tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9558835801373361662024-03-12T19:03:10.338-04:00My Kate Parker WeddingMY Kate Parker Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02725105835161442256noreply@blogger.comBlogger190125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955883580137336166.post-68470037015277895812009-12-10T12:17:00.005-05:002009-12-10T12:27:53.082-05:00my Kate Parker Wedding Blog Moves!Don't forget that the my Kate Parker Wedding blog has moved to Wordpress! Be sure to check it out at <a href="http://www.mykateparkerwedding.com/HomeIntro.aspx">www.mykateparkerwedding.com</a>.<br /><br />Also, check out some of the latest posts:<br /><br /><a href="http://mykateparkerwedding.com/blog/2009/12/connecticut-massachusetts-rhode-island-guest-experience-photobooth-planet.html">Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island Guest Experience - PhotoBooth Planet in today's Spotlight</a><a href="http://mykateparkerwedding.com/blog/2009/12/connecticut-massachusetts-rhode-island-guest-experience-photobooth-planet.html"><br /></a><br /><a href="http://mykateparkerwedding.com/blog/2009/12/wedding-expert-advice-on-my-kate-parker-wedding.html">Wedding Expert Advice on my Kate Parker Wedding </a><br /><br /><a href="http://mykateparkerwedding.com/blog/2009/12/massachusetts-wedding-planner-bernadette-smith-shares-with-us-a-real-wedding.html">Massachusetts Wedding Planner, Bernadette Smith of 14 Stories, share with us a real wedding</a><br /><br /><a href="http://mykateparkerwedding.com/blog/2009/12/massachusetts-and-rhode-island-wedding-planner-esq-events.html">Massachusetts and Rhode Island Wedding Planner: Esq. Events</a><br /><br /><a href="http://mykateparkerwedding.com/blog/2009/12/new-england-and-nycwestchester-county-wedding-garter-design-company-custom-wedding-garters.html">New England and NYC-Westchester County Wedding Garter Design Company: Custom Wedding Garters</a><br /><br /><a href="http://mykateparkerwedding.com/blog/2009/12/expert-advice-from-gay-wedding-planner-bernadette-smith-of-14-stories-2.html">Expert Advice from gay wedding planner, Bernadette Smith of 14 Stories</a><br /><a href="http://mykateparkerwedding.com/blog/2009/12/industry-icon-mykpw-family-members.html"><br />Industry Icon myKPW Family Members</a><br /><h2><a href="http://mykateparkerwedding.com/blog/2009/12/connecticut-massachusetts-rhode-island-guest-experience-photobooth-planet.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island Guest Experience – PhotoBooth Planet"><br /></a></h2>MY Kate Parker Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02725105835161442256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955883580137336166.post-48639793269464224272009-11-18T15:01:00.005-05:002009-11-18T15:18:45.949-05:00my Kate Parker Wedding Blog Moves!We recently made a little change with the my Kate Parker Wedding blog -- it's now hosted by Wordpress! Check it out at <a href="http://mykateparkerwedding.com/blog/index.php">www.mykateparkerwedding.com</a><br /><br />Be sure to check out all of our recently added posts:<br /><br /><a href="http://mykateparkerwedding.com/blog/2009/11/david-beahm-design.html">Industry Icon: David Beahm Design</a><br /><br /><a href="http://mykateparkerwedding.com/blog/2009/11/real-wedding-in-maine.html">A Heartfelt Wedding Story</a><br /><br /><a href="http://mykateparkerwedding.com/blog/2009/11/maine-wedding-planner-megan-gilpatrick.html">Wedding Advice from Meagan Gilpatrick of Maine Seasons Events</a><br /><br /><a href="http://mykateparkerwedding.com/blog/2009/11/new-hampshire-reception-venue-castle-in-the-clouds.html">New Hampshire Venue: Castle in the Clouds</a><br /><br /><a href="http://mykateparkerwedding.com/blog/2009/11/connecticut-and-vermont-makeup-artist-d-d-nickel-for-d-d-nickel-makeup-studio.html">Connecticut and Vermont Makeup Artist: d.d. Nickel of d.d. Nickel Makeup Studio</a><br /><br /><a href="http://mykateparkerwedding.com/blog/2009/11/massachusetts-wedding-planner-bernadette-smith-of-14-stories.html">Massachusetts Wedding Planner: Bernadette Smith of 14 Stories</a><br /><a href="http://mykateparkerwedding.com/blog/2009/11/new-hampshire-floral-designer-lotus-floral-designs.html"><br />New Hampshire Floral Designer: Lotus Floral Designs</a><br /><br /><a href="http://mykateparkerwedding.com/blog/2009/11/connecticut-paper-products-custom-ceramics-by-traci.html">Connecticut Paper Products: Custom Ceramics by Traci</a><br /><br /><a href="http://mykateparkerwedding.com/blog/2009/11/maine-caterer-churchill-catered-events.html">Maine Caterer: Churchill Catered Events</a><br /><br /><a href="http://mykateparkerwedding.com/blog/2009/11/industry-icons-sylvia-weinstock.html">Industry Icon: Sylvia Weinstock</a>MY Kate Parker Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02725105835161442256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955883580137336166.post-93936124887097072009-11-12T11:11:00.011-05:002009-11-12T14:28:21.698-05:00Vermont Wedding Photographer: Orchard Cove PhotographyAmanda Herzberger from Orchard Cove Photography based out of Windsor, Connecticut, recently visited Vermont for wedding. And while we love rustic weddings, we just had to show off her incredible work. ~LS<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4097918643/" title="Vermont Wedding Photographer - Orchard Cove Photography by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2576/4097918643_723248dd6f.jpg" alt="Vermont Wedding Photographer - Orchard Cove Photography" height="367" width="500" /></a><br /><br />The couple's wedding took place at Riverside Farm in Pittsfield, Vermont.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4098675416/" title="Vermont Wedding Photographer - Orchard Cove Photography by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2615/4098675416_f6dafd7d8d.jpg" alt="Vermont Wedding Photographer - Orchard Cove Photography" height="367" width="500" /></a><br /><br />Covered bridges, with it's nostalgic and historical appeal, make for an unforgettable moment.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4097918459/" title="Vermont Wedding Photographer - Orchard Cove Photography by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2511/4097918459_b5c8a28029.jpg" alt="Vermont Wedding Photographer - Orchard Cove Photography" height="367" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4098675456/" title="Vermont Wedding Photographer - Orchard Cove Photography by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2629/4098675456_19d5452411.jpg" alt="Vermont Wedding Photographer - Orchard Cove Photography" height="311" width="500" /></a><br /><br />The bride and groom's autumn-inspired bouquet and boutonniere were designed by Pittsfield Garden.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4098675628/" title="Vermont Wedding Photographer - Orchard Cove Photography by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2525/4098675628_c574213ded.jpg" alt="Vermont Wedding Photographer - Orchard Cove Photography" height="367" width="500" /></a><br /><br />A school bus is always a fun (and cost-effective) way to transport guests to and from the ceremony and/or reception site.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4098675816/" title="Vermont Wedding Photographer - Orchard Cove Photography by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2654/4098675816_67aceb8007.jpg" alt="Vermont Wedding Photographer - Orchard Cove Photography" height="200" width="500" /></a><br /><br />We always recommend that brides ask their wedding photographer to capture details of their wedding since so much time goes into the day.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4097970727/" title="Vermont Wedding Photographer - Orchard Cove Photography by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2592/4097970727_12d83ee9c8.jpg" alt="Vermont Wedding Photographer - Orchard Cove Photography" height="367" width="500" /></a><br /><br />Speechless...<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Orchard Cove Photography</span><br />Website: <a href="http://www.orchardcovephotography.com/">www.orchardcovephotography.com</a><br />Blog: <a href="http://www.orchardcovephotography.blogspot.com/">www.orchardcovephotography.blogspot.com</a><br />my Kate Parker Wedding State and Budget: VT $80k+<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44107584@N02/4055483985/" title="LogosTracedR4 by elizabeth_mykpw, on Flickr"><img alt="LogosTracedR4" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2487/4055483985_c786c2073f_m.jpg" style="height: 29px; width: 106px;" /></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> </span><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);"><a href="http://mykateparkerwedding.blogspot.com/">Vermont Wedding Photographer</a> Orchard Cove Photography is a member of </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">my Kate Parker Wedding</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">, your new <a href="http://www.mykateparkerwedding.blogspot.com/">online wedding resource</a> guide launching in January 2010 geared toward directing brides to quality vendors based on their price range and state.</span>MY Kate Parker Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02725105835161442256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955883580137336166.post-87538597354221710632009-11-12T10:20:00.003-05:002009-11-12T11:55:24.615-05:00Quote of the Day“Good family life is never an accident but always an achievement by those who share it.” ~ <span style="font-style:italic;">James H.S. Bossard</span>MY Kate Parker Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02725105835161442256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955883580137336166.post-54587793233182689322009-11-11T15:40:00.013-05:002009-11-11T17:55:46.221-05:00Massachusetts Wedding Planner: EFD CreativeEdna Dratch-Parker is the owner of EFD Creative, a wedding design and event planning company based out of Massachusetts. EFD Creative can help you with all aspects of your wedding including Complete Event Planning, Theme Design and Consulting, Custom Invitation Designs, Vendor Selection and Coordination and Web Site Design and Development. Check out some information and images from Edna below . . . KM<br />
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<b>Number of Years in Business</b>: EFD Creative officially launched in February 2009. I’ve been planning events throughout my career—from my years as a fashion designer to more than 20 years as a graphic designer and marketer.<br />
