Old Wedding Week: JLowe Slideshow!!!!!!!

http://www.jlowephotos.com/blog/slideshows/Beno/

Not only was Meghan and Brian's wedding beautiful and romantic beyond words but it was also the very first time I met one of my favorite photographers (and people) Jen Lowe.  So that day back in August of 2007 was very memorable for me.  Jen put together a stunning slide show of the wedding and really there is nothing else I can say to add.  If a picture is worth a thousand words then one of Jen Lowe's slide shows is worth a Epic Novel.  Consider yourself fare warned, grab some tissues.

Old Wedding Week: Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

This beautiful wedding took place in May 2008 at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club.  It was an absolutely gorgeous day and the bride, Bonnie, was glowing from the inside out.  Bonnie chose Luxart Studios for her photography and they did a beautiful job capturing the intimate moments form a fairytale day.

My First Wedding

 

I owe it all to Steph.  Steph has been one of my dear friends since we were in 6th grade and I suppose I can say that she started my career.  Steph had asked me to do her makeup for her on her wedding day which was a pretty daunting task for someone who was not a professional makeup artist.  Between the two of us, we compiled all of the makeup we had and I went to work on my friend and the rest of her family.  Needless to say, I developed a new love that day and I have never looked back.  Since that time, I have been to school for makeup artistry, been licensed and worked with hundreds of brides on their most special day.  But Steph will always be able to say she was my first.

Old wedding week: Melanie and Darren

Melanie and Darren were married in October of 2008 at the Sheraton in Columbia.  Melanie is just so bubbly and full of life and enjoyed every moment of her wedding day.  I really love these images from Carol Masica Photography.  It was the perfect fall day and there were so many ideal woodsie photo ops.   Posting these old weddings brings back such fond memories.  I can't help but smile whenever I look at the wedding pictures of the brides that I had the pleasure of working with on their wedding day.

Wasn't her veil to die for?

Old Wedding Week

I have decided to deem this week old wedding week.I was inspired by everyone putting their wedding photos on facebook for Valentine's day and I figured this would be a great week to show some of the older weddings that never made it to the blog (mostly because I was never given the photos).  So everyone, here is your chance, If you have been an Amie Decker Client and never gave me some of your photos, it's NOT too late.  All week I will be showcasing weddings that have happened over a year ago.  Starting with Kira and Jesus.

Now Kira's wedding was not technically over a year ago because she will be celebrating her first anniversary in March but I decided that she qualifies. Kira was a stunning bride who kept very true to her own style on the wedding day.  She did not get crazy tan or change her hair color or wear tons of Jewels.  She was elegant and soft and feminine.  I loved her look!

Stay tuned for more old weddings

Check out Distric Weddings

I was doing some of my typical blog surfing today and lo and behold I click on the blog District Weddings and see Joy and Mark (one of our December Weddings) in today's blogpost.  The blog post is about the DC Couture Wedding consortium at the Decatur house tonight.  So go on over and take a look if you are in planning mode, or if you just like fun parties!

Classic Bride: Wedding makeup

 

Considering I am house bound with over 20 inches of snow outside my door and the anniversary of this special wedding is approaching next week, I though it was the perfect time for my best friend Katie's Winter wedding to make it's debut!  Katie and Jared were married in Memphis Tennessee where they live, so February was actually not a risky month for a wedding. (sidenote: my prayers are going out to all of the brides who have planned their wedding for today in MD).  However, it just so happened that the weekend of Katie and Jared's wedding, Memphis got the worst ice storm it had seen in decades.  Katie, being the wonderful woman that she is, was still all smiles.  About a third of the guest list was not able to attend because of the roads and closed airports but those of us who were already in town for the shindig got our party on!

 Katie was a classic beauty in her sweetheart neck satin dress.  For her hair she chose looses curls in an updo and for the makeup we went very classic and timeless. She loves black and white photos so I made sure to choose a berry lip color so her lips and beautiful smile showed up beautifully in the black and white photos.
Her whole ensemble was absolutely breathtaking.  I flew in to Tennessee to go dress shopping with her when she got engaged and what they say about the moment being magic when the "perfect" dress is tried on is so true.  I love how she paired her gown with the gloves and the bear neck was definitely a great choice.  Enjoy all of the photos and feel free to leave a comment (I love reading them).

Katie and Jared are just the cutest couple in the whole world and I love them dearly.  Happy Anniversary you two!

 

Katie and Jared had an opportunity to see each other before the ceremony for a special moment.  This way, they had their privacy but were able to get photos together beforehand.

One of my favorite photos ever.  Notice the paper towels under the arms, keeping perspiration to a minimum.

 

News Worthy ..............Again

I had the wonderful privilege of doing makeup for Allison of Allison Barnhill Designs for her interview on Fox 45 this week.  Allison creates beautiful custom invitations and accessories and her work has been featured well.......just about everywhere.  We met at her studio in Annapolis VERY early on Monday morning and after I finished her makeup she rushed off to the Studio in Baltimore. I did Allison's makeup and hair back in August when she was interviewed on Fox 45 and I was so honored that she called me again this time.

If you would like to hear more about Allison Barnhill Designs or more about Fox 45's Wedding in a Week, check out Allison's blog here.