Share on FacebookMeet Tosha and Will! They are a fantastic couple that we've only met once in person and it was on their wedding day (except once on Skype but I don't think that counts)! Since we travel for weddings all the time, even destination weddings, we are totally accustomed to working with clients from out-of-town. From the time Tosha booked us, we kept up with each other through emails, texting and of course Twitter, so I really felt like we knew them once their big day rolled around! Even before we met, I could tell how charming Tosha was and she and Will seem PERFECT for one another. They were both so sweet and fun-loving all day. And creative too! Wait until you see all of Tosha's beautiful details! Anyways, hope you guys love Tosha & Will's wedding as much as we did!!
Might be my favorite getting ready picture ever!
Ok, I already said Tosha did a great job on her details, but you're about to see what I mean. She obviously put a lot of thought into it, and it really paid off for her pictures. When she got engaged she started reading wedding blogs like Style Me Pretty and got totally hooked. Here is one thing I particularly liked: Instead of having pillows for the rings, she tied all of their love letters together with twine -- the picture is almost in the middle ---soo cute!! (I mean seriously, that's a lot of love letters!! They were thick!!)
First glance
Maybe my favorite of the two of them!
We had plenty of time to take pictures and low and behold even found ourselves ahead of schedule a couple of times. I don't think I ever even broke a sweat! I originally picked out almost 100 photos I wanted to blog of the two of them!! There are soo many good ones!! Tosha and Will decided to see each other before the ceremony, which we always think is a great idea because it's less stressful for you and it gives us more time for shots with the two of you. We can definitely go either way but it is worth considering...
I'm very attached to this one for some reason.
Hmmm, this picture matches the background of our website :)
I like this little guy on the left, like a lot :) I think I might need this picture on my fridge because it makes me laugh... When we took this, he was trying so hard not to smile for us -you can see he's about to smile, it's right on his lips!
The first dance
Sweet getaway car right!?
And this is the interior of the car --- wow! The End!! Thank you so much Tosha and Will for having us on your special day!! xoxo
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If you follow me on Twitter or are my friend on Facebook, you may know that Ashley Hoskins (Ashley Hoskins Photography) and I did a little traveling together last week. Here is what we did, all in about 36 hours:
Day 1 - flew into LAX, rented a convertible, had lunch with my brother-in-law Ben (you saw him in the last post), drove down Hwy 1 to Laguna Beach, got honked at about 13 times because apparently I don't drive crazy enough for LA, had manicures and pedicures, then had the best sushi we've both ever had.
Day 2 - attended an all-day workshop with Jessica Claire (she was named one of the top 10 wedding photographers in the world by American Photo Magazine). Then drove back to LAX and took a red-eye flight home that night -- I was awake for 28 hours because I couldn't fall asleep on the plane. I finally took a nap Thursday then next day went to Richmond, VA for a wedding you will see in a few weeks... a little crazy, I know.
So more about Jessica Claire --- She's amazing. Not only is she a super talented photographer, she's pretty much a genius on top of being really nice and totally down to earth. I started following her blog about two years ago. She invented the Shootsac, which is that really cute bag I carry around with my lenses and essentials at every wedding. She recently also just launched the Hipslip, which is similar to the Shootsac except it's for your laptop --- it was just featured in Glamour Magazine. Jessica Claire herself is getting married in less than a week and you should really check out her wedding invitations ---- I guarantee you've never seen anything like them! I'm sure you are all wondering who photographs your wedding when you are a top wedding photographer yourself -- for her, it's Jose Villa and I can't wait to see the pictures!
Ashley and I had the best time together --- we knew we would. Ashley and I became friends last year after Dan and I shot her wedding this time last year (Happy Anniversary Justin & Ashley!!). Anyways, Ashley and I were so funny about everything, I mean you would have thought we were going to meet Jennifer Aniston or something. We were so silly and had a really fabulous time.
At the workshop Jessica had a mock wedding set up by some of the most talented people in the industry (their names and websites will be at the end of this post). She had this super-cute husband and wife couple model for us and you all are going to love the details you're about to see --- especially if you love Anthropologie, because it has that look :)
Here we go ---
Jessica Claire has the grey shirt on.....There were about 20 photographers in the workshop.
And here is what we were all taking pictures of:
Here are some shots of the couple - they're so cute right?!
And here are the details you all are going to die for!! Literally you could probably find almost all of this stuff at yard sales and thrift shops, it doesn't have to cost a ton and I know some of you would really enjoy working on the details for your own weddings--- Get on it ladies!!
That's JC shooting on the left :) --- I'm a huge dork.
My Favorite :)
The End!!
Event & Photo Stylist: Grey Likes Weddings, http://greylikesweddings.wordpress.com/
Floral Design: Flora Organica, http://www.floraorganicadesign.com/
Hair & Makeup: Vivian Tran, http://www.allmadeupteam.com/
Wedding Stationary, Paper Favors, and Paper Suite: MaeMae Paperie, http://www.maemaepaperie.com/
Printing of Paper Products: Czar Press, http://www.czarpress.com/
Fabric Rosettes, shoe clips, and "just married" banner over cake: B. Poetic: http://www.bpoetic.com/Home.html
Cake: Cheryl Stewart of Cake My Day
Michelle says:
AWESOME Nat! Love this!
julie says:
OMG! OMG!! OMG!!!
