Simply Modern Weddings

yesiree, photo friday has evolved for 2010…i now give you friday fabulousness!

while trying to think of a new name for friday, i came up with friday fabulousness… because of my love of the word “fabulous” (must be all those years watching sex and the city!) and over-usage of ellipses in my sentences (don’t laugh, i even talk with mental “…” in my head). so i decided to embrace my writing idiosyncrasies and just rock it out!

every friday will feature some fabulous goodie found during the week that i just have to share, be it an amazing wedding image, a sassy wedding gown, cool etsy find, or some other random love that i want to send out into the blog atmosphere. hope you love what i have in store for you…i know i do!

this week’s fabulousness is from ruche’s spring 2010 lookbook shot by stephanie williams. can this image be any cooler? so much wedding inspiration can be pulled from this…color ideas, the vintage books, an outfit for your bridesmaids, a wall of pages as a cool photobooth backdrop, it’s just yummy to the core! me loves it!

that’s why i am so overjoyed at the new utterly engaged “tear jerker” issue! you must must must check it out right now….like this instant!

this collection of images are definitely beauty.art.emotion all in one. when i dreamed of photo friday images to feature…these are the kind of images that would catch my attention. they are the reason that we hire photographers to capture our weddings, because they can catch these soft, tender, quiet moments as well as the ones of fun, laughter, and joyousness! also i love all the featured sweet stories, videos, the surprise proposal, the groom’s letter to his bride on the wedding day. i just love it all!

moments to last a lifetime…isn’t this what weddings are about?!

i am beyond honored that the utterly engaged gals included 2 of our weddings in the photo spread, as well as aaron & barbara’s beautiful wedding video! (p.s. what magazine do you know features video? that’s why i adore the whole concept of utterly engaged e-zine!)

for more touching images, check out issue #007!

i know i do! so here is a giveaway to drool over!

sara with one love photography is giving away an engagement session to 1 lucky couple! i am a firm believer in the importance of an engagement shoot…and if you have a chance to win a free session? that rocks!

the winner of this awesome giveaway gets a free engagement session, free disc of images, free online gallery, and a free 11×14 of their favorite image. sweet win!

but you have to hurry, because this contest is over this saturday the 30th! for all the details be sure to check out her blog!

gotta love this super cute engagement photo eye-candy from one love photography

for all you crafty newly engaged folks! if want to create some custom “paper candy” for your wedding, paper source always has the coolest diy classes at their local stores!

my favorite is the upcoming wedding tea on february 20th, where you can get some hands on wedding projects done while sipping tea and munching on some treats. they will also be introducing their new 2010 wedding invitation collection, as well as giving you additional ideas with their wedding inspiration boards. best thing is, you will also receive a 10% off store coupon for purchases made that day. gotta love that!

this private event is limited to 12-15 attendees, so make sure to sign up quickly!

you all remember barbara and aaron dieppa’s sultry spanish wedding at casa romantica that was recently featured in utterly engaged? well i just had to share this highlight video of their day by the motion boutique.

there is nothing like a fabulously done wedding video to get me all teary eyed…and this one is definitely one of my all time faves.

check it out!