crazy for each other. Randy was a little weary of the camera, but I think he warmed up qutie nicely. Jackie, of course was a natural. They were another lucky couple who had rain on their wedding day, and while it was a little discouraging the weather held up just long enough for us to pop into the garden and beach for beautiful shots. We had such a great time with you guys, Randy kept us laughing non stop! Congrats Jackie and Randy!
Of course, we had to get a picture with the viper
After a few drinks, and the sun set.. we let loose behind the pool
