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		<title>Elaina &amp; Dan: beautifully, happily, blissfully married!  Fort Myers Wedding Photographer, Set Free Photography</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:11:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Elaina and Dan&#8217;s southern-inspired wedding utterly wowed me at every turn. We started the day at Hotel Indigo in downtown Fort Myers and I absolutely adore this property for photos of the bride getting ready. Elaina&#8217;s gown by Mikaella was elegant and graceful&#8230;it fit her style &#038; personality perfectly. Blue shoes are my favorite, along [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/elaina-dan-enjoy-a-picnic-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/">Elaina and Dan&#8217;s</a> southern-inspired wedding utterly wowed me at every turn.  We started the day at Hotel Indigo in downtown Fort Myers and I absolutely adore this property for photos of the bride getting ready.  Elaina&#8217;s gown by <a href="http://www.mikaellabridal.com/">Mikaella</a> was elegant and graceful&#8230;it fit her style &#038; personality perfectly.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog0139-1024x731.jpg" alt="" title="blog01" width="1024" height="731" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3029" /></p>
<p>Blue shoes are my favorite, along with this fabulous garter by <a href="www.etsy.com/shop/rosebudlips">Rosebud Lips</a>:</p>
<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog0238-1024x731.jpg" alt="" title="blog02" width="1024" height="731" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3030" /></p>
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<p>Bridesmaid&#8217;s shoes:</p>
<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog0433-1024x731.jpg" alt="" title="blog04" width="1024" height="731" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3032" /></p>
<p>Elaina gifted all of her bridesmaids with personalized drink koozies and bags from <a href="http://www.preppymonogrammedgifts.com/">Preppy Monogrammed Gifts</a> and <a href="http://www.llbean.com">L.L. Bean</a> (love!):</p>
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<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog49-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog49" width="1024" height="682" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3076" /></p>
<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog0628-1024x731.jpg" alt="" title="blog06" width="1024" height="731" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3034" /></p>
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<p>Elaina&#8217;s Mom and sister helped her get dressed:</p>
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<p>Elaina, you take my breath away and make my heart skip a beat.  You are the definition of beautiful!</p>
<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog0914-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog09" width="1024" height="682" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3037" /></p>
<p>Fabulous florals by <a href="http://www.beachbudsflowers.com/">Libby&#8217;s</a>:</p>
<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog1012-1024x731.jpg" alt="" title="blog10" width="1024" height="731" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3038" /></p>
<p>I love this picture!  I feel so privileged to photograph such gorgeous girls&#8230;you all are rocking out those J. Crew bridesmaid dresses!</p>
<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog1113-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog11" width="1024" height="682" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3039" /></p>
<p>Elaina has a beautiful Mom and a beautiful sister&#8230;and the best part is that they are beautiful on the inside and out!</p>
<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog1212-1024x731.jpg" alt="" title="blog12" width="1024" height="731" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3040" /></p>
<p>Here are the guys hanging out at the bar&#8230;</p>
<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog1512-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog15" width="1024" height="682" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3043" /></p>
<p>Elaina selected this fantastic striped tie from Macy&#8217;s for the groom and groomsmen.  I absolutely love it!</p>
<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog1310-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog13" width="1024" height="682" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3041" /></p>
<p>And they kicked it in some argyle socks&#8230;fab!</p>
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<p>Elaina&#8217;s loving father escorted her down the aisle&#8230;there were many tears and many smiles.  I love seeing Dan&#8217;s smiling face at the end of the alter.</p>
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<p>The ring exchange:</p>
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<p>And the kiss, of course!</p>
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<p>After the ceremony, we headed out to the reception venue, <a href="http://www.verandah.com/">The Verandah</a>.  The southern feel to Elaina&#8217;s style was perfectly accented by this gorgeous property.</p>
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<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog249-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog24" width="1024" height="682" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3051" /></p>
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<p>You two look amazing!</p>
<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog269-1024x731.jpg" alt="" title="blog26" width="1024" height="731" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3053" /></p>
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<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog299-1024x731.jpg" alt="" title="blog29" width="1024" height="731" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3056" /></p>
<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog368-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog36" width="1024" height="682" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3063" /></p>
<p>I loved Elaina&#8217;s touches of stripes, ruffle and navy blue all over the reception:</p>
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<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog328-1024x731.jpg" alt="" title="blog32" width="1024" height="731" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3059" /></p>
<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog309-1024x731.jpg" alt="" title="blog30" width="1024" height="731" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3057" /></p>
<p>Monogrammed glass jars with candied pecans were set at each place setting for guests to enjoy.  Yum!</p>
<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog347-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog34" width="1024" height="682" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3061" /></p>
<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog337-1024x731.jpg" alt="" title="blog33" width="1024" height="731" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3060" /></p>
<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog388-1024x731.jpg" alt="" title="blog38" width="1024" height="731" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3065" /></p>
<p>Stunning rings from the <a href="http://www.diamonddistrictusa.com">Diamond District</a>:</p>
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<p>The first dance provoked tears in Elaina, and her sister Laurie (me too!).</p>
<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog408-1024x497.jpg" alt="" title="blog40" width="1024" height="497" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3067" /></p>
<p>Dan and his sweet Mom take the dance floor:</p>
<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog414-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog41" width="1024" height="682" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3068" /></p>
<p>Laurie gave a super entertaining speech&#8230;Elaina &#038; Laurie, I always wanted a sister and seeing the two of you only deepens my desire!  Your love for each other truly warms my heart.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog424-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog42" width="1024" height="682" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3069" /></p>
<p>Dan&#8217;s best man couldn&#8217;t make it to the wedding, so he thoughtfully recorded a speech for Elaina and Dan to watch online.  I have to meet this guy someday&#8211;he was hilarious and sentimental&#8230;he had everyone laughing and crying.  </p>
<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog432-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog43" width="1024" height="682" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3070" /></p>
<p>See?  Here&#8217;s bridesmaid Ashley laughing and crying!</p>
<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog442-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog44" width="1024" height="682" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3071" /></p>
<p>Even Elaina and Dan&#8217;s dinner plates were picture perfect:</p>
<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog452-1024x731.jpg" alt="" title="blog45" width="1024" height="731" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3072" /></p>
<p>Elaina, I love how your style flowed through your entire wedding&#8230;including to this amazing Publix cake!  </p>
<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog462-1024x731.jpg" alt="" title="blog46" width="1024" height="731" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3073" /></p>
<p>Super fun group of dancers&#8230;and what an awesome yellow dress!  I want to wear that!</p>
<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog472-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog47" width="1024" height="682" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3074" /></p>
<p>Mr. &#038; Mrs. are all smiles as they danced the night away.  </p>
<p><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog482-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog48" width="1024" height="682" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3075" /></p>
<p>Elaina and Dan:  Congratulations, lovies!  I am so inspired by your style and your grace&#8230;thank you for inviting us to capture your wedding day and celebrate your new life together.  We couldn&#8217;t have asked for a more fun and gorgeous bride and groom to take on the heat and humidity and rock out those bridal portraits.   Wishing you a fulfilling and blessed marriage!<br />
Much love and affection,<br />
Stacy &#038; Brandon<br />
<a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com">Fort Myers Wedding Photographer</a>, Set Free Photography™</p>
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		<title>Mike &amp; Sarah&#8230;beautifully, wonderfully, blissfully married!  Fort Myers Wedding Photographer, Set Free Photography</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:47:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sarah&#8217;s gorgeous gown and flowers! I love the work of JH Designs! Such beautiful bouquets&#8230;they smelled amazing. Sarah got dressed in the library at Pelican Preserve, and the bridesmaid&#8217;s dresses were a beautiful compliment to the books and overall color scheme of the library: Six shoes for the six sweet little feet of Sarah&#8217;s nieces! [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sarah&#8217;s gorgeous gown and flowers!  I love the work of <a href="http://www.jhdesigns.invitations.com/index.mhtml">JH Designs</a>!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog03-25/" rel="attachment wp-att-2210"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog039-1024x764.jpg" alt="" title="blog03" width="900" height="671" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2210" /></a></p>
<p>Such beautiful bouquets&#8230;they smelled amazing.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog01-41/" rel="attachment wp-att-2208"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog0114-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog01" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2208" /></a></p>
