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I just love Justine...always have always will. She's one of the most genuine (and genuinely beautiful) women you'll ever meet. We had SO much fun yesterday running all over downtown Fort Wayne. Her versatile beauty, vibrant spirit and AMAZING blue eyes are a true honor to capture with my camera.
And, I could NOT have done it without my amazing makeup and hair team of Vanessa and Amber. SERIOUSLY ladies, you rocked this!
Here is a video of just a few of my favorites selected from the hundreds of pictures taken during Justine's high fashion bridal portrait photo shoot:
A mutual acquaintance set them up on a blind date two and a half years ago. 16 months later, Brian secretly hid a diamond ring in Nicole's apartment and then sent her on a scavenger hunt to find it.
The rest, as they say, is history.
When it was time to plan the wedding, Nicole knew Fort Wayne's beautiful Lakeside Rose Garden was where it had to be. And God most certainly smiled on the day...sending beautiful blue skies, fluffy clouds and ample June sunshine to put the final touches of perfection on the wedding day. And we even got to steal a little sunset and the echo of the fireworks from a Tincaps game in the background during the reception at the historic Baker Street Station.
The gorgeous day was a celebration of faith, hope and love. Nicole's powerful, beautiful smile and fantastic wedding dress teamed with Brian's quiet, noble steady charm gave me great opportunities to capture the romance of the day.
Brian and Nicole...from the moment I saw you two together, I was blessed by your example of partnership, honesty and grace. What a pleasure to photograph your wedding. You are a fabulous couple. I pray you have a wonderful journey together. Thank you for opening your hearts and beautiful love story. I wish you only the best together. Much Love and Appreciation...Lesa.
Adam and Brandi had a gorgeous (ok, it was a little hot) day for their wedding. They are a fantastic couple and I am so glad that I got to photograph their wedding. Their strong and romantic connection gave me a lot of inspiration for portraits. Adam also had some MAD acrobatic skillz that I had the good fortune to photograph on the trampoline in the backyard.
Their ceremony was very quaint and sweet - and the reception was NON-stop fun. A first for me - at the reception, there were numerous times when only guys were on the dance floor. Michael Jackson had nothing on their moves!
It was a true pleasure, and honor, to be a part of their day!
The ceremony took place in Brandi's sister's amazing backyard in Defiance, Ohio and the reception was at The Lions Club. The amazing flowers were done by Lilly's Flowers.
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Brian & Nicole - the honest, good love you guys share is so evident in your relationship. It is truly a beautiful thing. These previews are just a few of my favorite pictures from our afternoon together.
When you meet a newly engaged bride, she is undoubtedly elated about planning her magical and perfect wedding day. Somewhere down the line, however, many brides become exhausted by the seemingly endless list of things to decide on and choose from for the wedding day. Since most people do not have a career in event planning, it is no wonder that the wedding planning process can be overwhelming. It is not something to lose ANY pride over (nor is it singularly for the wealthy) to call in a wedding planner to help you organize all of the details. Their ability to coordinate all of the sometimes competing aspects of your day will be invaluable to you.
Not only that, but the more you have planned ahead and anticipated potential dilemmas, the less your will have etching away at your "wedding day glow". It is simply no secret that people wear stress on their faces and reveal it in their body language. So, it should be no surprise that it has the potential to show in photos as well. I certainly do everything in my power to uplift my clients (and neither myself nor my clients can resist having fun when taking romantic wedding portraits!), but there is simply no question that every bit of planning you do pays off ten-fold on your wedding day.
So, take a moment when hiring your wedding day professionals to honestly assess your needs and really look into having a wedding coordinator - be it your best friend, your aunt or a hired professional. The person you choose needs to be able to meet your expectations and anticipate your concerns - all with grace and ease even when under pressure. It is essential that you "click" with them so that throughout the planning process, you feel complete freedom to be honest - and so that you can trust them on one of the most magnificent days of your life.
This week I had the wonderful opportunity to meet with Jaclyn Meyer, a wedding coordinator serving Fort Wayne and its surrounding areas. She has been coordinating events since 1998 and started Simply Elegant in 2003. Her experience includes weddings, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, bridesmaids’ luncheons, anniversary parties, baby showers and birthday parties. Jaclyn is fantastic! Friendly, organized, knowledgeable, easy-going and down right sweet! Her expertise helps couples save time, save money, and reduce stress. Simply Elegant offers three great bridal packages and some really fun options to meet your specific needs and expectations. Find out more about Jaclyn at http://www.simplyelegantfw.com/
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