I think for the rest of the summer I'll be posting a "top 5" for my posts. I like the way it is and honestly, I'm more of a straight forward fact girl anyway. Here it goes, my top five moments of Danielle and Tyler's wedding.
5. The lush surroundings of the venue, the smells of blooming flora, the aroma of the leis. My senses were on overload. It was so gorgeous for not only the eyes but also the nose.
4. The family and guests who treated me like family and guests. It was so relaxing, fun, casual, and enjoyable. During the reception I leaned over to Tyler and said, "Many celebrations get caught up in the details, but not yours. I can tell it's all about the people for you and Danielle." And it was. It was all about family, involvement, conversation and love.
3. The bridal party. They were a riot/crazy/fun/caring/helpful and I could tell they had just spent the last few days bonding over drinks on the beach and windy roads on the Hana Highway. I tried to keep up with the groomsmen but totally failed. Sometimes I can hold my own, but not with these guys. Props to the wives! ;)
2. The toasts. Specifically the sister toasts where they couldn't make it all the way through because of tears. Matt, the boyfriend, come and finish it up the speech which was funny when he got to the part about sister stories. I have a special place in my heart for sisters... and these ones are so sweet to each other.
1. The leied kiss. After the ceremony and after Danielle and Tyler had presented leis to all other family they then presented leis to each other. It felt like a very private moment even when there were guests surrounding. However, It was the kiss that sealed the deal. It was different other kisses and it gives me the chills just thinking about it.
Happy marriage to the Mr. and Mrs.! (read the end for a list of Danielle and Tyler's wedding vendors)
Venue & Wedding Coordination - Haiku Mill
Caterer - Fedwell Catering
Florals - Teresa Sena Designs
Leis - Sweet Blossoms, Paradise Flower Farm
Make-up - Talya G. Makeup Artistry
Hair - Jennifer Mau
Graphic Design - Ryan Tolentino at Imaginary Wings
Jewelry - AA Jewel Box
Dress - Casablanca
Cupcakes - Cake & Co (it's the brides company!)
Photography - Melissa Tomeoni, Soul Mates Photo
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More to come this week. I can hardly breathe I love this. Oh, and today...happy birthday to the bride!
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This is an awesome birthday surprise! I love it too! Thank you so much!
(07.27.10 @ 01:56 PM)10. The banter between brothers. Troy has three other brothers which should tell you enough; being witness to the boy shenanigans was capital F.U.N.
9. The BBQ. A real huge barbecue. It's the biggest one I've ever seen and the cooks were just as sweet as the delicious ribs. YUM.
8. The most important men of Michelle's life share a love for two things. The first one being Michelle, of course, the second is their trucks. Michelle's dad drove her to the aisle in his and she left the ceremony a married woman in Troy's. The giving away symbolism was precious.
7. Dancing. Never have I seen a dance floor so packed!
6. The details. I'm swooning from the country aspects throughout. The invites were designed by hi, friend design.
5. The girls and getting ready. I'm a big girly-girl and really enjoy being witness to the toasts, details, shoes, jewelry makeup and so on.
4. The first look... when Michelle hid behind her bouquet with a huge smile plastered on her face.
3. Electric slide.... sister style.
2. The toasts during the reception, namely Michelle toasting to her new husband. They took one shot of Jack together and then Troy smiled, grabbed Michelle and lifted her up for the biggest kiss of the day.
And finally...
1. The grand exit. This moment rocks my book.... Traveling in Troy's jacked-up truck, Michelle waves to all her guests through the sun roof as they depart down the dirt road.
I hope you made it all the way through! Phew. Too many favorites!
Thanks for reading :) Melissa Tomeoni
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This is the most adorable wedding I have ever seen.
I love the fact that she wore cowgirl boots.
It's just amazing.
GORGEOUS! Love the boots - love the grooms suit - love all the groomsmen get'up - this wedding is just marvelous!! You're right, "too many favorites." Well done - once again! ;)
(07.08.10 @ 02:23 PM)Wow! Looks like a super fun wedding! I love the hay bales and the symbolisim of the trucks!! So fun!
(07.08.10 @ 02:27 PM)These are so great Melissa! You've got a great style fo-sho!
(07.08.10 @ 02:38 PM)I am a country girl myself, so I can really appreciate all of these great shots! What a beautiful place to photograph.
(07.08.10 @ 02:54 PM)Melissa,
Thank you so much for capturing our day so perfectly! You are so talented and I would recommend you to anyone whether they're getting married, having a baby, or having portraits done. You're amazing and we're so blessed to have had you as our photographer. Thank you!
The Clarks :)
(07.08.10 @ 03:51 PM)THIS is the way it should be. Fun. Happy. Love. Nature. Old & New. And you captured it all and made it come to life for someone who doesn't even know the bride & groom. THIS is a wedding which celebrates life. THIS is a wedding I'd love to attend. Giddy-up!
(07.08.10 @ 04:31 PM)Beautiful wedding, looks like way too much fun. So much style and texture. Love it!
(07.08.10 @ 05:07 PM)Melissa! This is soooo adorable! all their fun farm details and I adore her boots OMG!! So cute!
(07.09.10 @ 10:34 AM)Wow! What a beautiful wedding and beautiful photography. I am blown away!
(07.09.10 @ 04:16 PM)Melissa, you did a FANTASTIC job on this wedding. I got chills looking through them and felt like I was there. Way to capture the emotion of the day!!!
