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This past weekend Eva and I ventured to the east coast for Nicole and Oliver’s wedding at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Wee Burn Country Club in Darien, Connecticut. Friends and family flew in from all over the US and Scotland to celebrate with Nicole and Oliver on their big day. Nicole looked beyond fabulous in her beaded satin gown, but I must say that she did have some competition from her husband in his family kilt. Put the two together and you get not only one good looking couple but probably two of the sweetest people you could ever meet. I think I had tears in my eyes all day because they just glowed from all the love. Eva and I had so much fun sharing in the day with Nicole and Oliver and their friends and family.
A few of my favorite moments from the day include Nicole and her mom walking hand in hand down the aisle to meet Oliver, the bride and groom starting the party with ACDC’s “You Shook Me All Night Long,” Nicole’s brothers taking turns dancing with the bride to Paul Simon’s “Father and Daughter,” Oliver’s 91 year old kilt clad grandfather tearing up the dance floor, and of course the multi flavored multi tiered wedding cake made by one of Nicole’s maids of honor (I had two pieces). Congratulations you two thank you for including us in your awesome wedding.
Check out our favorite Red Loft Studios moments from Nicole and Oliver’s day!

My Fav Photo for Obvious Reasons….

Flowers, Cake, Centerpieces……Bagpipes, check out Nicole and Oliver’s details…..

Nicole and Oliver’s details
Beautiful Flowers by Fisk and Company
Delicious Cake by the Cake Boutique
Awesome Tunes by Madison Avenue
Highland Piper Jonathan Henken

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Red Lofters Colin and Sara welcomed their first baby June 27th. Baby Brendan Thomas who is named after his grandpas is already lighting up the world with his cuteness. Knowing how cool his ‘rents are I can’t wait to see what this little cub is going to be like. Congratulations!

Brendan Thomas Markey

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Jennifer and Bob said “I do” on Sunday at Malibu’s Calamigos Ranch. Family and friends gathered amidst the natural setting to witness a beautiful blend of tradition and personal style. When I first met with Jennifer and Bob they both expressed to me that they wished their wedding could be a relaxed and joyous opportunity for friends and family to come together and celebrate. They couldn’t have done a better job! As a pre school teacher Jennifer had the arts and crafts skills to make her dream a reality. Jennifer designed her super unique moss and branch centerpieces accented with flowers and candles and crafted them herself. They were the perfect accent to the woodsy feel of the ranch. The twinkling lights gave the whole event an aura of enchantment. Jennifer and Bob hosted a truly magical wedding. I am so happy to have been part of their day. Congratulations to Jennifer and Bob!

Check out some of our Red Loft Studios favorite moments from Jennifer and Bob’s Calamigos Ranch wedding below…

Jennifer and Bob were showered with bubbles as they walked down the aisle.

Dinner and Details….

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Red Lofters Jody and Andrew Turner welcome a little sister for their son Jack.

Congratulations!!!

Dillon Grace, such a cutie!

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A long time ago (Saturday) in a galaxy far far away (Laguna Beach) Michelle and Tony exchanged vows in front of family and friends and then partied the night away seaside at the Hotel Laguna. Michelle and Tony spent 18 months planning their dream wedding. They thought of every detail and along with the help of their friends and family they pulled off one amazing wedding. The cake, the flowers, the invitations…all of the little things that make each wedding unique were created by Michelle and Tony with assistance from their friends and family. Most importantly Tony’s mom handmade Michelle’s beautiful gown along with the bridesmaids lavender dresses. I have two favorite moments from the wedding. First when Michelle and Tony walked into the reception to the Star Wars theme song (I’m a huge fan), and then hearing “the Lobster Story.” Just like in the t.v. show Friends, Tony found “his lobster” (his mate for life) in Michelle. Little lobsters could be found all throughout the wedding. In Tony’s cufflinks, on Michelle’s garter, even in the arms of Michael the ring bearer. Congratulations you lobsters!!!!

Check out some of our Red Loft Studios favorite moments from Michelle and Tony’s Hotel Laguna wedding…

Tony’s nephew Michael really got into the lobster theme.

Check out Michelle and Tony’s creative details….

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This past week Charity and I had the absolute pleasure of joining Elizabeth and Pete along with their family and friends on the island of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands for a wedding extravaganza. After hopping two planes and a ferry we were greeted by a tanned and smiling Elizabeth on the dock of the fabulous Westin resort. We were told to sit back and relax and enjoy the wedding weekend’s festivities. We had a blast snorkeling, swimming, sightseeing and just plain lime’n (local term for hanging out). Elizabeth and Pete did such a fantastic job setting up a beautiful weekend for their guests. We began with an engagement photo session at a local secluded beach near where Pete proposed. Later we joined the party boat to St. Thomas for an over the top dinner at Havana Blue. I loved how even the rehearsal dinner was an adventure and the food was to die for. Every amazing moment lead up to a wedding day that truly took my breath away. Elizabeth looked so beautiful in her Vera Wang gown. She was the perfect beach bride. She even hiked up her Vera Wang and tip toed through the ocean so that we could get our fantastic beach shots. Now that is what I call an awesome bride! Pete and Elizabeth are so cute together. We had so much fun finding spots along the island to take photos. The ceremony took place on the beach at Trunk Bay. Guests ditched their shoes and took their places in the sand to watch Elizabeth and Pete say “I do.” I couldn’t imagine a more beautiful spot to have a wedding. The party moved down the shore back to the Westin for dining and dancing on the sand and under the stars. We had so much fun during the weekend wedding celebration. I can’t thank Pete and Elizabeth enough for having us be part of their special day. Congratulations you two!!!!

Here are some of our Red Loft Studios favorites from Elizabeth & Pete’s Hawk’s Nest Beach Engagement Session…

Some details of our trip to St. Thomas for the Rehearsal Dinner…
The view from the boat leaving the Westin Resort.

Elizabeth and Pete during the taxi ride to Havana Blue.

Favorites from the big day…

The sugar mill ruins provided a cool backdrop…

What an amazing kiss!

This is my favorite shot of them….they are so happy!

The beach inspired details…

Pete & Elizabeth with Red Lofters Erich & Dawn.