OMELLE

this was a dream come true for me…photographing the wedding of a lovely couple….cherise & aaron…and the icing on the cake is that chersie is one of the founders of an amazing luxury shoe company called OMELLE (pronounced “ahm’ elle”)…all the shoes in the collection are crafted in italy…the shoes are unique & stylish…with architectural details….i am coveting the pair below….

most of you already know, that i get a little weak in the knees around a beautiful pair of shoes….i was beside myself at this lovely wedding…i should mention, it was planned by the amazing LISA VORCE….she perfectly captured the essence of this sweet couple….classic timeless touches mixed with modern charm….a perfect compliment to the fabulous shoes that seemed to be everywhere….

because pretty much every female guest was rocking a pair of OMELLE shoes

of course, the most important element of the day was the absolutely palpable affection these two love birds had for each other…they were so tender & kind with each other….simply wonderful….xoxoxo

kiss & tell (she said)….

“When the doors to the church opened on our wedding day, all I could see was Aaron waiting to take my hand at the end of the aisle, ready to embark on our journey together as husband and wife.  Our five year relationship was a series of hellos and goodbyes, as I lived in New Orleans for two years and Los Angeles for three years of our courtship and Aaron lived in Las Vegas.  Most of the kisses we shared have been at an airport or through the travels we experienced together around the world.  However, the most memorable kiss we have ever shared was after we were pronounced husband and wife, knowing we would never have to say goodbye and our kiss was symbolic of a new life as one.  I would forever be with the love of my life, my biggest supporter and my best friend for an eternity.”

Cherise Angelle Hurlburt

kiss & tell (he said)….

“Our courtship lasted five years and earned us approximately fifty thousand frequent flier miles.  Cherise was based in New Orleans for the first two years of our relationship and Los Angeles for the remaining thirty-six months.  As much as I wanted to be elsewhere, I was in Las Vegas.  If you had asked previous to our wedding day, “what was your most memorable kiss?” , we would have had great difficulty naming a specific place or date.  Our minds flashback to the many undistinguishable airport terminals because it forever seemed we were constantly coming or going from one another.  As cliche as it may sound, we both agree that there was only one kiss, the kiss that ended the distance and our elite frequent flier programs, the kiss we shared at our wedding.  I was standing on the alter with my best man when the doors at the front of the church swung open and I saw a silhouette encompassed by a brilliant white light.  It was the last time Cherise would ever have to come to me.  I cannot but help to think of the metaphor of the church being like a terminal.  However, in this instance, when we kissed, a kiss we had practiced on many prior occasions, we were departing not on planes, but from our individual persons.  We were one.  Never again would we be saying good-bye.”

Aaron Hurlburt

have a beautiful shoe day….xoxo

“Turn Me On”

Like a flower
Waiting to bloom
Like a lightbulb
In a dark room
Im just sittin here waiting for you
To come on home and turn me on

Like the desert waiting for the rain
Like a school kid waiting for the spring
Im just sitting here waiting for you
To come on home and turn me on

My poor heart
Its been so dark
Since youve been gone
After all your the one who turns me off
You’re the only one who can turn me back on

My Hi-fi is waiting for a new tune
My glass is waiting for some fresh ice cubes
I’m just sitting here waiting for you
To come on home and turn me on
Turn me on

NORAH JONES

november 17, 2009

most people know me as elizabeth messina….but in my personal life, i am mrs moore….and today is our wedding anniversary….so i thought i’d share some of our personal weddings photos….both the beautiful images taken by thayer & some of the ones i took throughout the day….celebrate with us…

our day was so amazing….breathtaking & lovely….i collected the chandeliers that hung above our table for more than a year (many of them now hang in our home)…lisa vorce was just incredible….she planned & executed every detail….she literally made our dreams come true….everything was wonderful…from the stunning florals by mindy rice to my couture gown created by kirstie kelly….our entire wedding was also beautifully filmed by paul korver of fifty foot films…we were so blessed…

we also incorporated some very personal & sweet details…i wore my grandmother’s shrug & had her pendant sewn onto my bouquet…we also had poilane wedding bread flown in from paris, this was certainly the most decadent detail…the round loaves had our names & wedding date baked into them….we also enjoyed the richest most scrumptious chocolate truffles made by jessica foster….xoxo

our delicious cake was created by christine dahl & the crown on top of the cake has become a big part of my photography, i use it for my crown portraits all the time….kirstie kelly also made my girls’ dresses & the boys’ ties…and my veil which had the most amazing handmade french lace sewn on the edge….there is something about france, always beckoning me…..and then there was our kiss…..

 

kiss & tell

“there we were, in front of our friends & family & yet somehow alone…just us..i remember looking at him for what seemed like an enternity…his face was so serene, so kind…i felt so happy & a little shy…he said his vows with his deep soothing voice…mine felt like a whisper…husband & wife…and when we kissed, i knew what i had always known…i was home”

mrs moore

these were the candy bars i made, wrapped in photographs from our life…i love how thayer allyson gowdy lined them up & captured them…and she was very patient while i took some of my own….

here are some of the behind the scenes images i took on our wedding day

thank you to all who helped make our day so wonderful…xoxo

this wedding was so lovely….

the bride’s stunning CAROLINA HERERRA gown hung in a red velvet room….

