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It's here!!

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:37:12 GMT

After what seems like an eternity of development - the new blog is finally here!!

From now on, all the action will happen over at www.abbyroseblog.com

This blog has served me well for the past couple of years and will remain online indefinitely (oddly, as sweet as the new blog is, i'm a little melancholy to retire this one!). I do hope all my Xanga peeps will follow me over and keep in touch!! But for awhile now I've been wanting something less cluttered, with a more intuitive backend. And I can't tell you how many people have told me they were unable to comment on this blog because of how difficult Xanga makes it.

So anyhow - out with the old, in with the new!

To celebrate, I'm running a special. For one week, and one week only, all prints bought at www.abbyrosephoto.net - including gallery canvas wraps! - are 20% off. This is a fantastic opportunity to snag some awesome art pieces at a steal. Just use the promo code 'blogtastic' at checkout. If your event is no longer online, but you'd like to take advantage of this, just give me a shout - we can figure something out.

See ya on the new blog!

Ken and Jody are married!

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:15:49 GMT

You might remember these two from their awesometastic engagement shoot a couple months back. Well - the big day has come and gone, and it was everything they were hoping for

Jody was such a beautiful bride - she literally glowed!

They were married at St Mark's Lutheran in Roseville - beautiful ceremony!

Here she is with her dad just about to walk up the aisle

I just love this image

and they're married!

All of the vibrant colors were fantastic

a cute little stolen moment after the ceremony

Here's another little peek at the shenanigans on the party bus!

First stop - Belle Isle. Sadly, the trademark fountain is down for the season - but there's still plenty of incredible photo ops to be had!

rockin' the Detroit skyline!

Next up - the obligatory Comerica photo op

And than off to Boulder Pointe for the reception!

Some pretty details

I am so glad I was able to sneak off with Ken and Jody during dinner for a few romantic portraits....

are you kidding me with this light!?!?

IN-CRED-IBLE!!

Ken is quite the dipper - I didn't pose this! i swear!

And one from their first dance...

Ken & Jody - what an amazing day! thank you both so much for giving me the privilege of documenting it for you

Whew!! What an incredible couple of months it's been. Just want to give a HUGE thank you to all of my clients - you all ROCK! Things actually slow down (a bit) this month - so if you're waiting for your proofs or album designs, they're coming! I'll be working away the next few weeks, before I head to Canyon Ranch at the end of the month for a super-fun mother-daughter getaway (and some much-needed pampering and relaxation!) Thanks for the patience

ooooh - and the new blog is coming!!! SOON!!!!

Ken + Jody - just a tease...

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:10:46 GMT

I had a blast spending Saturday with Ken and Jody!

I've only just begun culling through all the images, but this one made me laugh out loud

From the most epic party bus ride *ever*

Check back soon for more!

Alyssa + Will - engaged!

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:21:00 GMT

Alyssa and Will are cool. I've got photos to prove it!

Can't forget the doggies! Their dogs are in a roundabout way what brought these two together!

And now they're one happy family. yay!

In addition to being a super-cool bride-to be, Alyssa is an amazingly talented massage therapist! Check her out at www.kaizenhealingarts.com - she works out of the same building I do!

Thanks guys! Can't wait for the wedding!

Brad and Bridget

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:06:41 GMT

What a fun day these two had!

All the ingredients for a perfect wedding day were in place:

A gorgeous bride

beautiful dress

fabulous details

Can't ask for too much more!

Here's Brad hanging with his guys before the ceremony

Signing the marriage certificate

A couple from the ceremony:

and they're married!

After the ceremony, we all hopped in a limo to cruise downtown for some photos (We saw no less than 6 other wedding parties around Comerica, LOL!)

But my favorites were grabbed over by the DIA

And than off to the reception!

first dance:

I was in just the right spot to catch Brad's impromptu dip!

These two are so happy to be married!

Thanks Brad and Bridget for such a fun day - hope you're having a wonderful honeymoon!

Paul + Kendra

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:36:35 GMT

Kendra and Paul were married Friday at the super-awesome Wabeek Country Club.

I met up early with Kendra and her bridesmaids at Flip Salon in Ferndale (I swear, one of the coolest things about my job is all the hip salons and makeup studios I get to visit!)

Than it was off to Wabeek to get dressed!

I just adore this image!

Paul and Kendra's ceremony was at 6pm, so they decided to spend time doing photos beforehand (I always think this is a great idea!)

Here's Paul and his guys lookin' cool

The ceremony went off without a hitch

I just LOVED all the decorative details Paul and Kendra used - everything tied together just beautifully!

the flower arrangements and bouquets (by Weber's in Livonia) were incredible!

The custom guest book I created for them was a big hit!

Congratulations Paul and Kendra! Have an *incredible* honeymoon in Italy!

yum yum!

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:10:04 GMT

The only thing better than fresh veggies is fresh veggies from your own backyard!

When I moved into my new house, one of the things I was most excited to do was start a vegetable garden. Now we're finally starting to see some results!

There's nothing like a stir-fry with fresh-from-the-garden veggies you picked yourself!

So far we have snapeas

kale

arugula

and lots of basil!

The basil smells just heavenly - soon we'll make some yummy pesto! We're still waiting on the tomatoes, bok choy and some other goodies...

I would love to grow more food - I actually fantasize about having chickens - but apparently, I'd need a rooster, too - and I don't think the neighbors would take to kindly to that

In other news, I got a super-cute new haircut! yay! It's much shorter, and i swear, i feel like 10 pounds lighter! I always think I want to grow my hair really long - but than I do, and it just sort of hangs there....

whatcha think?!

Jessica + Dan

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:34:24 GMT

Jessica and Dan were married Saturday at Oak Arbor. Here's some of my favorites!

Jessica is just ridiculously photogenic

Dan and the guys

Jessica with her bridesmaids

Oak Arbor's chapel is just to die for - I love those windows!

Some romantic portraits:

this one is super sexy!

I heart this portrait - so beautiful!

This makes me smile

Pretty details

Congratulations Jessica and Dan!

Jerusha and Ryan are married!

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:30:15 GMT

Ryan and Jerusha were married Friday. I had so much fun spending the day with them, their friends and family. They're truly blessed to be have such wonderful people in their lives

The girls spent the morning at Salon Posh, getting pampered and prettified

Stylist Jesse created this stunning updo

the bridesmaids dresses had the prettiest detailing!

The wedding was held in downtown Farmington, at Governor Warner's Mansion - really a lovely spot for an ourdoor ceremony!

so cute!

The grounds at the mansion were perfect for some romantic portraits

Following the ceremony, there was an intimate reception at Jerusha's grandparents' house in Howell. What a fantastic spot for a party - beautiful land complete with a big, red barn! They had a tented meal with cooked-to-order steaks (yum!) - and croquet!

Such a fun, whimsical cake by Courtney at Cake Nouveau

sisters

Ryan + Jerusha: thanks so much for including me in your special day. best of luck to you both!

Brad and Bridget are married!

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:17:40 GMT

Brad and Bridget's wedding was just perfect - a stylish, intimate affair! They were married at a lovely private residence in Ann Arbor last Sunday.

Bridget was a bride after my own heart! She wore a vintage cocktail dress from the 1950s, along with the most fabulous pair of Christian Louboutins ever!

A handful of favorites:

Guests were serenaded by a lovely quartet (only appropriate, as Bridget has previously worked for Ann Arbor's Symphony Orchestra!)

Congrats and best of luck to you both!