I'm so looking forward to Kristen and Brandon's wedding next summer at the Detroit Athletic Club.  They are just the nicest couple ;-)

We met up a few weeks ago for an e-shoot in grosse pointe.  Enjoy the preview!

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loving these fall colors right now!
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thanks for a fun session!  happy a great weekend, and happy Halloween!!
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Kristen & Brandon said:
Abby~ we love these pictures! Your work is absolutely amazing. You and your photos are one of the things that we are most excited about for the wedding. Can't wait til June!!
(10.31.09 / 11:06 PM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/engagement/kristen-brandon-engaged.html
some favorites from a recent e-shoot with chris and lindsey, who's up-north wedding next summer i am RIDICULOUSLY excited for!

i love fall-time e-shoots - we did this one at the dexter cider mill...
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enjoy the peek!

on a more general blogging note - i am absolutely swamped with shooting and editing right now!  while I love sharing images on the blog, my first priority has to be delivering for my clients - so, if you're waiting and wondering why your session hasn't been featured yet - hang in there!  I'm working like mad to get everyone's images to them - all will be blogged eventually ;-)
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I feel like I've been excited for this wedding forever - I'm almost sad it's over ;-(  Katy and Mike are such a great couple, and they really went out of their way to make Tommy and I feel like friends and guests at their celebration.

I'm so happy to share some of my favorite images from their day with all the people who have probably been stalking the blog waiting for them (you know who you are, haha!)

Katy's dress was stunning - loved the vintage detailing!
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a few scenes from her and Mike's first look
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attach of the flying veil!!  love this ;-)
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the boys lookin' cool...
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Katy had such a pretty group of bridesmaids! (although, i may be a little biased - one of them is a past bride of mine - can you spot her?!).  bridesmaids hair and makeup by brides on location.
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some cute details (flowers by Hollye Mackler)
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how much do you love these colors - brilliant move with the orange shawls!
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LOVE these next few of Katy with her dad en route to the ceremony (i got to ride along in the town car - GREAT photo op!)
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ceremony at the cutest little church in downtown Manchester - same church Katy's parents were married at
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great church exit!
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and this was when I realized I was stepping on Katy's veil - D'OH!
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some photos around downtown Manchester
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fun times on the party bus en route back to the eagle crest marriott, where the reception was held.  It was my first time shooting there - absolutely beautiful venue!
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i just loved all the details at this reception.  Chiavari chairs are always beautiful, but the woven ribbons really took them to another level.  Any guesses how long it took do do all these?  And how cute is their Zingerman's cake!
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Katy worked with event planner Misty Trompeter and florist Hollye Mackler to create these gorgeous, modern tablescapes
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cute grooms cake by Nina Kelly Cakes
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each table was named after a DC metrorail station
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one of tommy's shots of their first dance - I love the motion in this image!
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This crowd knew how to party!
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of course, it helps to have an awesome DJ like Mary Ann Ross to keep things jumping....
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rock the booth was on hand as well - I never can resist a photobooth!!
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katy and mike - what a fantastic day!  we had a blast spending it with you, your friends and family.  Also BIG thanks to Misty from Bells and Bliss who coordinated this wedding and made sure it went off without a hitch ;-)

Hope you guys are enjoying your honeymoon and laying on a beach somewhere right about now (it's raining cats and dogs in MI today - BOOO!)  XOXOXOX
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Cindy Czubko said:
Your work is unbelievable. Please send your contact information for our records. Also, you have a couple photos of the chairs we did and I would love to purchase them. Can I buy them in digital format? By the way, it took 20 man-hours to do them, but less than an hour to take them back out!
(10.26.09 / 01:09 AM)
mary ann said:
Oh these are as great as You and Tommy! Love them
(10.27.09 / 01:58 AM)
Philadelphia Wedding Photographer said:
Very nice. Picture in front of DQ is priceless! WOW!
(02.04.10 / 03:36 AM)
Washington DC Wedding Photographers said:
Love the bridal portraits, some of my favorite, the one with the mirror is great and the processing is so classic. The first look is great and I love the depth of field, great capture. Overall amazing images, I am sure your clients are extremely happy.
(07.15.10 / 06:38 PM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/wedding/mike-katy-married.html
Scott and Adrienne were married a couple of weeks ago at the Michigan League in Ann Arbor.  Their wedding rocked! 

LOVED her shoes - and the gorgeous bouquet (by French's)
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love this shot of the girls helping adrienne into her dress
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adrienne is absolutely beautiful - tammy pore did an incredible job with her makeup - check out her awesome website for some stunning photography!
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some shots with the girls
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and the guys...
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this one makes me laugh ;-)
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here's adrienne with her dad, getting ready to walk down the aisle (photo by tommy)
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the ceremony had initially been planned for outdoors, but it was a little chilly out so we moved inside - luckily, the league has some lovely rooms for an indoor ceremony
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after the ceremony we did some photos outdoors around the League/State Street - let me tell you, it was CHILLY!  Adrienne and Scott were such troopers, and i'm so glad they were up for it because we got some AWESOME images
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and than back inside to join their guests!  cake by jefferson market and cakery
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here's adrienne listening to her dad's speech, which was very sweet ;-)
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the rings (with some help from the candy display!)
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there were a TON of cute kiddos running around at this reception....
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and one more....
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thanks scott and adrienne!  big thanks also to their coordinator Antonietta Polsinelli, who helped everything come together!  Enjoy the sneak peek!
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Adrienne said:
WOW! You guys are just so fantastic. Thanks so much for being so great! We love the shots and know that our families and friends will feel the same :)
(10.20.09 / 04:34 AM)
Antonietta said:
Thanks for the shout out Abby!!! These pictures are FABULOUS!!!! Adrienne and Scott were soooo wonderful to work with!!!! It was a GREAT wedding!!!!
(10.22.09 / 12:18 PM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/wedding/scott-adrienne-married-1.html
These two were married last month (told you I was behind on my blogging!).  It was a great day - perfect weather!

