A big thank you to Sarah, Aaron, Amanda, Jon, and sweet Emily for standing by us through the big event. I thought these were a couple of great pictures of all of us together. The grounds of the Cavalier Hotel allowed for some striking background options.
Photo credit: Eleise Theuer Photography.
Among the many decisions about the flow of the day's events was the one to do a "first look" portrait session -- a chance for us to see each other and shake some nerves prior to the ceremony. Not only did this session provide us an opportunity to spend some private time together (albeit captured on film...er...pixels), but it was actually a very practical move that enabled us to join our guests that much sooner after cocktail hour. I just love the variety of images we have from this special time just prior to the vows; celebrating our last moments together as an engaged couple. Highly recommended! Just be sure to have some tissues on hand (for both of you!).
Photos by Eleise Theuer.
Some couples make it a special point to give each other a gift on their wedding day. I was looking for ideas last year and came across these fun hand punched belts.
The truth is, they'd make a great gift for any occasion (even Father's Day!). You can customize the belt with his favorite song lyrics, a sweet saying, a combination of special moments you shared together -- whatever you can dream up.
I love this! It would go so well with the color scheme we are cooking up... too bad it is already sold out.
From Forage.
I then sat for a couple of weeks thinking about nothing much wedding related (which was a nice break).
This week we got our proofs for the save-the-dates and I thought it probably a good time to reassess...see if the things I'm drawn to are actually drawn to each other. And I think, in fact, they are.
Inspiration sources: Matthew Christopher 'Imagine' dress, J. Crew shoes, jewelry, and bridesmaid gown; etsy crafts -- doily clutch and hand-drawn post card; save the dates by Lucky-Luxe Couture Correspondence; miscellaneous photography Eleise Theuer.
(Updated 11.29.09)
Most of the attention on paper has to do with stationery. Save the dates. Invitations. Place cards. Menus. Programs. But I just loved the beautiful work of Madebyjulene: custom cut paper that tells a different story. From a bride to a groom or vice versa. For the wedding day or a special occasion thereafter. Love. (Paper is the gift for your first anniversary, by the way.)
