in the bleak mid-winter......

This beautiful couple was referred to me my mom's hair dresser Lisa who apparently knows more about me than I do. (on a side note: anyone else agree that hairdressers really should be paid more seeing as how they do the same work as Psychiatrists, they just do it in heels with a blowdryer). The bride's mom Rochelle goes to Lisa also and she mentioned that her daughter was looking for a photographer. Lisa so kindly gave them my name (thank you thank you Lisa!) and they looked me up.

I was beyond thrilled.

After talking to the two of them on the phone, I knew right away that I wanted them to be on my Christmas card list. They were charming and sweet and totally giddy about their upcoming wedding. Miriam was a professional ballerina, which blows my mind because the closest I got to a tu-tu was Mrs. Stott's school of dance which mostly consisted of doing somesaults over a stick and doing kick-ball-change to the “Big Ship Lollipop” for candy. Let's just say these stocky legs of mine resembled Miriam's in NO way. She currently works for Amazon in the book team where I am sure they love her because to meet Miriam is to love her. She has such a magnetic personality and is so full of joie de vivre (yes I did have to look that up and yes, i'm still not sure if it is spelled right.) I was immediately in love with her and knew that we were a perfect match. Ok maybe Daniel takes that title, but I call for number 2 :). They really are a perfect match.

Daniel is a Radiologic Oncologist and let's just say that the closest I came to being a radiologist was participating in my chest x-ray last year. I held very still. Basically the same thing right? Anyone? Now, I have however, worked for a fair share of doctors in my time. Many amazing ones (CCP love ya-Dodds what up?), and some, maybe not quite as amazing. So, I'm embarassed to say that I may have had some preconceived ideas of what his personality might be like. I am pleased to report, however that I was totally wrong and I am tucking my tail between my legs (when you “assume.....etc.”). He was adorable. He was relaxed and calm and genuinely friendly to me and my crew. He was patient and sweet and smiled so effortlessly.

Especially if Miriam was anywhere near.

I absolutely loved being near them. Their love is infectious and made for an utterly amazing day.

Now, living in Utah, let's just say that Jewish weddings are not the norm for me, so when they explained that they were coming here to Utah because Miriam's dad Rabbi Frederick Wenger, who retired from the Congregation Kol Ami, was going to perfom the marriage cermony for his daugher in his synagouge, I was ecstatic to experience something a little different. It was so fun for me to learn about their traditions and beliefs (Thanks Daniel for teaching me about the menorah :). I felt loved and accepted from the second I opened the door and Miriam's mother and father greeted me with such kind hugs. I felt their genuineness and it immediately put me at ease.

I feel so lucky that I have a job that allows me to be surrounded by so much happiness and love. It really is such a blessing to be able to a part of it all.

So, to Daniel and Miriam thank you for allowing me to be there and for trusing me. I am moved by the two of you and I know that life holds only but the best for you.

All my best.....hope you enjoy.......

-Amy

The ceremony and reception were all coordinated by Kim Albers at Every Last Detail. I was blown away at what she was able to do. Absolutely beautiful.

I also need to say a HUGE thank you for the unbelievable kindness of my two helpers. Kristen for being a totally unflappable assistant. She was running everywhere and never batted an eye at any of my crazy requests. You kept us level headed and grounded. I love you oodles.

And also to Morgan my second photographer. I absolutely adore her style and her eye. When my original second shooter fell through, she graciously agreed to fill in. And oh, how glad I am that she said yes! I will forever adore her for being willing to take a chance on me, and the fact that she is TOTALLY groovy was a wicked awesome bonus. Thank you thank you Morgan. I NEVER could have done it without you. (plus I'm so happy to have a new sister-in-arms :)

I love these close-ups of the rings that Morgan took .

The rings were engraved in Hebrew and said "I am my beloved and my beloved is mine." I ADORE that. It's so perfect.

Another of Morgan's shots: