Monthly Archives: April 2008

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Anne-Michael and Edward- The Couple

Finally, the wedding album slideshow!
Anne-Michael and Edward met at architectural school at Wash. University. No one can make Anne-Michael laugh like Edward can. He’s a fairly reserved fellow, but breaks out into hilarious antics when one least expects it.

Anne-Michael’s look was very Old Hollywood. Beautiful!

Edward and Anne-Michael, than you SO much for including me in your day. You both are the sweetest people. I am blown away with your attention to detail with the dress and decor, Anne. You made sure everything was just perfect for your day but in a very relaxed and gracious way. I wish you the happiest of days ahead!

Kate Hollinsworth- Session Two!

Lots of you know Kate as ‘the Hair Baby’. Well, she’s back, with more and higher hair than ever!

I have a feeling that at the next session her hair will have grown enough to weigh itself down. I will be so sad!

How cool. A stuffed animal tower as high as Kate!

Anne-Michael and Edward- The Moments

The wedding weekend started with an Earthquake- how’s that for a party?
Here are some of the wedding weekend moments-

Anne-Michael gives Dad a heartfelt hug during the ceremony rehearsal. He was having a hard time practicing giving his daughter away!

Just a kiss on the cheek for the practice ceremony! No lips for you until tomorrow!

Dad had just finished telling Anne-Michael the story of her bridal entrance music (Claire de Lune)- his parents used to play that song when he was little because it would make him tear up! Anne-Michael had no idea when she chose the song for the wedding. Better have a box of Kleenex ready tomorrow!

The end of a long day-

Mom was really nervous the day of- I love this one of Anne-Michael reassuring Mom.

Getting into the dress- always a harrowing experience when you’ve just spent hours getting your hair done!

The result is always spectacular. I loved this little moment with the shawl- Anne-Michael was in this quiet little light oasis.

The MOH is playing the part of a gust of wind at Wash U.-

Fixing a few stray loose ends-

Breathtaking church! I love this image!

Edward and Anne-Michael alone in the chapel alcove immediately after the ceremony.

Mah-mah-married! I’m in the corner of the picture- can you find me?

The live band got the men in singing ‘My Girl’ for Anne on the dance floor.

A little tuckered out from all that dancing!

Anne-Michael and Edward- The Details

It’s SO hard to pare down a selection of details from this wedding. I wish I could post up two hundred!
Anne-Michael’s wedding ring had the wedding date engraved inside the band-

Edward and Anne-Michael holding hands at the altar at the rehearsal ceremony.

Rehearsal Dinner at Liluma in Uviversity City.

Hair and Makeup by theFace and Body Spa. Anne had requested false eyelashes. One look at her real ones and the makeup artist said, “Honey, are you kidding?” Look and weep, ladies:

Dress- A custom classic mermaid/ trumpet of the bride’s design in dupioni raw silk. As Christopher Walkin might say, “Wowee-wow-wow!”

Flowers- Ron Dinga- white tulips/calla lillies/lily of the valley

Shoes- peep-toe Mary Jane in light gold

Ceremony- Grace United Methodist

Friday (Earthquake/rehearsal day)

Saturday (wedding day)

Reception- Windows on Washington

Tables- White tulips in glass vases with deep green table accents (sewn by the bride herself)

Favors- Monogrammed split candy boxes with chocolate coffee beans (The re-charge side) in one half and mints (the re-fresh side) in the other.

Cake- chocolate ganache white rolled matte fondant with mint leaves and crystal sugar

Lane and Dan- The Couple

Meet Lane and Dan-newlyweds as of April 12th! You asked for it- here is the wedding slideshow!
Peeking through her cathedral veil-

Waiting for Dad to come take her to meet her husband-

Married and thrilled!

In the lobby of the Chase-

The Honeymoon Suite!

Lane and Dan were glad they were inside on a chilly, rainy day! It even snowed a little!

Dan chillin’ at the Chase Park Plaza bar-

Girl, you make a hotel hallway look GOOOOOD.

Testing out the springs-

Making out in the elevator-

Man and Wife!

Lane and Dan- The Moments

A few moments stood out during the day- nothing huge and spectacular, but just enough to make Lane and Dan’s wedding day unique. Here are a few slices of time from the day!
Lane is explaining to Angee from Archway Media about how she met Dan-

Lane helping her lil’ sis get into her dress-

All those cameras! I was wondering why the bridal party was feverishly taking pictures during the day. Some sly booger slipped off to Walgreens after the ceremony and printed all the pictures they had taken during the day. It was signed by the bridal party and slipped secretly into the getaway car’s glovebox for a Honeymoon suprise. What an awesome idea!

You might think from his face that these men are quite demure, but I assure you that’s not the case-

The groomsmen have taken it upon themselves to bring sexy back. I’ve strategically placed my logo to protect your eyes.

Lane is waiting for her father to come and escort her down the aisle. Deep breath.

Look at the little girl looking at Lane and wanting to be her! Awwww!

People were dancing like crazy under the huge custom canopy-

Grandma was such a social butterfly!

Lane and Dan- The Details

This weekend’s wedding was so amazing I have to split it up in three parts to share it with you! Today will be the wedding details, tomorrow the wedding moments, and Monday you can finally meet the couple and see the wedding day! If you were a guest of Lane and Dan and got a card at the wedding, you’ll know where to access the wedding slideshow immediately. The rest of you have to wait until Monday!

Makeup by the amazing Andrea Walter (drewalterATgmail.com) and hair- Jen Bommarrito

The dress is a Mikaella strapless sweetheart neckline all lace from The Ultimate Bride

Shoes by J. Crew ivory satin

Band-aid by Dora the Explorer:

The flowers were from Flowers- Petals Inc., with a special tribute to Lane’s Great-Aunt. See the little brooch hidden in the bouquet?

The cakes were by McArthurs Bakery . Like always, they knocked it out of the park. Especially on the Busch Stadium replica Groom’s Cake!

Laura + DJ – Engaged!

I don’t think we are in Kansas any more, Toto! Friday had gale force 25-35 mph wind during our engagement session(Slideshow here!). I LOVE unpredictable weather like this. It adds so much spontaneity to the images! Laura and DJ are so adorable together. Laura is a trooper- wearing a little black dress in the almost hurricane! She was shivering and getting a cute little red nose from being so cold. Mom came to watch and I ended up drafting her to be an assistant.

Chicka-check out this rock! How can Laura even lift her hand?

Trust is letting your fiancee cart you around the mail room at law-breaking speeds!

Just to show you how windy it was…..

I love these two fruity kids! They are just bananas for each other.

Little Lady Lillie!

Alisha Clark and I took our little girls out to the Botanical Gardens today. SO much fun! The last time I saw Lillie she was a wee baby. Now she is full of spunk and girl power! Just like her mama!

Okay! The party can start now! I’m here!

Hidey-ho Lillie!

Here’s lookin’ at you, Kid!

Under Grace Photo behind the scenes

Hey there! The Wedding Season is about to start with a bang! Don’t forget to sign up for my blog feed by clicking the little RSS icon over to the right. By visiting my Facebook page you can also see behind the scenes photos of us in action. When you stop by, share some of your SchruteBucks, would’ja? Here is a sample from Wes and Christina’s wedding photobooth!