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Sunday, February 22, 2009
The One with the New Blog!
Thanks to Tofurious and their digital awesomeness, I have a new blog!
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Blogger has been a great home for me this past year, but I am happy with this next step for my photography and my blog.
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Please update your bookmarks and RSS feeds to http://www.jasminemarieblog.com
Blogger has been a great home for me this past year, but I am happy with this next step for my photography and my blog.
See you there!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
The One with Vaness & Daniel's Wedding :: Getting Ready
Everybody wants to live happily ever after
Everybody wants to know their true love is true...
How do you know he loves you?
(How does she know that you love her?
How do you show her you need her?)
How do you know he's yours?
(How does she know that you really, really, truely-)
Well does he take you out dancin' just so he can hold you close?
Dedicate a song with words in
Just for you? Ohhh!
He'll find his own way to tell you
With the little things he'll do
That's how you know
That's how you know!
Lyrics: "That's How You Know" - Enchanted Soundtrack
I struggle to find the words to say how much I truly love Vaness and Daniel. They are closest friends here in San Diego because most of our other close friends live elsewhere. God has truly brought us together in friendship, but also as brothers and sisters in Christ.
Being able to be a part of their wedding day meant so much to Adam and I. So much so that it was difficult for the both of us to maintain our composure most of the day and hold back the joy that was just overflowing from our hearts. For me, overwhelming emotion typically manifests itself in tears, so I struggled most of the day to not cry all my makeup off. :)
Of course I couldn't leave my camera at home the day of the wedding. How I managed to take more photos on this day while being IN the wedding than I normally shoot at a wedding that I'm NOT in, is beyond me. (I actually had a blister on my thumb at the end of the day. I think that balancing my camera with my right hand while holding a bouquet in the left hand had something to do with it. Multi-tasking, perhaps?) Once Melissa Koehler arrived though, I did try my best to stay out of her way. I had a hard time picking out my favorites, which is why this series has taken so long to blog.
I think it's totally different when the people you're taking photos of mean so much to you. I honestly believe that you can't help but want to capture all the moments because they are all special and boy, did God give them SO many beautiful moments!
Eliza had her iPod stereo and a little wedding playlist that started out with the Enchanted CD. I thought it was fitting because Vaness loves Enchanted so much and in many ways she is just as joyful and genuinely cheerful as Amy Adams is in that movie. Plus, it was her wedding day and she was getting married to her Prince Charming!
We started bright and early with getting our hair and makeup done.
Marilou getting her hair done.
Ginger getting ready.
I love when Marilou smiles because it just lights up her whole face. :)
Vaness' dress. It was so small!
The back of Vaness' gown.
Heidi getting her hair done.
The bride is awake! Sisterly love.
The poster Eliza made for Vaness. Vaness is a big *NSync fan. Like how our heads are pasted on top of theirs?
Airbrushed makeup! So cool.
The card Vaness gave to Daniel. It was so cute and even had a sonnet inside the little book. How romantic!
Having fake lashes can make taking photos quite difficult, but did that stop me? Nope! :)
Vaness writing Daniel's card.
The bride getting ready!
The flowers Daniel bought for Vaness...
...and the delicious desserts too! (From Heavenly Sent Desserts)
I loved the bouquets... absolutely beautiful.
Eliza getting makeup done.
Vaness' mom getting a first look at the bride.
Vaness' dad hamming it up for my camera. He's a Canon shooter too!
Papa Castano's first look at the bride.
Daniel's mom.
The tote bags that Vaness had made for us. SO sweet. Mine was pink and brown! :)
Vaness's mom kept telling Eliza that she needed to wait a long time before she got married. Awww! So sweet...
Love the note... it's so "Vaness"
Heidi's hair all done.
Look at those lashes! Watch out, Sasha Fierce! You haven't met Vaness! :)
Moms.
Marilou and Heidi
Eliza and Ginger.
And me too.
The moms showing off their matching gold purses!
Vaness' SUPER tall 4" heels.
Vaness' mom's outfit.
Daniel's mom getting ready.
Curls.
Easily my fave shot of the whole day. I think Enchanted was playing while I took this shot. I love this girl.
Vaness' mom talking about how she remembers when she gave birth to Vaness, an 8 pound baby. 8 pounds? Really? I'll believe it when I see the proof. :)
Loved the hair clips.
