by Claire Goodman on February 7, 2010 · 0 comments
The Hook in the snow!
This issue is very special to me because on pages 24 & 25 they’ve featured a very sweet article about lil ol’ me! And, if that weren’t fantastic enough, in another article on pages 28 & 29 they featured a wonderful couple of mine, Brittany & Keith, who I married last autumn up above beautiful Albemarle County in one of Blue Ridge Balloon Company’s balloons. You might remember the post I did here on the blog about this wedding back in October.
Thanks to Stephanie Garcia who wrote both articles and also to the wonderful Jen Fariello with whom I had a great time taking pics for the article one afternoon over at West Main Bridal & Couture. Thanks Stephanie… Thanks Jen!
by Claire Goodman on February 6, 2010 · 0 comments
I heard this as a reading at a wedding this fall and thought it was very sweet!
It’s You I Like
by Fred Rogers
It’s you I like,
It’s not the things you wear,
It’s not the way you do your hair–
But it’s you I like
The way you are right now,
The way down deep inside you–
Not the things that hide you,
Not your toys–
They’re just beside you.
But it’s you I like–
Every part of you,
Your skin, your eyes, your feelings
Whether old or new.
I hope that you’ll remember
Even when you’re feeling blue
That it’s you I like,
It’s you yourself,
It’s you, it’s you I like.
by Claire Goodman on February 4, 2010 · 0 comments
Bill and Anne Holland of Holland Photo Arts sent me a generous selection of photos from their year of weddings for me to share with you… and that’s what we have today and tomorrow. Bill & Anne Holland are an incredibly talented duo not to mention 2 of my favorite people … I know you’ll love their work!
Ashleigh & Adam ~ Landsdowne Resort
Alison & Brett ~ UVA Chapel (ceremony) & Farmington Country Club ~ Planner: The Event Co. ~ Florist: Pat's Floral Design
Alison & Brett ~ UVA Chapel (ceremony) & Farmington Country Club
by Claire Goodman on February 2, 2010 · 0 comments
Brandy & Owen’s autumn wedding at King Family Vineyards was so beautifully captured by Rob Garland of Rob Garland Photographers. Rob sent along so many incredible images of the day that it was a quite a big job to choose just 2 posts worth to share with my readers. Being a part of Owen and Brandy’s day was such an honor and I know you’re going to love Rob’s pics!
Contact info. for Rob Garland Photographers:
~ phone: 434-293-3332
~ e-mail: contactus@robgarland.com
~ website: www.robgarland.com
by Claire Goodman on January 30, 2010 · 0 comments
It’s hard to believe it’s the end of January isn’t it? Today we have a selection of best-of photos from Meredith Montague of Meredith Montague Photography. Meredith sent along lots of great variety from her year in weddings, I especially love Meredith’s detail shots and I know you’ll love checking out her work… thanks, Meredith!
by Claire Goodman on January 29, 2010 · 0 comments
Warning: The following blog post may result in a serious sugar buzz . But seriously… each of Teri’s cakes is more beautiful than the next and I can attest to the fact that they are also incredibly delicious. The talented Teri Edwards of Cakes Unlimited kindly sent me this selection on her creations from 2009 and I know you’ll love ‘em!
Chloe & AJ's cake at Veritas Vineyards on New Year's Eve ~ photo by Jen Fariello
Chloe & AJ's cake ~ photo by Jen Fariello
Chloe & AJ’s cake (above) was a Spice Cake with French Kiss Vanilla Buttercream and a layer of Fluffy White Almond and Spiced Ginger Filling on a “tree plateu” and garnished with winter twigs… doesn’t that sound amazing?
Elizabeth & Whit's cake with faux song birds and twigs; handmade cake stand with crystla knobs ~ photo by Jack Looney
Emily's Cake ~ King Family Vineyard ~ photo by Jen Fariello
Laura & David ~ Sweeley Estate Winery ~ Pat's Floral Design ~ photo by Jack Looney
by Claire Goodman on January 28, 2010 · 0 comments
Earlier this month I was contacted by Josh Gooden with a link to his wonderful 2009 wedding cinematography reel … it is my pleasure to share it with you today!
A word from Josh:
Our team of storytellers creates cinema style films that capture and preserve one of life’s most precious moments. The following reel features recent weddings and engagement sessions from the Shenandoah Valley. From seeing you walk down the aisle, to hearing your voices as you exchange vows and rings, hearing the toasts, and reliving all the memories of the reception, we capture the details that you will want to watch over and over again.
by Claire Goodman on January 26, 2010 · 0 comments
This week we’re starting off with another wonderful “best-of” post from Jennifer Colina of Jennifer Colina Photography. Jennifer, clearly had a great year of weddings! Thanks so much for sending your best-of pick for the year, Jennifer!
Contact Information for Jennifer Colina Photography:
~ website: www.jennifercolinaphotography.com
~ blog: http://jennifercolinaphotography.com/blog
~ phone: 804-931-7135
~ e-mail: jennycolina@mac.com
by Claire Goodman on January 23, 2010 · 0 comments
Today I am happy to share a small selection of the best work of Adam Barnes of Adam Barnes Fine Art Photography‘ from 2009. Thanks so much for sharing your work with us, Adam!
Here are a few words from Adam:
I have had amazing opportunities this past year… taking me from Colombia, South America to upstate New York to right here in Charlottesville and Lynchburg. I have the most amazing clients in the world and am so blessed to pursue what I love. To all my clients who have made this one year to remember… blessings to you all.
Contact Information for Adam Barnes Photography:
~ website: www.adambarnesphoto.net
~ blog: http://adambarnesphoto.net/blog
~ phone: 434-845-6292
~ e-mail: info@adambarnesphoto.com
. But seriously… each of Teri’s cakes is more beautiful than the next and I can attest to the fact that they are also incredibly delicious. The talented Teri Edwards of 
