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Details, Details, Details and a Cool Sake Bar

August 20, 2008 – 3:00 pm

So as promised, here are truly just a few of the amazing details from Lee & Yutaka’s wedding.  I was going to combine the details with the events of the reception but after posting all of these decided I’d do a Part III tomorrow.  I know it means waiting to see everyone doing shots at the sake bar, dancing, etc. but trust me, it’s worth it!  In the meantime, enjoy all the beautiful details and food.

And if you’re curious about all the fantastic people who made their wedding spectacular, here’s the list:

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An Elegant Sunset Wedding for Lee & Yutaka

August 20, 2008 – 1:23 am

“Tennis brought them together and love will carry them for a lifetime.” - Me

I don’t even know where to begin when describing this amazing, caring couple.  From the moment we met them they were energetic, fun and warm.  Ford & I have enjoyed every moment with them and walked away from their wedding feeling as if we had just documented memories not just for wonderful clients but for friends. 

They had friends and family travel from all over the globe for their beautiful, intimate wedding at the Sarasota Ritz Beach Club.   And the details are amazing.  She and Nicole Kaney planned everything perfectly and left no detail forgotten.  In fact, there are so many fantastic details that you’ll have to stop by tomorrow to see all of them.  I did add a few now but if you want to see the majority of them, which trust me you do, then stop by tomorrow for Part II. 

The very adorable flower girl, Samantha enjoyed a little TV before hair and make-up.

First look was perfect.  In fact, Yutaka actually took a peek he was so anxious to see Lee.

He couldn’t stop smiling all day.

Yutaka’s two nephews visiting from Tokyo.

The beautiful flower girls.

So tomorrow is details, details, details plus here’s a sneak peak of the rest of the day’s events…………..

Enjoy and I look forward to sharing so much more tomorrow!!

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Fly Away Photography + Contest = Free Destination Wedding Photography

August 14, 2008 – 1:51 pm

We have received some great stories and appreciate everyone who has taken the time to submit.  But for those of you who still would like to tell us why you deserve free destination wedding photography, get your stories into us soon.  The contest ends on 8/23 @ midnight.  It doesn’t have to be an extensive story just a brief explanation.  We look forward to hearing from more of you!  And if you’d like all the nitty gritty details, here’s the link:

Free Destination Wedding Photography Contest

And of course, if you’ve never visited Fly Away Photography Blog, it’s a must.  It’s ALL about destination weddings, honeymoons and some great travel photography.  Lots of ideas and inspirations!

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Inspired by My Fun & Graceful Bride

July 31, 2008 – 1:39 am

It’s hard running a business sometimes, especially a photography business.  It seems like we get so busy.  Always meeting new clients, getting to know them, editing images and album designs.  There’s almost a bittersweet joy when we deliver the final product to them.  You know they’re excited but you know it’s time to move on to new clients.  But every now and then a bride comes along who unknowingly impacts you and reminds you to laugh more often.

As we prepare to release our new brand, which showcases our style more, I was looking through our archives.  Jin was one of our brides from 2007.  She was married in Providence, RI and literally glowed all day.  Jin & Matt couldn’t stop smiling and they truly had fun in front of the camera. {  Something I admire since I get shy in front of one. } 

Seeing her pictures again reminded me how much she seems to be one of those rare people who is constantly smiling and loving life.  I know she has an amazing story to tell of her father, Wenli Xu .  And she definitely has been an amazing young woman in her fight for human rights, but that’s a different story.  Here she’s just a beautiful, happy bride who is loving life and enjoying letting the camera capture it.  To me I see grace and peace in her eyes and I’m so glad I was able to freeze that moment.  She has inspired me to get in front of the camera more and let my love for life show through.  After all, we never know when we might inspire someone else.  Thanks Jin for being you in front of the camera and allowing me the priviledge of capturing it!

 

Jin & Matt Wedding

 

Jin & Matt Wedding 7/7/07

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Beautiful Siesta Key Wedding Slideshow

July 23, 2008 – 12:40 pm

Emy & Ryan had a gorgeous beach wedding in June on Siesta Key, FL.  Here’s the slideshow of the event:

Emy & Ryan

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The Elizabeth Anne Design Library

July 22, 2008 – 1:23 pm

The fantastic ladies at Elizabeth Anne Designs  have put together a fabulous resource { The Library },  for brides & I just wanted to share it with everyone.  It’s an extensive list of vendors compiled nationally & internationally and will help brides quickly & efficiently find the perfect florist, planner, photographer, etc.

Please visit their new venture & if you know of a bride or are one, refer The Library to them.  And also let Rebekah & Elizabeth know what a great job they did!

  Elizabeth Anne Designs Library

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Free Destination Wedding Photography at Fly Away

July 15, 2008 – 11:54 am

In honor of the new blog, Shari Bare and myself are offering two couples the chance to win free photography for their destination wedding.  All the details can be found on the blog but basically, if you’re having a destination wedding somewhere unique or even as beautiful as Hawaii, let us know about it.  It can be your first wedding, your second or even your re-commitment ceremony, we want to know the details.  So check it out and we look forward to hearing from you!

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