Lorel + Sean’s Whimsy Just Because Love Shoot
Happy holiday weekend crafters! Whether you will be roasting your hot dogs and s’mores on the beach or in the woods, set up camp here this morning for some amazing inspiration. Lorel and Sean decided to do a just for funsies couple shoot which is full of whimsical, movie themed details that bring you somewhere back to being a kid in your basement and watching the dancing popcorn concession trailer at the drive-in. Who says you have to have a ring to show off your couple cuteness factor?
Even though these two acting students may be comfortable in front of audience, there’s no doubt that the magic between these two lovebirds is like the combinations of popcorn and Raisinettes: 100% pure goodness. Sweetly shot by Emmy Lou Virginia Photography, we can’t thank you enough for this sneak-peek.
Good luck Lorel and Sean on your sure to be prosperous endeavors! We hope you’ve enjoyed today’s show and have healthy, happy holiday weekend!
Vendor Information:
Photographer: Emmy Lou Virginia
Event Venue: Stanley Park
Ju + Derrick’s Modern Beach Love Shoot
Engagement sessions just keep surprising me in the best way possible. What’s better than a beach, a balloon, and cute pup for an engagement session? How about several wardrobe changes, a photographer like MikeL Photography, and a totally B.A. couple willing to capture their love and romance in a fun and whimsical way?
Ju and Derrick seem to have combined their crazy-fun spirits with romance and mystique at the beach, the Griffith Observatory, and Chinatown. I love the modern shots and poses that give you a hint of their bright personalities. You just know these two are a blast to be around!
Thank you MikeL Photography for sharing this fantastic shoot! To Ju and Derrick who are hopefully reveling in marital bliss and just returning from a bomb diggity honeymoon, congratulations!!!
Vendor Information:
Photographer: MikeL Photography
Event Venues: Huntington Beach
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Love & Cherish Wedding Sample Boxes
Our sister-site, Love & Cherish, a wedding-sample box service has re-launched its beta program this morning! The beta box (a small trial box) features products from AmericanBridal.com, Michelle WORLDESIGNS, VIP Sparklers, MD Cards & Gifts, zoe loves, Spiral Event Co, and … us, DIY Bride.
Ashley + Sean’s Budget Friendly Backyard Wedding
Weddings are a team sport. They require all the main player to reach a level of synchronicity and synergy that professional sports teams strive for through grueling hours of practice, practice, practice. And when you’re on a budget, a good team is what can make or break your big day. Ashley + Sean’s wedding is proof of how championship teams are often right in our own backyards. Today’s flower filled fete had a terrifically talented pool of friends and fam to pick from including a chef, a songstress and an incredibly creative and skilled Dad. MickoPhotos has beautifully documented the day and the DIY deets and vintage touches (like Ashley’s amazing gown) that make this backyard beauty a winner!
From the bride:
Our whole wedding was DIY, creative and personal. It was done with the help and talents of so many of our friends and family. I designed and we hand printed all of our invitations. My maids of honor wrote and performed an original song during our ceremony that all of our wedding party and then all of our guests chimed in on. My sister in law wrote and recited a poem, my father designed and built our chuppah. My brother, a chef, created the menu and prepped all the food with our friend. A family friend made our delicious carrot cakes and designed our beautiful dessert buffet. Friends and family contributed flowers from their gardens and helped us arrange the flowers and bouquets. Another of my friends did my hair and make up. I could go on and on, we have amazingly talented friends and family and they all contributed in their own way with every aspect of the wedding which made it so personal, special and memorable.
Part of what makes a great team work is trusting each other and giving credit where credit is due. Well, Dad, amazing hustle on that chuppah! It’s so pretty I would want to hang out under it all day, every day. And bro-man, a menu that good deserves an end-zone dance. Get the high fives and butt-pats going after all the contributions every line made to this wedding. This goes for MVP’s Ashley and Sean too! A great team follows a great couple; which is easy to spot in the emotion and fun captured by Martina at MickoPhotos. Congratulations Ashley and Sean! Thanks Martina at MickoPhoto for submitting the best kind of championship ring ceremony.
Vendor Information:
Photography: MickoPhoto
Tent and rentals: Green Mountain Tent Rentals
Band: Will Patton
Food: Zachary Corbin
Desserts: Patricia Johnson
Dress: Palm Beach Vintage
Bridal Bouquet: Windham Flowers
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