<p>Sarah got dressed in the library at <a href="http://pelicanpreserve.wcicommunities.com/">Pelican Preserve</a>, and the bridesmaid&#8217;s dresses were a beautiful compliment to the books and overall color scheme of the library:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog04-17/" rel="attachment wp-att-2211"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog048-1024x770.jpg" alt="" title="blog04" width="900" height="676" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2211" /></a></p>
<p>Six shoes for the six sweet little feet of Sarah&#8217;s nieces!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog06-14/" rel="attachment wp-att-2213"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog066-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog06" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2213" /></a></p>
<p>Sarah&#8217;s Mom and her nieces helped her get ready&#8230;these are the photos that invoke the most emotion in me:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog05-16/" rel="attachment wp-att-2212"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog058-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog05" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2212" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog02-35/" rel="attachment wp-att-2209"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog0213-1024x762.jpg" alt="" title="blog02" width="900" height="669" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2209" /></a></p>
<p>I was so excited when I had a few moments to capture the spirit of these most precious flower girls:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog11-9/" rel="attachment wp-att-2218"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog113-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog11" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2218" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog07-12/" rel="attachment wp-att-2214"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog076-1024x384.jpg" alt="" title="blog07" width="900" height="337" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2214" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog12-7/" rel="attachment wp-att-2219"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog122-1024x575.jpg" alt="" title="blog12" width="900" height="505" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2219" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog08-9/" rel="attachment wp-att-2215"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog082-731x1024.jpg" alt="" title="blog08" width="731" height="1024" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2215" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog15-6/" rel="attachment wp-att-2227"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog153-1024x599.jpg" alt="" title="blog15" width="900" height="526" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2227" /></a></p>
<p>Here we have Mike and his groomsmen&#8211;very handsome group, I must say!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog13-6/" rel="attachment wp-att-2222"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog131-1024x512.jpg" alt="" title="blog13" width="900" height="450" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2222" /></a></p>
<p>The ceremony brought so many beautiful moments&#8230;I love the smiles between Sarah &#038; MIke:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog14-5/" rel="attachment wp-att-2223"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog142-1024x674.jpg" alt="" title="blog14" width="900" height="592" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2223" /></a></p>
<p>During the ceremony, my dear friend Michelle read from 1 Corinthians 13 for Sarah &#038; Mike.  You probably recognize Michelle because she it totally famous.  When we hang out in public, people stop her all the time&#8230;she is constantly being recognized for her stellar performance on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_TN-UI8JOs">ABC 7&#8242;s breakfast bar TV commercial</a>.  Michelle&#8217;s reading from scripture was heartfelt, tearful and very emotional.  Love you, Michelle!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog16-4/" rel="attachment wp-att-2228"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog161-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog16" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2228" /></a></p>
<p>Mr. &#038; Mrs. photos&#8230;I love this part of the wedding day:</p>
<p>They are kissing with smiles on their faces!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog17-5/" rel="attachment wp-att-2229"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog171-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog17" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2229" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog18-5/" rel="attachment wp-att-2230"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog181-1024x731.jpg" alt="" title="blog18" width="900" height="642" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2230" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog19-4/" rel="attachment wp-att-2233"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog192-1024x760.jpg" alt="" title="blog19" width="900" height="667" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2233" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog20-5/" rel="attachment wp-att-2234"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog202-1024x731.jpg" alt="" title="blog20" width="900" height="642" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2234" /></a></p>
<p>I feel this image.  It makes me believe in love!  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog21-5/" rel="attachment wp-att-2237"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog211-1024x731.jpg" alt="" title="blog21" width="900" height="642" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2237" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog22-5/" rel="attachment wp-att-2238"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog221-1024x731.jpg" alt="" title="blog22" width="900" height="642" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2238" /></a></p>
<p>It was a romantic sunset from atop the bridge&#8230;just the perfect way to finish out the portraits.  Thank you, <a href="http://http://pelicanpreserve.wcicommunities.com/">Pelican Preserve</a> for such a beautiful setting!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog23-5/" rel="attachment wp-att-2239"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog231-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog23" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2239" /></a></p>
<p>On our way into the reception, we snapped some ring shots&#8230;I was so thankful that Mike &#038; Sarah&#8217;s Pastor shared his bible with us for this one:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog25-4/" rel="attachment wp-att-2242"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog251-1024x683.jpg" alt="" title="blog25" width="900" height="600" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2242" /></a></p>
<p>And I couldn&#8217;t help but play with these adorable topiary place card holders:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog26-5/" rel="attachment wp-att-2243"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog261-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog26" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2243" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog27-4/" rel="attachment wp-att-2244"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog271-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog27" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2244" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog24-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2255"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog241-1024x903.jpg" alt="" title="blog24" width="900" height="793" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2255" /></a></p>
<p>Mike&#8217;s expression during the first dance defines joy:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog28-4/" rel="attachment wp-att-2245"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog281-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog28" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2245" /></a></p>
<p>Sarah was spun all around the dance floor by her husband and father&#8230;how fun is that?!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog29-4/" rel="attachment wp-att-2246"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog291-1024x409.jpg" alt="" title="blog29" width="900" height="359" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2246" /></a></p>
<p>Beautiful cake topped with flowers from <a href="http://www.jhdesigns.invitations.com/index.mhtml">JH Designs</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog30-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2247"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog301-1024x722.jpg" alt="" title="blog30" width="900" height="634" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2247" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/mike-sarah-beautifully-wonderfully-blissfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog31-4/" rel="attachment wp-att-2248"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog311-1024x731.jpg" alt="" title="blog31" width="900" height="642" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2248" /></a></p>
<p>Mike &#038; Sarah:<br />
Congratulations on your marriage and very beautiful wedding!  Brandon, Heidi and I were so pleased to be a part of your day and we enjoyed every minute of it&#8211;especially all of the dancing.  Wow, your families can move!  Wishing you a future full of love &#038; happiness, blessings and more dancing!<br />
Love, Stacy</p>
<p>Set Free Photography™</p>
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		<title>Erin &amp; Matt: wonderfully married!  Fort Myers Wedding Photography by Set Free Photography</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Love is such a gift. To witness it brings hope, to receive it brings joy, and to give it&#8230;well that brings us closer to Christ. And during this wedding, I experienced love in all of these aspects and felt tremendously blessed to capture everysinglemoment. This post is a bit longer than usual because I know [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Love is such a gift.  To witness it brings hope, to receive it brings joy, and to give it&#8230;well that brings us closer to Christ.  And during this wedding, I experienced love in all of these aspects and felt tremendously blessed to capture every<em>single</em>moment.  This post is a bit longer than usual because I know so many of you out there have in some way been touched by the Boden family, and I wanted to share this beautiful wedding day with all of you from beginning to end.  I hope you experience what I did: <em>mourning into dancing</em>.</p>
<p>It always starts with the dress.  Erin&#8217;s was so perfectly<em> her</em>&#8230;simple elegance.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog01-39/" rel="attachment wp-att-2144"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog0112-1024x759.jpg" alt="" title="blog01" width="900" height="667" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2144" /></a></p>
<p>Behind the rings are letters that will be used during the ceremony&#8230;you&#8217;ll see!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog02-32/" rel="attachment wp-att-2145"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog0210-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog02" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2145" /></a></p>
<p>When I saw Erin&#8217;s colors, I&#8217;m sure you can imagine: I got very excited.  Her bouquet was simple and beautiful and I would totally copy her if I got married again.  To my same husband, I mean. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog03-22/" rel="attachment wp-att-2146"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog036-1024x721.jpg" alt="" title="blog03" width="900" height="633" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2146" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog05-14/" rel="attachment wp-att-2085"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog056-1024x766.jpg" alt="" title="blog05" width="900" height="673" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2085" /></a></p>
