{moons and junes and ferris wheels}

filed under: engagements
Nov.22
2009

Melanie + James are just too cute for words.
I continue to be humbled everyday by the sweet words from our clients and from others. Melanie was so excited to work with both of us, and the feeling was totally mutual. :D We love love love it when clients are so excited about their wedding and trust us to capture it in print!
Melanie’s personality and smile is totally infectious and she was so excited and bouncing up and down the whole time during the shoot. James is more reserved and is such a great guy, he totally balances out their happy duo in every way, and together, they are totally made for each other. :D

Let’s start this out with a favorite, shall we? :D

We started out at Maclay Gardens in Tallahassee. One of the most awesome-totally-rad things about our clients is that they trust us implicitly. It had just rained that day, and I brought along my wellies {just in case} we had to trek through any mud. We came upon spot where it was almost totally marsh, and Melanie + James didn’t bat an eye when I asked them to lay down in the mud (of course, we had plastic bags to put beneath them so they wouldn’t get all muddy. Genius, right?

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LOVE this! ;)
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..and then, it was off to the fair. Be prepared for some awesomeness. :D :D
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Darts, anyone? ;) Those carny guys really know how to get you hooked. I think James spent $20 on that pink pig. But it was so sweet!!
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Hehe. :D
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Melanie + James, we adore you both and cannot WAIT for the wedding! :D :D
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{carnival love}

filed under: engagements
Nov.18
2009

One of my favorites. EVER. I can’t wait to share these. :D More from Melanie + James’ adorable session coming soon!

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{hold on to your underoos!}

filed under: engagements, weddings
Nov.13
2009

FREEWEDDING

No, you’re not senile. Ya’ll heard it right.

After all the fun blog love we have had this week, Michael + I are just full of love right now and we have decided to offer A FREE WEDDING PACKAGE to one very lucky couple! :D

We have been so blessed over the past few years and we just want to take the opportunity to give something back and do something really nice for others. Your wedding day is your chance to shine, and we want to be a part of that with you. ;)

{in order to qualify, there are a few details!}
- Tell us your story! [my favorite!]
- Include a photo of yourself + your fiance in your submission.
- The wedding must be taking place in 2010 or 2011
- The wedding may be anywhere in the whole wide world but you must be willing to cover our travel (after all, we still need a way to get there + a warm bed to sleep in after your kick booty wedding!)
- You must submit a wedding inspiration board with images of ideas that you are going to be incorporating into your wedding. It can be as elaborate as you like, and list out the colors of your wedding.

Pretty simple, huh? Yep. :D

Entries will be judged by both Michael + I, and we will be reading each and every one personally. We will be judging the contest based on your story, creativity of wedding concept and inspiration board submitted, and our availability on your wedding date (ex: 2010 is booking quickly, so if your date is already booked, we will notify you via email.)

We will be accepting submissions beginning today and until 12-15-09, announcing the big winner the week before Christmas (How’s THAT for a great Christmas present?! :D )

Ok so here’s the {fine print}:
- The wedding package will include 6 continuous hours of coverage, + a high res disc of images (YAY!) + a fun engagement session!
- Travel expenses will be determined based on the location of the wedding and will include flight and/or rental car, hotel, and meals.
- The contest only applies to submissions received beginning at noon today thru December 15, 2009. If you have already booked a wedding or inquired prior to 11-12-09, entries can not be considered in fairness.
- Entry will not be considered if all the above requirements for submissions are not sent in.

We cannot WAIT to start getting your submissions! BRING IT!

Email us through our website or call us today!

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{LKP + Weddings Unveiled = LOVE!}

filed under: Shelby Peaden Events, Weddings Unveiled, bragging rights, inspiration
Nov.11
2009

We’ve been featured! We’ve been featured! We’ve been featured!!!!

I was practically hopping up + down when Kirstin, one of the lovely ladies over at Weddings Unveiled, emailed me to tell me that Heather + Tyler’s beach nuptials had been featured on the blog!

I love Weddings Unveiled! It was definitely THE go to source for when Michael + I were planning our wedding, and we are so thrilled and honored to have been featured on their site. Who knew a few years ago that it would happen to us, huh? :D

So hop on over to Weddings Unveiled and tell them how much you love them too!

Thanks ladies! We are so excited and completely overjoyed. We look forward to working with you more! :D :D :D

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{one for the money, two for the show}

filed under: engagements
Nov.05
2009

We simply cannot wait for May. Because we get to see our friends Sonya + Hester and shoot their what-i’m-sure-is-going-to-be-a-PARTAY wedding!

You have probably heard me say this before, but one of the best parts about my job is that we get to out with people who are in love and are just fun to be around. This only minutely describes Sonya + Hester. The first time that Sonya and I talked on the phone, we just clicked and I knew that she was someone that I would have as a lifelong friend.

