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Sunday, April 19, 2009

Gordana & John's wedding

Thanks to our wonderful friend Thanh whom referred this lovely couple to us. When we opened the door the night Gordie came to see us, she surprised us by having our friends with her! Which was nice because that put the first meet and greet at total ease! We got to know a little about each other and that's exactly how we'll be able to capture them on their big day. As always, I had chosen some of my favorite photos for this blog but an exception is I have too many favorites so I had to narrow down what to put here.

Be sure to read what I have at the end because I won't narrate as much as I usually do through these photos and there's a reason. So without further delay, here they are. Hope you enjoy:

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Gordie & John's Wedding
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Gordie & John's Wedding
Gordie & John's Wedding
Gordie & John's Wedding
Gordie & John's Wedding
Gordie & John's Wedding
John's mother:
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I adore this:
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Love this:
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The reception was held at Dutch's Daughter in Frederick. And I must say, the place looks beautiful and also the food was extraordinary! It really was! Thanks Gordie and John for the wonderful dinner! If anyone is interested in a reception location in Frederick, I would definitely recommend them looking into this restaurant. This restaurant can accommodate up to 300 guests believe it or not! You'll see for yourself why this place is beautiful:
Gordie & John's Wedding
Gordie & John's Wedding
Gordie & John's Wedding
I love this:
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Gordie & John's Wedding

Now, for the future brides out there, did you notice something a little different? I'm so proud of Gordie for having pulled herself together for the ceremony because there was a mishap. Sadly, the floral arrangements didn't arrive on time for the ceremony. And any bride would know that's probably the last thing a bride would want to happen on her big day. And although Gordie must have felt terrible, she had her mother, sister and friends at her comfort. Even Father Mike had came to comfort her and said those things happen but reminded that God Loves Us. So if you scroll back up, Gordie walked down the aisle without her bouquet. And guess what, after they had exchanged their vows and lit the candles, the floral arrived and delivered right up to them. Father Mike then reminded God Loves Us which made everyone broke out smiling. The reason I didn't narrate is, the show goes on. And if I didn't mention Gordie didn't have her bouquet when she walked down the aisle, some of us might not even notice. Mishaps might happen on your big day, but don't let it ruin your day. We have even been through a wedding when one of the bridesmaids didn't show up on time for the ceremony. So Gordie, don't feel bad. Brides, just pull yourself together and enjoy every moment at your present. There's not a second to waste. Everything will work out in the end. With that being said, Thank YOU for having us shared the memorable day with you! To Gordie and John, Congratulations to you and may love surround you from this day forward!

Love, Anna & Travis

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Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Gordana & John - sneak peek

April 4, 2009 - Congratulations to Gordana & John!!

Here is a sneak peek of the beautiful special day:

Gordie & John's wedding


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Postage Stamps Increase Effective May 11, 2009

For those of you who are not yet aware, postage stamps will be increased on May 11, 2009 from 42¢ to 44¢.

So why does this interest you? Because, if you're planning to send out your wedding invitations, this is the time for you to run out there and purchase those "Forever Stamps" which can be used for your wedding RSVP cards. So even after the price change, you can still use these Forever Stamps to mail 1-ounce letters, without the need for additional postage!

What can you do now?
First, weigh your invitation. If it's 1-ounce or less, purchase the Forever Stamps now.
Second, if your invitation is more than 1-ounce, well then use those Forever Stamps for your RSVP cards instead :)

So take advantage !

Visit the USPS site for more details