Business Cards & First Born Children :: Photography

It's weird, I know, but I kind of wish my first child could arrive this way. When I'm expecting something in the mail I check our box religiously. Despite the fact that I know we live one hundred meters from the post office and despite the fact that I know this means we're the last stop on the Postwoman's route every.single.day., I still refuse to check our mail no less than three times a day. No joke. Once in the morning in case the mail lady decides to spice up her life and drive the route backwards. Once around noon in case nobody within a forty mile vicinity receives a single letter and the route is finished early. And once around six when, on most days, the mail actually arrives. I realize the post office is supposed to close at five, so please don't ask me why our mail comes at six.

Lately I've been expecting good things in the mail. When I ordered my business cards a few weeks ago I could hardly handle the thought of a two week wait to get them. The lovely ladies at Invited Ink relayed that the cards would be mailed within ten days of my order. Translation? My three time a day mailbox routine began roughly four days after submitting my order. Just in case.

When the doorbell rang today I leaped from my desk and bolted to the door where I could only dream of what would be waiting. Much to my excitement was a perfect brown parcel from Pleasanton, California holding none other than two hundred and fifty letterpress business cards on 650gsm soft white paper.

My mother assures me that the birthing process is a beautiful thing, but judging by how excited I am to get things in the mail, I just think I would be equally as thrilled to receive my child from the nice Postwoman at our front door.

...Is that morbid?

Have a wonderful Monday,

Michelle

Daniel and Christine :: Virginia Beach Wedding Photography

When Jessie and I stepped into the girls' room at the Westin Virginia Beach last Saturday we immediately knew the day ahead would be a great one. As Christine sat beneath the buttery morning light at the far corner of the room, her maids scurried from wall to wall in search of anything they could do to keep the Bride relaxed. The excitement toward the day only grew as we moved from the Westin to the Lesner Inn where the afternoon festivities were held. With Lindsey of Simply Perfect Events on hand, no detail was too small to be overlooked. From coloring books for the children to the elegant Chivari chairs, the day was simply, well, simply perfect. Like most brides, Christine was nervous. And while her bridesmaids were nothing short of fabulous, what Christine was really looking for was Daniel. The moment Christine's eyes met Daniel's the nerves vanished and Christine was able to move from Fiance to Wife with joy and eager anticipation. Sometimes all it takes to make the world spin right is the glance from a Lover's eyes.

Christine has the ability to laugh and make the entire room light up. Incredible.

Christine's sister and Maid of Honor surprised the newlywed couple with a speech that left the whole room in tears. It was simple, heartfelt, and beautiful.

My word, you two are gorgeous. Seriously gorgeous.

Daniel and Christine, you two make a gorgeous couple. Thank you for letting me join you on the most special day of your lives and thank you for being wonderful. Your wedding was amazing and from this I can only conclude that your life together will be equally as amazing. Congrats and, really, live.it.up. in the Dominican Republic.

And a special thanks to Jessie for letting me join her at such a great wedding. Jessie, I think you're really great.

Happy Thursday!

Michelle

Sneak Peek :: Virginia Beach Wedding Photography

In totally selfish fashion I'm only allowing you this one small taste of what's to come. Rude, I know.

Happy Monday!

Michelle