Going to the chapel and we're gonna get married...
Tristan (Daniel's brother) escorting Vaness to the chapel in the mini-cooper.
She looks like a princess in her carriage in this shot.
More to come!
Everybody wants to know their true love is true...
How do you know he loves you?
(How does she know that you love her?
How do you show her you need her?)
How do you know he's yours?
(How does she know that you really, really, truely-)
Well does he take you out dancin' just so he can hold you close?
Dedicate a song with words in
Just for you? Ohhh!
He'll find his own way to tell you
With the little things he'll do
That's how you know
That's how you know!
Lyrics: "That's How You Know" - Enchanted Soundtrack
I struggle to find the words to say how much I truly love Vaness and Daniel. They are closest friends here in San Diego because most of our other close friends live elsewhere. God has truly brought us together in friendship, but also as brothers and sisters in Christ.
Being able to be a part of their wedding day meant so much to Adam and I. So much so that it was difficult for the both of us to maintain our composure most of the day and hold back the joy that was just overflowing from our hearts. For me, overwhelming emotion typically manifests itself in tears, so I struggled most of the day to not cry all my makeup off. :)
Of course I couldn't leave my camera at home the day of the wedding. How I managed to take more photos on this day while being IN the wedding than I normally shoot at a wedding that I'm NOT in, is beyond me. (I actually had a blister on my thumb at the end of the day. I think that balancing my camera with my right hand while holding a bouquet in the left hand had something to do with it. Multi-tasking, perhaps?) Once Melissa Koehler arrived though, I did try my best to stay out of her way. I had a hard time picking out my favorites, which is why this series has taken so long to blog.
I think it's totally different when the people you're taking photos of mean so much to you. I honestly believe that you can't help but want to capture all the moments because they are all special and boy, did God give them SO many beautiful moments!
Eliza had her iPod stereo and a little wedding playlist that started out with the Enchanted CD. I thought it was fitting because Vaness loves Enchanted so much and in many ways she is just as joyful and genuinely cheerful as Amy Adams is in that movie. Plus, it was her wedding day and she was getting married to her Prince Charming!
We started bright and early with getting our hair and makeup done.
Marilou getting her hair done.
Ginger getting ready.
I love when Marilou smiles because it just lights up her whole face. :)
Vaness' dress. It was so small!
The back of Vaness' gown.
Heidi getting her hair done.
The bride is awake! Sisterly love.
The poster Eliza made for Vaness. Vaness is a big *NSync fan. Like how our heads are pasted on top of theirs?
Airbrushed makeup! So cool.
The card Vaness gave to Daniel. It was so cute and even had a sonnet inside the little book. How romantic!
Having fake lashes can make taking photos quite difficult, but did that stop me? Nope! :)
Vaness writing Daniel's card.
The bride getting ready!
The flowers Daniel bought for Vaness...
...and the delicious desserts too! (From Heavenly Sent Desserts)
I loved the bouquets... absolutely beautiful.
Eliza getting makeup done.
Vaness' mom getting a first look at the bride.
Vaness' dad hamming it up for my camera. He's a Canon shooter too!
Papa Castano's first look at the bride.
Daniel's mom.
The tote bags that Vaness had made for us. SO sweet. Mine was pink and brown! :)
Vaness's mom kept telling Eliza that she needed to wait a long time before she got married. Awww! So sweet...
Love the note... it's so "Vaness"
Heidi's hair all done.
Look at those lashes! Watch out, Sasha Fierce! You haven't met Vaness! :)
Moms.
Marilou and Heidi
Eliza and Ginger.
And me too.
The moms showing off their matching gold purses!
Vaness' SUPER tall 4" heels.
Vaness' mom's outfit.
Daniel's mom getting ready.
Curls.
Easily my fave shot of the whole day. I think Enchanted was playing while I took this shot. I love this girl.
Vaness' mom talking about how she remembers when she gave birth to Vaness, an 8 pound baby. 8 pounds? Really? I'll believe it when I see the proof. :)
Loved the hair clips.
Going to the chapel and we're gonna get married...
Tristan (Daniel's brother) escorting Vaness to the chapel in the mini-cooper.
She looks like a princess in her carriage in this shot.