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<b>Preferred Locations:</b> What I love about location is what it says about my clients. I recently did a wedding for a couple who is always outdoors - hiking, biking and just enjoying nature. Their wedding took place in the mountains in Vermont, which suited them perfectly, and inspired me in so many ways to combine the location with their personalities to create the touches and atmosphere that spoke to who they are as a couple. For me, the key aspect about location is how it serves as a backdrop to the main event — the wedding! — and its potential to showcase my clients.<br />
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<b>Pricing Information: </b>Because every event is unique, all pricing is determined per project. EFD Creative is available to meet for an initial free consultation.<br />
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<b>What makes me stand out in what I do?</b> I think what helps me stand out is my formal training as an artist and graphic designer. It is through the lens of a designer and years helping clients create the look and feel of their businesses that I approach my work as an event planner. More and more weddings are being branded in the same way, which I think is due to the growing popularity of design shows that highlight celebrity weddings, brides-to-be and other lifestyle events. People want to make a statement, and this is where I can make the most impact.<br />
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For me, it is important to understand who my clients are and what they want for their special day. From there I work to build an event that meets my clients’ hopes and dreams for their wedding day and brings artistry and an attention to detail that shines through from the first invitation to the final thank you card. Every client wants to make their “stamp” on the world as a new couple, and my goal is to help bring their vision to life. It’s such an exciting process, and the best reward is the thrill of the day when it all comes together!<br />
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<b>What's the favorite part of my work? </b>My favorite part of the job is the people. This is what event planning is about! I love working with the bride and watching her gain confidence in the process and the couple’s excitement when they see their vision become a reality! Weddings by their nature are a joyous occasion and I simply love being a part of this day. I also really enjoy the camaraderie of working with all the other vendors in the process. Everyone contributes their expertise to some aspect of the event – from the table linens to the flowers and photography. It is a grand mosaic that has to come together perfectly, and I love being the one to help guide every piece of the puzzle into place.<br />
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<b>What do I like to do in my spare time?</b> When I’m not running around for my business, I try to get outdoors to exercise and enjoy the fresh air! My husband has a motorcycle, so in the summer we love to take long rides, especially on Cape Cod. I also cherish my friendships and always try to squeeze in time to catch up with friends over shopping or dinner.<br />
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<b>What charity am I supporting and why:</b> There are three charities I support that are very important to me personally: the American Cancer Society, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) and the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Like many families, cancer has touched mine and I try to do what I can to support research efforts that will help find a cure. My husband developed diabetes as a juvenile, and since I met him I’ve learned so much about this disease and the great work that JDRF is doing. As for the ASPCA, I’ve had cats for nearly my entire adult life and think it’s important to support the ASPCA so that cats, dogs and other animals can find happy, loving homes.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4092542203/" title="Golf carts by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img alt="Golf carts" height="334" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2510/4092542203_e2f709d422.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The flowers at this wedding were done by Lilac Floral in Massachusetts.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This beautiful cake was made by<a href="http://draft.blogger.com/"> Delicious Desserts</a>. Notice the recurring seashell theme throughout the next couple of pictures.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4092542101/" title="Calligraphy by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img alt="Calligraphy" height="334" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2803/4092542101_612684da81.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The silver seashell place card holders are adorable, I love the simplicity. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4093307926/" title="Invite by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img alt="Invite" height="348" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2489/4093307926_31af875516.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">These Invitations were made by Edna herself and I think they came out beautifully . . . and the seashell makes another appearance. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">A ballet wrap can be a beautiful addition your bouquet and a jeweled embellishment can really complete the design.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">All Above Images by Kristin Spencer.<br />
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EFD Creative<br />
Phone: 781.856.1981<br />
Website: <a href="http://www.efdcreative-events.com/#/home">www.efdcreative-events.com</a><br />
Email: info@efdcreative-events.com<br />
myKPW State and Budget: MA $25k-$50k and $50k-$80K<br />
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</div><span style="color: #330000;"> <a href="http://www.mykateparkerwedding.com/">Massachusetts wedding planner</a> EFD Creative is a member of </span><span style="color: #330000;">my Kate Parker Wedding</span><span style="color: #330000;">, your new <a href="http://www.mykateparkerwedding.blogspot.com/">online wedding resource</a> guide launching in January 2010 geared toward directing brides to quality vendors based on their price range and state.</span>MY Kate Parker Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02725105835161442256noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955883580137336166.post-47572303091039531272009-11-11T11:05:00.013-05:002009-11-11T18:22:52.339-05:00Shout out to Paige Hiller PhotographyToday we want to introduce you to <a href="http://www.mykateparkerwedding.com/">my Kate Parker Wedding</a> member Paige Hiller, an amazing photographer based out of Woodstock, VT. Paige is laid back and very easy to work with, yet so organized at the same time. Kate Parker worked with Paige on a wedding this past May where an unforeseen thunderstorm caused all the wedding day plans to change. Paige kept her cool the entire time and flexed with the changes in a completely professional way. Paige is fantastic and we are thrilled to have her in the my Kate Parker Wedding family. Check out some of Paige's photos below.<br />
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I love the vibrant colors of this bride's wedding bouquet:<br />
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For fun non-traditional photo shoots, consider having your groom and groomsmen wear some fun colored socks instead of regular dress socks:<br />
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Paige Hiller Photography<br />
Phone: 802.457.9203<br />
Website: <a href="http://www.paigehillerphotography.com/">www.paigehillerphotography.com</a><br />
Email: paige@paigehillerphotography.com<br />
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</div><span style="color: #330000;"><a href="http://www.mykateparkerwedding.com/">New England wedding photographer</a> Paige Hiller is a member of </span><span style="color: #330000;">my Kate Parker Wedding</span><span style="color: #330000;">, your new online <a href="http://www.mykateparkerwedding.com/">wedding resource guide</a> launching in January 2010 geared toward directing brides to quality vendors based on their price range and state.</span>MY Kate Parker Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02725105835161442256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955883580137336166.post-68096520339785624922009-11-11T10:15:00.000-05:002009-11-11T10:20:31.062-05:00Shout out to Sarah Fantom PhotographySarah Fantom is a photographer based out of Chatham, MA. Take a look at her website to see more of her beautiful images! KM<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4095606094/" title="IMG_5539-248 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2500/4095606094_8b287e94d8.jpg" alt="IMG_5539-248" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4095605898/" title="IMG_5459-168 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2492/4095605898_e65746366b.jpg" alt="IMG_5459-168" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4094848187/" title="IMG_5971-680 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2702/4094848187_67d97ab768.jpg" alt="IMG_5971-680" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><br />Sarah Fantom Photography<br />Phone: 508.945.8900<br />Website: <a href="http://www.photographybysarah.com/">www.photographybysarah.com</a><br />Email: sarah@photographybysarah.com<br />myKPW State and Budget: MA $50-$80k and RI $50-$80k<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44107584@N02/4055483985/" title="LogosTracedR4 by elizabeth_mykpw, on Flickr"><img style="width: 106px; height: 29px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2487/4055483985_c786c2073f_m.jpg" alt="LogosTracedR4" /></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> </span></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">Sarah Fantom Photography is a member of </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">my Kate Parker Wedding</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">, a new online wedding resource guide launching in January 2010 geared toward directing brides to quality vendors based on their price range and state.