After we finished up the last of the portraits we all headed inside to relax for a few minutes before the guests began to arrive. The ceremony was beautifully touching. The bride and groom were wed by a close friend which really made the ceremony personal and sweet.
Felice and Pete Wed by Emilyink
Felice and Pete Wed by Emilyink
Felice and Pete Wed by Emilyink
Felice and Pete Wed by Emilyink
Felice and Pete Wed by Emilyink
Felice and Pete Wed by Emilyink
Felice and Pete Wed by Emilyink
Felice and Pete Wed by Emilyink
After I was finished shooting the bride and bridesmaids we met back up with Mingwei and the boys for some more portraits. Here are a few shots of the bride and groom and their families.
Many photographers like to shoot a photo of the bride and groom under the veil. I usually skip overly posed shots, but the wind had something else in mind whipping Felice’s veil around – and over – the groom’s head.
As soon as the first glance was over I ran inside to fetch the rest of the bridal party. We wanted to get all of the outside photos done as early as possible so if any guests arrived early (which they did) they would not spot the bride. We were already running a bit behind, so Mingwei took the boys down to one of the ponds for a photo shoot while I worked with the girls and moms. The groom was fishing in the pond for the sake of the photos and ended up catching two fish! The wind blew Felice’s veil all of the place, it probably drove her nuts, but it made for some great shots.
Those are Felice’s brothers kissing her on the cheek. Isn’t her family adorable?
After a little bit of back and forth Felice and Pete decided to do a first glance shoot before the ceremony. This gave us the opportunity to take all of the bridal party portraits before the wedding and saved us time after the ceremony to just take photos of the bride and groom. It also gave them a few moments just be together, just the two of them. To set up the first glance, Pete waited for Felice who walked up behind him and tapped him on the shoulder:
Are you planning a first glance?
At noon on Saturday I walked out my front door, took a few steps to the left and had arrived at the ceremony location. Talk about convenience! While I was hanging out with the ladies, Mingwei Tay – a fellow photographer – was photographing the groom and his friends on a golf outing. Felice’s friends were in full force helping her to get ready. Hair, make-up, even the DJ were all friends of Felice and Pete. Her dress was stunning. A Nicole Miller in taupe with a wonderfully crinkley texture. She looked amazing!
Will you be using any ‘friendors’ for your wedding?
One of the hot new wedding color combinations this year is navy and pink. I combined the bold colors with a sweet and modern hummingbird design. The invitation has a tiny bird flying at the top and the other pieces in the suite feature floral elements. What a fun and festive wedding this would be!
What do you think of bold wedding invitations?
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Lovebirds are such a simple and sweet sentiment. I used the fairly popular theme on this wedding invitation set. This version shows the two bird silhouettes exchanging rings. The great thing about this design is that the colors can be absolutely anything. I had fun with this sample choosing almost sherbet -like colors. I have also adapted this design a couple times for save the dates and wedding announcements.
What is your favorite wedding trend?
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Taking a photo every day has been challenging. Especially since I don’t take my camera everywhere, so the really important little moments I was hoping to capture are missed. Oh well, it is still a fun project! This week was the week of the cat – Harrison. He has a love for sitting in the window and eating bread. He tore open a back of hot dogs buns and made good progress eating them.
Our landlords, who live in the barn on the farm where we rent, are getting ready for their daughter’s wedding in April. The wedding will be here on the farm so folks have been busy planting, building stone walls and cleaning up debris from this winter’s ice storms.
We also recently discovered a new perk to living in a rural part of the country: you don’t need to write our address to mail us something! Now, others who live in the country may not think much of this, but I was very excited. It is like being the queen!
Have you been doing anything to plan for the even warmer weather to come?
Hot of the presses is the newest addition to EmilyInk.Etsy.com, a modern fall custom wedding invitation set. This set is bold, sassy, chic with just the right touch of formality. The little fall icons emulate the season without being too over the top. They would be perfect for a fall afternoon, whether you are going with a theme or not. I have to say, I am loving the rounded corners too.
Are you going with a theme for your wedding?
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Stand mixers are one of those gifts that even our grandmothers were wishing for when they were brides. I wanted to make this iconic wedding gift into a fun and slightly retro custom bridal shower invitation. I made them below in a four different colors, but absolutely any option is possible. I have used the same pattern you may have seen in some of my other work, but these could also be done in polka dots or even the couple’s monogram.
What is on your wedding gift wish list?
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You may recognize the pattern used in the background of these custom wedding invitations, I also use it in the EmilyInk logo. I created these invitations because I wanted something formal, but not stuffy. Each of these designs allow for a great deal of customization while still being simple and elegant. Here are a couple different font and color combinations:
Are you more drawn to fun or formal wedding invitations?
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My mother and I had a blast baking cupcakes for my bridal shower last year. There is just something about them and their adorableness that makes cupcakes even more yummy! Thinking about my own shower inspired me to make these custom cupcake bridal shower invitations:
I think they would also be cute for a birthday party, what do you think?
Our dog, Rooney, has been in desperate need of a haircut for some time. I have just been trimming his eyebrows here and there, but keeping everything else long because it has been so cold. He is a schnauzer/poodle/yorkie mix so I am not even sure how he is supposed to look. The hair on his head is different from the hair on his back which is different from the hair on his legs. He even has patches of head hair amongst his back hair. He is a mutt indeed.
Today it was 70 and sunny. With just two days of winter left, I decided to give Rooney a haircut. I am not very good. He is terrified of the electric clippers and is extremely jumpy. So, I end up hacking away at him with a combination of the clippers and scissors. I am hoping pratice makes perfect, this is attempt five or so (he is 11 months old).
Do you have any hair cutting advice for my dog and me?
I spent most of my free time during week three working on three paintings for my husband’s birthday. His loves the web comic, Penny Arcade. So, I took one of his favorite strips from the comic and made a triptic. The wording was definitely a huge challenge. The sun also came out last week and I hope for good! This winter was rough out here in the woods, so the warmth is welcomed with open arms.
Has spring arrived in your neck of the woods?
