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Some updates

admin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:14:54 +0000

Hey blog stalkers!

I wanted to do an administrative blog post to just catch you up on a few things before the holidays!

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First off- if you haven’t seen the Mass Trash the Dress photos from October, please continue to scroll down. They’re awesome. The brides are gorgeous and the photos blow my mind.

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Secondly- There is only SEVEN (7) DAYS left to purchase the Holiday Promotion. For more information click on the link up top that says “Holiday Special“ This is a great gift of a photoshoot for anyone in your family! It’s for a shoot in the spring and ya’all should check it out!

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Thirdly, I wanted to let you know about the sale that my online Etsy Shop MY TWO BUDS is having!

We’re having a HUGE sale where we knocked down all of our prices for Christmas.

What do we sell?

Glad you asked!

We sell Necklaces:

We Sell Hair pieces:

We sell Headbands:

We sell scarfs:

We even sell Bobby Pins

And Birdcage Veils!

Right now we’re having a **Christmas Sale BLOWOUT** All of our Christmas stock is significantly dropped in price! (Check out the Christmas SALE section!)

Not only that but we lowered our prices on our whole inventory! AND we have over 60 new items in store! Christmas is only 17 days away and if you order by the 15th we’ll have it shipped to you in plenty of time to put it under the tree! Check it out now! MYTW

So go check it out! Get something for a friend or yourself!

And for my faithful blog readers you will now receive TEN PERCENT OFF any order using the promo code: “BUDDIES”

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Thanks to all of my fans! I love you all and you make my job completely worthwhile!

Happy Holidays!

{Mass Trash the Dress: Group Shots!}

admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:49:23 +0000

We’ve finally come to the end of the Mass Trash the Dress photos! I’m certainly sad to see them end but it’s making me look forward to next year! Any 2011 or 2012 brides that are interested in taking part in something like this will hopefully have the chance to next year.

I want to give a special shout out to the key players who made this happen with me:

Firstly, thank you to Ridley Creek State Park for hosting us on this snowy day! The bridal suite we got ready in (shown in these photos) was incredible! The grounds were amazing and the mansion is stunning as always. Ridley Creek is one of my all time favorite places and I’m so glad we could capture these brides at such a gorgeous location.

Secondly I want to thank Gina and the ladies at Lovely Locks. They braved the storm, and got straight to work. The hairstyles ranged from soft curls to elaborate updos and I could not have been more thrilled with the results! They were quick, friendly and did AMAZING work. Seriously. You need these ladies to rock your hair for any special event. They’re awesome!

Thirdly, I want to thank Jessica and the ladies at Touch of Blush. They were early, fast, and funny! And the make up? Stunning. They transformed these brides into supermodels. It’s insane the level of skills these ladies have. If you’re getting photographed or going to an event or it’s your wedding day- I STRONGLY suggest you use Touch of Blush for your makeup!

Fourth, I’d like to thank my assistant, Amy who totally rocked at keeping me on schedule, being my second set of hands, eyes and ears, the carrier of all things lenses, trash bags and towels, and dress train “rearranger”. She was a lifesaver! Glad to have her on the team.

And finally, to my brides. You all were incredible! Thank you for braving the cold, the long drive for some and for putting on your most prized article of clothing again for me to traipse through the mud, water and paint to get these awesome photos! Without you this wouldn’t have been a success! I’m so thrilled that I got to work with each and every one of you! Love you all!

Now… without further adieu… the group shots!

Want to give a special shout out to Gina at http://www.lovelylocks.info/ for the amazing hair stylings and the ladies at http://www.touchofblush.net/ for the incredible make up for each of our brides! Special thanks also to my assistant Amy who totally made it possible for me to get all the shoots in and also to Ridley Creek State Park where all these awesome shots were taken!

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Yesterday

Hey girls. Jed and I are making a quick trip to Johnstown to see Lydia’s nutcracker performance. We are leaving Saturday morning and coming back Sunday evening. We usually take Vincent with us, but since this is such a short trip we were thinking about leaving him here. If we did that, we would need someone to take him on a walk Saturday night and once Sunday morning. Would any one be willing to do one or both walks?

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Genevieve

I’m sorry I can’t this weekend! But let’s try to get together sometime soon!

What time would it need to be done sat night? I can def do Sunday morning. Although I only met Vincet once in person (and it was brief). Would he be o.k. with that?

anytime really…. I guess not extremely late. I’m not sure how he will be honestly. maybe you can come over friday to visit him?

what are u leaving sat? I have plans sat night, but could walk him before, does 6 sat night work and then early sun morning work?