</span>MY Kate Parker Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02725105835161442256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955883580137336166.post-57573352507869548742009-11-11T09:35:00.009-05:002009-11-11T10:06:56.851-05:00"Trash the Dress" Photographer Series: Richard EspositoJust as many photographers have different takes on wedding day photography they also have differing views on the concept of "Trash the Dress". See what the concept of Trash the Dress means to Richard and check out some photos below! KM<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4093187682/" title="header by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2563/4093187682_2f23de014e.jpg" alt="header" height="150" width="500" /></a></div><br /><b>How do you define the concept of Trash the Dress? What does it mean to you? What does it mean to the bride?</b><br />On the wedding day the bride is always so careful not to get her dress dirty. I find most of my clients don't know what to do with their dress after the wedding. They can preserve it, but I don't know many that do. Some of my clients put their dress on ebay or craigslist! But wait! Why not be photographed in the dress some more and have some fun with it? To me it means more "cool" photos that's thinking outside the box. To my clients, it means more "cool" photos that's thinking outside the box. We even do some non trash the dress photos just so they have more photos for their album.<br /><br /><b>How about the actual "trashing"? Is this getting down and dirty with paint or mud or is it just getting more into the moment, something you wouldn't attempt the day of your wedding?</b><br />It's a little of both. I've only had 1 client say to me "let's trash it". And we did with dirt and mud. Most people are opting for a "Mess the Dress" session where they want the cool photos, but still want to preserve the dress.<br /><br /><b>Why do you do it? Why do you think the bride does it?</b><br />I do it to take my mind out of the box. Some of the poses and ideas we come up with can translate to new ideas on the wedding day. Anytime you can take yourself out of the normal way of doing things, it helps fuel the creativity.<br /><br /><b>How do you approach the session? Do you provide the ideas or does the bride present her own ideas or in other words, what is your vision compared to the bride's vision? </b><br />What do you like to achieve during the session?<br />So far my brides have give me some ideas of what they want, then they ask me what ideas I have. We usually do both. My brides leave the vision up to me. I want to achieve creating an image that doesn't just say "you got your dress dirty." I want it to be a piece of art.<br /><br />And we have the same questions for Boudoir...<br /><br /><br /><b>How do you define the concept of Boudoir photos? What does it mean to you? What does it mean to the bride?</b><br />Some photographers go for sexy, steamy, or sensuous photos. You have to know where the line is and how far you can go before it's considered too much. I find most brides do them as a gift to their fiancé.<br /><br /><b>Why do you do it? Why do you think the bride does it?</b><br />We don't do them because we feel it doesn't fit our type of client. We don't want a prospective bride to be offended by images on our website, or have the idea that it's what we think about when we photograph them. I feel I have to think that because I am a male shooter. One of my clients asked if I did them and I told her I would be more than happy to, but that they would probably feel more comfortable having a female photographer do the shoot. They agreed and I referred them.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4092281105/" title="stream by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2735/4092281105_112e33c71f.jpg" alt="stream" height="344" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4093046304/" title="jump by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2538/4093046304_8666c6f905.jpg" alt="jump" height="344" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4092281021/" title="shovel by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2557/4092281021_1cb0842a76.jpg" alt="shovel" height="344" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4093045972/" title="sprayed by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2504/4093045972_c9b600beb2.jpg" alt="sprayed" height="344" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4092280865/" title="krylon by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2760/4092280865_41ff018414.jpg" alt="krylon" height="344" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4092280759/" title="chain link by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2535/4092280759_70c2fe9c7e.jpg" alt="chain link" height="500" width="344" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4093045682/" title="backup plan by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2721/4093045682_12f82dcc57.jpg" alt="backup plan" height="500" width="406" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Richard Esposito<br />Phone: 203.676.3527<br />Website: <a href="http://www.photographer-re.com/">www.photographer-re.com</a><br />Blog: <a href="http://www.photographer-re.info/">www.photographer-re.info</a><br />Email: re@photographer-re.com<br />myKPW State and Budget: CT $80k+</div>MY Kate Parker Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02725105835161442256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955883580137336166.post-50070324725925238022009-11-11T09:16:00.002-05:002009-11-11T09:21:39.026-05:00Quote of the Day"At the end of the day, a loving family should find everything forgivable." - Mark V. Olsen and Will Sheffer, Big Love, "Easter"MY Kate Parker Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02725105835161442256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955883580137336166.post-77672204938022301972009-11-10T10:33:00.013-05:002009-11-11T10:05:59.004-05:00Shout out to Eve PhotographyEve Photography is an amazing company based out of Massachusetts. Take a few minutes to check out the beautiful work on her website!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4093046412/" title="img_5520cb-682x1024 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2556/4093046412_89385bff75.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="img_5520cb-682x1024" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Eve Photography<br />Phone: 603.320.6387<br />Website: <a href="http://">www.evephotography.com</a><br />Email: evgenia@evephotography.com<br />myKPW State and Budget: MA <$25K <br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44107584@N02/4055483985/" title="LogosTracedR4 by elizabeth_mykpw, on Flickr"><img style="width: 106px; height: 29px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2487/4055483985_c786c2073f_m.jpg" alt="LogosTracedR4" /></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> </span></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">Eve Photography is a member of </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">my Kate Parker Wedding</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">, a new online wedding resource guide launching in January 2010 geared toward directing brides to quality vendors based on their price range and state.</span>MY Kate Parker Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02725105835161442256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955883580137336166.post-53904653142314000152009-11-10T09:48:00.000-05:002009-11-10T09:49:13.364-05:00Quote of the Day<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia, 'bookman old style', 'palatino linotype', 'book antiqua', palatino, 'trebuchet ms', helvetica, garamond, sans-serif, arial, verdana, 'avante garde', 'century gothic', 'comic sans ms', times, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: medium; color: rgb(50, 29, 2); ">"If the family were a fruit, it would be an orange, a circle of sections, held together but separable - each segment distinct." ~Letty Cottin Pogrebin</span>MY Kate Parker Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02725105835161442256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955883580137336166.post-3070711844392167842009-11-09T14:59:00.008-05:002009-11-11T10:05:51.218-05:00Shout out to Atlas PyroVision ProductionsIf you are looking to add a little something extra to your wedding, we suggest getting in touch with Atlas PyroVision Productions. Fireworks can be a very exciting treat for you and your guests and they will even custom design a fireworks display to the music of your choice! 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Phone: 203.632.5654<br />
Website: <a href="http://www.eventjubilee.com/">www.eventjubilee.com</a><br />
Blog: <a href="http://eventjubilee.com/blog/">http://eventjubilee.com/blog/</a><br />
myKPW State and Budget: CT $50-80k and $80k+<br />
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<b>Number of years in business:</b> 2 years<br />
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<b>Preferred wedding locations:</b> New England, specifically Connecticut. I absolutely ADORE a chic Connecticut wedding!<br />
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<b>Pricing information:</b> Our pricing varies based on our clients’ needs, but we start just under $2,000.<br />
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<b>What makes me stand out in my industry:</b> I came into the industry with a fresh perspective – I’m young, fun, enthusiastic and have a different eye for weddings and the industry as a whole. I truly believe my art background plays a HUGE role in the design of a Jubilee Event!<br />
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<b>What's the favorite part of what I do:</b> I absolutely love the design process – it’s my favorite part. From the big picture to the small details, I just love it all! I equally love being a part of my clients personal history. It is such an incredible thing to be so intimately involved in someone’s wedding day.<br />
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<b>What do I like to do in my spare time:</b> Spare time? Ha! No really, most of my time is devoted to doing what I love, and that’s my business. When I’m not working I love to hang with my husband, family, and friends. I love a good glass of wine, a book, and some fun reality TV.<br />
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<b>What charity am I supporting and why: </b>I’m supporting the American Cancer Society because SO many of my loved ones have beaten or succumb to cancer. It’s such an important charity, in my eyes, and we all have a personal tie to the disease.<br />
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Photo Credits: Dagney & Michael – Robert and Kathleen Photographers http://www.robertandkathleen.com<br />
Liz & Jayson – Robert and Kathleen Photographers<br />
Marin & Joseph (“MJW”) – Wendy G Photography http://www.wendygphotography.com<br />
