Here’s the design for Morgan’s “Thank You” card design:

And here’s what Morgan said about the card:

Thank you so so so so soso much I am so excited to have our beautiful wedding in the paper for all to see! I also meant to tell you that when I sent out our thank you cards, I have never gotten more compliment on anything inmy whole life! My one friends husband had gotten it while she was at work and he put it up on the fridge and when she got home that night and saw it on the fridge she thought it was a jewellery ad! SHe had to look a few times before she even noticed it was me! Another friend thought it was an ad from Nordstroms! Everyone said how gorgeous the photo was. Thank you so much for that!  

For the back of the card I found an authentic antique postcard and scanned it to give the piece a unique believable look.

Here’s a quick look into Sarah’s bridal portrait session…

Classic styling

Feminine mystique

Soft vintage feel

Arresting vintage movie poster styling

and the dreamy overview

I have some of the coolest clients in the world:

Tom and Tracy, searched me out for unique style that would help define their relationship.

Tom was headed to Iraq
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Sara & Jeremy’s slideshow from Belhurst Castle

Sarah & Jeremy had an  emotional  (men crying during the ceremony) silly (did you see those bridesmaids) and funny (um, ringbearer’s finger in the cake – people eating goldfish) wedding celebration. Entertainment for the night was masterfully hosted by Kevin Colangelo. And is Jamie trying to stalk all my NY weddings, or has she just become the best wedding hair babe in WNY? My wife and I drove up with the family to see friends so Sarah got the bonus as My wife as the assistant photographer. She seems to be sneaking pictures of herself into everyones proofs lately, so if you got one  psychoanalyze  it for me.

• Wedding Location at Belhurst Castle
• Hair by Jamie Lynn
• IPod version music by Jap Jap
• Bridal Jewelry by Something Blue on Etsy

Wow, the wonders google can bring up, I got a lot of inspiration from this site on 1940′s vintage wedding styles to inspire my design for Bill and Deanna’s Thank You postcard design.

I made a stop to my local New York Antique shop and picked up some choice authentic postcards. A quick scan later and I’ve got Deanna a real vintage look for the back of her postcard to match that beautiful shot sitting on the groom’s lap in thecockpit of the P-40 Warhawk.

There’s no words that add to this:

I can tell you a little about it though:

• “I’m In The Mood For Love” – Tommy Dorsey And His Orchestra
• “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You” – Lauryn Hill
• “Pa’ Bailar (Siempre Quiero Mas)” – Bajofondo

Check your wedding date to see if we are available for your wedding and get an instant response!

That’s a WWII vintage 1941 aircraft P-40 Flying Tiger

From the Geneseo Air show – sponsored by the 1941 Historic Aircraft group.

Here is a view of Britta’s Chautauqua institute wedding album from June:

Read more below to see the whole design in a flash player and a few of my comments on the stronger page designs.

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So we’ll draw to a close the wonderous day at Chautauqua with Britta and Cameron.

Oh boy – what a great party, but every event must draw to an end.

Britta and Cameron say goodby from the second floor landing through the windows with a kiss as the guests cheer goodby.

Well, today we’ll get through the opening of the reception with Cameron and Britta.

Cameron and Britta danced a Rumba step to Micheal Buble’s ‘Save the Last Dance for Me” which was a sparkling treat for the guests. My complements to their dance instructor who picked a perfect step to characterize these two playful souls. This should communicate it for you:

What a ham, that Cameron – just wait till you see him dance to get his Treo back! But then it’s time for Britta and her father to dance.

Britta and her dad had some moves as well as elegance.

After the dancing, Mr. Johnson started off the toasts to the couple.

And then Stockton and Brendan give a very humours toast, to….well…everything from Oedipus to their darling mother.

Who looks as though she couldn’t be prouder. But the main thrust of Stockton and Brendan, was that Cameron had chosen to marry someone surprisingly similar to his mother. And so I have to swerve away from these very nice pictures to counterpoint the jest – remember for a moment with me, Cameron preparing:

Exhibit A

Now, exhibit B in the prosecution’s case:

Need I go on? Cause I could…..

But I wouldn’t want to bring you to tears once again.

Besty holds back the emotion during her toast.

Cutting the cake to finish the reception and go outside for some sunset portraits.

The rest of the photos should be available tomorrow at Make Love Real.com if you want to subscribe to be notified when the party pictures are posted and the rest of the photos are ready, submit your e-mail address. And stay tuned for some wild party pics!

Well everyone’s eager to see some pictures from the weekend, I’m going to be trying some new things on the blog….so here’s the first installment from Britta & Cameron’s wedding. You’ll have to check back tomorrow for more or subscribe your e-mail to recieve updates automatically (at the bottom of the page).

I have to say that I really loved Britta’s choice of colors!

Room, #90 ‘the Bridal suite’ who’s claim to conversational relevance was that Bill Clinton stayed there.

Ah, mom – the quiet anchor.

Enough of the women, what’s the groom doing….

….trying to figure out male fashions.

Brody hit it off well with the boys and made this illustrative photo by dragging the shutter.

And the boys finish dressing by starting a cold one.

Britta tries on the Veil

Let me know what you think of the show so far, and check back tomorrow to see how the day progresses….
You can also view the photos on Flickr and comment on them individually if you like.