Today

Gen, I am kinda afraid of dogs but Derek actually said he wouldn’t mind walking Vincent if you still need us too.

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Ridley Cree

{Mass Trash the Dress: Bride Bria}

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:48:48 +0000

Our final bride! (I’m sad to see these regular posts end!)

Bria and I ran in the same circles in college. Ultimate Frisbee. Swing dance. (Ok I only went 3 times- but she’s excellent in it!) And we both worked summers on campus, her in conferences and me on the lifeguard staff. We never became friends really until we moved into the same apartment our last year of college. 4 Girls. 2 Bedrooms. Cheap rent! Great friendships. I’m so glad we’re friends! She’s artsy and into photography too so it’s always fun to shoot someone who is comfy behind the camera. Photographers become some of the best models! (But not me. I prefer behind the camera thankyouverymuch!)

So enough of my rambling and on to the photos! As always- Check out the end of the post for all of the special people who helped make this shoot possible! Also stay tuned for Friday when I’ll reveal the group shots of all 9 of these beautiful women together in some amazing photos!

Special Thanks to:

Hair piece available at: My Two Buds

Kevin at Ridley Creek State Park

Gina and Jen from Lovely Locks (check out their facebook) for their AMAZING job of styling each bride’s hair into styles that made each girl wish they used you on their wedding day!

Jessica and Nicki from Touch of Blush (check out their facebook) for their INCREDIBLE make up that transformed these brides into the best possible versions of their gorgeous selves!

The looks that were put forth by both Lovely Locks and Touch of Blush were breath taking and priceless. If you need a stylist- look no further!

{Mass Trash The Dress: Bride Tiffany}

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:20:27 +0000

Ok. This was one of my favorite and most fun shoots to date! You’ll quickly see why! I’ll shut up up top here and throw in some comments by the photos below. Enjoy!

Everything started out nice and neat with Tiffany and her hubby David when they met us for the Mass Trash the Dress…

I know some of you are knowing where this is heading…..

Things quickly went from pristine to an all out paint war! (For those of you brides who are having mini-heart attacks right now— they made this “paint” out of condensed milk and food coloring… According to Tiffany – when she washed her dress- all traces of red and blue washed completely out! Not one trace of this paint attack!)

How can you not giggle when you’re throwing paint at your spouse? Tiffany and David were towards the end of the day and a lot of brides stuck around to view the paint war. We were all laughing so hard. It was so much fun!

Tiffany showing us some of the damage… but it wasn’t over yet!

Now here’s the full damage:

Staking her claim in red!

All’s fair in love and war! And all’s well that ends in a painty smooch!

“Traditional” Bride and Groom Portraits anybody?

Tiffany and David: Thank you so much for traveling to Ridley Creek and for being willing to potentially destroy some clothes! It was so good to see you guys and so fun to witness this classy version of a food fight! I had a blast!! And since your dress is nice and shiny again- you can come back next year with your bikes!

Special Thanks to:

Hair piece available at: My Two Buds

Kevin at Ridley Creek State Park

Gina and Jen from Lovely Locks (check out their facebook) for their AMAZING job of styling each bride’s hair into styles that made each girl wish they used you on their wedding day!

Jessica and Nicki from Touch of Blush (check out their facebook) for their INCREDIBLE make up that transformed these brides into the best possible versions of their gorgeous selves!

The looks that were put forth by both Lovely Locks and Touch of Blush were breath taking and priceless. If you need a stylist- look no further!

{Mass Trash the Dress: Bride Megan}

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:50:45 +0000

Meet Megan! Our number 7 bride! She’s part of Lovely Locks- the wonderful women who did our brides’ hair! Check out her super fun shoot:

Special Thanks to:

Kevin at Ridley Creek State Park

Gina and Jen from Lovely Locks (check out their facebook) for their AMAZING job of styling each bride’s hair into styles that made each girl wish they used you on their wedding day!

Jessica and Nicki from Touch of Blush (check out their facebook) for their INCREDIBLE make up that transformed these brides into the best possible versions of their gorgeous selves!

The looks that were put forth by both Lovely Locks and Touch of Blush were breath taking and priceless. If you need a stylist- look no further!