<p>Erin and Matt exchanged gifts (separately)&#8230;here they are reading a card &#038; a text message. She bought him a bike!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog06-13/" rel="attachment wp-att-2086"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog065-1024x759.jpg" alt="" title="blog06" width="900" height="667" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2086" /></a></p>
<p>Lydia &#038; Sarai are so sweet as they watch Erin get dressed.  They really love her so much&#8230;Erin has a gift with children, and all wedding long children were flocking to her side.  She was always ready to receive them with open arms and warm smiles&#8230;she reminds me of Cinderella.  I can&#8217;t explain it, but I thought of Cinderella every time I saw her.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog04-15/" rel="attachment wp-att-2084"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog046-1024x753.jpg" alt="" title="blog04" width="900" height="661" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2084" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog07-11/" rel="attachment wp-att-2087"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog075-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog07" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2087" /></a></p>
<p>Stunning.  Erin, you are absolutely gorgeous.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog08-8/" rel="attachment wp-att-2088"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog081-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog08" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2088" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog09-7/" rel="attachment wp-att-2089"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog091-1024x731.jpg" alt="" title="blog09" width="900" height="642" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2089" /></a></p>
<p>We found a bike and it was perfect&#8211;it matched Erin&#8217;s colors and it went along with the theme of gifts that Matt &#038; Erin exchanged.  Erin: thank you for humoring me and sitting on this bike!  I love this picture!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog11-8/" rel="attachment wp-att-2091"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog112-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog11" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2091" /></a></p>
<p>Erin &#038; her five sisters share in some laughter.  I have always wanted a sister and I declare this to be my favorite picture!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog10-6/" rel="attachment wp-att-2090"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog101-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog10" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2090" /></a></p>
<p>#1 Matron of Honor, Danielle with Erin:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog43/" rel="attachment wp-att-2162"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog43-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog43" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2162" /></a></p>
<p>The adorable ring bearer, Seth&#8230;aka mini Matt.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog12-6/" rel="attachment wp-att-2092"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog121-1024x526.jpg" alt="" title="blog12" width="900" height="462" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2092" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog13-5/" rel="attachment wp-att-2093"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog13-1024x724.jpg" alt="" title="blog13" width="900" height="636" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2093" /></a></p>
<p>The guys&#8211;these are some amazing men right here!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog16-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2096"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog16-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog16" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2096" /></a></p>
<p>Matt, every time I am around you, you surprise me.  Today&#8217;s surprise:  Matt is a naturally talented male model!  WOW&#8230;fantastic!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog14-4/" rel="attachment wp-att-2094"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog141-1024x751.jpg" alt="" title="blog14" width="900" height="660" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2094" /></a></p>
<p>Matt, with his father and his youngest son, Caleb.  Of course you remember <a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/celebrating-caleb-naples-newborn-photographer-set-free-photography/">baby Caleb</a>!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog18-4/" rel="attachment wp-att-2098"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog18-1024x455.jpg" alt="" title="blog18" width="900" height="399" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2098" /></a></p>
<p>The ceremony site was beautiful, complete with blue skies and palm trees.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog17-4/" rel="attachment wp-att-2097"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog17-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog17" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2097" /></a></p>
<p>I am so impressed with Shane Kingery&#8217;s programs&#8211;he designed these among other fun things for Matt &#038; Erin.  Go Shane!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog19-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2099"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog191-1024x455.jpg" alt="" title="blog19" width="900" height="399" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2099" /></a></p>
<p>Sweet, sweet kids&#8230;this was one of my favorite moments:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog20-4/" rel="attachment wp-att-2100"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog201-1024x731.jpg" alt="" title="blog20" width="900" height="642" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2100" /></a></p>
<p>I can&#8217;t get enough of these amazing colors!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog21-4/" rel="attachment wp-att-2101"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog21-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog21" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2101" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog22-4/" rel="attachment wp-att-2102"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog22-1024x731.jpg" alt="" title="blog22" width="900" height="642" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2102" /></a></p>
<p>Matt, Erin, Seth, Lydia, Sarai &#038; Caleb joined together those letters that spell out: f-a-m-i-l-y.  I love this symbol of unity.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog23-4/" rel="attachment wp-att-2103"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog23-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog23" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2103" /></a></p>
<p>It was a beautiful ceremony that included prayer &#038; worship&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog24-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2104"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog24-1024x757.jpg" alt="" title="blog24" width="900" height="665" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2104" /></a></p>
<p>communion&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog25-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2105"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog25-1024x761.jpg" alt="" title="blog25" width="900" height="668" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2105" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog26-4/" rel="attachment wp-att-2106"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog26-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog26" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2106" /></a></p>
<p>the ring exchange&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog27-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2107"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog27-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog27" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2107" /></a></p>
<p>and of course, the kiss &#038; first introduction as husband &#038; wife:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog28-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2112"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog28-1024x731.jpg" alt="" title="blog28" width="900" height="642" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2112" /></a></p>
<p>happy couple, happy family!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog29-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2113"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog29-1024x759.jpg" alt="" title="blog29" width="900" height="667" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2113" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog30-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2114"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog30-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog30" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2114" /></a></p>
<p>I love this image, it is one of my favorites!  The colors, the trees, the beautiful people and their joyful expressions just sing to me!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog31-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2115"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog31-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog31" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2115" /></a></p>
<p>Someone mentioned doing a jump shot right around the time that I spotted this hill&#8230;the combination was super fun:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog32-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2116"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog32-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog32" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2116" /></a></p>
<p>My favorite favorite favorite (okay so I have a lot of favorites):</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog02-31/" rel="attachment wp-att-2118"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog029-682x1024.jpg" alt="" title="blog02" width="682" height="1024" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2118" /></a></p>
<p>Reception time!  Here we have some more of Shane&#8217;s work on display&#8211;the way that he branded Erin &#038; Matt&#8217;s wedding is exquisite&#8230;his selection of fonts, colors, flourishes are some of the best I&#8217;ve seen!  And I am a design junkie!  What a gift he has!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog35-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2119"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog35-1024x1010.jpg" alt="" title="blog35" width="900" height="887" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2119" /></a></p>
<p>I love these smiles while Matt &#038; Erin are dancing:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog36-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2120"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog36-1024x753.jpg" alt="" title="blog36" width="900" height="661" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2120" /></a></p>
<p>The toasts were heartwarming and emotional&#8230;and so beautifully articulated.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog38-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2122"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog38-1024x755.jpg" alt="" title="blog38" width="900" height="663" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2122" /></a></p>
<p>When I look at this image, I am convinced that Matt &#038; Erin can read each other&#8217;s minds!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog37-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2121"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog37-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog37" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2121" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog39-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2123"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog39-1024x731.jpg" alt="" title="blog39" width="900" height="642" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2123" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog40-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2157"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog40-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog40" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2157" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog42/" rel="attachment wp-att-2159"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog42-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog42" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2159" /></a></p>