(07.09.10 @ 04:54 PM)Melissa; Thank you so much. You are so talented and have an amazing eye. This wedding was everything Michelle & Troy dreamed of for their wedding day. This was a very 'family' wedding. Our 'kids' are very blessed to have had friends who have known them their entire lives share this day with them. This isn't just because I'm the bride's mom or anything, but I really believe you should submit this to Seattle Bride magazine to show people what a real country wedding is all about. Thank you again, you are amazing!!
this wedding was amazing! you really captured the love and life of this family! thank you:)
(07.12.10 @ 05:41 PM)These are amazing! I love all of them. Looks like it was such a fun wedding.
(07.12.10 @ 10:29 PM)The wedding and pictures are gorgeous!! This is exactly the style (and location) I am looking for!! Where was this wedding at?
(07.14.10 @ 10:18 PM)thanks everyone for your kind words! it was SO fun :)
the wedding took place at http://www.wineandrosescountryestate.com/ in Auburn, WA.
Those cowboy boots pictures are so great! Love the one on the porch! And the shot with them in the kitchen kissing! ADORABLE!
(07.17.10 @ 10:17 PM)Katie and Mike will be tying the knot at this same location later in August-- I can't wait! One of my favorite things about photographing at a farm is the ever changing element of the landscape. You never know if there will be hay or hay bales, twigs or fruit. It's exciting and fun for this city girl. Katie and Mike and Austin-- You guys were awesome! I can't wait for the wedding! Oh... and Mike, you better smile! :)
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Again: Amazing. Inspiring. Always make me feel like I need to step-up my game!
(07.06.10 @ 02:20 PM)I agree with everything Lisa said. Thank you again for the inspiration!
(07.06.10 @ 03:41 PM)Love the bench and yellow flower field pics! How do you keep getting better? You are so amazing!
(07.06.10 @ 03:59 PM)LOVE them!!! So gorgeous!! Fabulous job, as always! Can't wait for the wedding!
(07.06.10 @ 05:33 PM)you guys are so sweet. thanks for the kind words! i am loving the fields lately!
(07.06.10 @ 08:53 PM)These are all amazinggg but the one near the pond and the forest stood out. I didn't know such a place existed in Oregon! Nice work, Melissa :)
(07.20.10 @ 04:53 PM)Barb and Scott just moved to the area not too long ago but they fell in love with the city so we came back for the engagement. They've recently become homeowners and in my opinion happen to have one of the sweetest stories. When they met Scott was serving our country overseas. Yes, he's one of the guys who spent his days sweeping the fields for mines.... can you imagine! I'm not sure how Barb held it together. They would chat online, write and call frequently. Barb would leave the computer on overnight waiting for the instant message tone just to hear it's ring. It would always arrive in the early hours of the morning when Scott's shift ended. It was their virtual 'kiss on the cheek' after a long day at work.
I'm excited for them.... getting married in August! Hurray for time together!
Oh, and for the rest of you... Happy 4th of July! I hope you are all spending time together with people you love and enjoy. I'll be boating and enjoying the sun (hopefully) and yummy BBQ.
Happy Weekend!
Melissa Tomeoni
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Beautiful shoot! You captured Washington's oldest city very well. Love all the historic buildings! Very intimate.
(07.02.10 @ 11:59 AM)GORGEOUS! the bride's ring is lovely... and what a quaint spot for a shoot!
(07.02.10 @ 01:13 PM)Some of the best pictures I have ever seen!!!!! I can't wait to see you both. Melissa you captured them perfectly and the emotions as well. Well done.
(07.04.10 @ 10:26 AM)Amazing! Beautiful pictures, gorgeous couple, oozing love. Barb and Scott, congratulations. Melissa, thanks for capturing such wonderful emotions of a close friend I do not get to see often enough - just joyful! Love ya Barb!
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oh my gosh. these are seriously fabulous. and the decor/location to die for. awesome job capturing all of the perfect little details! lovelove this all of them!
(07.29.10 @ 12:42 PM)beautiful! I really like the shot of the bride behind the curtain. It looks like you had a fabulous time!
(07.29.10 @ 12:56 PM)wow, that is stunning. Beautiful, BEAUTIFUL, work!
(07.29.10 @ 01:41 PM)Gorgeous job girl! I adore this location and their rooms where they got ready are awesome!
(07.29.10 @ 01:55 PM)What an amazing wedding! All the details of their location is just marvelous. You truly captured their day perfectly. Best wedding of yours yet. Fantastic job, Melissa!
(07.29.10 @ 02:24 PM)oh my gosh... gasp... love, love, love this wedding. I absolutely love the shot behind the curtain! So gorgeous!
(07.29.10 @ 04:12 PM)Beautiful work, Melissa! You're inspiring.
(07.29.10 @ 05:46 PM)Really love how the "weathering" of Mill contrasts but complements the cleanliness and newness of the wedding. Great photos.
(07.30.10 @ 04:59 AM)LOVE, love, love, love, love! More people should definitely fly you out for Hawaiian weddings! These are absolutely fabulous!
(07.30.10 @ 10:35 AM)that shoe shot on the dresser is probably my favorite shoe shot ever! Amazing Melissa!!!!
(07.30.10 @ 06:51 PM)I love so many things about this wedding- the cute bungalow, cupcakes, courtyard! Great job Melissa!
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