More to come!
Monday, February 9, 2009
The One with Vaness' Slumber Party
When one thinks of a bachelorette party, I believe words like stripper and lots of drinking come to mind. Not for our girl though! We were thinking more of eating desserts and watching wedding-related chick flicks. So we decided to throw a slumber party for Vaness' last night as a single gal. :)
The night before the wedding, all the girls stayed with Vaness in her suite. Ginger (Vaness' MOH) did such a great job gathering up all the fun goodies for the party.
Heidi setting up.
What kind of party would it be without a tiara and magic wand?
Marilou arranging the Ring Pops. Remember those?!
All the things one should NOT be eating the night before you need to squeeze into a bridesmaid dress, but oh well it's Hans and Harry strudel baby!
Cute confetti.
The seating chart (and Marilou).
And the bride-to-be finally arrives!
The heart garland that was up on the wall.
I love how happy Vaness looks when she gets a call from Daniel and she shares with him what's going on with our party.
Marilou, Heidi and Vaness.
Heidi made delicious Rice Krispie Treats!
All the girls. (We're watching Father of the Bride on my laptop.)
No boys allowed!
Last minute details...
Getting Ready shots coming up next!
The night before the wedding, all the girls stayed with Vaness in her suite. Ginger (Vaness' MOH) did such a great job gathering up all the fun goodies for the party.
Heidi setting up.
What kind of party would it be without a tiara and magic wand?
Marilou arranging the Ring Pops. Remember those?!
All the things one should NOT be eating the night before you need to squeeze into a bridesmaid dress, but oh well it's Hans and Harry strudel baby!
Cute confetti.
The seating chart (and Marilou).
And the bride-to-be finally arrives!
The heart garland that was up on the wall.
I love how happy Vaness looks when she gets a call from Daniel and she shares with him what's going on with our party.
Marilou, Heidi and Vaness.
Heidi made delicious Rice Krispie Treats!
All the girls. (We're watching Father of the Bride on my laptop.)
No boys allowed!
Last minute details...
Getting Ready shots coming up next!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
The One with the Courtyard Marriott Planning Party
I will finish blogging all the photos from Vaness & Daniel's wedding. There's so many to sort through, but I WILL finish. :)
After the Rehearsal, we headed to the Courtyard Marriott for a planning party. I thought I was pretty organized, but Vaness and Daniel brought organization to a whole other level!
Each of us had specific to-do's throughout the wedding day on little pieces of paper. It was really a group effort and I was impressed at the end of the wedding night how everyone got everything done. Go team!
Eliza Mae. :)
After the Rehearsal, we headed to the Courtyard Marriott for a planning party. I thought I was pretty organized, but Vaness and Daniel brought organization to a whole other level!
Each of us had specific to-do's throughout the wedding day on little pieces of paper. It was really a group effort and I was impressed at the end of the wedding night how everyone got everything done. Go team!
Eliza Mae. :)
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
The One with the Rehearsal Ceremony at North Chapel NTC
Forgot that I had some photos from the Rehearsal at North Chapel at NTC Promenade. It's such a beautiful chapel with colorful stained glass windows with depictions of scenes with Jesus and sailors!
Vaness and her mom MADE these bouquets loaded with various dum-dums for the bridesmaids. And yes, I am still munching away at them. One day they will all be in my tummy!
The flower girl and ringbearer.
One of the many stained glass windows.
Marilou and Dan the safekeeper of all purses.
Catching a quick photo of the bride-to-be as she walks out of the entryway.
And Heidi with her bouquet. too cute!
Still more to come!
Vaness and her mom MADE these bouquets loaded with various dum-dums for the bridesmaids. And yes, I am still munching away at them. One day they will all be in my tummy!
The flower girl and ringbearer.
One of the many stained glass windows.
Marilou and Dan the safekeeper of all purses.
Catching a quick photo of the bride-to-be as she walks out of the entryway.
And Heidi with her bouquet. too cute!
Still more to come!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
The One with the Rehearsal Lunch at Tom Ham's Lighthouse
We had the pleasure of joining the rehearsal lunch at Tom Ham's Lighthouse. The weather was absolutely superb - the kind that makes you feel bad that you're enjoying high 70 degree weather while the rest of the country is in a winter freeze. The view of San Diego is spectacular from Harbor Island and reminds me of how blessed I am to call myself a, "San Diegan."