<p>A great time was had by all!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/erin-matt-wonderfully-married-fort-myers-wedding-photography-by-set-free-photography/blog41/" rel="attachment wp-att-2158"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog41-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog41" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2158" /></a></p>
<p>Erin &#038; Matt:<br />
Thank you for inviting me to photograph your wedding day and for allowing me to share in your joy.  I am extremely happy for you and so very blessed to witness the abundant love that you share.  Many congratulations to you and your family as you continue on your grace-filled journey.<br />
Love, Stacy</p>
<p>For design inquiries, contact Shane:<br />
e-mail: hellokingery@gmail.com<br />
Phone: 352.650.8791<br />
online portfolio: <a href="http://kingeryink.agoodportfolio.com/">http://kingeryink.agoodportfolio.com/</a></p>
<p>Set Free Photography™<br />
<a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com">www.setfreephotography.com</a></p>
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		<title>Wedding Cakes by Maggie Austin!   Fort Myers Wedding Photographer, Set Free Photography</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:51:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let&#8217;s pretend it&#8217;s Wedding Wednesday! Now, let&#8217;s pretend that I am consistent with Wedding Wednesday posts&#8230;eek! (thanks for playing!) Recently I found Maggie Austin Cakes and dove into her website with my jaw on the ground. Immensely talented, Maggie has studied abroad with the very best in the industry and comes from a classical ballet [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Let&#8217;s pretend it&#8217;s Wedding Wednesday!  Now, let&#8217;s pretend that I am consistent with Wedding Wednesday posts&#8230;eek!  (thanks for playing!)</p>
<p>Recently I found <a href="http://maggieaustincake.com/">Maggie Austin Cakes</a> and dove into her website with my jaw on the ground.  Immensely talented, Maggie has studied abroad with the very best in the industry and comes from a classical ballet background.  Her couture, feminine style has my utmost admiration and respect&#8230;I only wish I could enjoy her talent locally&#8230;Maggie is based out of Washington DC.  I adore her cakes, and am excited that she has allowed me to publish her images here!  Thank you, Maggie!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wedding-cakes-by-maggie-austin-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/rosefrillmulti-e1279475499560-590x1024/" rel="attachment wp-att-2046"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/rosefrillmulti-e1279475499560-590x1024.jpg" alt="" title="rosefrillmulti-e1279475499560-590x1024" width="590" height="1024" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2046" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wedding-cakes-by-maggie-austin-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/dsc_0095-669x1024/" rel="attachment wp-att-2049"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/DSC_0095-669x1024.jpg" alt="" title="DSC_0095-669x1024" width="669" height="1024" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2049" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wedding-cakes-by-maggie-austin-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/beecake-629x1024-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2050"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/beecake-629x10241.jpg" alt="" title="beecake-629x1024" width="629" height="1024" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2050" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wedding-cakes-by-maggie-austin-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/maggie-austin-cake-drape-768x1024-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2051"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Maggie-Austin-Cake-Drape-768x10241.jpg" alt="" title="Maggie-Austin-Cake-Drape-768x1024" width="768" height="1024" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2051" /></a></p>
<p>This small sampling is only the beginning!  Check out Maggie&#8217;s <a href="http://maggieaustincake.com">website</a> and be sure to become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Maggie-Austin-Cake/138938696151479">facebook</a>.</p>
<p>Thank you for reading the blog and Happy Friday, friends!<br />
Love, Stacy<br />
Set Free Photography™</p>
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		<title>Jen &amp; Chris: happily ever after  Naples Wedding Photographer, Set Free Photography</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 03:58:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I liked Jen and Chris the moment we met&#8230;Jen&#8217;s contagious smile won me over within seconds, and the way Chris looked at her with his blue eyes&#8230;well, he won me over too! What can I say? These two are a special couple, and everyone around them knows it. I was so excited to be a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I liked Jen and Chris the moment we met&#8230;Jen&#8217;s contagious smile won me over within seconds, and the way Chris looked at her with his blue eyes&#8230;well, he won me over too!  What can I say?  These two are a special couple, and everyone around them knows it.  I was so excited to be a part of this wedding&#8230;what an outpouring of love and kindness that was showered upon this couple&#8230;blessed is the word that comes to mind!  </p>
<p>The wedding ceremony &#038; reception were held at the <a href="http://www.grandezzaevents.com/">Club at Grandezza</a>&#8230;it&#8217;s gorgeous everywhere you turn, so I was thrilled to start out shooting some of Jen&#8217;s details at this great venue!</p>
<p>Kicking things off with my favorite: the ring, flowers &#038; dress&#8230;I live for this stuff.  Really, I do!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog01_blog/" rel="attachment wp-att-1881"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Blog01_blog-1024x731.jpg" alt="" title="Blog01_blog" width="900" height="642" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1881" /></a></p>
<p>The rings were tied to this exquisite piece made by Melody over at Abora Rora Florist, home of <a href="http://http://hesheandme.com/index.html">He, She &#038; Me</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog02_blog/" rel="attachment wp-att-1882"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog02_blog-1024x731.jpg" alt="" title="blog02_blog" width="900" height="642" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1882" /></a></p>
<p>Jen&#8217;s dress is from <a href="http://alfredangelo.com">Alfred Angelo</a>&#8230;and her bouquet is also Melody&#8217;s creation.  I love love love the Japanese inspired details that Jen &#038; Chris chose.  I have never seen such an exotic bouquet, and I couldn&#8217;t stop admiring it!  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog03_blog-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1883"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog03_blog1-1024x762.jpg" alt="" title="blog03_blog" width="900" height="669" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1883" /></a></p>
<p>Bridesmaid&#8217;s dresses a perfect match from Alfred Angelo:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog04_blog-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1884"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog04_blog1-1024x470.jpg" alt="" title="blog04_blog" width="900" height="413" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1884" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog05_blog/" rel="attachment wp-att-1885"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Blog05_blog-1024x730.jpg" alt="" title="Blog05_blog" width="900" height="641" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1885" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog06_blog-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-1886"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/BLOG06_blog-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="BLOG06_blog" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1886" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/img_1562-edit_blog/" rel="attachment wp-att-1912"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1562-Edit_blog-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_1562-Edit_blog" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1912" /></a></p>
<p>Jen&#8217;s hair was perfection, thanks to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Studio-517/148330181845793?v=wall">Samuel Barr of Studio 5:17</a>:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog07_blog-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1887"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Blog07_blog-1024x761.jpg" alt="" title="Blog07_blog" width="900" height="668" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1887" /></a></p>
<p>His &#038; Hers: Floral pieces for Mom &#038; Dad!  Swoon!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog08_blog-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1888"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Blog08_blog-1024x759.jpg" alt="" title="Blog08_blog" width="900" height="667" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1888" /></a></p>
<p>Boys will be boys:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog09_blog-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1889"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Blog09_blog-1024x469.jpg" alt="" title="Blog09_blog" width="900" height="412" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1889" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog10_blog-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1890"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Blog10_blog-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="Blog10_blog" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1890" /></a></p>
<p>I can&#8217;t help myself, I love amazing bouquets full of color and exotic flowers!  Melody, you really stumped me on a few flowers in there&#8230;and I used to work at a flower shop!  ps. you have a gift!  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog11_blog-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1891"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Blog11_blog-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="Blog11_blog" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1891" /></a></p>
<p>Beautiful girls, with beautiful hearts&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog12_blog-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1892"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/BLog12_blog-1024x749.jpg" alt="" title="BLog12_blog" width="900" height="658" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1892" /></a></p>
<p>Here comes the bride&#8230;Chris, your face is priceless as you look upon Jen&#8217;s beaming face!  True love, defined:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog13_blog-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1893"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Blog13_blog-1024x769.jpg" alt="" title="Blog13_blog" width="900" height="675" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1893" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog14_blog-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1894"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Blog14_blog-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="Blog14_blog" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1894" /></a></p>
<p>I can hardly look at the following image without crying&#8230;Jen&#8217;s Dad giving her hand to Chris.  Literally giving her away.  My heart can&#8217;t take this&#8230;I immediately think of Brandon giving my daughter away and I cry!  And then I rejoice that these traditions still exist, and that Dads have the privilege of walking their daughter down the aisle, entrusting her to her <em>husband</em>.  It&#8217;s a beautiful, symbolic moment.  Pass the tissue, please.  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog_replace/" rel="attachment wp-att-1928"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blog_replace-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog_replace" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1928" /></a></p>