Marie Antoinette Style Wedding – Carla Ten Eyck http://www.carlateneyck.com<br />
Fall Inspired Rustic Wedding – Carla Ten Eyck<br />
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</div><span style="color: #330000;">Jubilee Events is a member of </span><span style="color: #330000;">my Kate Parker Wedding</span><span style="color: #330000;">, a new online wedding resource guide launching in January 2010 geared toward directing brides to quality vendors based on their price range and state.</span>MY Kate Parker Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02725105835161442256noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955883580137336166.post-26374208029798348792009-11-09T12:28:00.008-05:002009-11-09T14:12:41.363-05:00Shout out to Emily's Catering GroupWe would like to recognize Emily's Catering Group, an amazing caterer based in Forestville, CT. Check out there website below! KM<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4090329738/" title="pic2large by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2503/4090329738_b8fa5d4210.jpg" width="277" height="280" alt="pic2large" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4089565845/" title="pic7large by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2497/4089565845_e5535310d8.jpg" width="276" height="280" alt="pic7large" /></a></div><br /><br />Emily's Catering Group<br />Phone: 860.585.8625<br />Website: <a href="http://www.emilyscater.com/">www.emilyscater.com</a><br />Email: info@emilyscater.com<br />myKPW State and Budget: CT $50k-$80k and $80k+<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44107584@N02/4055483985/" title="LogosTracedR4 by elizabeth_mykpw, on Flickr"><img style="width: 106px; height: 29px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2487/4055483985_c786c2073f_m.jpg" alt="LogosTracedR4" /></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> </span></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">Emily's Catering Group is a member of </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">my Kate Parker Wedding</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">, a new online wedding resource guide launching in January 2010 geared toward directing brides to quality vendors based on their price range and state.</span>MY Kate Parker Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02725105835161442256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955883580137336166.post-2827734516845825782009-11-09T10:53:00.026-05:002009-11-09T12:00:44.909-05:00A Fall Wedding with Images by Geneve Hoffman PhotographyGeneve Hoffman recently photographed the October 31st, 2009 wedding of Corey Volovar & Bruce Wexler at Thorpewood located in Thurmont, Maryland. The overall theme was woodsy/Fall and you can see that Geneve had fun playing with the jack o lanterns at Thorpewood. Since their wedding day was on Halloween, they decided to have a costume party for the rehearsal dinner, so fun! Check out some images from the wedding day below . . . KM <br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4090031610/" title="12162_169003804469_91448504469_2627512_1779769_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2598/4090031610_a9880758a9.jpg" width="500" height="335" alt="12162_169003804469_91448504469_2627512_1779769_n" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4089270741/" title="12162_169003819469_91448504469_2627513_2514032_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2734/4089270741_f3be9f666a.jpg" width="500" height="335" alt="12162_169003819469_91448504469_2627513_2514032_n" /></a></div><br />Geneve photographed the wedding at Thorpewood located in Thurmont, Maryland (Camp David is in Thurmont...very woodsy and classic “camp” setting) The reception was in the “Pine Cathedral” on the property. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4090031704/" title="12162_169003829469_91448504469_2627514_4481654_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2652/4090031704_d9cf62d61f.jpg" width="336" height="500" alt="12162_169003829469_91448504469_2627514_4481654_n" /></a></div><br />All the center pieces were baskets filled with flowers and pumpkins.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4090093476/" title="12162_169003839469_91448504469_2627515_7992504_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2652/4090093476_0ba8fc1bfb.jpg" width="336" height="500" alt="12162_169003839469_91448504469_2627515_7992504_n" /></a></div><br />Candied apples were the favors, one at each setting.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4089270625/" title="12162_169003799469_91448504469_2627511_2525292_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2654/4089270625_1f9b47c842.jpg" width="336" height="500" alt="12162_169003799469_91448504469_2627511_2525292_n" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4089270821/" title="12162_169003849469_91448504469_2627517_4305952_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2606/4089270821_662a403501.jpg" width="336" height="500" alt="12162_169003849469_91448504469_2627517_4305952_n" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4090093568/" title="12162_169003854469_91448504469_2627518_5313582_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2712/4090093568_a3cfd6fd0e.jpg" width="500" height="335" alt="12162_169003854469_91448504469_2627518_5313582_n" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4090031806/" title="12162_169003859469_91448504469_2627519_23890_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2632/4090031806_c97d8b3fbf.jpg" width="500" height="335" alt="12162_169003859469_91448504469_2627519_23890_n" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4089332133/" title="12162_169003874469_91448504469_2627521_441681_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/153/4089332133_26fdc57f30.jpg" width="500" height="335" alt="12162_169003874469_91448504469_2627521_441681_n" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4089270893/" title="12162_169003869469_91448504469_2627520_4591450_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2506/4089270893_649d35cc0e.jpg" width="500" height="335" alt="12162_169003869469_91448504469_2627520_4591450_n" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4089270933/" title="12162_169003879469_91448504469_2627522_2438652_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2654/4089270933_6f417e7d73.jpg" width="500" height="335" alt="12162_169003879469_91448504469_2627522_2438652_n" /></a></div><br />The Groom wore his families tartan pattern and his grandfather’s sporran. His mother, Father and brother wore the family colors as well. The groomsmen wore a traditional tartan pattern.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4089270993/" title="12162_169003884469_91448504469_2627523_7269656_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2548/4089270993_7a5e7e7e66.jpg" width="500" height="335" alt="12162_169003884469_91448504469_2627523_7269656_n" /></a></div><br />The bride picked out custom brooches for all her bridesmaids to wear on the sashes of their dresses.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4089271035/" title="12162_169003889469_91448504469_2627524_8012155_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2522/4089271035_ed373104fb.jpg" width="500" height="335" alt="12162_169003889469_91448504469_2627524_8012155_n" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4090093668/" title="12162_169003894469_91448504469_2627525_2373855_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/4090093668_c600b652cf.jpg" width="500" height="335" alt="12162_169003894469_91448504469_2627525_2373855_n" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4089271087/" title="12162_169003909469_91448504469_2627526_6385445_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2604/4089271087_6cd73cb75b.jpg" width="500" height="335" alt="12162_169003909469_91448504469_2627526_6385445_n" /></a></div><br />To represent the Groom's Scottish Heritage the Wedding party was led by bagpipes.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4090093844/" title="12162_169003939469_91448504469_2627530_4177411_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2426/4090093844_c1a99f95eb.jpg" width="336" height="500" alt="12162_169003939469_91448504469_2627530_4177411_n" /></a></div><br />One of the groomsmen serenaded with John Denver’s You Fill Up My Senses both vocals and fiddle.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4089332293/" title="12162_169003919469_91448504469_2627527_337438_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2681/4089332293_90c9f14bdd.jpg" width="336" height="500" alt="12162_169003919469_91448504469_2627527_337438_n" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4090093792/" title="12162_169003924469_91448504469_2627528_3259488_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2619/4090093792_48bc0a0259.jpg" width="336" height="500" alt="12162_169003924469_91448504469_2627528_3259488_n" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4089271129/" title="12162_169003929469_91448504469_2627529_394265_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2451/4089271129_71d49871a4.jpg" width="336" height="500" alt="12162_169003929469_91448504469_2627529_394265_n" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4089271165/" title="12162_169003944469_91448504469_2627531_553512_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2660/4089271165_7f229415f5.jpg" width="500" height="335" alt="12162_169003944469_91448504469_2627531_553512_n" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4090032148/" title="12162_169003949469_91448504469_2627532_5581524_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2707/4090032148_6a59b063d9.jpg" width="336" height="500" alt="12162_169003949469_91448504469_2627532_5581524_n" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4090093886/" title="12162_169003954469_91448504469_2627533_141419_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2663/4090093886_992c692582.jpg" width="500" height="335" alt="12162_169003954469_91448504469_2627533_141419_n" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4089332475/" title="12162_169003959469_91448504469_2627534_994362_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2742/4089332475_65907811ce.jpg" width="336" height="500" alt="12162_169003959469_91448504469_2627534_994362_n" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4090093530/" title="12162_169003844469_91448504469_2627516_3573398_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2734/4090093530_ea3c8cacd6.jpg" width="500" height="335" alt="12162_169003844469_91448504469_2627516_3573398_n" /></a></div><br />The Groom’s family was from Philly, so they had a grooms cake with The Eagles.