This was such a fun wedding to shoot - not just because tim and andrea are a rad couple (which they are!) but also because they are friends of tommy and mine.  The whole story of Andrea and Tim is a little serendipitous - they met as neighbors.  I actually got to know Andrea right around the time she moved in next door to Tim, and it was also right around the time I was starting my business.  So, it's pretty cool to see how far we've both come ;-)

Anyhow - great story aside, this was an awesome wedding - it was truly a community effort.  Andrea and Tim have an incredible group of (multitalented!) friends, who all came together to make this day happen.

on with the photos!  the ceremony, appropriately enough, was held in the backyard of the house where they met as neighbors.
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andrea looked amazing in a super-cute dress from V2V and custom twigs and honey hair piece. 
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and Tim was very dapper in a vintage suit
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a few of the VIPs
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love this series of Andrea peeking out the door just before coming out with her dad...
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a friend performed a lovely version of 'won't you be my neighbor?'
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a few more photos en route to their reception @ the Ann Arbor Farmers Market
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for dinner, Max Sussman of Eve cooked up some amazing courses...
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dancing under the stars...perfect Ann Arbor night...
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And some scenes from their afterparty @ the elks lodge (by which point, admittedly, I was no longer in top form ;-0 )
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Tim and Andrea - so glad Tommy and I were able to photograph your day.  Hope you guys are having a wonderful trip ;-)
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Dustin Francis said:
Love these! Such a fun and unique wedding and very Ann Arbor :) LOVE your choice for PP on these...great job girl!
(08.29.09 / 05:59 AM)
JenD said:
I LOVE EVERYTHING about this wedding (sorry for all the caps but I couldn't help myself)...including the amazing images!
(08.31.09 / 05:05 AM)
nicole ladonne said:
Love these Abby! What a fun, beautiful wedding! I actually walked by the reception that night, it looked gorgeous :)
(08.31.09 / 05:35 PM)
Tamara Wade said:
Awesome wedding Abby!
(09.02.09 / 09:13 PM)
Andrea said:
Abby - you're such a genius. So happy you & Tommy were there to experience with it and even more thrilled to see our celebration through your eyes. See you soon, xoxo!!
(09.03.09 / 06:31 PM)
Clayton Austin said:
Killer gig! Her veil is sooo ridiculious! Love it!
(09.15.09 / 07:06 AM)
Catherine said:
WOW! Followed the link over from OBB. This was the coolest wedding! You are an amazing photographer!
(10.02.09 / 03:16 AM)
Serena said:
beautiful photography! I love how you take the risks in a photo with a beautiful blur. I love to play with blur in my photography too. Depth of field, motion, low ambient light. It really adds so much emotion of the moment.
(10.02.09 / 02:22 PM)
Anonymous said:
Wow these are beautiful! You guys are a gorgeous couple! Congratulations!
(10.12.09 / 04:03 AM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/wedding/tim-andrea-married.html
i'm starting to get excited!!  thought I would share the scoop on my dress with all my loyal blog readers ;-)

I am LOVING dolly couture - her dresses are exactly what I had in mind - so darling, and delightfully affordable as well!

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she has an entire line of ready-to-wear, and also takes on custom projects.  I haven't decided on an exact design yet - but I am really digging this one, 'the beverlywood':
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I could totally rock this out with a cute twigs and honey piece.  wooot!  now we just need to finalize a date (this is getting tough, as 2010 continues to book up!), finalize our venue (close!), hire a photographer (this will be the hardest - how will I ever choose!?)...

...sigh...planning a wedding is work, people!
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Jennifer said:
How fabulous are those?! I think that would totally suit you! Who needs to hire a photographer...just invite all your photog friends... ;) I'm sure you've got your eye on somebody amazing-and whoever shoots it is a lucky gal/guy-your wedding is going to ROCK!!!!!!!
(09.16.09 / 03:27 AM)
Bev said:
Love this dress!!!!!
(12.28.09 / 12:12 AM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/life/my-wedding-another-update.html
some favorites from a recent session with bret and elana, who are getting married next May...

