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Stylish Spring NYC Engagement Shoot – Alison Conklin Photography

May 10, 2012 | editorial team

With a combination of great style, super-sweet chemistry, and the fabulous photographers Alison and Geoff of Alison Conklin Photography, Mallorie and Dan’s New York City engagement shoot is amazing! Incredibly stylish, romantic and authentic all at once. Enjoy!

Engaged couple adoringly smile at one another at meat packing district alison conklin photography

From Photographer Alison Conklin: On the surface they might seem like an unlikely pair, Daniel from Pennsylvania and raised Catholic and Mallorie from New York, raised Jewish. They met at the University of Delaware both sharing the same major and having mutual friends. The first time Daniel talked to Mallorie online he signed off with: I love you. I guess he knew. For 5 years they commuted from PA to NY, from NJ to NY, until finally uniting in NYC to live. They stood the test of time as they both matured and grew and when Daniel proposed on bended knee in September, there were no differences left between them. He uttered the same words he felt the first time, I loved you from the moment I first saw you.

Engaged couple hold hands and laugh together at meat packing district, alison conklin photography

 

 Black and white engagement photos meat packing district alison conklin photography

 

Engagement photos meat packing district, shoulder to lean on, alison conklin photography

From Bride-to-be Mallorie: Originally, our engagement session was scheduled for February, as Dan proposed at the end of September. Unfortunately, we had missed the Fall foliage and were headed for Winter expecting to catch some amazing shots in the snow. To our surprise there was no snow at all so we changed the shoot to April and we are thrilled with the results.

We had a beautiful 80 degree day with everyone out and about in the city. Alison and Geoff are amazing photographers as well as wonderful people and from the moment we met them we felt comfortable. They have an intrinsic talent for catching couples in their most candid and authentic state and they truly utilized the colorful and artistic backgrounds in the Meatpacking District. We are absolutely in love with the photos and feel they describe our relationship perfectly: we have fun, enjoy each other so much, and most importantly, make each other laugh.

Engagement photos with colored background at meat packing district alison conklin photography

 

In the streets black and white engagement photos at meat packing district alison conklin photography

 

Black and white engagement photos meat packing district crowd shot alison conklin photography

 

Engagement photos meat packing district, sweeps her off her feet, alison conklin photography

Thank you Mallorie and Dan! Best wishes to you!

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1920s Country Wedding at Pastures of Plenty Farm, Colorado – Melissa and James

May 10, 2012 | editorial team

Today’s country wedding is so charming, colorful,and downright fun that it has me wishing I’d been there. Inspired by her gorgeous flapper style dress, Melissa and James planned a wedding day reminiscent of a rural 1920s celebration, requesting that everyone come in their “Sunday best”. The end result, beautifully captured by Fresh In Love Photography, could not have been any sweeter!

Country Sunday-best Wedding, photo by Fresh In Love Photography

The Couple: Melissa and James

The Wedding: 6.18.11 –  Pastures of Plenty Farm – Boulder, CO

Country Sunday-best Wedding, photo by Fresh In Love Photography

 

Country Sunday-best Wedding, photo by Fresh In Love Photography

 

Country Sunday-best Wedding, photo by Fresh In Love Photography

 

Country Sunday-best Wedding, photo by Fresh In Love Photography

 

Country Sunday-best Wedding, photo by Fresh In Love Photography

What three adjectives best describe your wedding? 1920s, Rural and Sunday-Best

What was your wedding color palette? Pink and yellow

Country Sunday-best Wedding, photo by Fresh In Love Photography

 

Country Sunday-best Wedding, photo by Fresh In Love Photography

 

Country Sunday-best Wedding, photo by Fresh In Love Photography

What inspired your personal wedding style, and how did you incorporate your style and personalities into your big day? My wedding dress inspired the 1920s theme. We also thought it might be fun and a little different for everyone to match the theme, so we asked people to come in “1920s rural Sunday best”. We really wanted everyone to eat well, drink plenty and have a lot of fun in a beautiful, but casual setting. It was a blast! We were really drawn to this particular venue because the food and almost all of the flowers were local, so it was a farm to table and farm to bouquet concept. I absolutely love sunflowers, so they were the main feature of the decor. Plus, August is sunflower season in Boulder! We realized after setting the wedding date that it was set on the eve of a full moon, which made the night quite lovely.

