Photography

It's been awhile since I've updated, things have been really busy with school and not too much has been done as far as wedding planning (but there is a year and a half to go!). So, we chose Sean Patrick's for the reception which is very exciting. We also met with two photographers, both of whom were very different. One woman had just graduated from photography school and has been doing weddings for 5 years and does more of a "momento" type of photo shoot as opposed to traditional posed shots. The male photographer runs a business in Lockport that has been passed down to him by his father and they have been doing weddings for years upon years. This photographer does the traditional poses and also does the "momento" thing and takes pictures of people in real time. Ryan and I chose the Lockport business because of his experience, persona, beautiful portfolio, and the fact that he incorporates everything into his photography. I was also very impressed by the technology that they use to put the albums together and all of the suggestions that he had for the actual wedding day! As a bonus, he threw in free engagement pictures because we chose his company so early. Very nice. I am confident that he will do an amazing job.

Aside from choosing the photographer not a whole lot has been done. I am going to a bridal show in September with my mom and aunt and will hopefully start to form some ideas about dresses and colors at that time. A lot of thought has been going into the bridal party and people to be included in the wedding ceremony. I am really excited to start asking people because each person has played an important role in mine and/or Ryan's life (as it should be, of course). My cousin Kelli is going to be my Maid of Honor and Ryan's cousin Mike is going to be his Best Man. That's all we've got for sure so far. Another decision to make soon is the DJ. We were hoping to go with a band formed by my brother Joe and some of his musician friends, but Sean Patrick's requires insurance with bands, and if there is no insurance then there cannot be hazardous equipment including cords, amp stands, etc. Stinks, but I guess we have to work around it.

In other news Ryan and I have been out and about biking so far this summer. We are doing a 33 mile bike ride to raise money for cancer on Saturday, the Ride for Roswell. My cousins' family has done it for the past 3 or 4 years and we are joining the team with my brother this year. It will be a great time for a great cause! But it will be a joke to see the 33 mile finish line, holy cow I almost died after 10 miles LOL! Speaking of cancer, "My Sisters Keeper" comes out on Friday, I can't wait to see it. What a great book! Anyways, that's it for now!