Posted by: elle.g photography | July 30th, 2010
Here’s a true San Diego love story. Katie and Chris meet for the first time, at the Del Mar Racetrack, on opening day. Three years later…. the couple is engaged and will be returning to that exact spot to tie the knot!!! We photographed their engagement session at the Del Mar Fair and included their [...]
Posted by: Mark Eric | July 30th, 2010
Grooms Prep: Parc England
Brides Prep, Ceremony, Reception: Loyd Hall Plantation
Flowers and Decor: Floral Addiction
Catering: Southern Creations Catering
Cinematographer: Bride Film
Cake: Kristin’s Konfections
Posted by: Jennifer Wohrle Photography | July 30th, 2010
Liz & David’s wedding was especially dear to me…
“A few years ago” Liz and I went to high school together, and by the beauty of Facebook we recently got in touch. Their wedding was very sentimental for me. To see someone you shared your growing up years with so immensely happy, is so good for the heart. I have the best job ever, watching people begin their lives together on one of the happiest days of their lives.
Thank you Liz & David for allowing me to document your wedding- David, you are so perfect for Liz! I loved how you looked at each other- you have something truly beautiful. I read this quote in a book this week and thought of you…
“Be not dishearten’d, affection shall solve the problems of freedom yet,
Those who love each other shall become invincible…” -Walt Whitman
All the best, lovebirds…
xo, J
A big thank you to my second shooter Amanda who grabbed some great photojournalistic shots like the first one…
Posted by: Amelia Lyon Photography | July 30th, 2010
Whitney + Steve were married at the Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Simi Valley. This venue was beyond gorgeous and a little piece of heaven on earth right in the LA County!
Posted by: Mark Eric | July 30th, 2010
Grooms Prep: Parc England
Brides Prep, Ceremony, Reception: Loyd Hall Plantation
Flowers and Decor: Floral Addiction
Catering: Southern Creations Catering
Cinematographer: Bride Film
Cake: Kristin’s Konfections
Posted by: Modern Photographers | July 30th, 2010
Julia and Cameron found out about me through their friend Eric Cousineau, a very talented fine art wedding photographer. I am very happy that they decided to hire me to photograph their wedding at La Posada de Santa Fe in New Mexico.
It was a great experience. Julia and Cameron were very sweet. I also had the pleasure of having Tucson Wedding Photographer Kelly Rashka as my second photographer.
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Cameron chillin’ with the homies. By Kelly:
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Julia getting ready:
Cameron working on his vows. Image by Kelly:
Cameron checking out the weather:
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Julia getting ready to be wed:
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Julia’s vows:
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Cameron en route to ceremony. By Kelly:
Programs:
The deets:
Julia and her dad:
Cameron sees Julia in her dress for the first time. By Kelly:
I love this shot! By Kelly:
The beautiful ceremony setting:
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Cameron’s mom, dad and grandma:
Emotional ceremony. By Kelly:
I got goosebumps while shooting this:
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Portrait time! Julia looks stunning!:
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Julia is a fellow hardcore Star Trek fan:
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I was obsessed with Cameron’s pants (that does not sound right):
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We even had a toast via cellphone:
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First dance:
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Late in the night:
Julia saying good bye:
Posted by: Red Gecko Studio | July 30th, 2010
I’ve been asked by a few friends whether I’d prefer to be a guest at their wedding or the photographer. Hmmm. Now that’s a tough call. Or at least, I THOUGHT it was until this summer came around and I made my mind up about it. Even though they say it’s not good to mix friendship with business, I think this is one industry that breaks that rule. As a guest at a wedding I would be standing around and watching the ceremony, the cake cutting, and the first dance. Why not watch as the photographer?
I am so incredibly happy to introduce you to my beautiful friends, Casem and Amber:
I first met Casem on October 2, 2006. Yep, I remember that date because it was the day I started at Epic. And I know that’s the day we met because I remember looking at the window of my new office and the shiny nameplate that said “Mandie Holterman,” and then seeing the nameplate beside it that had Casem’s name on it. I remember trying to figure out how to pronounce his last name. Yup, Casem and I were office-mates! We shared four walls and a big window for over a year before I moved into my own office (without windows). I missed Casem much more than the windows. To this day, I wish I had stayed his office-mate.
Casem and I shared a lot of important stories in the time that we spent together. He was the first person at Epic to see my excited smile and my engagement ring after Eric proposed. I was the first person at Epic to hear that he had met Amber (or so he says…). Casem is responsible for the videos we have of our wedding, since he was so wonderful to accept the duty even though I waited until THE WEDDING DAY to thrust our camcorder into his hand and say, “would you mind running this for me?!” And even after he and I had both left Epic to pursue alternate careers, I was honored to accompany my dear friend Casem on his shopping excursion for Amber’s beautiful engagement ring. I was so happy for them both!
I was sad when I couldn’t fly out to New York City to see & photograph Casem & Amber’s wedding ceremony last fall, but I was elated to be able to shoot their Wisconsin celebration this July. These two are truly a beautiful, fun, playful, and loveable couple. I am so blessed to call them friends. 
I’m pretty sure Casem knows this, but he’s one lucky guy.
I love Casem’s expression in this next one… “Yeah. That’s my wife. She’s gorgeous. I know.”
