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October « 2011 « Melissa’s Studio Blog

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October 27, 2011

{ Kaitlin + Brett • October 8, 2011 }

It’s fitting that Kaitlin and Brett got married in the fall, especially October, since this season has figured so prominently in their lives together. And pumpkins, being the darling of fall, also make grand appearances in their engagement and marriage, too. I think Brett’s inspired idea to propose to Kaitlin by carving “Will You Marry Me?” into a pumpkin is so fun and romantic and I know that Kaitlin was thrilled and surprised when she saw it glowing in her yard in the October twilight. Then he was down on one knee with the ring…how cool is that? They took this theme into their wedding with baby pumpkin place cards, a “Just Married” pumpkin greeted guests arriving at the Talbot Country Club for the reception, pumpkins held flowers by Amy of Monteray Farms whose dramatic centerpieces were free-flowing and lovely. Anyway, you get the picture- fun, romantic, unique and original- that’s how I think of their wedding. I was hoping that Brett’s furry, tail-wagging, 60 lb.(oh my gosh!!) black lab puppy Bailey would make an appearance but I guess that would have been a bit risky- so it’s better to picture them doing what they love best- long runs together or just and relaxing at home on the couch with Bailey!

October 12, 2011

{ Eve & Nick • September 24, 2011 • The Hyatt Chesapeake }

Eve and Nick are busy doctors. And, it’s true what we all see on tv- they really do work 24+ hours straight and deal with serious stuff. But, when it came to their wedding, love and fun were the only prescription!!

When I first met Eve, she was with her lovely mom Ellen. She was poised and elegant as she sat in my office and told me how she wanted her wedding to be all about love, flowers, family and to celebrate all of those things in a big way. Honestly, I know she and Nick are so pleased that this goal was so nicely accomplished- the Hyatt Chesapeake never looked prettier. The guests actually gasped when they entered the ballroom and were treated to lovely table settings, dramatic centerpieces and stunning lighting.

But before all of that could happen, there had to be a lot of planning as you all know. Enter Ellen, the helpful mom who I’m sure was indispensable to them both in organizing all the details. Even though their ceremony site changed at the last minute because of the wet weather, everyone rolled with it and as you can guess, all was lovely and beautiful.

When I think about it, there had to be one moment when they both knew they were the perfect ones for each other, right?? Maybe it had a lot to do with the fact that even after they have worked a 30-hour day, Nick still thinks Eve is beautiful. Maybe it’s that they love dancing alone in their apartment to their favorite music, just holding each other. Whatever “it” is, they’ve got it. Watching them on their wedding day, I was struck by how visible their love and affection is for each other. I could “feel” how much joy they have in each other so strongly that I couldn’t help but smile. They just make you feel good.

Floral design by Monteray Farms

Cake design by Julie Bakes

Wedding coordination by Corrin Savignano from The Hyatt Chesapeake


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