Some of the peeps who helped make the day happen:
hair/makeup: Bridal Beauty on Location
flowers/event design: Emerald City
DJ: Mary Ann Ross
cake: Sweet & Savory
venue: Bay Pointe
videography: Bruce Mandel

here's some of my favorite images from the day
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can you spot me in this next one? ;-) 
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here's sheila sneaking up on John for their first look (LOVE when couples do this!)
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I think he likes what he sees!
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and so does she!
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the grounds at Bay Pointe really are beautiful for photography
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love her cute (and comfy!) shoes
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lil' cuties ;-)
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such a beautiful ceremony site! 
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I had some stiff competition ;-)
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following the outdoor wedding, they held a short Persian ceremony indoors.  Sheila's mom created this amazing spread full of symbolic items
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and than we dipped outside for some more photos before they joined their reception
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their reception was decorated beautifully - loved these autumnal florals
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Tova said:
What beautiful photos! love all the details and special moments you capture.
(10.14.09 / 05:06 PM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/wedding/john-sheila-married.html
some favorites from a fun shoot in ann arbor with Minae and Hugh, who are getting married next month.

we started off on U of M's campus
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a quick stop at the stadium
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and than they changed into their Hanbok (traditional korean outfits) which were so beautiful!
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minae's only real request for this shoot was a photo with a bright blue sky - I think we nailed it!
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congratulations guys - looking forward to the wedding!
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I'm so excited to introduce my blog readers to Ebony Peoples - Ebony is new to the Michigan scene, after working in event planning down South.  I first met her a few weeks ago when she contacted me about getting some headshots done for her new website (launching soon!).  She is a total doll and I love her enthusiasm for all things event planning!  I know she is going to be a tremendous success ;-)

Here's a couple of my faves from our shoot
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Ebony is also recently engaged herself!  I was stoked when she wanted to set up an engagement shoot as well ;-)  Her and her fiance Jovan make the most adorable (and HAWT!) couple. 
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oh fall colors, I love you so!!
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and a few fun nighttime shots
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congrats guys! 
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Ms. J said:
Although I do not know this couple personally , I want to give some major props to your work Abby and thier love. They are so beautiful! Great as always Abby
(10.07.09 / 05:25 PM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/wedding/introducing-ebony-peoples.html
one of my all-time favorite wedding blogs, offbeat bride, just did the nicest little feature on tim and andrea's wedding - YAY! 

If you haven't discovered this gem of a blog yet - go check it out NOW!  Such a great reality check for the sometimes insane world of wedding planning.  I mean, where else will you find girls debating the merits of wedding-day armpit shaving, plus an entire section dedicated to 'wedding suits for butches'.  HA!  And it's chock full of DIY inspiration.  Thanks for the feature Ariel!  And thanks tim and andrea for sharing your day ;-) 
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By popular demand - a bigger peek at Lynn and Shane's lovely wedding from last month!  Hope it was worth the wait ;-)

venue:  Inn at St Johns
beauty: Indigo Day Spa
cake: cakes by deb
flowers: the flower alley

I had a great time shooting lynn and shane's engagement session in Chicago last spring and was really looking forward to their wedding day!  Here's a selection of favorites

as always, some of my faves of the day are captured during the getting ready activities:

dress porn ;-)
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lynn lookin' beautiful
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tommy's shot (he's been rockin' the grooms prep lately!)
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i just love when couples agree to do photos together before the ceremony - makes things soooo much easier ;-)  Lynn and Shane chose to forgo a traditional wedding party, which gave us lots of time for some beautiful portraits with just the two of them. 
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loved her shoe bling!
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a few from their ceremony
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some pretty reception details.  they had a darling green apple theme - and guests all went home with a yummy caramel apple!
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GREEN TRICK CARNATIONS!  YAY!
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lynn and her dad
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thanks lynn and shane! 
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Lynn said:
Great job Abby! I am so glad Shane and I had you and Tommy there to capture our special day.
(10.02.09 / 03:23 PM)
Katie said:
Lynn you are so beautiful. The pictures are amazing.
(10.02.09 / 08:05 PM)
alice pabian said:
lynn, dad and i just love the pictures we hope to show them to babcia and dziadzia tomorrow........beautiful photos Abby.....looking forward to seeing the rest......
(10.03.09 / 12:28 AM)
Becky said:
Wow, I am blown away by every photo. Lynn is amazingly beautiful...those blue eyes are mesmerizing. It makes me smile to relive the day through these photos...GREAT JOB!!
(10.03.09 / 04:57 PM)
Courtney said:
I cried again! Never have I seen two people so in love and these pictures capture that. Love you guys!
(10.07.09 / 04:50 PM)
Stephanie Pabian said:
These Pictures Are Amazing !! Abby You Did A Fantastic Job !! Everyone Looks So Good !!
(10.10.09 / 01:42 PM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/wedding/lynn-shane-married.html
here's the first of a couple of weddings I have coming out in print this month.  Jason and Annmarie's wedding was such a fun and unique day - so great to see it published! 

In Frame Bride is a really cool publication, all about wedding photography, and showcasing the best of the best in Michigan - I was honored to be asked to participate!  Check out the issue, available now!
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It's that crazy time of year (although really, when is it not)....so I am a bit behind in my blogging!  I have two weddings and two e-shoots to share, so check back soon for more! 
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