Hang on for dear life!
It was HOT…but the sun was wonderful.
We found a fun little lawn to park on for a few shots. Like a wedding picnic!!
Casem’s sister Sara is responsible for the beautiful flowers. I LOVE the huge bamboo leaves!
These two were up for anything, including lots of climbing.
This is what happens when two people meet while both acting in a play: the histrionics never really end! LOVE it. Also must thank my honey for suggesting this spider-man-style shot…
Gotta getta drama shot for the dramatically inclined.
You can’t get married at the UW Union and NOT stop by the pier! Casem proves he can kick that heel, too:
Yes, everyone…it’s one of my favorite spots!!
And is there really any question WHY? This is my absolute favorite shot of Amber & Casem and has been my desktop for weeks now.
Sunburst chairs and awkward stares!
What a smashing pair. I’d say Casem is quite dapper here. His wife’s pretty fabulous, too!
After we finished portraits with Casem & Amber, we started family photos. Now, I don’t normally post many family photos, but Amber and her brothers totally cracked me up when they requested these goofy senior-portrait-style shots! Everyone pop out on three!
This is their “band shot.” Yup, big sister front and center sounds right to me!! Of course, I say that as the oldest of three myself….
The reception was held in the grand ballroom at the UW-Madison Memorial Union. With all of his stage experience, Casem had absolutely no problem playing the part of master of ceremonies. Their DJ probably had the least stressful night of his career with Casem at the helm!
These adorable and very TALENTED kids performed several songs while dinner was going on. They did a great job!
Amber & Casem are very loved, and a number of super-sentimental speeches reflected that.
The last speech was given by the bride & groom themselves. They graciously thanked everyone involved, and I love this shot below. This was the moment when Casem was thanking ME (you guys are such sweethearts!). He looked around the room saying, “…and Mandie…where is Mandie… Well, Mandie took off somewhere but…” It was really difficult not to giggle as I photographed this moment from across the room with my handy zoom lens. Yes, it turns out I am a ninja-photographer and can make myself invisible. He he! They eventually spotted me…happily shooting away.
Mmmmm, I loveyummy cake.
The first dance was a fun one, and one of my favorites- Say Hey by Michael Franti! Loved it! I highly suggest playing this song in the background while viewing the next few images.
Their performance was awesome! It looked choreographed, but you never know when you’re dealing with two theater-musical veterans. GREAT JOB, guys!
To Casem and Amber, I cannot begin to express how happy I am for you, my friends. You are both beautiful and loving souls and I wish you an amazing, happy, and fun-filled marriage and life together. I am so thankful that I was able to be a part of your celebration and I am ecstatic that you two will be back in Madison for a while! NYC will miss you, but there are a ton of people who will be happy to have you back here.
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Posted by: Kate McElwee Photography | July 30th, 2010
Jackie and Tim’s reception was held back in the Dome Room at the Arctic Club in Seattle. Before heading inside to grab detail shots I took these portraits of Jackie and Tim in one of the little archways in the hotel entrance. Such a neat spot!
Like so much of the day, Jackie and Tim had put a lot of time and thought into making their reception very personal. The blue lemon drops were made in honor of Grandpa Chuck – a sweet and fun memorial. They also had a memory table to pay tribute to previous generations’ marriages, and they asked guests to write down predictions, memories and wishes for the couple as they start their life together.
There were so many great details at this wedding … I especially loved the art deco cake (matching the style of the Arctic Club), and Jackie’s awesome seating chart … seriously, how fun is that?!
The first dances were chock full of sweet moments, both on and off the dancefloor:
The toasts were funny – and long (this makes me so happy as a photographer as it means I can get tons of great candid shots of guests enjoying themselves).
There were too many great moments to include everything here (such as the performance of Seasons of Love from RENT), but I had to include a few photos of the bouquet toss. Love it. 
Thank you all so much for a wonderful visit back to Seattle!
Posted by: Studio by Carmen - Photography | July 30th, 2010
Time for me to be able to share Yary and Alex’s amazing wedding!!! What a perfect couple!!! From the first time we met, I knew they were going to be one of my favorite couples and of course I wasn’t wrong. On our final meeting Yary told me, “Carmen, I am going to bath myself in Vaseline.” “What?” I said. And she explained to me that she would do that so whatever problem came about on their wedding day it would just slide off. I couldn’t stop laughing as she reminded me once in a while during their wedding. Vaselina!!!! So I told her they would be my vaselina couple from now on. Lol.
During their vows one of the things that stuck with me the most was when Yary said how she loves the way Alex takes care of his parents, because it makes her feel safe. Oh my gosh, that was just one of the most beautiful vows ever! And as I was selecting their photos I saw how Alex cares for his parents, specially his mom. Guiding his mom down the isle and looking at her to make sure she was doing ok, mean while his mom was trying to keep her happy tears in check or when he took the time to kiss his mom before making their exit after the ceremony.
Yary and Alex thank you for making Favio and I part of your amazing wedding. Yary everything came out soooo beautiful and you looked STUNNING!! We loved every single moment of your wedding, you guys are lucky to have found a truly special person in one another. Soooo made for each other is not even funny!
Love ya lots!!!
Xoxo
Getting Ready: Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove
Ceremony & Reception: Douglas Entrance
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