<p>I need a hug from my Dad right about now!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog15_blog/" rel="attachment wp-att-1895"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Blog15_blog-1024x765.jpg" alt="" title="Blog15_blog" width="900" height="672" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1895" /></a></p>
<p>I was so glad when the sun came out:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog16_blog-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1896"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Blog16_blog-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="Blog16_blog" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1896" /></a></p>
<p>A couple different perspectives on the ceremony:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog17_blog-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1897"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Blog17_blog-1024x762.jpg" alt="" title="Blog17_blog" width="900" height="669" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1897" /></a></p>
<p>If you know me, then you know this picture is one of my favorites:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog18_blog-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1898"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Blog18_blog-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="Blog18_blog" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1898" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog19_blog/" rel="attachment wp-att-1899"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Blog19_blog-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="Blog19_blog" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1899" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog20_blog/" rel="attachment wp-att-1900"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Blog20_blog-1024x761.jpg" alt="" title="Blog20_blog" width="900" height="668" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1900" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog21_blog/" rel="attachment wp-att-1901"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Blog21_blog-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="Blog21_blog" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1901" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog22_blog/" rel="attachment wp-att-1902"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Blog22_blog-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="Blog22_blog" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1902" /></a></p>
<p>This makes me giggle&#8230;so many things going on here:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog23_blog/" rel="attachment wp-att-1903"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Blog23_blog-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="Blog23_blog" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1903" /></a></p>
<p>It&#8217;s been a long day, Chris&#8230;relax!  Put your feet up:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog25_blog/" rel="attachment wp-att-1905"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Blog25_blog-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="Blog25_blog" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1905" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog24_blog/" rel="attachment wp-att-1904"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Blog24_blog-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="Blog24_blog" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1904" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/bloggyblog/" rel="attachment wp-att-1913"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/bloggyblog-682x1024.jpg" alt="" title="bloggyblog" width="682" height="1024" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1913" /></a></p>
<p>Before heading to the reception, we stopped for a couple pics with the complimentary colors of the Grandezza decor:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog30_blog/" rel="attachment wp-att-1910"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Blog30_blog-1024x768.jpg" alt="" title="Blog30_blog" width="900" height="675" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1910" /></a></p>
<p>The gorgeous Grandezza Ballroom:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog26-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-1906"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Blog26-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="Blog26" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1906" /></a></p>
<p>Details that I love:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog27_blog/" rel="attachment wp-att-1907"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Blog27_blog.jpg" alt="" title="Blog27_blog" width="800" height="561" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1907" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.robinsnestbakery.com/">Robin&#8217;s Nest Bakery</a> did a beautiful job on these cupcakes&#8230;I tasted the chocolate raspberry and it was divine!  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog28_blog/" rel="attachment wp-att-1908"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Blog28_blog-1024x731.jpg" alt="" title="Blog28_blog" width="900" height="642" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1908" /></a></p>
<p>Dancing and kissing are two of my favorite things:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog31_blog/" rel="attachment wp-att-1911"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Blog31_blog-1024x762.jpg" alt="" title="Blog31_blog" width="900" height="669" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1911" /></a></p>
<p>The perfect way to end a perfect night is with a sparkly sendoff:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jen-chris-happily-ever-after-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/blog29_blog/" rel="attachment wp-att-1909"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Blog29_blog-1024x512.jpg" alt="" title="Blog29_blog" width="900" height="450" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1909" /></a></p>
<p>Chris and Jen,<br />
Many congratulations and heartfelt warm wishes as you begin your life together.  I know it will continue to be blessed and I pray that you will enjoy a lifetime of fulfillment together.  Thank you for allowing us the privilege of capturing these memories for you&#8230;we had a wonderful time being with you, photographing you, and are thrilled to find out that we adore you both!  Thank you for your grace and unending patience with this sneak peek.  I truly appreciate your kindness and your friendship.<br />
Much love and affection,<br />
Brandon &#038; Stacy</p>
<p>Vendor Recap:<br />
Ceremony &#038; Reception Venue: <a href="http://www.grandezzaevents.com/">The Club at Grandezza</a><br />
Dress:  <a href="http://www.alfredangelo.com">Alfred Angelo</a><br />
Floral: <a href="http://hesheandme.com/">Abora Rora Florist, of He, She &#038; Me </a><br />
Hair:  <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Studio-517/148330181845793?v=wall">Studio 5:17</a><br />
Jen&#8217;s Ring: <a href="http://www.hannoush.com/">Hannoush Jewelry</a> located in Edison Mall<br />
Tux Rental:  <a href="http://www.blacktietuxedofl.com/">Black Tie Tuxedos</a><br />
Cupcakes: <a href="http://www.robinsnestbakery.com/">Robin&#8217;s Nest Bakery</a></p>
<p>Thank you for reading my blog, and if you find a misspelling, I beg you:  email me!  I will give you a Thin Mint to express my gratitude!<br />
Love, Stacy<br />
<a href="http://www.setfreephotography/weddings">Set Free Photography ™</a></p>
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		<title>It&#8217;s Wedding Wednesday!  Spotlight on: Shane Kingery, Graphic Artist</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:04:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, I on this fabulous Wedding Wednesday, I bring you the talent of Shane Kingery!  Shane is a graphic artist with an incredible gift for designing logos, posters and of course&#8230;.wedding invitations!  I had the opportunity to see his work through a bride (Hi, Jen!) that I am working with&#8230;Shane designed her wedding invitations and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today, I on this fabulous Wedding Wednesday, I bring you the talent of <a href="http://kingeryink.agoodportfolio.com/">Shane Kingery</a>!  Shane is a graphic artist with an incredible gift for designing logos, posters and of course&#8230;.wedding invitations!  I had the opportunity to see his work through a bride (Hi, Jen!) that I am working with&#8230;Shane designed her wedding invitations and the minute I had my hands on it, I said: &#8220;I need to know everything about this invitation!!&#8221;  Jen connected me with Shane, and now I am super happy to share his work with you!  To view it online is great&#8230;but actually holding the invitation in your hand is an entirely different experience.  The textures that he blends together need to be seen and felt in person!</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s Jen&#8217;s invitation (specific details have been changed to protect the privacy of the bride and groom):</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/jen-invite2.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/jen-invite2-791x1024.jpg" alt="" title="jen invite2" width="791" height="1024" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1387" /></a></p>
<p>Jen and her fiance, Chris are designing their wedding with Japanese inspiration, so Shane customized their invitation to match their colors and theme.  I LOVE it!  I wish I could show it to all of you in person&#8230;I will have a copy at the studio, for anyone that is interested.  </p>
<p>Here&#8217;s the scoop on Shane:<br />
email: hellokingery@gmail.com<br />
website: <a href="http://kingeryink.agoodportfolio.com/">http://kingeryink.agoodportfolio.com/</a><br />
phone: 352-650-8791</p>
<p>Thanks for stopping buy today, and I hope you have enjoyed the eye candy!<br />
Love, Stacy<br />
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		<title>Something old, new, borrowed &amp; blue&#8230;it&#8217;s Wedding Wednesday! Florida Wedding Photographer, Set Free Photography</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 14:15:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of my beautiful October brides (Hi, Jen B!) recently showed me her garter belt set for her wedding&#8230;and I immediately fell in love. I loved everything about the vintage look of it, the colors, textures&#8230;everything&#8230;and then I learned that it was created to be your something old, new, borrowed &#038; blue. After I recovered [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of my beautiful October brides (Hi, Jen B!) recently showed me her garter belt set for her wedding&#8230;and I immediately fell in love.  I loved everything about the vintage look of it, the colors, textures&#8230;everything&#8230;and then I learned that it was created to be your something old, new, borrowed &#038; blue.  After I recovered from being utterly swept off my feet by such genius, I immediately reached out to the designer, Lauren over at<a href="http://www.rosebudlips.com"> Rosebud Lips</a> and asked for permission to share her amazing creation with all of you.  Happy Wedding Wednesday!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/il_fullxfull.176669650.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/il_fullxfull.176669650.jpg" alt="" title="il_fullxfull.176669650" width="790" height="600" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1315" /></a></p>
<p>The lace is <em>borrowed</em> from a dress,<br />
the silk is <em>blue</em>,<br />
the antique brooch is <em>old</em>,<br />
and the silk is brand<em> new</em>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/il_fullxfull.176669651.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/il_fullxfull.176669651.jpg" alt="" title="il_fullxfull.176669651" width="900" height="600" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1316" /></a></p>
<p>When you buy the garter set, you get this little throw-away so you can keep your original garter&#8230;genius, I say!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/il_fullxfull.176669653.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/il_fullxfull.176669653.jpg" alt="" title="il_fullxfull.176669653" width="900" height="600" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1317" /></a></p>
