Saturday, June 27, 2009

Jay & Lovely's Wedding Day


I think by now, we all know that I don't usually do weddings..... but for a select few- I will. My requirements are fun, small & intimate, fun, no bridzillas, fun, outdoor venue, and uhmmm... FUN!

So when Carly (Mrs. D to my kids) asked if I would consider covering her brother Jay's wedding at her parents place- I was intrigued.... because she's FUN- and she told me her family is just like her.... so I figured it would be a good time. :)


And they were! The venue was amazing, and they pulled from a talented pool of resources in their friends and family to help them pull it all together. The catering was done by Carly's Aunti & cousin and it was showstopping! The cake was done by a family friend- a gorgeous three tiers of Swiss-dot goodness on a plate! (When Carly was in college- her mom would box this lady's cake up and mail it to her!) The whole family all gets a funny glazed look on their face when you talk about a cake from Anna....

This whole scene takes understated elegance to a new level- clean lines, b&w with touches of pink, it was about having fun and enjoying friends and family and joining Jay & Lovely- they are proof that fate works in funny ways-

The best man- and life long best friend- giving the groom a hand and a good laugh!



Meanwhile Carly & mom Sandy- help Lovely get into her dress


Her cousin did Lovely's hair & make-up like a pro- and tops the perfect 'do- with a simple veil and then the emotion set in....

Even tho we were doing all their photos before the ceremony - we still had to surprise Jay with his first look at his princess....

A quick moment alone... before I started chasing them around. :)


This shot above, by the way is my fave- blown up big- this is gorgeous!


Lovely really is...... stunning!




Carly with her niece, the intended flower girl... even if she wasn't sure she wanted to be.....



The groom's Grand-dad giving a toast to the couple and to Lovely's family who are all still in the Philippines and not able to attend.

Shimmering and elegant centerpieces at dusk-

I love the sneak-peak of the couple over the champagne bucket-

Love this photo- and wish I could say it's all me...but I'm channeling one of my fave photogs- can't take credit for this cute idea.


The groom's daddy walking Lovely down the isle- she's so darned cute!

It's official- congrats guys- thanks for including me in your joy!

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Didi,

These are just gorgeous! Thank you so much for doing the photos. Everyone loved you and your talent! Can't wait to see the rest!

Love, Carly

asther agas said...

didi,

though i wasn't able to see and walk my bestfriend down the isle on her wedding day,i felt like i was there through your photos... i really loved it and it really showed how happy they are... thanx for making that moment in her life so memorable...

love, asther

Anonymous said...

didi,

though i wasn't able to see and walk my bestfriend down the isle on her wedding day,i felt like i was there through your photos... i really loved it and it really showed how happy they are... thanx for making that moment in her life so memorable...

love, asther

Didi (Dioncia) Von Bargen-Miles said...

You are both so VERY welcome- I'm blessed to have been a part of it! I had such fun watching the fun unfold! :)