this stylish couple are going to be in print very soon….
the lovely details were beautifully created by DETAILS EVENT PLANNING….
for more of this wedding pick up the next issue of….
WEDDING STYLE GUIDE
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xoxo
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an OH, HOW CHARMING affair
OSCAR DE LA RENTA gown + sea air + LOUBOUTIN ballet flats = heaven on earth
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getting away on your wedding day is just like everything else, we all do it a little differently….whether you are canoodling in an antique car on horseback or strolling off arm & arm, the most important thing to remember is how wonderful it is to have a few moments alone with your new husband…the day will fly by….your friends & family full of good wishes & love will swirl around you & before you know it your wedding day will come to an end…its really a metaphor for life…things are always swirling around us…its so important to make a little time for the love of your life…sounds obvious but you’ll be surprised how life can get in the way of your plans…so hold hands & kiss you man (or woman) & get away with the one you love…trust me, you’ll be glad you did…xoxoxoxoxo
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lauren & jon are an adorable couple & their wedding was a lovely intimate event…the love birds exchanged vowes before their closest family & friends at VERITAS, a vineyard nestled in the hills of virginia…lauren was beautiful in her hand crafted TWIGS & HONEY headpiece…& the newlyweds are pictured below holding hand made signs by CHERYL WEST…but the most important detail is…..
the groom is my baby brother…so it’s with great joy that i share these images….their wedding is also featured in the current issue of WEDDINGS UNVEILED….hope you enjoy this peak into a very special day for my family….it was such an honor to capture their day….i also want to give a special thanks to janie at THE BRIDE’S CAFE who designed all of the beautiful florals….the flowers were just perfect.
engagement “kiss & tell”……
“We were out of town for our two-year anniversary… we had just finished getting ready to go out for drinks at the place we first met when Jon said ‘come over here and let me see how beautiful you are’… as I did a silly little twirl and stood before him, he dropped to one knee and took a ring box from his pocket… when he opened the box and I saw the ring I didn’t hear any of the (no-doubt practiced and sweet) things he said after that, I just let out a happy squeak and pounced on him, kissing him between laughter and tears of happiness… minutes later he said ‘I’ll take that as a yes?’… I smiled and kissed him again, whispering ‘yes!’”
-Lauren
lauren & jon had a few moments alone before the ceremony in the a clearing near the vineyard
their reception room, with the help of courtney spencer from MERRIMENT EVENTS, was a lovely blend of country style & modern touches…the room was a combination of good taste and comfort…
the calligraphy on the seating cards & tables were carefully crafted by PRETTY PEN JEN
lauren & jon’s nuptials took place at sunset…it was breathtaking
the ceremony was performed by a sea captain….
lauren is clearly a natural beauty & her wedding look was beautifully enhanced by ERIKA NIXON
wedding “kiss & tell”…..
“There is no kiss as wonderful and magical as the first time I kissed Jon after we said our vows… I know the sun was setting over the beautiful vineyard behind us and we were surrounded by our family and friends, but my world consisted only of him… I just kept thinking “my husband… my husband… my husband!” “
-Lauren
although i cannot fully believe my little brother is old enough to have a wife, it was truly amazing to witness their obvious love & affection….& it’s wonderful to have another sister…simply love + family
their beautiful cake was created by K ROSE CAKES
my lovely little nieces were the flower girls & my beautiful daughter was my assitant
it was wonderful to have our family & lauren’s together
not only were their dogs included but my beautiful sister was the “best man”
“just married” parasol hand-painted by I DO ORIGINALS
as the day came to an end we shared cake by candlelight….
xoxo
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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
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“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
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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
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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
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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….
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