magnetic energies intertwine . . .

Before or After + Ceremony = Photos

I recall hearing opinions from family, friends, co-workers and recent brides regarding whether or not for the Bride and Groom to take photos together before the Ceremony.

For us, Mr. HJT and I had no problem with seeing each other before our Ceremony to take our pictures. It ALSO seemed the logical thing to do for a few reasons:

1. Family 'pose-type' pictures were taking place during cocktail hour 

2. I was sneaking off to change into my Billie dress (Mr. HJT hadn't seen her yet!) 

3. I wanted to take a few photos together wearing Billie 

4. We were being introduced as Husband & Wife with the dress change

5. Our 'Dressing' rooms at the Glen were across from each other

It is magical how the events of our Wedding day unfolded as we did not make decision either way!

The world is full of possibilities, moments, and happenings - energies collide and intermingle constantly awakening us to new surprises and sensenations! We are all unique; whatever decision you make is as it should be! I continue to remind my self: 

Be flexible and fluid

Remain open and aware

I knew that no matter how the Universe worked herself out during our Wedding day Mr. HJT would be surprised and full of emotion at the first sight of me walking with Dad.

 

Mr. HJT and I never saw each other yet BOTH had a FANTASTICAL time taking our 'pre-Ceremony' shots!

This saved us lots of time at the end of our Ceremony

I am not sure this would have happened as it did if it were not for our FABULOUS photographer KRISTIN SPENCER!

I will admit finding the right photographer for YOU is huge

We found Kristin and left our Wedding Day for her to shoot as she wished; she IS the Photo Artist!

The trust we felt meeting her the first time was further solidified once we had our engagement photos (if this is in your budget I highly recommend having your engagment photos done with your Photographer). Mr. HJT and I continue to share how we had such a fun-Carnival-date night:

Eating cotton candy and candy apples

Enjoying the carnival rides

Playing darts, skiball - all the Carnival games

Simply being ourselves! 

Living in the moment while Kristin & Jared documented our evening on film

They never had us pose, were a part of our FUN night, AND captured us completely    Fast forward to two-weeks before our Wedding, I asked Kristin when we should arrive at the Glen Manor for pictures. She said for me, Mom and my Princesses&Angels to arrive for 2:30 Pre-Bridal shots and for a photo shoot outside.                                                                        

Kristin took me captive with my mom and Princess MOH to change into Billie.             

Within 10 minutes Jared brought Ryan upstairs and introduced him to Billie ;)                          

Laura of Morin's fetched us to take our spot at the end of the Introduction line where all of our bridal party was perfectly lined up and waiting for their announcement queue! After dinner and during the Dancing part of our Reception Kristin asked Ryan and me to come outside to capture a few more shots of us.                

 

I will end this post where I began. The Universe works her magic and only you will know if you feel differently seeing each other pre-Ceremony or not. BEST OF LUCK on your Wedding day!!!!

Ceremony + Honey = Husband & Wife

In December 2007 at Temple in Providence, RI at one of Kristin Spencer's get-togethers with future brides she asked us about blogging for the soon-to-launch chattybrides website. I recall thinking to myself 'how does one blog?' and heard myself saying SURE what a great way to get me going on my wedding planning :)

Being a Chattybride is an excellent experience. The community tone is welcoming, open, and motivating! It kept me in-line with accomplishing my DIY projects and adding these details to our wedding was WORTH it! Compliments were openly given to us and without even saying a thing KRISTIN captured ALL of our details.

Enough of me rambling. Geesh. Here's some pictures from our Wedding Ceremony. It was SOO fun seeing our guests' faces as Dad and I walked down the aisle and then on our last curve to see Ryan's GLEAMING face!

A little picture of the custom boutonnières we had Myra Kim of Twiggs & Honey on ETSY make for us:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was stunned as soon as I saw the LUSH rose petal aisle, the black chairs, and the little black felt bags with Pom-pom handles and grosgrain ribbon embellishments that mom and I sewed to hold our hand-made Ceremony programs and Ribbon wands.

     

Such a cherishing moment to walk down the aisle with my Dad.

 

Love Mr. HJT's smile!!!! This was the moment we first saw each other!!! I still feel glitter running through my veins!

     

We couldn't stop smiling or holding each other's hands.

      

This is the beginning of our Honey Ceremony. Mr. HJT had fun swirling his pinky finger in the honey LOL.

 

First time our groomsmen (Mr. HJT's brother as seen this)!

    

Mr. HJT's brother became a tiny bit more comfortable with his second viewing :)

 

YES! We are husband and wife!  ... or as we NOW sometimes introduce each other... 'This is my ex-boyfriend!' or 'This is my ex-girlfriend!' ..  ;)

             

Color + Yarn = Embellishments!

Tonight I attend my first "Chicks with Sticks" soiree. Really!

I am attempting to learn how to crochet. I taught myself how to knit from a book and have been EAGER to learn additional skills in the ENCHANTING WORLD of Yarn! Tonight marks the beginning for me.

I ADORE using fibers with my scrapbooking and crafting projects; I even made 80 fun pom-poms to adorn flip-flops (our wedding "Dancing Queen" shoes). 

   

                                                                                                                                        

For tonight's class I need a crochet hook and yarn. I found the following items in 'Lady Land' and placed them in my official "Yarn bag":

• Crochet hook
• Yarn
• Scissors
• Finishing needle
• Tape measure

I will need to pick up a few more crochet hooks, split ring markers, and a counter all the way. I am SOO excited! I look forward to crocheting floral embellishments to be added onto my sweaters, jackets, or a few of the scarves I have knitted....[obviously] the options are endless! !!YIPPEE!!