And when we met them at our Atlanta hotel, Michael + I both knew that we were going to have a great time because both Sonya + Hester were down for anything we did.After trekking all over Piedmont Park, we headed into downtown ATL for some awesome Italian food, vino, and good conversation. It was SO FUN getting to know these two. :D

You guys, we love ya’ll. We are so excited for the wedding and we MUST hang out again before then! (we have a vacant room, come stay with us!!) :D

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Sonya + Hester share a love of music and they met at a concert at the Fox Theatre, and since our hotel was right across the street, we had to stop there first!
The one above and below were taken in a parking lot. Just goes to show, we rock it out anywhere! Just kidding. Ok, i’ll go eat some humble pie now. ;)

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When I came across this as I was making my picks for the blog, I showed this to Michael and he said “something about that just makes me happy.” :D I was just thinking the same thing…

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Yep, you don’t get much of this in Florida.
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No need to give us any directions. We got this. :D
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Then we ventured over to Piedmont Park, where I took possibly one of my most favorite shots EVER. See below. This is BEGGING for a GI-GANTOR canvas, no?

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I love love love the hearts that I just noticed on the bottom of Sonya’s shoe!

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Michael was rocking out the closeups. I dig it. ;)
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One of my “demos”. :)

Me: “ok Sonya make a funny face and make Hester laugh!”

And this is what ended up happening. :D :D We were all laughing.

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CREAMED!
hehe. :D

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Yep, that just happened. ;) We wish we could do this whole day over again. :D

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You won’t want to miss the wedding!!! Stay tuned for the new Mr. + Mrs. coming soon to a blog near you in May 2010!

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{a squirrel and a turtle walk into a bar…}

filed under: personal
Oct.31
2009

Happy Halloween! Muahahahahahhahaaha…. :D

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{heather + tyler = hitched!}

filed under: Shelby Peaden Events, Two Fishes Artistry, weddings
Oct.29
2009

On October 17, we had a cold snap. Actually, one could say that we a had a cold AND wind snap. It was a very chilly 50 degrees (what can I say? I’m a Florida girl! That’s COLD!!!) when Michael + I left the house to shoot Heather + Tyler’s AWESOME wedding in Destin, and we kept assuring each other that “it will warm up once we are on the beach”.

Not so much. :D As a matter of fact, it got colder… and windy-er.

The cold was not going to put a damper on our mood or on how ridiculously cool Heather + Tyler are (no pun intended) . :D I cannot say enough about this wedding and how much we enjoyed being a part of it. From day one, both Heather + Tyler have made us feel like a part of their families and we felt completely comfortable and welcomed by all.

Heather + Tyler are meant for each other. It just radiates out of every part of them. We are so thrilled and honored to be a part of your lives and thank you for being our friends. WE LOVE YOU!!!

Sit back and enjoy, this is a big’un. :D

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Renee of Two Fishes Artistry did an amazing job on Heather’s makeup, she is absolutely WONDERFUL and I adore her. ;)
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This is easily one of my favorites of the day. Aren’t they sweet? :D
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Heather, you are STUNNING!
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Meanwhile, Michael was hanging out with the guys… :D
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One from Michael! LOVE this and the way the sun was peeking through the clouds. Lovely.
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I love everything about this.
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One of {our} all time favorites!
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WARNING: Delicious details ahead. Proceed with haste! :D Shelby of Shelby Peaden Events pulled the decor together flawlessly!
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Get down, get down, get down, get down, get down to-NIGHT ba-bay!
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Our heartfelt thanks go out to:
Venue: Palazzo del Sol, Destin FL.
Coordinator: Shelby Peaden Events
Dress: Watters
Bridesmaid’s Dresses: J Crew
Hair/Makeup: Renee Armour, Two Fishes Artistry
Florals: Fiore
Cake: Heather’s amazing cousin Kelli Cotton!
Catering: Morrison’s Catering Division
DJ: Shawn Rowe of A DJ Connection

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{the ATL}

filed under: engagements
Oct.26
2009

We’re in “Hot-lanta” (Atlanta, and yes, saying that makes me think I am SO much cooler than I actually am… :D ) for Hester + Sonya’s loveshoot, and let me tell you, they are so awesome and we just adore them! We have new friends! :D :D :D

Here’s one from tonight, I just had to share. Stay tuned for their whole post coming up soon!

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We’ll be back on Wednesday! This week there is SO MUCH coming to the blog! I can hardly wait! I’m so giddy! :)

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{be jolly by golly}

filed under: inspiration, products
Oct.21
2009

The little nip in the air is telling me that the holiday season is just around the corner again. :D

That means it’s time to brew some hot apple cider, plan holiday parties, spend time with loved ones, and start sending out some Christmas cheer!

I can hardly wait until end of November when I can start sending out my Christmas cards. I love these cards- they are so festive! We’re sending out the “turtle doves” one this year so be on the lookout in your mailbox! :D

If you would like to order some Christmas cards, please email me or call to place your order. Deadline for card orders this year is December 1, 2009.

Cards have a pearl shimmer finish. $85 for sets of 25.

Please reference the card name when placing your order.

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I’ll leave you all with a clip from one of my all time favorite Christmas movies. Just to put you in the holiday spirit. :D

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{you’re such a tease.}

filed under: weddings
Oct.19
2009

One from Heather + Tyler’s fabulous beach wedding in Destin this past Saturday. :D

To the new H+T duo: Have fun in Playa del Carmen! See you when you get back!

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