 OH, HOW CHARMING! beautifully designed every detail

and the bride & groom’s joy was truly contagious…

i love the details from this lovely day

simply beautiful

the colors were so rich & vibrant

there were many special guests…. 

and some unexpected lovely surprises… 

the mediterranean estate was the perfect backdrop for this celebration

you can see more of this wedding in the current issue of BRIDE & BLOOM

the couple exchanged vows on a blanket of rose petals

the day was filled with smiles & sunshine….

& of course, i simply adore their beautiful kissing tree

xoxo

its with great pleasure that i share this beautiful wedding….

nicole & adam are such a sweet couple….and there wedding was a lovely mixture of family, creativity &  homemade touches….nicole is an amazingly talented photographer…you must visit her blog….

 the details were simply stunning & they were also very meaningful to the bride & groom….

not only did we spend some time in an apple orchard to take some sweet images of the happy couple….the bride & groom also made gift baskets that included some of the perfect apples….

and nicole made all of the beautiful little labels herself…..she’s so creative

look at the beautiful quilt she made too….there is nothing quite as sweet as a homemade quilt hug….

the couple also shared delicious homemade cookies (made from family recipes) with their guests & as people left the reception they received the recipes to make the cookies at home…a sweet touch….

they might just be one of the sweetest couples ever

between kisses…we took photographs…lots of photographs

family matters…the bride & groom were surrounded by the love of both of their families…

adam & nicole share a laugh by their homemade wedding sign…and their joy was contagious

   the tables at their reception were adorned with images from the happy couple’s childhood

as the night came to an end…the couple exited through a tunnel of lights held up by friends & family

a sweet ending to a sweet celebration….

to learn more about nicole visit
A LITTLE SUSSY

the simply stunning bride, isabelle & her lucky groom, daniel were made for each other….

their unbelievably lovely wedding was planned to perfection by MINDY WEISS

all of the incredibly beautiful paper products were created by GRACE CONNELL DESIGNS….she is such a talented & amazing artist….every detail of this wedding was stunning from the one of a kind invitations (each one was hand painted)…to the tables numbers (also hand painted)…to the ridiculously fabulous map (hand painted as well) created especially for the bride & groom’s guests…..

speaking of RIDICULOUS….you must check out what MINDY WEISS has planned for sunday october 11th, 2009….she’s assembled a wonderful group of wedding professionals to share their information & creativity with brides & other professionals alike….i am honored to be one of the speakers alongside inspiring women like  AMY ATLAS, amazing event planner & sweet conesure from new york & ANTONIA VAN DER MEER, editor & chief of MODERN BRIDE & ELEGANT BRIDE, & many more – at mindy’s weiss’ most RIDICULOUS wedding event ever! if you are anywhere near los angeles on october 11th, you must check it out….
 

back to this beautiful wedding, the entire celebration took place at the SAN YSIDRO RANCH

the bride was stunning in her monique lhuillier gown & handmade LEAH C headpiece

the bridesmaids, oh the bridesmaids, were all so stunning, each adorned with LEAH C headpieces

the SR HOUGUE florals were a stunning compliment to the beauty of the SAN YSIDRO RANCH…

the celebration lasted late into the night….so much love….so much beauty….

isabelle & daniel are such a sweet & beautiful couple….

i simply adored being part of this wedding….

i hope these images help inspire your dreams & plans for your wedding day…..

this wedding is currently featured in one of my favorite magazines

ELEGANT BRIDE

isabelle & daniel and their stunning wedding is currently being featured in the newest issue of elegant bride…it was an incredible wedding…mindy weiss is such a talented and amazing woman….come back soon to see the details of this elegant santa barbara celebration…and if you haven’t done so already, you must go and pick up the current issue of elegant bride…it’s simply wonderful…xoxoxo

a beautiful monique lhuillier gown & stunning christian lououtin sling backs

the florals matched the underside of the bride’s shoes…

the four seasons in beverly hills was the perfect backdrop for this lovely wedding….

every detail was a delight for the eyes & the senses….

the entire celebration was beautifully produced by the International Event Company

the guests enjoyed dinner & cake in the stunning ballroom

and danced the night away….

xoxo

this elegant black tie wedding literally took my breath away….

from the stunning MONIQUE LHUILLIER dress to the perfect florals by END DESIGN

everything was perfect….san francisco based event planner JOANNIE LISS was amazing…

xoxo

OH, HOW CHARMING!

lisa vorce is the creator & founder of OH, HOW CHARMING!….and she is not only an incredible designer, she has the uncanny ability to bring the personal style of a bride & groom into every wedding she produces & creates events that are simply beautiful & full of wonderful personal touches.

i have had the opportunity to work with lisa vorce in amazing locations all over the world….from mexico to france to private estates in santa barbara…no two weddings are alike & lisa vorce’s attention to detail amazes me…her work is always full of style & warmth…her weddings are simply stunning…

lisa creates lovely celebrations with any color pallet….

i often catch my breath when i walk into an event she’s designed….

i should confess, that my adoration of lisa vorce is quite personal….she was the event producer at my wedding….and although we’ve worked together for many years i was absolutely slayed by the beauty she created for my wedding….i felt as if she had climbed into my mind & made my dreams come true.

the most important quality about lisa vorce you cannot see in these images,
she is one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet…..she’s truly….
CHARMING!