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4089332563/" title="12162_169003989469_91448504469_2627538_7281726_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2685/4089332563_589c9fc54e.jpg" width="500" height="335" alt="12162_169003989469_91448504469_2627538_7281726_n" /></a></div>Both the Bride and Groom are actors in California so they did a dramatic and humorous first dance . . .<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4090032190/" title="12162_169003974469_91448504469_2627536_6056069_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2610/4090032190_1afdb05c50.jpg" width="500" height="335" alt="12162_169003974469_91448504469_2627536_6056069_n" /></a></div><br />It started raining fairly hard right at the end of the ceremony--everyone got drenched and muddy and had a blast (there is a fun picture of their shoes in mud).<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4089271331/" title="12162_169003994469_91448504469_2627539_4342640_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2801/4089271331_437a97e8d7.jpg" width="500" height="335" alt="12162_169003994469_91448504469_2627539_4342640_n" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4090032324/" title="12162_169004009469_91448504469_2627541_3397016_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2625/4090032324_56f44e3e21.jpg" width="500" height="335" alt="12162_169004009469_91448504469_2627541_3397016_n" /></a></div><br />They ended the evening with cigars...a family tradition.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4089332523/" title="12162_169003969469_91448504469_2627535_5939015_n by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2728/4089332523_2164dc396c.jpg" width="500" height="335" alt="12162_169003969469_91448504469_2627535_5939015_n" /></a></div><br />This couple was really fun to photograph because they were completely camera unaware most of the day...they are used to being around cameras.<br /><br /><br /><br />Geneve Hoffman Photography<br />Phone: 207.475.3000<br />Website: <a href="http://www.genevehoffmanphotography.com/">www.genevehoffmanphotography.com</a><br />Blog: <a href="http://www.genevehoffmanblog.com/">www.genevehoffmanblog.com</a><br />Email: contact@genevehoffmanphotography.com<br />myKPW State and Budget: ME $25k-$50k, $50k-$80k and $80k+<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44107584@N02/4055483985/" title="LogosTracedR4 by elizabeth_mykpw, on Flickr"><img style="width: 106px; height: 29px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2487/4055483985_c786c2073f_m.jpg" alt="LogosTracedR4" /></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> </span></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">Geneve Hoffman Photography is a member of </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">my Kate Parker Wedding</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">, a new online wedding resource guide launching in January 2010 geared toward directing brides to quality vendors based on their price range and state.</span>MY Kate Parker Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02725105835161442256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955883580137336166.post-29132248861656268902009-11-09T09:38:00.025-05:002009-11-10T09:57:29.679-05:00Introducing New Members to the myKPW Family!We are so happy to welcome these six new members to the myKPW family!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Parrott Design Studio</span><br />Website: <a href="http://www.parrottdesignstudio.com/">www.parrottdesignstudio.com</a><br />myKPW State and Budget: RI $25k-$50k<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4092969518/" title="6a00d83452476169e201287566fa38970c-450wi by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2640/4092969518_441fdfd0ac.jpg" alt="6a00d83452476169e201287566fa38970c-450wi" height="300" width="450" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cookies Direct</span><br />Website: <a href="http://www.cookiesdirect.net/">www.cookiesdirect.net</a><br />myKPW State and Budget: $25k-$50k in CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT and NYC/Westchester County<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4089144505/" title="Home_Page-3717-313x198 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2578/4089144505_5c12e08c69.jpg" alt="Home_Page-3717-313x198" height="198" width="313" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Photo Booth Planet</span><br />Website: <a href="http://www.photoboothplanet.com/">www.photoboothplanet.com</a><br />myKPW State and Budget: MA $25k-$50k, RI $25K-$50K and CT $25k-$50k<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4089904220/" title="booth by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2501/4089904220_f0e62b4d29.jpg" alt="booth" height="454" width="500" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Custom Ceramics by Traci</span><br />Website: <a href="http://customceramicsbytraci.com/store/index.php">www.customceramicsbytraci.com</a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">myKPW State and Budget: <$25k in CT, ME, NH, MA, RI, VT and NYC/Westchester County</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4089921044/" title="orange dresses by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2501/4089921044_208ecec990.jpg" alt="orange dresses" height="500" width="492" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dutch Bloemen Winkel</span><br />Website: new website coming soon, so stay tuned!<br />myKPW State and Budget: NH <$25k and $25k-$50k<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4089904314/" title="redrosebouq by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2796/4089904314_33878aa525.jpg" alt="redrosebouq" height="452" width="246" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left; font-weight: bold;">Silver Toad</div><div style="text-align: left;">Website: <a href="http://www.silvertoad.com/index.html">www.silvertoad.com</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">myKPW State and Budget: VT $25k-$50k and $50k-$80k</div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4089144369/" title="centerpieces1 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/29/4089144369_36cb19baa2.jpg" alt="centerpieces1" height="380" width="380" /></a></div></div>MY Kate Parker Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02725105835161442256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955883580137336166.post-68322494416365422382009-11-09T09:30:00.003-05:002009-11-09T09:37:18.574-05:00Quote of the Day"The family. We were a strange little band of characters trudging through life sharing diseases and toothpaste, coveting one another's desserts, hiding shampoo, borrowing money, locking each other out of our rooms, inflicting pain and kissing to heal it in the same instant, loving, laughing, defending, and trying to figure out the common thread that bound us all together." - Erma BombeckMY Kate Parker Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02725105835161442256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955883580137336166.post-8654370033532515312009-11-06T14:45:00.002-05:002009-11-06T15:17:05.480-05:00A KPW Island Wedding off the Coast of Portland, MEWhen Isabel and Ben found us and told us their idea to incorporate her Venezuelan heritage into his Maine wedding location we were more than thrilled at the opportunity to combine the two very different cultures. Using the Venezuelan culture we were able to incorporate vibrant aqua's and oranges into a coastal Maine island setting and when the two blended it created a beautiful overall design. Take a look at some of the images below. . . KM<br /><br />The people who made this wedding happen:<br /><br />Wedding Planning and Floral and Event Design: KPW studio<br /><br />Photography: <a href="http://www.clarisphotography.com/">Claris Photography</a> (myKPW member)<br /><br />Videography:<a href="http://www.mapleloftstudios.com/"> MapleLoft Studios</a> (myKPW member)<br /><br />Ceremony Music: Copley Chamber Players<br /><br />Cocktail Hour and Reception: Dj Ryan Parker for the KPW Studio<br /><br />Reception: Combo Sabroso for <a href="http://www.cuzinrichard.com/">Cuzin Richard Entertainment</a> Associates (myKPW member)<br /><br />Custom Runner: The Original Runner Co.<br /><br />Rentals: Be Our Guest Party Rentals, Boston, MA<br /><br />Table Numbers and Placecards: <a href="http://www.janboyd.com/">Jan Boyd Calligraphy</a> (myKPW member)<br /><br />Ceremony Location: Sacred Heart Parish - Yarmouth, ME<br /><br />Ceremony Transportation: VIP Tour and Charter<br /><br />Bride Transportation: <a href="http://www.gracelimo.com/">Grace Limousine</a> (myKPW member)<br /><br />Reception Location: Great Diamond Island, Portland, ME<br /><br />Caterers: <a href="http://www.diamondsedge.com/">Diamond's Edge Restaurant</a> (myKPW member)<br /><br />Cake: <a href="http://somethingsweetbymichelle.com/">Something Sweet by Michelle</a>, Worcester, MA (myKPW member)<br /><br />Hair: <a href="http://www.hairthatmoves.com/">Hair that Moves</a>, Berwick, ME (myKPW member)<br /><br />Makeup:<a href="ttp://www.joyabeauty.com/"> Joya beauty</a>, Dover, NH (myKPW member)<br /><br /><br /><br />All of the fabulous images are from Liesl Clark of <a href="http://www.clarisphotography.com/">Claris Photography</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4079991911/" title="I_0129 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3481/4079991911_152191a1d6.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="I_0383" /></a></div><br />The ceremony aisle was lined with simple galvanized buckets filled with white Hydrangea and miniature green Hydrangea. Notice the simple aqua banding to give the guests just a hint of what was to come.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4080750886/" title="I_0470 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2756/4080750886_f45605ed76.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="I_0470" /></a></div><br />This runner was absolutely gorgeous, we had it custom made by the Original Runner Co. to match the design of the wedding invitations.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4080033397/" title="I_0383 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3492/4080033397_0e35ba8a1e.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="I_0383" /></a></div><br />Here is a close up the ceremony aisle adornments, very Maine with just a hit of Venezuela.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4080750756/" title="I_0172 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3517/4080750756_f791616ebb.