where do i start?  first, take a close look at the program shot and you’ll get a glimpse of the wreath on the church doors in the background!  and can you see the polka dotted ribbon?  it set the scene for all the fun in store for the rest of the day. jimmy & natalie are beyond terrific – i was so happy when i got the news they were engaged (i’d photographed them before at a family member’s wedding just a few months prior).

on the wedding day, they shared a private moment together before everything started and i’m so happy they let me be there to photograph it…time and time again, these are some of my favorite photos of the year. i think it’s pretty typical to start planning a day with the expectation that you won’t see one another before the ceremony but if you want a good solid list of pro’s and con’s you should definitely have a pow-wow with a planner like Mackenzie Spalding.  and the thing is, hands down, it’s my brides’ favorite part of the day.

okay, so back to natalie & jimmy…did you notice that her dress is pink? every detail was fun, and her guests had the best time because THEY were having the time of their lives!  after the ceremony, they ducked inside a parlor at central christian while guests lined up for a petal toss and natalie kept saying, "we’re married!, we’re married!" over and over again with her typical sweet exuberance but x100.  certain words come to mind when i think of clients and for them it’s "devoted".  so happy to have been invited to another marshall wedding! -m-

wedding notes-
planning: one fine day, mackenzie spalding
event design: lynn @ bel air florist 859.873.3203 (the table linens were so fun!)
location: central christian, spindletop hall
cake: martine’s

doesn’t it feel like november is racing by?  so excited for thanksgiving!!  it’s fun to share a few of the things in production around here…pictured on the left is a little peek inside a soho album that just shipped. -m-

loving this site!  freshtopiary.com

update: got an email from freshtopiary.com & they’re offering blog readers 15% off until 12/31 by typing "melanie" during the checkout process

has anyone tried this or this?  it’s been intriguing me for several months…want to get it for the peanut butter lovers on my gift list but want a review first.  anyone? -m-

look at this…little heart shaped sugars that perch on the rim of your tea cup!  my mom (who is probably the only person i know [outside of family in England] who uses those little cubes of petrified sugar – i tease but i love her for it), would totally flip over this. -m-