A Wedding in Hobbiton

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Ok, I've been up for about 24 hours straight, but I just had to show you a bit of this amazing location where I will be shooting tomorrow.  It is literally in the middle of a redwood forest by a small pond with beautiful foliage all around.  I expect fairies to come flitting out tomorrow evening as Kristen* makes her grand entrance.

This is the view from the altar, looking up into the canopy:

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There is also, I do promise, an earthen hobbit-house to the left of these trees.  I'll take a pic tomorrow.

Being a friend of the bride, I get to partake in the celebration a bit more, being a full fledged diner at the rehearsal dinner.  Dozens of guests gathered at Tapestry to eat, drink, and toast.  Here is my salad:

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and my dessert, a peach pie:

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And here's the happy couple, Kristen* and Todd, as they get regaled by one of K*'s brothers.

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It has truly been a spirited evening, and I look forward to what tomorrow will bring.

jones

 

 


Heading to Endor

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This weekend, I will be among the redwoods, waterfalls, and cottages shooting a wedding of a friend in Nestldown and then another wedding for her company at the Ritz Carlton San Francisco.  I will be shooting with the fabulous team of Julie and Alex Hill of Elysium and alongside Modern Bride Trendsetter  photographer Elizabeth Messina.  Expect some pretty amazing imagery on down the line!

High temps will be 20-40 degress less than what I'm getting in Texas right now.  I might not come back.

It's a tough life, but somebody's got to live it.

jones

New Orleans Wedding Video and Super 8 Wedding Film, 10 of 10

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Just as we began, we end with Ian's toast.  Ian had a way of finding the right words for the right time, and you can see in the wedding video how engaged the guests were in the love that poured from his heart

This New Orleans wedding has made me high.

In the future - final thoughts and some photos from Stephen Karlisch.

jones

 

Event Design: Van Wyck & Van Wyck
Catering: Joel
Wedding Planners: Crescent City Consultants, Pat Denechaud
Ceremony: Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
Bridesmaid's Luncheon: Galatoire's
Rehearsal Dinner: Arnaud's
Bridal: Vera Wang, provided by Mimi's
Photographer: Stephen Karlisch
Horse and Buggy Royal Carriages
2nd Line Band: Storyville Stompers
Cigar Roller: Cigar Factory of New Orleans
Fresh Reception Taffy: The Roman Candy Man
Reception Entertainment: Jimmy Church Band

Jenny and Travis, the first 2 minutes

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Kourtney and I had ourselves a good time with Jenny and Travis on Saturday.  Despite the 101 degree heat, everybody was cool as a cucumber.  We are blessed to be able to continue to work with such amazing couples.

Jordan Payne and her team did a magnificent job of designing the event,from floral to linens to keeping the trains running on time.  If you love the look of what you see in the video above, you love the creative vision of Jordan Payne Events.  Kudos to her and to her staff!

The Emerald City Band outdid themselves once again, and when they attempted to lead the guests outside on the "love train" to prepare for the couple's departure, the guests turned right back around, wanting to pound the dance floor for much much longer.

It's been a long time since we have worked alongside our 'roommate' photographer Gary Donihoo of f8 Studio.  Expect to see some fantastic photos surfacing from this event in the coming weeks.

Jenny and Travis, thanks for having us along!

jones

Event Design and Floral: Jordan Payne Events
Photographer: f8 Studio
Ceremony: McDavid Studio
Reception: Renaissance Worthington
Reception Entertainment: The Emerald City Band
Lighting: Lite Dallas