novi nuptials

october 10, 2009 was a cold, rainy day, but the weather perked up just in time for a beautiful october 11 wedding, full of rich, fall colors and a delighted wedding couple.

we added a lot of personal touches to mindy and shawn's wedding.  since the couple is really into the outdoors, we used a lot of earthy elements, from a moss and river rock escort card table, to wooden bowls that held wispy willow branches and decadent assortments of fall flowers.  mindy's veil incorporated pieces of her mother's veil, the chuppah was hand-made by the bride's godmother, and the groom's father became ordained and performed the ceremony. 

mindy and shawn even had mini bride and groom cake toppers made to match their outfits, including shawn's green tie.

before the ceremony, the couple braved the cold outdoors for some fabulous photos reflecting the beautful michigan foliage, and even posed for a few art deco shots in the restaurant's wine room!

the two danced the night away with family and friends, and guests got to take home souvenir photo-booth photos!

venue: crowne plaza novi, michigan

catering: matt prentice

photography: kate elliott photography

destination albuquerque: rebekah & sean say i do

after a brief rain delay (this is really good luck in new mexico, which only receives 10 inches of rain per year), rays of sun peeked through the clouds, just as rebekah and sean said their vows before their family and friends (and peacocks) at the gorgeous los poblanos inn and cultural center. after the nuptials, guests gathered in the garden for lemon-lavender martinis, before sitting at long dining tables decorated with monotone floral arrangements in blues and purples and fresh lavender, for a feast under the stars of organic beef and salmon. as an added touch, the tables were dotted with photos of the bride and groom growing up - these foddered conversation among the guests, and got some good laughs.

after dinner, the bride and groom scooped ice cream from taos cow...

...and guests left good wishes for the bride and groom.the party continued late into the evening while everyone danced the night away to cover songs performed by vanilla pop - they put on quite a show, complete with costumes and pencil-thin mustaches!

venue: los poblanos inn and cultural center

catering: los poblanos inn and cultural center

photography: insight foto

flowers: sonrisa blooms

entertainment: vanilla pop

ice cream: taos cow