December was a VERY exciting month for our family! My handsome little nephew Max was born just a few days before Christmas. We were making jokes that he was going to have the same birthday as my husband – who’s just so happens to fall ON Christmas Day (I call him Jesus). Anyways, when Max was 9 days old I went to my brother and sister-in-laws house with the gear and props for his newborn pictures. Thank god my brother had the wood stove blasting which helped put Max to sleep. Their dog Roxy was dying to be my assistant… or really just wanted to get in the pics for a “Max Attack.” I love Roxy, she has the greatest personality – so she had to make an appearance in this post.
Best wishes to Mike and Danielle. Love you guys and I am looking forward to watching Max grow up!
Auntie Marcie
Remember these two? If not, check out their engagement session that we did in Washington State back in April. That was so much fun! Here they are, gracing the blog again – but this time they both traveled all the way from Redmond, WA to Buffalo, NY. What’s even crazier is that much of Diego’s family traveled all the way from Bolivia! Can you imagine getting all those frequent flier miles?! Anyways… Anna and I (Marcie) used to work together for a watch magazine in Fairfield, CT. That is until she re-connected with Diego (they had attended college together). Long story short, these two fell in love and Anna moved out to Redmond where Diego works for Microsoft. But it’s ok because where they live is absolutely beautiful and we can visit them and their three kitties anytime!
Onto their wedding day! Rich’s Atrium is a pretty unique place for a wedding. Industrial on the outside, but the inside is decorated as the outside. If that doesn’t make sense – it will when you see the images. With light diminishing quickly, we set them up for a first look on a cute little bridge that spanned across the indoor river. Outside of that, Anna designed all the details herself (being that she is an artist) and they featured perfect colors for the fall. And her dress! Seriously… she looked stunning. Some highlights of the night included two of the bridesmaids acting out Anna and Diego’s first entire instant message conversation (umm.. who saves those?!?), and their amazing sparkler first dance. Congratulations Anna and Diego! We miss you and hope to see you soon!!
Marcie & Michael
The Dress: Luly Yang from RS Couture, The Shoes: Isola from Nordstrom, The Hair: Emporium Hair Design in Buffalo, NY, The Makeup Artist: Mary Gallivan (Anna’s Aunt), The Jewelry: Patricia DeWitt (Anna’s Mom), The Groom’s Attire: Custom made in Bolivia by Almanza, The Ceremony Site: Rich’s Atrium, The Invitations: Designed by Bride, Paper from Of the Earth, The Officiant: David Zastrow, The Reception Venue: Rich’s Atrium, The Floral Design: Julie McIndoo (McIndoo Farms), The Cake: Cake Builders through Rich’s Atrium, The Music: Mark from Whirlin’ Disc Sound – Mark, Hair Flower: Brenda’s Bridal
Something Old: Charm on garter was the pendant from Anna’s Mom’s wedding necklace., Something New: Hair Flower/Dress, Something Borrowed: Diamond earrings from Anna’s paternal grandmother’s engagement ring, Something Blue: Blue flower on garter