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we had some classic michigan weather for this shoot - drizzling one minute, sunny blue skies the next...
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love these next two! 
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thanks guys!  hope you had a delightful stay in Michigan - looking forward to the wedding!






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Dad said:
Nice photos
(08.24.09 / 02:34 AM)
Roz Breshgold said:
It is wonderful to see the love and happiness between you and I loved all the pictures .You are so lucky to have found each other and I am so happy that I can share in your celebration. Looking forward to an amazing wedding.
(08.25.09 / 01:23 AM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/engagement/bret-elana-engaged.html
I shot this intimate, mid-week wedding last month, and have been so slammed I never had a chance to blog it!  I had a moment this afternoon and thought I would share a few images. 

The wedding was held at Teacup Weddings in Dixboro (just outside Ann Arbor), a charming little venue perfect for a smaller event. 
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congratulations ned and melissa!



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JenD said:
Beautiful images of an adorable family! The bride is stunning! (and yes, we DO need to get together soon...I haven't seen your house, your studio, your ring!)
(08.20.09 / 05:23 AM)
Adelle said:
Abby, they're GORGEOUS! I don't know how you make colors pop like that, but the turquoise and Melissa's eyes are amazing! :) Thanks again from the bottom of my ever-so-grateful heart! xoxo! Adelle
(08.20.09 / 04:23 PM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/wedding/ned-melissa-married.html
So I was walking around Plum Market the other day, when I stumbled across these adorable flowers!  I am in love.  Apparently, they're called green trick carnations.  They look like little balls of grass!  Wouldn't these be darling in a bridal bouquet?!  I got a bunch of 'em, and they look fantastic all grouped together in a vase...

thanks Tommy for holding this for me!
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Kay said:
I used some of these in my boquet! I don't know how to post a picture but if you want to see it let me know how.
(09.17.09 / 08:30 PM)
abbyrose said:
ooooh, kay, I'd *love* to see those! email me some pics, or you could post 'em on my facebook fan page ;-)
(09.18.09 / 08:20 PM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/goodies/love-it-green-trick-carnations.html
the minute lauren and her mom walked into my studio, I knew I had to work with them!  In fact, I think I would have cried if they didn't hire me ;-)

lauren and adam are a super-fun couple getting married in Ann Arbor next year.  They both grew up in the Burns Park neighborhood, so we met up there for an engagement session last week.

They are so cute and relaxed in front of the camera!
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some sweet light...
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and some swingset smooches ;-)
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lauren and adam - hope you guys enjoyed this peek!  many, many more to come.  SO excited to work with you and your families!






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lauren said:
YAY!!! thanks abby - these are beautiful! we had just as much fun with you at the shoot! can't wait for the wedding :)
(08.18.09 / 01:21 PM)
Linda said:
These are soooo beautiful.... they put a smile on my face and a glimmer in my heart.
(08.18.09 / 03:23 PM)
JenD said:
Amazing images with some gorgeous light! They have such wonderful, genuine smiles and their personalities shine through the images.
(08.18.09 / 09:16 PM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/engagement/lauren-adam-engaged.html
So....I think some of you were beginning to wonder if Tommy and I were ever actually going to get married!  We are definitely taking our time, but we have finally found the absolute perfect spot.  It's not finalized yet, so I don't want to jinx anything.  But a little hint:  it's in Ann Arbor, and it's a structure with no 90 degree angles...

those who know me and my design aesthetic will probably not be surprised by this choice ;-) 

Any guesses?!

keep your fingers crossed for us everyone!

