Friday, July 29, 2011

Bill and Christie | Summit County New Jersey Wedding

We love New Jersey weddings because it means we get to see loads of our amazing family!! David is one of 41 grandkids and his closest cousin Bill was getting hitched. David still remembers when he and Bill were kindergarteners swimming and fishing in the "Mary Street Pond" behind Bill's house and fun was their only agenda. Now Bill was all grown up and getting married! Bill had been dating his gorgeous bride Christie for nearly 7 years and we couldn't be happier that they were tying the knot. Christie is incredibly sweet, delightful and perfect for Bill. They complimented each other in so many ways. Friends & family came together to witness these two exchange their vows at the beautiful Catholic cathedral, St. Vincent de Paul Church. During the bride and groom portraits, Bill & Christie were all smiles as they kissed and laughed through the 100+ degree heat! True love folks. The Birchwood Manor hosted the elegant reception where everyone put their dancing shoes on as they kept that dance floor hopping ALL night long!

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The day after the wedding, David's extended family came together for a sweet little family reunion...of course, there is not really anything "little" about it with a group this size! Everyone had a blast hanging out, playing games, chatting it up and grubbing. By the end of the night, Gram and Pops may have been the only ones to survive the massive game of pushing everyone into the pool. If you were dry, swimsuit or not, one of your dear family members was going to ensure you met the splashing pool waves.:)



Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Michael & Ashley | Salt Lake City Wedding

Michael & Ashley's wedding was an extra special occasion for us. Not only was it at one of the most stunning locations in Salt Lake City, UT but it was also my (Tammy) brother's wedding. What a joy to see Michael all grown up and getting married. In the midst of Michael going to school to be a doctor, he managed to find the girl of his dreams and whisk her away in his arms. We're so proud of Michael for his achievements, adventurous heart and for marrying such an awesome girl. Ashley is a sweetheart and a knock-out...beautiful inside and out. She is one of the most caring and genuine people you will ever meet. She is perfect for Michael and we're thrilled to have her as a sister!

Our favorite moments from the trip were spending time with family and becoming friends with new family. What a blessing to have so many amazing people in our lives. We wish we didn't all live so far away from each other but look forward to the next time we can all be together.

The wedding was held at Thanksgiving Point's elegant "Loggia", a garden wonderland in full June bloom. Thanks to Jessica, the incredible wedding coordinator, for her stellar help in making sure everything ran seamlessly.

Congrats Michael & Ashley!! We're stoked for you guys and love y'all so much!!






Ashley...Could you be anymore GORGEOUS?!:) Props to her sister Caroline on doing an incredible job on Ashley's hair & make up!








Michael was quite the handsome groom! Being a part-time model, he was a pro in front of the camera.














The Deveau clan...just missing our brother David. As you can see, somehow I missed out on the pool of tall genes ranking the oldest yet smallest sibling.;)


The dashing couple!!
















David and I arrived a few days early and squeezed in a little Salt Flats adventure with the bride and groom to be. Such a cool spot!




Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Tricia Brock | "The Road" Photo Shoot



What a blast it was to shoot the album photos for one of our best friends Tricia Brock. She recently released a new worship album,"The Road" which peaked at #2 on iTunes on release day! We are so proud of her! Tricia and her husband Nick have become some of our dearest friends over these past couple years & have been a huge blessing to us. Their friendship has encouraged, challenged and strengthened us as individuals and as a couple. It's a valuable & rare find to have true genuine friends in life and we are so thankful God put them in our lives. These two have become our family and are friends we can count on through the happy and rock bottom times. It was cool to see Nick & Tricia get to work together on this album as Nick was the master mind producer on it. This album is an authentic reflection of Tricia's heart & message that she lives out. She is someone that still gives, encourages and loves even when she is going through difficult times. You know when she says she'll pray for you she will. How fitting for the album to be titled "The Road" as it relates to the roads we all travel down and how along the way there is life, love & grace always available to us in God's open arms. Every song on this record is a powerful gem as they are filled with messages of hope, faith, forgiveness and reminders of God's faithfulness that will uplift and encourage your heart & spirit over and over again. It was stretching to narrow it down to a few favorites but here goes...

"Breath of God"...this song is a beautiful reminder that God's love is what ultimately gives us life and truly satisfies our souls. Beware...this catchy tune will stick in your head!:)

"The Altar"...this song is a lovely portrayal of restoration and healing found at God's altar...that secret place of freedom, grace, forgiveness & redemption where we can leave our baggage behind us and let God purify and renew our hearts.

"Broken For Love's Sake"...this song has an extra touch of beauty to it as Tricia sings the chorus with her Dad and this symbolism reminds us that God is our Dad on the road of life...how our Father's love helps us, keeps us and comes beside us through the trials and broken times in our lives & helps us to stand on our feet again.

If you haven't already, stop what you're doing and give yourself or a friend Tricia's new album, "The Road", here...ENJOY!