Fab You Bliss Weddings: Photography by Verdi

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Thursday Night Sushi + A Central Park Engagement Session

>> Friday, June 3, 2011

Every Thursday for as long as I can remember, given we didn't have other plans, Beef Cake and I have ordered Sushi take-out. And we always order from the same place too. I'm sure the nice lady who answers their phone knows my voice by now as I always place the order and I know for sure they recognize Beef Cake because he's told me they call out his name in a cheer when he arrives to pick up the food, his real name of course. Sometimes I wonder if we should break out of this rut and order pizza or Mexican or maybe even go out instead. Then again...it's such a nice tradition and so comforting knowing we always have a predictable night in a life that's usually crazy and unexpected. So why mess with a good thing?

Speaking of a good thing...check out Dana + Derek's engagement session in Central Park. Aren't they just adorable. And their dog Lola is just the cutest thing. I'm lovin' the color of the trees and the very earthy feel to these oh-so-relaxed images. Makes me want to take the rest of the day off and take Quinley to the park.

What do you think...let's all play hooky for the rest of the day!

Photography: Photography by Verdi

Venue: Central Park, NY

Submitted via Two Bright Lights

Have a Fab You Bliss Friday and enjoy your weekend! Feels like summer might finally be here :-)

Hugs,

Stephanie Elizabeth

The movie "Bridesmaids" + A Sweet Wedding at Martha Clara Vineyard

>> Thursday, June 2, 2011

I'm sure you've heard of the movie "Bridesmaids", right? I'm so looking forward to seeing it. Seriously I can't wait! Anyone else looking forward to seeing it? I expect there will be some teeth pulling to get Beef Cake to go with me. Or maybe not...sometimes he surprises me. But I've heard great reviews about it and I watched Melissa McCarthy on Ellen yesterday and Oh...Em...Gee she makes me laugh! Ellen too...but Melissa just had me in stitches. And although I have not seen her new show Mike & Molly, I was a complete Gilmore Girls devotee and watched every episode of Samantha Who? during it's very short life. So I'm so glad to see Melissa in a movie that's doing so well.

I have to say I'm not a super big fan of Kristen Wiig though. I don't know, there's just something about the way it sounds like she curls her tongue under the roof of her mouth and talks like a Muppet with most of her characters. Does anyone else here that? It's kind of annoying, but I'll put those thoughts aside and give it a chance because everyone else in the movie looks hilarious! And who knows, maybe Kristen Wiig will surprise me and I'll become her new number 1 fan...maybe???

Anyhoo...let's talk about today's wedding submitted by Mindi and Rich Verdi of Photography by Verdi via Two Bright Lights. Alexandra & Joe's celebration was held at Martha Clara Vineyard in Riverhead, NY. What a great venue! This place has it all from the beach to the gorgeous farm house to 18 acres of vineyards. But the best thing about it...they are dog friendly! And anyone who knows Kevin & I knows how much we love our Goldendoodle Quinley and she's pretty much with us 24/7. But the hardest thing is finding restaurants or lodging that will allow us to bring her. So the fact that there's a gorgeous place like this that allows dogs...I am definitely a new fan!

Okay...off my soapbox and back to the images. Aren't they beautiful? I just love the sunflowers and that old time truck. And what great bright colors. What do you think?

Photography: Photography by Verdi

Event Planner: L.A. Productions

Floral Designer: LA Blossom

Venue: Martha Clara Vineyard

Other Vendors: gettingmarriedonlongisland.com

Makeup Artist: Pretty Me

Submitted via Two Bright Lights

Have a Fab You Bliss Thursday!

A Sweet Connection!

>> Thursday, May 26, 2011

What could be better than having your wedding at the gorgeous Montelucia Resort and Spa in Scottsdale Arizona??? Making a sweet stop before the ceremony at chic culinary artist Julia Baker Confections...of course! Julia designed their wedding cake, but Kimberly & Frank picked up some specialty chocolates for their guests to make the day even sweeter.

I love this idea! And I love how these images truly convey the fun of the day and the humor of the couple as you will see by Kimberly's big smile and genuine laugh. Also the image of Kimberly and Frank making faces into a mirror is pretty funny too.

So many little details went into this wedding and I love them all, but my favorite by far is the yellow heart shaped tin that reads Follow Your Heart on it.

So poignant...on a wedding day and in all of life. If there is any one motto to live by I believe it is that...Follow Your Heart!