Fola Adewole says:
I heart all these images...Love the multi-detailed collage...Fabulous work Natalie...
Jenny says:
It was great meeting you at the workshop. Hope you had a great time in Cali ! Can't wait to have you back for visit !
Clary says:
Gah!! Natalie! The detail shots are fabulous. I had such a great time with you and still can't believe we randomly ate at hapi sushi:)
Gena Patten says:
Um, Yeah...these are GORGEOUS! You did a fabulous job! Love every single one! :) xoxo
{lauryl} says:
Oolala! Such gorgeous images! I would lovelovelove to get copies if I could... Please? ;-)
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Ok, so I might have gone a little overboard with the family pics but I have to add one more... You might have noticed from the pictures, Lindsay was born in South Korea. Dan's parents adopted her when she was four months old -- Dan was 2. I just can't resist posting this next one because it's so special to their family and part of Lindsay's story!
Instead of doing a unity candle they each brought dirt from their hometowns and put it in the pot and then they planted the tree in their backyard. Dan's mom is behind Lindsay --- she and Dan's dad have been married for 37 years. They are THE BEST in-laws I could ever ask for!
This is a very special post because Lindsay, the bride, is Dan's little sister!! Lindsay and her husband Jon were married in St. Paul, Minnesota (they live there and so did Dan's family when they were little). In their family, Lindsay is the youngest, Dan is in the middle and Ben is the oldest. Here are a few old family photos :)
Aren't they so cute!? I might be in trouble with Dan for that third one!!
Ok, so I might have gone a little overboard with the family pics but I have to add one more... You might have noticed from the pictures, Lindsay was born in South Korea. Dan's parents adopted her when she was four months old -- Dan was 2. I just can't resist posting this next one because it's so special to their family and part of Lindsay's story!This is the night Dan's dad picked her up from the airport and brought her home. Awwww, so, so sweet!
Now everybody's all grown up --- Lindsay & her new husband Jon, who is really cool and PS we are all going to Jamaica together for Christmas and I CAN'T WAIT!!
And then here is Ben (Dan's older brother) & his wife Heather. They are expecting a baby in Febuary - YAY!! Ben is determined to NOT find out the sex of the baby, which is driving Dan's mom (and me) crazy --- and that's probably what that little smirk on his face is all about (among possibly a million other things) -- haha.
So, here are a few of our faves from Lindsay and Jon's wedding!!
A note from Jon + rings :)
Here is one that I personally love that probably won't make it into Lindsay's album. It describes what they day was like for me. This is Dan (don't worry he changed clothes before the wedding), Heather (Ben's wife) and John (Dan's dad).
Lindsay and Jon got married at the James J. Hill Reference Library in downtown Saint Paul. It is this really big, old, beautiful library with books almost all the way to the ceiling. Their Save the Dates, Invitations, Table numbers, menus and everything had this whole card catalog theme -- so cute!
Outside the library.
Here is a picture inside from the ceremony --- see, books almost all the way to the ceiling!
Heather read during the ceremony and I just love this sweet look Ben is giving her as she walks back to her seat.
Instead of doing a unity candle they each brought dirt from their hometowns and put it in the pot and then they planted the tree in their backyard. Dan's mom is behind Lindsay --- she and Dan's dad have been married for 37 years. They are THE BEST in-laws I could ever ask for!This is something that I don't see very often in the south but apparently it's really huge in other places -- a receiving line. This is Dan's sweet, sweet 86 year old grandma giving Linds a kiss after the ceremony. Dan's favorite picture.
The next two are also the receiving line... They had beautiful light for this and since the line itself is something I'm not used to so I really like these.
Aside from the last image of Lindsay & Jon, the photo on the left is my personal favorite of the day. I really love it because to me, it describes the day: perfect weather, family, smiling faces, everyone happy to see one another.
My fav!! The end! Linds & Jon -- see you in Jamaica mon! xo
Heather says:
What a wonderful family story and beautiful wedding! This one definitely got to me!
Stephanie Potter says:
Yeah that last pic is fabulous. Great work guys! And Dan your sister is stunning, beautiful wedding! Congrats!
Susan ampton says:
Beautiful couple! Beautiful wedding! Beautiful photos! Congratulations to the happy couple and families! Terry & enjoyed meeting and visiting with both Jon & Lindsey at the Meach Family reunion in Traverse City a few years ago.Thank you for sharing this special day.
Sue & Terry Hampton, Gladstone, MI
Jeremy Diamond says:
This is probably the best (and most personal) shoot I have every seen. This is awesome stuff. The library is a very unique setting and beautiful. I really think Dan will understand the personal photos since it helps tell the story (at least that's the angle I'd take!!!) Keep making great works!
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sooo romantic...i heart all the images...
These made me cry. Beautiful.
Terrific pics! I am so sorry that I couldn't be there...looks like I really missed out! I wish you all the best in your new life together.
Everything is so pretty! I love the flowers. Came here from SMP.
Beautiful beautiful!!!!!!