[the hahl family]

I spent a gorgeous evening with the Hahls....we go pretty far back but unfortunately this is the first we've gotten together since our boys were just babies.  Nathan and Erin were two of the most fun kids I've been around in awhile- so imaginative and curious.  We explored Knox Farm State Park and were treated to super hero flying, ballet dancing and lots of climbing.  You can't get much cuter than this family!

[Krista and Max]

I don't often take on winter weddings, and I am not really sure why that is.  Krista and Max was my exception this year and I can't be happier with how everything turned out.  After some prep time at the Lafayette Hotel, Krista, her mom and sister headed over to the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural site, a lovely space made even lovelier for the holidays.  There they had an intimate family ceremony with dinner and even some poetry afterwards.

[DJ and Di: the big day]

DJ and Di are much to down to earth to ever admit that their wedding was incredible, but to me it was one of my favorites to date. I can't say enough about a wedding that reflected the bride and groom from the readings, to the food and with laughter and lightheartedness sprinkled throughout. A wedding can be such an overwhelming and over done event, so much so that the couple becomes lost within the event. Thankfully most of the people who hire me don't follow that path! 

 In any case, DJ and Di wanted to have a "West Side Wedding" and that they did- from their home to the ceremony to the reception site was a total of maybe 5 blocks, with walking strongly encouraged. Guests were encouraged to stop and notice the buildings and were given a little history along the way. The ceremony and reception were held at both locations of the Karpeles Manuscript Museum, reflecting their love for literature. And DJ's passion for food was evident in both the amazing cheese selections and Lloyd Taco dinner. Enough from me.....take a look!