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marisa & jonah
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 Friday, 9.28.07
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Thank you Marisa & Jonah for everything! the two of you & your familes have been absolutely wonderful to get to know better & work with. : ) documenting your most special day meant SO much to both Mike & I... & we will never forget it! you guys are the best! happy blogging!
the details of her dress were so romantic...
isn't Marisa just stunning!?!
i LOVED her Jimmy Choo shoes!!!
a toast to the bride & the day!
her hair was amazing! Karin Major from Prime Designz Salon in Rochester Hills was the creator of the look -- absolutely fantastic!
: )
LOVE the mood & feel in this one...
just gorgeous
Jonah's tie was top-notch! Marisa picked it out for him : ).
jonah looking his handsome self!
doesn't jonah look a bit g.q. too?! ; )
a fun play with shadows & light!
i just looove this series below -- Jonah's expression before he saw Marisa for the first time that day... &, of course, the rest that followed!
aren't they the cutest!?
walking back to the hotel to gather their families for formals...
i love the play of Emily & Jonathan's shadows below... : )
Marisa & her sisters!
Jonah & his siblings!
the flowers were brilliant! just loved the pop of yellow color all throughout the wedding!
Marisa bought all her bridesmaids matching necklaces...
& bracelets that matched their individual taste! SOO great!!!!
the bridal party : )
the entire group!! : )
& off for some photo fun!
: )
one of my most favorites from the day!
i heart everything about this one!
their love is incredible
(back to the Townsend for the ceremony... : ))
some details...
Jonah's expression as Marisa comes walking down the aisle : )
Marisa & her parents walking her down the aisle...
the new mr. & mrs. stutz!!
after the ceremony, we stepped outside for a few newlywed photos! talk about great lighting, too!
one striking mr. & mrs.!
the reception details were so fresh & vibrant!
they had a Croquembouche (a traditional french wedding cake) as their wedding cake which i thought was just fantastic (oh! & did i mention delicious!!)
their first dance as husband & wife : )
mother/son & father/daughter dances!
the Hora was definitely a GREAT time!!
as was the rest of the dancing that went on into the night!!
: )
at 11:30pm they had these incredible mini ice cream cones --- talk about a "sweet" idea!
& yes, they were a BIG hit !!!
we couldn't resist! ; )
i snuck them outside before the end of the night for a few solo shots...
congrats again marisa & jonah!!! : )
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rachel & bret
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Sunday, 9.23.07
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Rachel & Bret, as i said before, i just had the best time with you both that afternoon! thank you for being the warm & loving people that you are!! i am very much looking forward to the wedding day... for now, here's your sneak peek &, of course, many more to come!
as we started our shoot, we spotted this couch in the alley by the salvation army... remember how i said that they were up for anything!!?! : ) soo cute.
& a tiny bit of fun with signs...
: )
aren't they adorable!?!
both rachel & bret are incredibly athletic... so i found the basketball court appropriate. : )
a tiny bit more serious ; )
& back to the laughter & smiles!
as we finished up & were walking back to get some coffee... we spotted this rad r2d2 mailbox, so ofcourse we had to snap a pic... or two! ; )
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paola & alberto
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Friday, 9.21.07
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Paola & Alberto.... thank you so much for everything! the two of you have been such a pleasure to get to know & to work with -- documenting your day & your love was just so much fun to be a part of! Mike, Danielle & I all had such a great time & talked about it the whole car ride home... thank you for having us. : ) enjoy the images below & i very much look forward to sharing the rest of them with you both!
paola is stunning!
... and so was her dress! : )
yes... i absolutely LOVED the shoes!!!
...she has the best laugh & smile. : )
love the details...
: ) !
a photographer in the making ; D
a hug exchanged with Alberto's sister : )
the flowers were B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L !
simply radiant!
the ladies!
i LOVED the Mill Race Village... & did i mention it was just gorgeous out?!
please meet the handsome Alberto!
we had some fun with this neat sign : )
the gentlemen!
paola arrives & waits in the limo for the ceremony to begin...!
& it began with her father singing -- it was so wonderful!
here comes the bride!
alberto with his back turned... & then his first sight of Paola! such a great moment. : )
sealed with a kiss!
hooray for the new mr. & mrs.!!!
the awesome bridal party...
talk about some adorable kids!!!
...some time away for the newlyweds : )
i *heart* everything about this one -- aren't they just the cutest!!!?
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the inn at St. John's has some great architecture!
the details of the reception were top-notch!
her sister Silvana made the cake!!! incredible.
a cute moment between Paola & her father : )
their first dance 
Alberto & his Mom : )
Paola & her father... & more dancing continued into the night!
the salsa dance instructor was so great!
cheers! : )
(too cute!)
a beautiful sky to end a most beautiful night! congrats again Paola & Alberto!!
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