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madisen & jeff: married

Sunday, April 14th, 2013

madisen and jeff.  i think they’d be okay with me just saying it: things happened pretty fast for them.   it seemed like i had just found out they were dating when i heard they were engaged.  i’m sure they’ve had their fair share of sideways looks when people heard their entire relationship can be dated back to less than a year ago.

but here’s the thing: who cares!!!

you can’t tell me it’s too fast when you see this man’s eyes well up with tears as his bride walks down the aisle toward him (even though he just saw her 5 minutes ago!!).  or when you see the look between them as they grip each other’s hands while it’s described what those hands will mean to them in the years to come.  or when you see them give each other a hard time or laugh themselves silly while they beat the crap out of dora/diego pinatas (long story). or when you hear the affirmations from friends and family that the two of them together was so. clearly. right.  it just was.

so cheers to you, my sweet friends…this is just the beginning!

thankfully the guys were super boring and always just stood there doing exactly what i asked them to.

jeff has spent the last year apprenticing a violin maker.  as a surprise, his mentor had a professional violinist come to the reception and play the violin jeff made.  it was pretty special.

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harrison hot springs wedding: jason & bethany

Wednesday, August 1st, 2012

peace.

i think that’s how i would describe this day: peaceful.  no mad dashes, no fiascos.  just a picture of peace.  we were lakeside at greenpoint park in harrison and it was beautiful.  everyone was drawn to this wedding, including a couple of tracksuit clad grannies and a multitude of mosquitoes…there was something for everyone 🙂

you may remember jason and bethany from their pie themed engagement shoot.  their wedding represented them well and was full of gorgeous blooms, feather details, lace and of course…more pie.

they were still as sweet and relaxed as ever and i loved getting to meet their families and spend time with their friends.  you can learn so much about a person by meeting those they surround themselves with and it’s no surprise that these two have become so gracious and kind now that i’ve hung out with the people that raised them.

Bride’s dress: David’s Bridal / Headpieces and Boutineres: Carmen West Creative / Ceremony: Greenpoint Park / Reception: Harrison Memorial Hall

and special thank to my amazing assistant, sadia!  she showed up to this wedding even though it was her moving day and her husband’s birthday and she worked so hard.  such a lovely girl!

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