<p>At <a href="http://www.rosebudlips.com">Rosebud Lips</a> , you will also find bridal hair pieces&#8230;floral ones, so you know I&#8217;m swooning over here:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/il_fullxfull.160284595.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/il_fullxfull.160284595.jpg" alt="" title="il_fullxfull.160284595" width="542" height="542" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1314" /></a></p>
<p>And even a bouquet!  One that will last you forever and ever&#8230;and it&#8217;s so unique!  You can pass this down for generations&#8211;what a treasure it could become for brides to be in your family!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/il_fullxfull.123739012.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/il_fullxfull.123739012.jpg" alt="" title="il_fullxfull.123739012" width="900" height="600" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1313" /></a></p>
<p>Here&#8217;s the scoop on Rosebud Lips (and one of the reasons why I immediately connected with them):  They are involved with a program called Set Hope Free!  Can you feel my excitement?  Here&#8217;s a little excerpt from their site:</p>
<p>&#8220;Every item sold through Rosebud Lips is bringing hope to women who have been trapped in oppression. By developing a partnership with I Am Change and the Set Hope Free project, we are redeeming women who have been held captive and oppressed through Human Trafficking and Forced Labor, and restoring hope to their lives. Through rescue support and care kits, we are seeing women reclaim their dignity and allowing them to feel beautiful again. Rosebud Lips is choosing to be the change and bring hope to deserving women and children. To learn more, go to <a href="http://www.iamchange.org">www.iamchange.org</a>.&#8221;</p>
<p>I feel like I am sisters with Rosebud Lips.</p>
<p>For more information about this company that is so beautifully being the change they wish to see in the world, you can find them here:<br />
website: <a href="http://www.rosebudlips.com">www.rosebudlips.com</a><br />
etsy:  <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/rosebudlips">http://www.etsy.com/shop/rosebudlips</a><br />
facebook:  <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rosebud-Lips/115043623366?ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rosebud-Lips/115043623366?ref=ts</a></p>
<p>Thank you for stopping by today!<br />
Love, Stacy<br />
Set Free Photography ™<br />
<a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com">www.setfreephotography.com</a></p>
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		<dc:creator>stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is going to be a long one&#8230;grab a cup of coffee and relax because this is not your usual blog post&#8230;it&#8217;s not every day that one of your best friends gets married in a suburb of Chicago, my home town! Okay, now that you have gotten comfy, where to start? Let&#8217;s start from the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is going to be a long one&#8230;grab a cup of coffee and relax because this is not your usual blog post&#8230;it&#8217;s not every day that one of your best friends gets married in a suburb of Chicago, my home town!</p>
<p>Okay, now that you have gotten comfy, where to start?  Let&#8217;s start from the beginning&#8230;I met A&#8217;ndrea over eleven years ago while we both worked at the MGM Grand in Vegas.  We worked in the convention center, and our cubicles were kitty corner, so naturally we became friends.  In A&#8217;ndrea, I found a life long friend, a room mate, a soft spoken soul of beauty, mystery and love.  I was and continue to be blessed by our friendship, no matter the distance that separates us.  A&#8217;ndrea was in my life for so many momentous events&#8211;she was there when I became a Christian, she was there when I met Brandon, and she was our one &#038; only witness when we decided to elope in our jeans on a Wednesday almost ten years ago!  She was also the first person I told that I was going to be a mother after I told my family, she introduced me to oysters, mosaic table making, and we even had some fun with painting our own artwork.  I treasure these memories and am a better person because she is in my life.  I love you, A&#8217;ndrea Jeanne!</p>
<p>A&#8217;ndrea and Steve met after Brandon and I moved to Oregon, and I have always been disappointed that I didn&#8217;t get to be a part of such an exciting time in their lives!  When they announced their engagement years later, I was thrilled for my friend.  We had to decide whether I would be in the wedding or shoot the wedding.  Or both.  I am so glad we decided that it was best for me to focus on just shooting the wedding&#8211;I enjoyed it so much through the view of my camera lens and it gives my heart such joy to provide A&#8217;ndrea &#038; Steve with their wedding photo memories.  I hope you love them, A&#8217;ndrea &#038; Steve&#8230;you lovebirds!</p>
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<p>The wedding venue was absolutely gorgeous; it was the home of A&#8217;ndrea&#8217;s sister &#038; brother in law: Cathleen &#038; Tim.  They did a fabulous job hosting the wedding!  I can&#8217;t even begin to explain how perfect every detail was.  Cathleen &#038; Tim&#8217;s home itself is extremely gorgeous&#8230;the decor, the landscaping, the Degas painting, the fresh flowers, the colorful chandeliers, the natural light (oh, the light), even the doorknobs&#8230;it all rocked my world.  Naturally, the house was flawlessly transformed in to a dream-like wedding venue with out a single detail overlooked.  I could cry just thinking about how everything came together so beautifully for A&#8217;ndrea &#038; Steve.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog021.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog021-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog02" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1251" /></a></p>
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<p>A&#8217;ndrea&#8217;s dress looked like it was custom made for her body, and I loved every inch of it.  It is a <a href="http://www.morilee.com/">Mori Lee</a> gown, and she purchased it at <a href="http://www.bowtiesbridal.com/">Bowties Bridal</a>, in Las Vegas.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog041.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog041-1024x760.jpg" alt="" title="blog04" width="900" height="667" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1252" /></a></p>
<p>I love it when I learn about meaningful things on the wedding day.  Pictured on the left is a bracelet worn by A&#8217;ndrea&#8217;s grandmother on her wedding day.  Her grandmother&#8217;s photo can be seen in the background.  On the right, A&#8217;ndrea &#038; Steve&#8217;s wedding rings are dangling from keychain that A&#8217;ndrea had custom made for Steve as part of his wedding day gift.  It&#8217;s a boxing glove, with their last name on it&#8230;Steve &#038; A&#8217;ndrea own &#038; operate a boxing gym in Las Vegas, <a href="http://www.boeboxing.com/">Boe Boxing</a>.  Brandon placed the rings on the keychain and when he dangled them, I almost tackled him from across the room in sheer excitement..I love his ideas.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog051.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog051-1024x760.jpg" alt="" title="blog05" width="900" height="667" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1253" /></a></p>
<p>The bridesmaid dresses are <a href="http://www.alfredangelo.com/index.aspx">Alfred Angelo</a>, and the colors were exquisite!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog_07.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog_07-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog_07" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1249" /></a></p>
<p>I gasped when I saw the flowers&#8230;A&#8217;ndrea&#8217;s bouquet is breathtaking.  Cathleen warned me to not show the flowers to A&#8217;ndrea or she would start crying&#8230;I&#8217;m pretty sure I caught a tear in Cathleen&#8217;s eye when she said that!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog081.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog081-1024x760.jpg" alt="" title="blog08" width="900" height="667" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1255" /></a></p>
<p>Time to get dressed!  I always love this part, it&#8217;s one of my favorite moments&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog091.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog091-1024x760.jpg" alt="" title="blog09" width="900" height="667" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1256" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog061.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog061-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog06" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1254" /></a></p>
<p>A&#8217;ndrea, my love&#8230;you are elegant and divine!  Such a beautiful, beautiful bride&#8230;I know I said it like Rain Man all night long.  But I meant it every. single. time.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog101.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog101-1024x760.jpg" alt="" title="blog10" width="900" height="667" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1257" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog121.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog121-1024x760.jpg" alt="" title="blog12" width="900" height="667" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1259" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog13.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog13-682x1024.jpg" alt="" title="blog13" width="682" height="1024" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1260" /></a></p>
<p>One of my favorite things about A&#8217;ndrea is how funny she is.  She doesn&#8217;t even try to be, but the girl is just quirky &#038; hilarious&#8230;I loved watching her laugh and laughing with her.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog111.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog111-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog11" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1258" /></a></p>
<p>The handsome groom:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog15.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog15-1024x760.jpg" alt="" title="blog15" width="900" height="667" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1262" /></a></p>
<p>Here&#8217;s Steve with his Mom.  Mom-son shots kill me because I think of my baby boy and then I want to stop time.  My baby boy is the most romantic male in my life&#8230;and I don&#8217;t want him to grow up!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog14.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog14-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog14" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1261" /></a></p>
<p>The boys&#8230;I love their expressions, they were laughing &#038; joking&#8230;everything that makes for a great picture happened here!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog16.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog16-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog16" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1263" /></a></p>
<p>This might be the best reaction shot I have ever taken.  Just look at A&#8217;ndrea&#8217;s Dad&#8217;s face and his outstretched arms&#8230;I cried when I saw this image.  I miss my Dad!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog17.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog17-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog17" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1264" /></a></p>
<p>I love this next picture for two reasons: 1.  That is A&#8217;ndrea&#8217;s sister, Nicole, walking down the aisle.  2.You can see both Steve &#038; A&#8217;ndrea&#8217;s Moms in the background.  Perfect-o!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog18.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog18-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog18" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1265" /></a></p>
