Tommy Bahama Restaurant Wedding: Nadine & Jim

Monthly Archives: January 2012

Tommy Bahama Restaurant Wedding: Nadine & Jim

January 29, 2012

Nadine and Jim had a beautiful and very emotional wedding at the McDowell Mountain Community Church followed by a wonderful celebration at the Tommy Bahama Restaurant at the Kierland Shopping Center. The slogan for the wedding was “Two families becoming one” because each of them brought three children into the marriage. The ceremony was full of many tears, Jim serenading Nadine, and the kids surprising their parents with a Brady Bunch inspired video of the three girls and three boys. Jim and Nadine went through a lot to get to be together and I was overjoyed that I got to second shoot for Jenny Bishop and be part of their amazing day.

I loved the delicate and loose knot they tied in the back of her dress instead of a bow. It was beautiful!

I had never seen a man’s wedding ring that was as unique as Jim’s, I really liked it with the gold infinity signs surrounding the band.

Another cool Rolls Royce hood ornament! I think I might start collecting pictures of them. ;)

Posted in: Weddings

One of my favorite hobbies

January 23, 2012

One of my favorite things to do in my free time has always been reading. It’s been almost a lifetime obsession you could say ;) From the minute I learned how, I’ve been completely hooked and it’s my favorite way to relax and escape. I could possibly be described as a workaholic and someone who isn’t good at relaxing, but once I get a good book in hand…it’s like a drug! I just can’t stop reading! I never thought I’d say this either, but since I bought my iPad in early 2010, I have read way too many books on it. I’m in love. I really like the paper feel of a book and I fear that one day they will be obsolete and my children won’t know what a real book is like…but the iPad is so convenient to read on! I carry about 80 books around with me on it and it takes up so little space. I feel like a traitor!

I know that I read more than 30 books last year, but here are some of the ones that stood out in my memory for some reason or another. Have you read any of these? I’d love to hear your thoughts on any of them! I probably shouldn’t admit that a few of these books have been read way more than 1 or 2 times…more like six. ;)

I’ll admit that I usually like books geared towards young adults…and I’ve had an 11 year obsession with Harry Potter…but a girl just can’t help it! My favorite new series that I read last year was the Mortal Instruments one that started with City of Bones. It sucked me in quickly and I can’t wait for the 5th one to come out this year!

As one of the 500 social network websites I’m on, Goodreads is one of my favorites for keeping track of books, reviews, etc.! I’d love to connect with you on there if you share the love of reading!

Posted in: My Life

Silverleaf Backyard Wedding: S & B

January 18, 2012

These two were married right before Christmas in a GORGEOUS backyard in the Silverleaf Country Club neighborhoods. The Silverleaf area is one of my favorites for weddings. Their wedding was intimate & perfect and I wish I could photograph more weddings in that beautiful home! Thanks to One Fine Day for having me shoot at this wedding!