Whaaa Happened?

What happened to my words? Kate and Terry's wedding description dissapeared. I am not suprised with how crazy everything is right now. Currently all of my stuff is in boxes at the new place. I have vowed to not hit another thrift store for at least six months. I have a real problem. It's a sin how much stuff I had to get rid of! I was nostalgic and cried a little bit during the packing/destruction of my first home in Philly. It's rented to some nice young designer lads, so lets hope that goes well. Sooo back to Kate and Terry who had an awesome wedding even though it POURED rain. That is going to be one lucky marrage! They had a huge wedding party and I was freaking out about where we could possible shoot everyone with no light and tons of moisture when Kate's Dad assured me he had a very cool place lined up, a very cool stone mill. Dads always come through don't they. It all worked out! Check out Kate's dress....Sooo pretty, it reminded me of a exotic sea creature. Lovely.

Kate & Terry

Nadda and John

Nadda and John Had a beautiful wedding with lots of color. It almost seemed like three acts of a play, the traditional ceremonies at the family's houses, the white dress on the golf course - bridal mag style and then the reception! She did wear three diffrent dresses. The reception was so much fun with tons of food and the amazing dance that they had coreografed together to a music mix of "I had the time of my life" and "Baby got back"!!!! I have never seen anything like it, pure awesomey awesomness.

Jennifer and Tim

Jennifer and Tim are so adorable together. The expressions on their faces the entire day was one of complete joy. Seriously, every photo they are laughing and just so freakin happy. We hit all the major spots and the reception was at the Warwick and looked beautiful. Tim got on the drums with the band and Jen was assisting on a mean tambourine. Partying ensued. Anytime you want to wake board in the DE call me up!

Samantha and Billy

I met Samantha and her daughter Jenna and immediately clicked with them. They are loads of fun to hang with. Even Samantha's Mother is a complete doll. The wedding started to teeter due to the Rabbi being late but it came together beautifully thanks to Jenna's planning. Billy was reluctant to have his photo taken but we managed to get him outside and we had a great time on Broad St. I love his face on the last photo!

Danielle & Michael

Danielle and Michael got married on Michael's Birthday in Wilmington. I know I've said it before but the love just hums between these two. Lucy, unfortunatly was not in attendance. Danielle gets super bonus points for reading the book my mother wrote, Teaching The Trees: Lessons From The Forest

I bought a new house!

What was I thinking when I decided to buy a house during busy season? If I've been telling you about it now you can see it. www.alyssamaloof.com/images/house It's kind of a big monster. It needs a lot of work so send any good contractors my way! The house is a du-plex thus the two kitchens. Ahhhhh West Philly.

Katie and Steven

I LOVE the Holly Hedge Estate! It's so cute and everyone there is so nice. Katie and Steven got married there and it was beautiful. Deer, little mini frogs and flowers were everywhere. It really set the stage for what is clearly going to be a long life of marital bliss for theses two. Along with marital bliss there was also some really great dancing!

Diana and Sean Tied the Knot

Diana and Sean had a lovely service at the Trinity Center for Urban Life. I really liked the man who did the service but I have forgotten his name. Diana you should send that over. They followed the service up with a very classy reception at the Downtown Club. Diana changed her dress from white to a red number and Sean couldn't keep his hands off of her. There is photographic evidence that I will not post here!

Tristanne and Kosal

What a beautiful day this was. Both Tristanne and Kosal looked amazing. Everyone was in high spirits and had a great time. Tristanne's Dad is actually a wedding videographer so it was a big day for him, seeing his daughter in white this time. There are so many great photos of these two it is going to be hard to do an album. They both very creative and amazingly photogenic!

Cassie and Brent

Obviously in love, Cassie and Brent decided it would be a good idea to get married. I think anyone around them would agree that this was a good idea. The church was this amazing gem of a place in The Navy Shipyard here in South Philly. Cassie or Brent I can't seem to find the link online. Let me know. We then took The Liberty Bell for a cruise on the water and some partying. It was a cool ship and a lot of fun until the AC compressor decided to call it quits. It was another one of those 99 degree days. Ick. We had fun anyway and now Cassie and Brent can call each other Husband and Wife, or just stick to baby. Oh, the boy scouts were just a random an added bonus. They probably have no idea they are online. I hope that's legal.

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Cynidi & John

Believe it or not, I had a great time at Cyndi and John's wedding. It was about 100 degrees, it started at 8:30 in the morning and I can honestly say that I enjoyed myself. All of their family and friends are so sweet and funny. There were two tea ceremonies and two dress changes (80% of my brides have more then one dress!!! I love it!). By midday we were hot and needed a dip in the fountain. I had to call it quits after 13 hours, but I still love them.

Brie and Shelley

I met Shelley and Brie through a few different connections in MD and a PAFA connection. Shelley got her Masters there! They had a beautiful outdoor (emotional) Quaker Ceremony. Everything took place at the John J. Audubon Center which was a BEAUTIFUL place to celebrate love.