It was such a beautiful gathering of both families and friends. Vaness and Daniel both wore their wedding colors - her in shimmering gold, him in bold red. Too cute!
The two families together.
I somehow managed to not be in any other photo but this one with my big ol' mouth. :)
I love Vaness' smile and how just lights up her whole face.
The bride and groom's welcome speech.
Vaness looks even smaller with such a huge camera! :)
Silly faces!
10 shots later...
Proof that neither Daniel nor Vaness' dad could stay away from the camera... and I completely understand. :)
Tristan's (Daniel's younger brother) speech.
Cheers!
Daniel's tie even has gold in it! :)
Eliza's (Vaness' younger sister) speech
The food was super yummy and very well displayed! I loved how every dish came with an orchid. :)
Spinach & artichoke dip with house-made potato chips
Calamari strips with pineapple jalapeno dipping sauce
California Gold Salad
Adam (and most of the other guests) had the shrimp basket.
I had the club sandwich. YUM!
And what Vaness & Daniel celebration would it be without a delicacy from Hans & Harry?! Adam and I are hooked!
Intense!
Practicing for the wedding day!
Vaness and siblings.
And of course, boys being boys. LOL!
Coming up next! Bridal slumber party!
It was such a beautiful gathering of both families and friends. Vaness and Daniel both wore their wedding colors - her in shimmering gold, him in bold red. Too cute!
The two families together.
I somehow managed to not be in any other photo but this one with my big ol' mouth. :)
I love Vaness' smile and how just lights up her whole face.
The bride and groom's welcome speech.
Vaness looks even smaller with such a huge camera! :)
Silly faces!
10 shots later...
Proof that neither Daniel nor Vaness' dad could stay away from the camera... and I completely understand. :)
Tristan's (Daniel's younger brother) speech.
Cheers!
Daniel's tie even has gold in it! :)
Eliza's (Vaness' younger sister) speech
The food was super yummy and very well displayed! I loved how every dish came with an orchid. :)
Spinach & artichoke dip with house-made potato chips
Calamari strips with pineapple jalapeno dipping sauce
California Gold Salad
Adam (and most of the other guests) had the shrimp basket.
I had the club sandwich. YUM!
And what Vaness & Daniel celebration would it be without a delicacy from Hans & Harry?! Adam and I are hooked!
Intense!
Practicing for the wedding day!
Vaness and siblings.
And of course, boys being boys. LOL!
Coming up next! Bridal slumber party!
Monday, January 26, 2009
The One with Junior Seau
Now that I'm finally caught up on sleep and have returned to the real world, I've finally had some time to sort through the many photos I took last week and process them.
On Friday, all the girls went to get pampered with manis and pedis. It was quite relaxing! I realized that I should do it more often. Just need to convince my husband why it's a necessary monthly expenditure. :)
The beautiful bride to be!
Daniel's mom joined us too!
All our pretty fingers and toes! :)
Afterwards, we met up with the boys, ahem... MEN, at Seau's for a wedding party get-together. Then the most amazing this happened! The boys somehow get Junior Seau to come over and wish Daniel and Vaness good luck with their marriage! It was all quite surreal, but I love Daniel's face and expression afterwards. Apparently, Junior Seau was someone he looked up to back when he was young. How cool is that?!
Coming up next... Rehearsal Lunch!
*photos were taken with my trusty, but grainy point-and-shoot. :)
On Friday, all the girls went to get pampered with manis and pedis. It was quite relaxing! I realized that I should do it more often. Just need to convince my husband why it's a necessary monthly expenditure. :)
The beautiful bride to be!
Daniel's mom joined us too!
All our pretty fingers and toes! :)
Afterwards, we met up with the boys, ahem... MEN, at Seau's for a wedding party get-together. Then the most amazing this happened! The boys somehow get Junior Seau to come over and wish Daniel and Vaness good luck with their marriage! It was all quite surreal, but I love Daniel's face and expression afterwards. Apparently, Junior Seau was someone he looked up to back when he was young. How cool is that?!
Coming up next... Rehearsal Lunch!
*photos were taken with my trusty, but grainy point-and-shoot. :)
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