and because what's a blog post without a photo - here's a cute one of us my friend mary ann sent over after sara and alex's wedding
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Jen and Ken Kalousek said:
What a great picture of you two!! Mary Ann can rock the dance floor AND the camera! Congratulations on coming up with a place - Ken and I wanted to ask about any new details in the studio last week, but didn't want to seem pushy ;-) I am intriqued about this building - googled it to no avail - can't wait to hear more. Congrats again - jen and ken xoxo
(08.14.09 / 08:06 PM)
JenD said:
You two are so cute! I guess it has been too long since I lived in A2. Can't wait to hear about the details!
(08.18.09 / 02:42 AM)
Melissa H. said:
Although I have NO clue where you are talking about, I am happy to hear that you guys are progressing with your plans. You two are so adorable =)
(08.19.09 / 02:49 AM)
mindy @ STUDIO 6.23 said:
congrats!!!!!! very exciting news and you have peaked my interest about your venue..... please, do tell soon! :)
(08.21.09 / 09:26 AM)
Jen of Jen+Peter said:
Love this pic! You guys are so cute. I think I might know where you are talking about, if my A2 knowledge proves me right...:)
(08.24.09 / 08:28 PM)
Alyssa Northrop said:
Hmm...the biomedical science research building (aka "the mitochondria")? No 90 degree angles there.
(09.09.09 / 10:29 PM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/life/my-wedding-an-update.html
sean and katie's wedding was a wonderful day.  there are so many beautiful images that I had a hard time narrowing it down for the blog!  but here are some of my very favorites!

getting ready at St Johns
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fairless_blog004.jpgsaturday started off kind of rainy and yucky - but sean and katie took it all in stride and didn't miss a beat!  I LOVE this image. 
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sean + kate - what an amazing day.  So glad I got to work with you two.  Hope you're having a wonderful time in St John (i love that you got married at st johns and are honeymooning in st john)!

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Tova said:
Lots of great imagery here. The 4th to last photo of katie is stunning!!!
(08.13.09 / 05:47 AM)
Sean said:
wow absolutely amazing, we are so glad we hired you! haha :) lots of favorites here! amazing job, and especially like the socks one! turned out great! thanks so much abby for capturing our day!
(08.13.09 / 03:03 PM)
katie said:
Abby!!!! We are sitting in our villa in St. Johns.. and we both have the biggest smiles on our faces looking through these... You are simply AMAZING!!! We can't thank you enough... You truly captured the emotion of the day.. and our love in a perfect way! I love the one of me getting out of the limo! Classic! :) Thanks for capturing the memories! xoxo Katie
(08.13.09 / 08:25 PM)
mary said:
Your work is beautiful!
(08.18.09 / 05:24 AM)
mary said:
Your work is beautiful!
(08.18.09 / 05:25 AM)
kris rupp said:
Love, love, love your photography. It is just beautiful, one job better than the next. You are worth every penny. Congratulations on a succesful business, awesome blog and continued success! (from one photographer to another!!!) :)
(08.27.09 / 04:16 PM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/wedding/sean-katie-married.html
so matt + kirsten found me on facebook of all places, and booked me all the way from Texas!  i was so excited to meet them for an e-shoot when they were here recently.  

a few favorites....

they are super-cute!
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thanks guys!  hope you had a safe trip back ;-)
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Dustin Francis said:
Cute session and cute couple...don't ya just love Facebook for awesome couples to find you?!?
(08.12.09 / 12:07 AM)
abbyrose said:
lol - it's funny, cause I really barely even use my page! I need to be better about it - dang newfangled technology! next thing you know i'll be twittering (don't hold your breath!)
(08.12.09 / 12:16 AM)
Mia said:
Hey so facebook IS paying off!!
(08.12.09 / 08:05 PM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/engagement/matt-kirsten-engaged.html
*just* got back from this incredible wedding!  It's 11:47AM, and here I am in the studio, drinking a beer and looking through all my images ;-)

Sean and Katie - i just couldn't send you off on your honeymoon without a little peek!  You guys are probably still tearin' up the dancefloor right about now, but I know you'll see this soon.

Have an AMAZING honeymoon - tommy and I just adore you both!

XOXO

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katie farrell said:
Sean and I are here in st.johns just adoring the 2 pics you posted... we couldn't stop talking about how amazing you were.. and how blessed we were to have you capture our day! can't wait to see more :) xoxo
(08.12.09 / 07:54 PM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/wedding/sean-katie-teaser.html