<p>The entrance&#8230;and the reaction.  Steve&#8217;s face is priceless as he catches his first glimpse of his bride.  He looked like this all night; like a man who just won the lottery.  And he did.  I couldn&#8217;t agree more with Claudia, one of the bridesmaids, who told him: &#8220;Steve, you got the best one.&#8221;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog19.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog19-1024x762.jpg" alt="" title="blog19" width="900" height="669" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1266" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog21.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog21-1024x762.jpg" alt="" title="blog21" width="900" height="669" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1268" /></a></p>
<p>Somebody pinch me, did I really capture these two precious kiddos?  I couldn&#8217;t have posed them any better, and they just did this all on their own&#8230;they are absolutely adorable!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog24.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog24-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog24" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1271" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog25.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog25-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog25" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1272" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog23.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog23-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog23" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1270" /></a></p>
<p>A&#8217;ndrea, Steve and Taylor performed a sand ceremony, symbolically demonstrating that they are combining their lives as one, never to be separated.  I meant to ask where they found sand that matched Taylor&#8217;s dress perfectly!   </p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog20.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog20-1024x762.jpg" alt="" title="blog20" width="900" height="669" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1267" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog22.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog22-1024x760.jpg" alt="" title="blog22" width="900" height="667" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1269" /></a></p>
<p>Ahhh the joy on their faces!  Another one of those favorite moments:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog26.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog26-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog26" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1273" /></a></p>
<p>The next shot is possibly my favorite shot of the entire wedding, taken by Brandon.  I&#8217;m just going to say it:  my husband rocks the camera!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog28.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog28-682x1024.jpg" alt="" title="blog28" width="682" height="1024" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1275" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog27.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog27-1024x760.jpg" alt="" title="blog27" width="900" height="667" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1274" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog29.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog29-682x1024.jpg" alt="" title="blog29" width="682" height="1024" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1282" /></a></p>
<p>I instructed A&#8217;ndrea to look at her man and think:  &#8220;oh yes, he&#8217;s mine.&#8221;  Fabulous!  A&#8217;ndrea, my russian Tasha, you take direction so vell.  (that was Russian for &#8220;well.) ha!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog30.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog30-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog30" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1283" /></a></p>
<p>The happy couple struck this pose, saying it is &#8220;their pose.&#8221;  My heart, it sings.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog31.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog31-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog31" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1284" /></a></p>
<p>These are some special shots&#8230;the one on the left is special to me, because A&#8217;ndrea&#8217;s &#8220;something borrowed&#8221; is that flower in her hair.  And she borrowed it from me.  *tearing up now!*  </p>
<p>The shot on the right is another one of my favorite shots, because it speaks a thousand words&#8230;and they are all coming from the look on Cathleen&#8217;s face.  Brandon caught this expression on Cathleen, and when I see her looking so joyfully at her sister, now happily married, I am blessed to witness the love of an older sister.  Cathleen and A&#8217;ndrea are extremely close, and Cathleen not only hosted the wedding at her home, she planned most of it and went above and beyond to make this day a fairytale for her sister.  In Cathleen&#8217;s face, I see love, pride and joy&#8230;and now I am full-on crying.  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog32.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog32-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog32" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1285" /></a></p>
<p>Cathleen, your generosity &#038; kindness inspire me.<br />
ps.  I know you have three younger sisters, but I have always wanted a sister.  What I&#8217;m saying is, will you please adopt me?</p>
<p>Not the best picture I&#8217;ve ever taken, but I wanted to show it because it sets the tone&#8230;and the sign is just one of those details that wasn&#8217;t overlooked!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog33.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog33-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog33" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1286" /></a></p>
<p>Reception details:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog34.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog34-1024x768.jpg" alt="" title="blog34" width="900" height="675" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1287" /></a></p>
<p>Reception entrances of A&#8217;ndrea and Steve&#8217;s attendants:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog35.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog35-733x1024.jpg" alt="" title="blog35" width="733" height="1024" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1288" /></a></p>
<p>The Father-Daughter dance&#8230;gets me everytime.  I need to invest in some water-proof mascara!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog36.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog36-1024x760.jpg" alt="" title="blog36" width="900" height="667" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1289" /></a></p>
<p>Steve, I love your dance face&#8230;you&#8217;ve got moves!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog37.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog37-1024x719.jpg" alt="" title="blog37" width="900" height="631" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1290" /></a></p>
<p>A&#8217;ndrea kept telling me that I was a guest, not just the photographer, and that I should enjoy myself.  If this is what that looks like, you can forget it!  No more enjoying myself at weddings&#8230;yikes. Holy Moly.  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog38.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog38-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog38" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1291" /></a></p>
<p>Remember earlier, when I said A&#8217;ndrea was hilarious, just being herself?  This is what I mean:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog39.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog39-1024x864.jpg" alt="" title="blog39" width="900" height="759" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1292" /></a></p>
<p>I am forcing myself to stop here because this blog is a mile long and A&#8217;ndrea is waiting for me to call her and let her know that this is posted.  There were so many more images that were blog worthy!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog40.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog40-1024x483.jpg" alt="" title="blog40" width="900" height="424" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1293" /></a></p>
<p>Vendor Details:<br />
Wedding Gown: <a href="http://www.morilee.com/">Mori Lee</a><br />
Bridesmaids Dresses: <a href="http://www.alfredangelo.com">Alfred Angelo</a><br />
Flowers: <a href="http://www.vincesflowershop.com">Vince&#8217;s Flower Shop of Burr Ridge, IL</a><br />
Catering: <a href="http://www.chefbyrequest.com/menus.asp">Chef by Request</a><br />
Tent &#038; Chairs:<a href="http://chicago.classicpartyrentals.com/"> Classic Party Rentals</a><br />
Cake: <a href="http://www.tonisweets.com/pastries.html"> Toni&#8217;s Sweets of Hinsdale, IL</a></p>
<p>A&#8217;ndrea &#038; Steve.  Congratulations!  With all my heart, I wish you the very best marriage, lifelong happiness and blessings&#8230;and lots of random facial expressions, while dancing or cutting cake.<br />
Much love &#038; affection,<br />
Stacy</p>
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		<title>the studio, and some thank you notes! Set Free Photography, Florida Photographer</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:29:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last night was the grand opening of our studio&#8230;I have been waiting to share pictures of the interior until after the event, so it would be a fun surprise. Sadly, I was so busy talking with everyone that I didn&#8217;t take pictures of anyone&#8230;I am so bummed! We had a fabulous turn out, with way [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last night was the grand opening of our studio&#8230;I have been waiting to share pictures of the interior until after the event, so it would be a fun surprise.  Sadly, I was so busy talking with everyone that I didn&#8217;t take pictures of anyone&#8230;I am so bummed!  We had a fabulous turn out, with way more people than I could have ever expected.  My deepest gratitude to everyone that took time out of your busy schedules to be there!  Your support means the world to us and we thank you.  NO, really&#8230;we THANK you from the bottom of our hearts.  You make it all worth it!</p>
<p>Now, for my family and friends that weren&#8217;t able to be there, here is your virtual tour.  Dad:  This is for you!  I love you and missed you more than ever last night.  I can&#8217;t wait to hold your hand and walk you through the studio this winter.</p>
<p>The front entrance&#8230;a big thank you going out to Shawn Bright at <a href="http://www.signsinoneday.org/">Signs in One Day</a> for rocking our sign and window decals!  You guys are the best!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog06.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog06-1024x775.jpg" alt="" title="blog06" width="900" height="681" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1221" /></a></p>
<p>We are looking forward to having this area landscaped by our friends, Beth &#038; Mike, so stay tuned!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog05.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog05-1024x716.jpg" alt="" title="blog05" width="900" height="629" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1220" /></a></p>
<p>Here I am with the kiddos&#8230;this was approximately 30 minutes after my nervous breakdown.  I pulled it together, but on the way to the opening I was sweating bullets and silencing my children after the boy karate chopped the girl in the neck &#8220;on accident.&#8221;  The screaming in the car sent me over the edge&#8230;I almost came undone&#8230;but thankfully they could see that I was literally teetering on the edge of sanity and we had a nice, quiet ride to the studio with lots of deep breathing exercises.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog09.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog09-1024x760.jpg" alt="" title="blog09" width="900" height="667" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1228" /></a></p>
<p>I didn&#8217;t like the light there, so I asked Brandon to take another shot.  Please excuse this picture&#8230;I included this for one person, and one person alone:  Tashia Webber:  &#8220;Does my hair look okay?&#8221;  Gosh, I missed you last night!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMG_0753_blog.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMG_0753_blog-682x1024.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_0753_blog" width="682" height="1024" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1229" /></a></p>
