It had been a couple of months since I first sat down with Keisha and Ninan for a consultation, so I had given up hope that they would choose me as their photographer... but they finally came back to me and asked me to work with them. :) It's always a huge honor when a couple chooses me to be a part of their very special day!!
So, we first did engagement pictures along the Scioto Mile in downtown Columbus.
And then, yesterday - Aug. 17, 2013 - the big day finally arrived!! And it was gorgeous!! Keisha and Ninan not only celebrated their love and commitment for one another; they also brought together two cultures and combined traditions to make this day that much more meaningful. Guests traveled in from all over the world to witness and celebrate their marriage. There was love and laughter everywhere you went and by the end of the night, the whole room felt like one big family.
Many blessings to Ninan & Keisha as they begin their lives together as a married couple!! My love to you both!! ~Sarah Elizabeth
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A lot goes into making the wedding day successful, so thanks to Linda Evans, the coordinator, & Pastor Sarah at New Hope Church in Powell (next to the Zoo); Jim with Ohio Limos; The Venue at Corazon - for allowing us to use their grounds for pre-wedding pictures; Mega Beat Entertainment (Chris & Jennifer Holloway) provided the DJ, Photo Booth & all of the Flowers for the wedding and reception; Debra at the Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center for the reception; Tricia Gale's Patty Cakes - which everyone raved about; Videographer Chris Johnson with New Prospects Video; and I can't forget Miss Pamela Glover!! - She helped throughout the entire day!
(Also a BIG thank you to my assistants - Caryn who was my 2nd photographer for the day and Sara who acted as my right hand and second head.)
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When I arrived at Mama Judy's house (AnnaMaria's childhood home), we watched the weather forecast slowly change from 60% chance, to 20% to 0% - and rejoiced as the sun came out!! What a blessing!!! Although we were prepared to follow-through on the back-up plans it was a wonderful feeling that we didn't have to.
I had such a great time with AnnaMaria & Matthew yesterday, that I just had to share some of what happened...
AnnaMaria & Matthew are such a sweet, fun-loving couple!! They wanted their wedding to represent their families as well as their own personalities, so during the ceremony, Matthew said his vows in Spanish (AnnaMaria's family language) and she said her vows in Italian (Matthew's family language). Instead of a unity candle, they placed a bottle of wine in a wooden box, along with love letters that they wrote to each other... not to be opened until their fifth wedding anniversary.
Mama Judy (as I affectionately call AnnaMaria's mom) kept the dancing going all night long with her personal selection of music. As the evening continued into night, and all of the women's shoes came off, someone couldn't help but stick her toes into the fountain to cool off just a tad. However, the groom and his friends had a better idea.
Many blessings to Matthew & AnnaMaria as they begin their lives together as a married couple!! My love to you both!! ~Sarah Elizabeth
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A lot goes into making the wedding day successful, so thanks to North Bank Park, Patrick from Team DJ, Dave from Doug Melvin Photography (Photobooth), Berwick Manor for all of the delicious food, Faithfully Yours Beauty for the bride's make-up and D'Angelos for the yummy cake!!
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Again, a BIG THANKS to Studio 3's Kendra & Kadi for organizing this!!
And to Rachel from The Blackwell at OSU for allowing us to use their facility!
]]>And yet, here we are again, getting ready for another baby.
Little Miss A will be the princess surrounded by an older brother and now a younger brother. Baby L is bound to come any day now.
Many blessings to both Daddy & Mama!!
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Brenda wanted to get married in the Aviary section of the zoo, but because they were not renting space - they had to keep the wedding small. I've been to the Aviary before and knew that it wasn't a large space, but I wasn't expecting the wedding to be this small. :) There were only 4 people in attendance: Bob, Brenda, Pastor Charles & myself. It was very intimate and sweet. Brenda had planned for us all to get there when the zoo first opened at 9am and then b-line for the Aviary. We were alone with only the birds as our witnesses.
(In no way, am I a morning person; however when it comes to photography, the earlier the better. We beat the heat, the crowds and the lighting is great early in the morning!! So Brenda timed it perfectly!!)
Many Blessings to both Bob & Brenda and their timeless love!!
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