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="I_0172" /></a></div><br />The Bridesmaids looked amazing in their aqua dresses and the contrasting vibrant orange bouquets of Mokara Orchids, miniature Calla Lilies, Crocosmia, and Milva Roses looked phenomenal.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4080750942/" title="I_0540 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3234/4080750942_41709630e9.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="I_0540" /></a></div><br />Isabel looked beautiful in her gown (Love the orchid in her hair!), here she is leaving the ceremony in her antique car which was provided to us through Grace Limousine at the very last second after our original vehicle had a mechanical problem. We are so thankful that they drove all the way from Manchester, NH to Portland, ME to help us out!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4079991965/" title="I_0209 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2654/4079991965_f73a00c976.jpg" width="328" height="500" alt="I_0209" /></a></div><br />We were so thrilled with Isabel's bridal bouquet composed of Cymbidium Orchids, white miniature Calla Lilies, white Freesia, white Polar Star Roses and white aqua gem studded Stephanotis.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4068291825/" title="I_0743 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3527/4068291825_8105d67257.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="I_0743" /></a></div><br />The Maine Coast is such an amazing place for a wedding, despite a little bit of wind, Isabel looked stunning as she arrived on Great Diamond Island after the ceremony.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4080751088/" title="I_1033 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3536/4080751088_59610aa378.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="I_1033" /></a></div><br />For the cocktail hour we made use of festive white feathers and green Monstera Leaves to bring in a little more of the Venezuelan feel.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4079992185/" title="I_0954 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2579/4079992185_4c82ac6b6d.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="I_0954" /></a></div><br />Adding a signature drink to your wedding can be a fun little addition for your guests to enjoy. For Isabel and Ben we created a drink called the "Ocean" it was comprised of Hypnotiq, Coconut Rum, a splash of Pineapple Juice and a Splash of Club Soda, served on the rocks. A very festive drink with a aqua color to match the overall theme. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4079992151/" title="I_0947 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2742/4079992151_80c511c8d9.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="I_0947" /></a></div><br />A small “cajita de paja” (straw box) that was hand-made in Ecuador held a Venezuelan chocolate. Venezuela is a major exporter of delicious cocoa, which is renowned world-wide. We paced the straw boxes inside the white boxes and adorned them with aqua ribbon and a custom quilled tag.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4080751124/" title="I_1043 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3515/4080751124_99238927c0.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="I_1043" /></a></div><br />The wedding cake was comprised of two flavors, one representing Venezuelan culture, and one the Maine culture. Half of the cake was coconut based, with Passion Fruit frosting and Mango, all fruits that grown in Venezuela. The other half was a traditional lemon cake with blueberry sauce representing the famous wild blueberries that grow in Maine.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4079992017/" title="I_0340 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3173/4079992017_d8faf4fc77.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="I_0340" /></a></div><br />The table numbers were created by Jan Boyd Calligraphy, we loved the combination of having the table number and table name combined. <br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4069046554/" title="I_0192 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3227/4069046554_448dbd5381.jpg" width="500" height="347" alt="I_0192" /></a></div><br />The glassware, china, flatware, linens and chairs were provided by Be Our Guest Party Rental out of Boston, MA.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4069046602/" title="I_0341 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2717/4069046602_abc3766a7e.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="I_0341" /></a></div><br />These milk bottle lanterns are always a great addition to any wedding where your guests have to walk somewhere in the evening. Plus you can customize them to match any wedding by simple adding matching ribbon. These lanterns lined the road leading the reception site.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4069046730/" title="I_1198 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3485/4069046730_8f006deec4.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="I_1198" /></a></div><br />At Isabel and Ben's reception the guests had to walk a short distance from the tent to the rest rooms, the paper bag lanterns provided a nice pathway to direct the guests throughout the evening.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4068291945/" title="I_1209 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2755/4068291945_df534129f6.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="I_1209" /></a></div><br />Here you can see the paper bag lanterns in the evening . . .<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4079992313/" title="I_1162 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2643/4079992313_35aacfa5bd.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="I_1162" /></a></div><div><br /></div>In true Venezuelan tradition Isabel and Ben wanted a Cotillion during there reception, take a look at the these masks!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4069046824/" title="I_1211 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2802/4069046824_b93f1c08cf.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="I_1211" /></a></div><br />A great way to add some depth to a tented wedding is to have custom lighting to uplight the ceiling of the tent. For Isabel and Ben we chose some warm oranges and pinks to create a warm and festive atmosphere for the guests.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4080750970/" title="I_0895 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2710/4080750970_d85c108757.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="I_0895" /></a></div><br />Such a beautiful couple . . .<br /><br /><br />Hope you enjoy!<br /><br />KMMY Kate Parker Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02725105835161442256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955883580137336166.post-30270953328516071922009-11-06T10:00:00.000-05:002009-11-06T10:01:57.930-05:00Shout out to the Events Center at the OaksThe Events Center at the Oaks is a beautiful location for your wedding ceremony and reception located in Somersworth, NH. <br /><br />Check out some images from their website:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4077582885/" title="102105-Oaks-Golf_-049 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2613/4077582885_d99ba2a864.jpg" width="500" height="313" alt="102105-Oaks-Golf_-049" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4078336116/" title="102105-Oaks-Golf_-012 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3464/4078336116_e6c0fca2e4.jpg" width="500" height="311" alt="102105-Oaks-Golf_-012" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4077587119/" title="A4 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3520/4077587119_a3f825243b.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="A4" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4078336084/" title="A3 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2553/4078336084_2752617ffa.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="A3" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br />The Events Center at the Oaks<br />Phone: (603) 692-6257<br />Website:<a href="http://www.weddingsattheoaks.com/newpage.asp?id=409&page=11389">www.weddingsattheoaks.com</a><br />Email: jthompson@theoaksgolflinks.com<br />myKPW State and Budget: NH <$25k <div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44107584@N02/4055483985/" title="LogosTracedR4 by elizabeth_mykpw, on Flickr"><img style="width: 106px; height: 29px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2487/4055483985_c786c2073f_m.jpg" alt="LogosTracedR4" /></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> </span><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">The Events Center at the Oaks is a member of </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">my Kate Parker Wedding</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">, a new online wedding resource guide launching in January 2010 geared toward directing brides to quality vendors based on their price range and state.</span>MY Kate Parker Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02725105835161442256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955883580137336166.post-21803810126111959902009-11-06T09:39:00.002-05:002009-11-06T09:43:03.143-05:00Quote of the Day"No matter what you've done for yourself or for humanity, if you can't look back on having given love and attention to your own family, what have you really accomplished?" -Lee IacoccaMY Kate Parker Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02725105835161442256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955883580137336166.post-90125271799617218602009-11-06T00:30:00.000-05:002009-11-06T12:40:09.897-05:00Shout out to Jennifer Stone PhotographyWe would like to recognize Jennifer Stone, a wonderful photographer based in Maine. Take a look at one of her recent engagement sessions in Boston's North End. KM<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4078229860/" title="hall-25 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2715/4078229860_b18a58a16f.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="hall-25" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4078229814/" title="hall-57 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2717/4078229814_c3f720e961.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="hall-57" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4078229752/" title="hall-18 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2785/4078229752_12378f2f5d.