<p>Back to the tour (sorry!)</p>
<p>Here is the view from the entrance:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog03.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog03-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog03" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1218" /></a></p>
<p>Another angle, showing our awesome dividers from Ikea that separate the shooting area:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog02.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog02-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="blog02" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1217" /></a></p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a view of our sitting area &#038; packaging station, where orders are boxed up &#038; ribbon-tied:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog01.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog01-1024x766.jpg" alt="" title="blog01" width="900" height="673" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1216" /></a></p>
<p>My favorite chair ever&#8230;and the bathroom, which I named &#8220;the detail room.&#8221;  All of the pictures in there are wedding details: shoes, dresses, flowers, rings&#8230;my favorite things!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog04.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog04-1024x765.jpg" alt="" title="blog04" width="900" height="672" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1219" /></a></p>
<p>Shooting area&#8230;not the best picture I&#8217;ve ever taken, but I wanted my Dad to have a full view of the place!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMG_0713_blog.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMG_0713_blog-1024x682.jpg" alt="" title="IMG_0713_blog" width="900" height="599" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1227" /></a></p>
<p>This is the viewing area, where clients come and comfortably view the photos from their session.  I love offering the capability to view pictures in a large format, rather than being limited to the computer screen!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog07.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog07-1024x703.jpg" alt="" title="blog07" width="900" height="617" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1222" /></a></p>
<p>Here is our office&#8230;it is adjacent to the viewing area.  Now that we put yellow accents in the viewing area, I am determined to find yellow office chairs.  If you see any, please let me know!</p>
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<p>Before everyone arrived, our dear friend <a href="http://www.facebook.com/waytaylor?ref=ts">Jeff</a> presented us with the MOST amazing gift ever.  EVER.  It&#8217;s a Dave Matthews Band gold record, framed, engraved and dedicated to us.  The lyrical quote is absolute perfection:  &#8220;Turns out not where, but who you&#8217;re with that really matters.&#8221;  The thoughtfulness of the gift was overwhelming&#8230;I cried&#8230;and Brandon got choked up too, you can see it in his eyes in this picture:</p>
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<p>Thank you, Jeff &#038; all the folks at <a href="http://wayearlyshow.com">Way FM</a>.  We are extraordinarily blessed to know you.  And we love you!</p>
<p>I couldn&#8217;t believe the generosity of my friends, my heart was bursting last night.  Here are some of the gifts we received:</p>
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<p>Thank you to: <a href="http://www.unitnet.com/karencubler">Karen Cubler </a>for the gorgeous (&#038; functional!) silk bouquet from Jan at <a href="http://www.rentyourflowers.com">www.rentyourflowers.com</a>.  Thank you, <a href="http://shabroofficesolutions.com">Sharon Brotherton</a> for the fabulous purple bouquet&#8230;<a href="http://www.pattysflowershop.com">Patty&#8217;s Flower Shop</a> made a gorgeous design!  And to <a href="http://www.pattysflowershop.com">Patty</a> herself:  thank you for such a sweet, fragrant bouquet&#8230;you are so generous, and of course&#8230;I love your work.  Shout out to Bonnie!  Thank you going out to Jennifer and David Rodriguez of <a href="http://www.jaz-marphotography.com/">Jaz-Mar Photography</a> for the flowers and for being there to snap a family picture!  Your grace is an inspiration, we love you guys!  Thank you to Glen &#038; Lizette&#8230;you have encouraged us from the beginning and we will always treasure your wedding memories.  We love you!  And finally, thank you <a href="http://www.mylifecompass.com/donlyn">Donlyn Turnbull</a> for the treasure find&#8230;a vintage camera&#8230;something I have been wanting but never thought I would find!  You have no idea how special that camera is to me&#8211;I can&#8217;t wait to use it for an engagement session!</p>
<p>p.s. you know I had to write on the cork and add it to our collection&#8230;if you don&#8217;t know about our collection, click here:  <a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/saturdays-are-for-blogging-set-free-photography/">corks</a></p>
<p>Thank you to Elba Plaza, of Jewels by Park Lane and to Kristen Pell of  WAY FM for contributing giveaways&#8230;they were fabulous!</p>
<p>I am still floating on cloud nine from all of the loving support lavished upon us last night.  I truly can&#8217;t express my grateful heart, I am so emotionally overwhelmed by the encouragement and kindness of you all!  There are just no words to describe how blessed I feel&#8230;if I could wrap my arms around you all and give you a great big bear hug right now, I totally would!  Here is a virtual one:  (((hug)))</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s my favorite new family picture from last night, courtesy of <a href="http://www.jaz-marphotography.com">Jaz-mar Photography</a>:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/1-proof_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/1-proof_edited-1-731x1024.jpg" alt="" title="1-proof_edited-1" width="731" height="1024" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1232" /></a></p>
<p>Phew.</p>
<p>After things cleared out, Brandon and I took some time for a little dancing&#8230;and the kids snapped some pictures.  These images are blurry and precious, kind of like the entire day!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog12.jpg"><img src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/blog12-690x1024.jpg" alt="" title="blog12" width="690" height="1024" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1226" /></a></p>
<p>If you missed the event, it would be my pleasure to give you personal tour!  Thank you for stopping by the blog today.<br />
Love, Stacy<br />
<a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com">www.setfreephotography.com</a></p>
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		<title>Wedding Wednesday: something for everyone!  Florida Wedding Photographer, Set Free Photography</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:55:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While browsing on etsy recently, I came across the most beautiful wreaths I&#8217;ve ever seen. EVER! I had to share and I was thrilled that a few items are wedding themed&#8211;happy Wedding Wednesday! The etsy shop is ItzFitz, and these handcrafted originals are actually affordable, between $30-$50! A fantastic price for such creativity! This wreath [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While browsing on <a href="http://etsy.com">etsy</a> recently, I came across the most beautiful wreaths I&#8217;ve ever seen.  EVER!  I had to share and I was thrilled that a few items are wedding themed&#8211;happy Wedding Wednesday!  The etsy shop is <a href="http://http://www.etsy.com/shop/ItzFitz">ItzFitz</a>, and these handcrafted originals are actually affordable, between $30-$50!  A fantastic price for such creativity!</p>
<p>This wreath is screaming my name&#8230;you know me and orange &amp; turquoise&#8230;we are one.  These colors define my studio and I want this for the front door. I want it bad!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/il_fullxfull-1.144502189.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1163" title="il_fullxfull-1.144502189" src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/il_fullxfull-1.144502189.jpg" alt="" width="675" height="644" /></a></p>
<p>Ahhh the giant flower.  It&#8217;s so fabulous, it&#8217;s close to stealing my heart.  But I shall remain true to orange &amp; turquoise.  Oh but that enormous pearl&#8230;swoon!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/il_fullxfull.163527194.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1166" title="il_fullxfull.163527194" src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/il_fullxfull.163527194.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="738" /></a></p>
<p>I have no adequate words to express my love and adoration for the following wreath.  I die.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/il_fullxfull.165284671.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1167" title="il_fullxfull.165284671" src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/il_fullxfull.165284671.jpg" alt="" width="628" height="579" /></a></p>
<p>Okay, lace&#8230;roses&#8230;and pearls!  What could be more feminine?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/il_fullxfull.148965056.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1165" title="il_fullxfull.148965056" src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/il_fullxfull.148965056.jpg" alt="" width="699" height="639" /></a></p>
<p>And finally, the wreath that gave this post permission to be on the blog on Wedding Wednesday:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/il_fullxfull.116989930.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1164" title="il_fullxfull.116989930" src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/il_fullxfull.116989930.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="801" /></a></p>
<p>Seriously, how would you feel if you found that on your door to go along with a proposal?  And a matching ring?  I know how I would feel, and my answer would be: &#8220;Yes, please!&#8221;</p>
<p>There are so many wreaths that I love for different reasons&#8230;I can&#8217;t help but share more:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/wreath02.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1168" title="wreath02" src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/wreath02-1024x981.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="862" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/wreath01.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1171" title="wreath01" src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/wreath01-1024x981.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="862" /></a></p>
<p>But wait!  There are more than wreaths at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ItzFitz">ItzFitz</a>!  Check out these hairpins, brides!  And what a fun way to tie your wedding colors into your receptions tables, with these napkin holders!  A photographer&#8217;s dream!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/wreath03.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1169" title="wreath03" src="http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/wreath03-1024x715.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="628" /></a></p>
<p>For more information, contact Jen at her shop, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ItzFitz">www.etsy.com/shop/ItzFitz</a>.  You can commission her for a custom order just in time for the fall!  And think of the Holiday possibilities!  *off to check my paypal balance*</p>
<p>** Be a Fan of Itz Fitz! on Facebook! **<br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/ItzFitzShop">http://www.facebook.com/ItzFitzShop</a></p>
<p>**all images copyright ItzFitz</p>
<p>Thanks for stopping in, I hope you have found a great resource for something fun today!  Be sure to check my archives for more Wedding Wednesday posts.  I promise to bring you lots more goodies now that the kiddos are back in school.  <img src='http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Have an idea or a product to submit for Wedding Wednesday?  I would love to blog all about it!  Email me here:  stacy@setfreephotography.com</p>
<p>Peace, Love &amp; Shopping on Etsy,<br />
Stacy<br />
Set Free Photography™</p>
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