We added a lot of our own touches to the celebration to make it more personal. James wore his great-grandfather’s hat and I wore my great-grandfather’s pocket watch, which were both from the 1920s. My “something old” was my god-grandmother’s opal ring and my wedding band was melted down from my maternal grandmother and mother’s engagement rings. The croquet set, beautiful old bottles used for the centerpieces, vintage camera, and props for the photo booth came from my mom. James’s heritage is Danish so his grandmother made the Kransekage, which is a Danish celebration cake. It even traveled from Texas in her suitcase!

Country Sunday-best Wedding, photo by Fresh In Love Photography

 

Country Sunday-best Wedding, photo by Fresh In Love Photography

 

Country Sunday-best Wedding, photo by Fresh In Love Photography

Looking back, what are the moments, decisions or memories that you love the most about your wedding? My favorite memory of our day was looking into James’s beautiful blue eyes as he said his vows to me. It truly felt like it was just he and I standing there – and not surrounded by our 100 plus closest friends and family! As he said his vows, I felt his love for me was tangible and just knew that our love was truly something special.

Country Sunday-best Wedding, photo by Fresh In Love Photography

 

Country Sunday-best Wedding, photo by Fresh In Love Photography

What piece of advice would you give to a bride planning her wedding today? I believe the more personal touches the couple adds to their wedding, the better. They dont need to be big and over the top. In fact, I find its the little things that the couple has added to be the best. Items or decorations that show more of the couples personality are always fun to see.

Country Sunday-best Wedding, photo by Fresh In Love Photography

 

Country Sunday-best Wedding, photo by Fresh In Love Photography

 

Country Sunday-best Wedding, photo by Fresh In Love Photography

 

Country Sunday-best Wedding, photo by Fresh In Love Photography

 

Country Sunday-best Wedding, photo by Fresh In Love Photography

 

Country Sunday-best Wedding, photo by Fresh In Love Photography

 

Country Sunday-best Wedding, photo by Fresh In Love Photography

 

Country Sunday-best Wedding, photo by Fresh In Love Photography

 

Country Sunday-best Wedding, photo by Fresh In Love Photography

The Wedding Team:

Photographer: Melissa – Fresh In Love Photography
Event Planner: Gabriele Sarbough
Ceremony/Reception Venue: Pastures of Plenty Farm
Catering: Big Bang Farm
Florist: Deana Hudston
Wedding Cake: Tee and Cakes
Wedding Dress: BCBG
Bridal Accessories: Veil and Headpieces – Sara Gabriel, Earrings – Angie Star
Hair and Make-up: Hair – Andres Mendoza, Make-up – Jessica Shinyeda
LIve Music: Sugar Loaf String Band
Favors: Fans with ribbons – Beau Coup
Rentals: All Events Rentals
Rings: Groom – Angie Star

Melissa and James, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful and personal wedding with us!

Readers, check out more fantastic wedding photography on our Photobug blog!

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Save the Dates, Guest Books and Paper Collections From Pinhole Press

May 9, 2012 | editorial team

Pinhole Press is offering a new collection of fantastic products that help creative a cohesive, coordinated look for weddings, so it couldn’t be easier to incorporate a favorite photo, monogram, or beautiful little graphic throughout your wedding decor! I love their wide selection of offerings and the fun, modern vibe. The Pinhole Press Wedding Suites include save the dates, favor box labels, gorgeous guest books, wine bottles labels and more; all in bright, happy colors and crisp, contemporary fonts. Such a beautiful, yet simple way to add a personal touch to your wedding day decor!

It gets even better…throughout the month of May, Pinhole Press is offering 10% off the entire collection. Just enter “SayYesToPinholePress” at checkout. Happy shopping!

Pinhole Press wedding paper supplies

 

Pinhole Press wedding paper supplies

 

Pinhole Press wedding paper supplies

 

Pinhole Press wedding paper supplies

 

Pinhole Press wedding paper supplies

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