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="hall-18" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4078229702/" title="hall-10 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3511/4078229702_2ac05ba016.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="hall-10" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4077477063/" title="hall-08 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2575/4077477063_0cd343d030.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="hall-08" /></a></div><br /><br />Jennifer Stone Photography<br />Phone: 800.799.3660<br />Website: <a href="http://www.jenniferstoneweddings.com/">www.jenniferstoneweddings.com</a><br />Blog: <a href="http://jenniferstoneblog.com/">jenniferstoneblog.com</a><br />Email: info@jenniferstoneweddings.com<br />myKPW State and Budget: ME $25k-$50k<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44107584@N02/4055483985/" title="LogosTracedR4 by elizabeth_mykpw, on Flickr"><img style="width: 106px; height: 29px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2487/4055483985_c786c2073f_m.jpg" alt="LogosTracedR4" /></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> </span><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">Jennifer Stone Photography is a member of </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">my Kate Parker Wedding</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">, a new online wedding resource guide launching in January 2010 geared toward directing brides to quality vendors based on their price range and state.</span>MY Kate Parker Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02725105835161442256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955883580137336166.post-89672497159850622582009-11-05T12:38:00.024-05:002009-11-06T15:55:43.402-05:00"Trash the Dress" Photographer Series: Candace Jeffery Photography, Part IIIThe concept of Trash the Dress is exploding onto the scene of wedding photography and there are endless concepts to consider and create for each photo shoot. Equally important to the thoughts and ideas of the photographers, are the thoughts and wishes of the Bride. Below we have summarized the experience of Selena, the bride from part I and II of our "Trash the Dress" Photographer Series with Candace Jeffery Photography. KM<br /><br />Check out <a href="http://mykateparkerwedding.blogspot.com/2009/10/trash-dress-photographer-series-candace.html">Part I </a> and <a href="http://mykateparkerwedding.blogspot.com/2009/10/trash-dress-photographer-series-candace_30.html">Part II</a> of Candace's Trash the Dress display, including her thoughts on what Trash the Dress means to her and preparation images of the Trash the Dress Process.<div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4078492220/" title="IMG_0213 copy by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2710/4078492220_24ab0ee9ef.jpg" alt="IMG_0213 copy" height="333" width="500" /></a></div><br /></div><b>How did you learn about Candace Jeffery?</b><br /><br />I was visiting Brides to Be in Glastonbury, Connecticut, and the one item that I walked out of the store with was a postcard listing Candace’s information on it. Intrigued from her reading her postcard, I looked more into Candace’s work on her site and I saw this one picture of a bride in and old factory; it was a Trash the Dress photo and I loved it! Candace’s work is very artsy, and I loved, well all of her work! And she’s also very easy to get along with as she has so many great ideas.<br /><br />I decided to have Candace not only do my engagement session and wedding, but also Trash the Dress. And I just have to say that I’m someone who’s never liked pictures of myself. Candace made me feel so good about myself especially after looking at the photos she has captured, so it made me more comfortable about doing something like Trash the Dress.<br /><br /><b>How did you learn about Trash the Dress?</b><br /><br />I actually came across it on the Internet and saw photos of other brides doing it – some to the total extreme. And I thought many of the photos were artsy, fun and cool, and I loved the idea of preserving my dress with photos. And for me, my expectation was not to ruin my dress, but perhaps to get a little messy<br /><br /><b>What was the location for your photos?</b><br /><br />We went to Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford, Connecticut. This was the place where we wanted to get married but it was a little too much for my wedding day, so this was a nice contrast.<br /><br /><b>How would you describe your Trash the Dress Experience?</b><br /><br />It was so much fun! I wanted something that was outside the box and a little different, like a piece of art that I can hang in my home. Like I mentioned before, this was the perfect way to preserve my dress, rather than just having it sit in my closet. And on my wedding day, there were pictures that I wanted to take but I didn’t want to get my dress all dirty. And one of my favorite parts of the day was getting all glammed up again. Getting hair and makeup done makes me feel so pretty!<br /><br />Selena - Bride<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4077738709/" title="IMG_9895 copy by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2755/4077738709_856cb6a584.jpg" alt="IMG_9895 copy" height="333" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4077738773/" title="IMG_9981 copy by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4077738589/" title="IMG_9618 copy by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2529/4077738589_1fcb0a6cc6.jpg" alt="IMG_9618 copy" height="333" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4077738651/" title="IMG_9733 copy by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3526/4077738651_793d8af05a.jpg" alt="IMG_9733 copy" height="500" width="333" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4077738517/" title="IMG_6989 copy by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2544/4077738517_4d7c9a7acc.jpg" alt="IMG_6989 copy" height="500" width="333" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4057753437/" title="IMG_0002 copy by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2760/4057753437_73b42d6669.jpg" alt="IMG_0002 copy" height="500" width="333" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4057753371/" title="IMG_0101 copy by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2421/4057753371_4dddca4c58.jpg" alt="IMG_0101 copy" height="333" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4058493768/" title="IMG_0084 copy by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2423/4058493768_7d88dacd89.jpg" alt="IMG_0084 copy" height="500" width="333" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4057753165/" title="IMG_9640 copy by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2709/4057753165_aeef8f93b3.jpg" alt="IMG_9640 copy" height="333" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4058493650/" title="IMG_9630 copy by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2728/4058493650_a72f631891.jpg" alt="IMG_9630 copy" height="500" width="333" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4057752895/" title="IMG_9694 copy by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3486/4057752895_02b5ac919e.jpg" alt="IMG_9694 copy" height="500" width="333" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4058493478/" title="IMG_9590 copy by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2432/4058493478_e29561ccf7.jpg" alt="IMG_9590 copy" height="500" width="333" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4058493216/" title="IMG_9854 copy by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3479/4058493216_0294fd52f1.jpg" alt="IMG_9854 copy" height="500" width="333" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4058493170/" title="IMG_9794 copy by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2669/4058493170_9f5e0557f3.jpg" alt="IMG_9794 copy" height="500" width="333" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4057752523/" title="IMG_9444 copy by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2514/4057752523_b16f495b66.jpg" alt="IMG_9444 copy" height="500" width="333" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Candace Jeffery Photography</span><br />Phone: 860.227.2684<br />Website: <a href="http://www.candacejefferyphotography.com/">www.candacejefferyphotography.com</a><br />Blog: <a href="http://candacejeffery.blogspot.com/">www.candacejeffery.blogspot.com</a><br />myKPW State and Budget: CT $25-50k<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44107584@N02/4055483985/" title="LogosTracedR4 by elizabeth_mykpw, on Flickr"><img style="width: 106px; height: 29px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2487/4055483985_c786c2073f_m.jpg" alt="LogosTracedR4" /></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> </span><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">Candace Jeffery Photography is a member of </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">my Kate Parker Wedding</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">, a new online wedding resource guide launching in January 2010 geared toward directing brides to quality vendors based on their price range and state.</span><br /><br /></div>MY Kate Parker Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02725105835161442256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955883580137336166.post-443450761208837242009-11-05T10:06:00.005-05:002009-11-05T10:36:35.979-05:00Shout out to Saltwater Farm VineyardSaltwater Farm Vineyard is a beautiful venue set on more than 100 panoramic acres near the historic New England coastal village of Stonington, Connecticut. In Kate Parker's personal opinion, after a recent trip to the vineyard, the venue has a very <i>Santa Barbara meets Connecticut</i> kind of aesthetic, an amazing combination! KM<br /><br />Check out some images from their website:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4077365005/" title="rano5 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2451/4077365005_252e8104eb.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="rano5" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Image by Dennis Rano</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4078117896/" title="josh1 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2557/4078117896_61030f1040.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="josh1" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Image by Joshua Behan</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4077364869/" title="josh5 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3554/4077364869_0014c7d958.