Roman's Amazing Bar Mitzvah

So it's been a minute since I've had time to post a blog...ok maybe more like a few years. Bust since I have some time now I  thought I'd try to post some of the pretty events I've been covering too brighten your day.

Today I'm going to share Roman's amazing winter themed Bar Mitzvah from last year. Kristen at Amazing Events Dallas transformed the ballroom at Bent Tree Country Club into a stunning winter wonderland. Service was at Congregation Shearith Israel where I absolutely love taking photos.

This is Roman...he's an awesome kid with such a fun personality.

 We took some pretty portraits at the Temple a few days before his Bar Mitzvah.

Mom and Dad even got in on a few photos with this handsome young man.

I love that Shearith allows me to come to the final rehearsal and take a few candid photos.

 Finally it's party time!

 Just look at this stunning decor. The lighting, the ice sculptures on every table, the trees...I just can't get enough of this.

 Let's party!

 Dance contest

 Roman spent a lot of time up in the air. He crowd surfed and was on the dancer's shoulders a lot.

 Oh how I love a packed dance floor with everyone having fun.

Mom and dad love to party too.

 I just love capturing all the expressions during the montage.

 So the DJ put Roman on the spot to ask a specific girl to dance and it was maybe the cutest thing I've ever seen...so much fun.

 He did have a sweet dance with his mom.

And a fabulous Hora too!

 Everyone had a great time up in the chair.

 Near the end of the night, Roman's friends lifted him up one last time.

 A kiss for mom and he'd been wondering all evening if his tongue would stick to the ice sculptures...just so you know it did not stick.

A few party gifts for his guests.

Thanks for having me capture all these amazing memories for you! Mazel Tov!

Karen's 35th birthday

12.12.12. What a great day for a birthday and Karen celebrated hers in style with a party for her closest friends at La Duni in Dallas. Their slogan is where there is cake there is love. I'm all about that :) Here's a peek at her photos.

 I'll start with the cake. La Duni cake = Amazing. There were two kinds Cuatros Leches and Venezuelan Triple Chocolate. There were three candles: one for the past, one for the present and one for the future. Love that.

So I went to the salon where she was getting ready and I have to show you what she wore. This gorgeous Herve Leger dress, Le Silla shoes and both a fur coat for outside and a fur wrap for inside along with Swarovski jewelry. She was stunning.

La Duni was set up for a beautiful intimate dinner. Soft lighting, flowers that matched her dress and candles.

Her friends were thrilled to celebrate with her.

And she went around the room and told each one why they meant so much to her. It was heartwarming. I like this shot were she was reflected in the mirror on the back wall of the room framed by her friends listening. There was one spot in the room where the light hit her as she moved around the table and it was just perfect when she moved into the light.

 She saved her mom for last...I love this.

A little cheer after the toast.

 The menu was fabulous. There was champagne and the food was amazing. I got to eat and I will definitely go back to La Duni.

 I love how everyone was seating around a big square table so that everyone could see everyone else.

Here's a veiw of the party from outside :)

 Finally it was time for cake. Love that smile.

Everyone who attended the party was amazing. One of her super fun friends offered me a "crisp" dollar bill to email the group photo out today. I didn't take his dollar...I don't have everyone's email addresses to send it to and that just wouldn't be right ;) but you can right click and save it from here. I'd share this group photo anyway, such an amazing group of people.

Happy Birthday Karen. Here's to many more wonderful years. Cheers!

Peg & Tom = 60 years

Last weekend I photographed Peg and Tom's 60th wedding anniversary party. Sixty! I think that is just wonderful and amazing, how many people can say they've spent 60 years with the love of their life? They are just an adorable couple still in love after 60 years. Here are a few highlights from their party.

Their son is a priest so they had a family mass to start the evening. I like this photo, it says to me...Mass for 2 and I envision the two of them standing side by side on their wedding day.

 It was a full house of family and friends.

 Mom and daughter share a laugh during the sermon.

 Peg and Tom listen to the service and a photo of everyone reflected in the chalice as they bless the wine before communion.

Peg's hands with the wedding ring she has never taken off.

 After the mass they talked with friends...

 ...and had some cake. They were so cute cutting the cake and when they were done he licked the icing off her finger. It was a sweet moment :)

A toast to the Peg and Tom. 60 years.

 I just thought this was fun with the reflection and the decorations.

 Congratulations Peg and Tom! Your love is inspiring.