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="josh5" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Image by Joshua Behan</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Saltwater Farm Vineyard<br />Phone: 800.818.7258<br />Website: <a href="http://www.saltwaterfarmvineyard.com/index.html">www.saltwaterfarmvineyard.com</a><br />Email: info@saltwaterfarmvineyard.com<br />myKPW State and Budget: CT $80k+<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44107584@N02/4055483985/" title="LogosTracedR4 by elizabeth_mykpw, on Flickr"><img style="width: 106px; height: 29px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2487/4055483985_c786c2073f_m.jpg" alt="LogosTracedR4" /></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> </span><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">Saltwater Farm Vineyard is a member of </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">my Kate Parker Wedding</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">, a new online wedding resource guide launching in January 2010 geared toward directing brides to quality vendors based on their price range and state.</span>MY Kate Parker Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02725105835161442256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955883580137336166.post-70732907182553351642009-11-05T09:53:00.002-05:002009-11-05T09:55:40.324-05:00Quote of the Day"Family life is full of major and minor crises- the ups and downs of health, success and failure in career, marriage, and divorce - and all kinds of characters. It is tied to places and events and histories. With all of these felt details, life etches itself into memory and personality. It's difficult to imagine anything more nourishing to the soul." - Thomas MooreMY Kate Parker Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02725105835161442256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955883580137336166.post-83533269049016888562009-11-04T15:03:00.007-05:002009-11-04T15:33:26.712-05:00Vendor Spotlight - Birch Blaze PhotographyConnecting with a bride and groom is imperative to Kerry and Taylor of Birch Blaze Photography in order to capture all essential moments of a wedding. Check out Birch Blaze Photography in today's Vendor Spotlight!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4076065630/" title="kerry-tay_b-w by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2629/4076065630_af5a2e21c7.jpg" alt="kerry-tay_b-w" width="500" height="161" /></a><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Birch Blaze Photography</span><br />Phone: 603.539.4480<br />Website: <a href="http://www.nhweddingphotographer.com/">www.nhweddingphotographer.com</a><br />Blog: <a href="http://birchblazephotography.com/">www.birchblazephotography.com</a><br />myKPW State and Budget: MA, ME, VT - under $25k<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Number of years in business:</span> Taylor and I have about 10 years of professional photography experience between us. We began accepting wedding bookings in 2009, prior to that we were involved in commercial photography, primarily in the food/hospitality industry. I (Kerry) have a background in graphic design and for the past few years have also been the layout artist/photo editor for a globally distributed water sports photo journal which has helped hone my skills at photo retouching and album design. We both have always had a love for photography and people, so photographing people on one of the happiest days of their lives has become the perfect meeting place of our passions and creativity.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Preferred Wedding/Engagement Session Locations:</span> We prefer natural, outdoor settings, but urban locations can also be great. With e-sessions, a location that means something to the couple will nicely complement the shoot and make them feel more comfortable. Of course, capturing the essence of two people--who they are, what they’re feeling and what they mean to one another--is the main goal of any wedding or engagement session. With that in mind, virtually any location can be “worked” to make the shoot a success.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Pricing Information:</span> Our wedding packages currently start at $1875. E-sessions are $200.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What makes me stand out in the industry? </span>There are so many great wedding photographers out there right now so standing out in the industry is a pretty tall order! Of course, we believe in our craft and are very proud of the images we produce, and our desire is to work with couples who feel a connection to the way we approach our photography. If we stand out in the industry to you, as a bride and groom, then it’s pretty likely we will be a great fit for you. Being a great fit for any couple that hires us is our ultimate goal.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />What's the favorite part of my work?</span><br /><br />Kerry: I really enjoy the editing process. Opening up those images you’ve amassed from the day’s shoot and seeing them onscreen is so exciting! Then there are so many creative choices you can make in taking them from camera to print. So fun. I also enjoy absorbing the plethora of blogs, tutorials and interviews available online. There’s no end to the generous stream of instruction from top pros in the industry and I can’t get enough. Of course, nothing beats the basic action of picking up a camera and taking a picture and obviously, the more you do it, the better you become.<br /><br />Taylor: Artistically speaking, being able to spend my days doing something creative and fulfilling is wonderful. It’s hard to say one thing that I enjoy the most but I do love photographing people. Each shoot becomes unique because every individual is different and we have the incredible privilege of finding and capturing those qualities and characteristics.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />What do I like to do in my spare time?</span><br /><br />Kerry: The main reason I love my life is that I get to spend almost all day, every day with my best friend, soulmate and Wife, Taylor. So in addition to getting to work together, my favorite spare time activity is spending time with Taylor. I have 3 children that I love hanging out with and I’m also a musician, occasionally playing out with a band or as a soloist. (Love outdoor stuff too!)<br /><br />Taylor: I would have to agree with Kerry on being able to spend so much of our time together. I so enjoy being with him and find myself perpetually joyful in his presence. So, that’s pretty fantastic. I also love hiking, kayaking, camping, etc… anything that affords me the opportunity to be outside. I love music and I’ve been taking cello lessons for a little over a year and that has been a challenging but great experience. Lastly, I must admit I also have an affinity for the Golden Girls.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What charity am I supporting and why? </span> The American Cancer, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and the ASPCA. We’ve opted for all three because they’re all great causes and every family is affected by at least one of the issues that these charities address. (We had a hard time picking just one!)<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4076065700/" title="Birchblaze-7789 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2441/4076065700_8bc22977d9.jpg" alt="Birchblaze-7789" width="333" height="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4075328369/" title="Birchblaze-7615 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2692/4075328369_c5bcee2e2a.jpg" alt="Birchblaze-7615" width="352" height="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4076065178/" title="Birchblaze-8532 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2783/4076065178_4f9d30fe4c.jpg" alt="Birchblaze-8532" width="347" height="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4076065130/" title="Birchblaze-8479 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/4076065130_b5bc3bd5fe.jpg" alt="Birchblaze-8479" width="358" height="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4076065416/" title="Birchblaze-8461 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2726/4076065416_2e8611be97.jpg" alt="Birchblaze-8461" width="400" height="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4076065556/" title="Birchblaze-7845 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2561/4076065556_aa9b7ef8bb.jpg" alt="Birchblaze-7845" width="333" height="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4076065354/" title="Birchblaze-8499 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2609/4076065354_40ccd7fde7.jpg" alt="Birchblaze-8499" width="500" height="340" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4076065070/" title="Birchblaze-8567 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2791/4076065070_70ffa760ec.jpg" alt="Birchblaze-8567" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4075312549/" title="Birchblaze-8560 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3495/4075312549_7bc9a7a5f2.jpg" alt="Birchblaze-8560" width="333" height="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4076065470/" title="Birchblaze-8014 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2522/4076065470_cb93e79731.jpg" alt="Birchblaze-8014" width="333" height="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4075312931/" title="Birchblaze-8721 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2749/4075312931_d145a9a0a0.jpg" alt="Birchblaze-8721" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40491122@N03/4076065282/" title="Birchblaze-8763 by mykpwedding, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2659/4076065282_e6bc29b00e.jpg" alt="Birchblaze-8763" width="356" height="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44107584@N02/4055483985/" title="LogosTracedR4 by elizabeth_mykpw, on Flickr"><img style="width: 106px; height: 29px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2487/4055483985_c786c2073f_m.jpg" alt="LogosTracedR4" /></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> </span><br /></span></div><span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);"></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">my Kate Parker Wedding</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);"> is a new online wedding resource guide launching in January 2010 geared toward directing brides to quality vendors based on their price range and state.</span></span>MY Kate Parker Weddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02725105835161442256noreply@blogger.com1