{Mass Trash the Dress: Bride Amanda}

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:07:58 +0000

Bride 6 is my good friend Amanda. She had her wedding on the same day that my sister had hers so I never got to see her in her wedding dress. Lucky for me- this model quality gal jumped at the chance to get in it again and I’m so happy she did! Check out her gorgeous photos!

Special Thanks to:

Kevin at Ridley Creek State Park

Gina and Jen from Lovely Locks (check out their facebook) for their AMAZING job of styling each bride’s hair into styles that made each girl wish they used you on their wedding day!

Jessica and Nicki from Touch of Blush (check out their facebook) for their INCREDIBLE make up that transformed these brides into the best possible versions of their gorgeous selves!

The looks that were put forth by both Lovely Locks and Touch of Blush were breath taking and priceless. If you need a stylist- look no further!

{Mass Trash the Dress: Bride Merissa}

admin — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:12:54 +0000

Check out Bride #5 (we’re halfway to the group shots!) Bride 5 is Merissa. She’s one AWESOME Event Coordinator! Super friendly, super prepared, super awesome! She showed up to the shoot with her Emergency kit that had everything that you would need in a pinch. Talk about organized and prepared! She coordinates weddings, parties, showers, you name it- she’ll handle it! For full event coordination, party planning or day-of coordination you HAVE to use Merissa of Merissa Lynne Events. (check out her facebook here)

She’s also the one that hooked me up with Lovely Locks who did all the bride’s awesome hair and Touch of Blush that did the bride’s breathtaking makeup! Check out her fun and adventurous photos:

Special Thanks to:

Kevin at Ridley Creek State Park

Gina and Jen from Lovely Locks (check out their facebook) for their AMAZING job of styling each bride’s hair into styles that made each girl wish they used you on their wedding day!

Jessica and Nicki from Touch of Blush (check out their facebook) for their INCREDIBLE make up that transformed these brides into the best possible versions of their gorgeous selves!

The looks that were put forth by both Lovely Locks and Touch of Blush were breath taking and priceless. If you need a stylist- look no further!

{Mass Trash The Dress: Bride Genevieve}

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:47:09 +0000

Bride #4 is my roommate from 5 years ago! It was such a pleasure that she was able to make it for the group shots and for some really beautiful bridal portraits. When I look at her photos the words come to mind: Strong, stunning and fierce! Check em out now!

Special Thanks to:

Kevin at Ridley Creek State Park

Gina and Jen from Lovely Locks (check out their facebook) for their AMAZING job of styling each bride’s hair into styles that made each girl wish they used you on their wedding day!

Jessica and Nicki from Touch of Blush (check out their facebook) for their INCREDIBLE make up that transformed these brides into the best possible versions of their gorgeous selves!

The looks that were put forth by both Lovely Locks and Touch of Blush were breath taking and priceless. If you need a stylist- look no further!

{Mass Trash The Dress: Bride Julie}

admin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:29:19 +0000

Continuing on with the reveal of the girls from the Mass Trash the Dress Session… here’s the 3rd bride… Julie! (I photographed her wedding in August and those photos will be up to view this winter!)

PS – The hair piece is for sale here

Special Thanks to:

Kevin at Ridley Creek State Park

Gina and Jen from Lovely Locks (check out their facebook) for their AMAZING job of styling each bride’s hair into styles that made each girl wish they used you on their wedding day!

Jessica and Nicki from Touch of Blush (check out their facebook) for their INCREDIBLE make up that transformed these brides into the best possible versions of their gorgeous selves!

The looks that were put forth by both Lovely Locks and Touch of Blush were breath taking and priceless. If you need a stylist- look no further!

{Mass Trash The Dress: Bride Vickie}

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:54:10 +0000

Continuing on with the reveal of the girls from the Mass Trash the Dress Session… here’s the 2nd bride… Vickie! Vickie and I met when I was her RA in college! She’s always been one of the most beautiful people inside and out. She’s quiet and fierce at the same time, happy to knit and happy to kick some but in an Ultimate game! She’s one of the most creative people I know and I’m glad she came up from Maryland to fill in an empty spot!

PS – The hair piece is for sale here

Special Thanks to:

Kevin at Ridley Creek State Park

Gina and Jen from Lovely Locks (check out their facebook) for their AMAZING job of styling each bride’s hair into styles that made each girl wish they used you on their wedding day!

Jessica and Nicki from Touch of Blush (check out their facebook) for their INCREDIBLE make up that transformed these brides into the best possible versions of their gorgeous selves!

The looks that were put forth by both Lovely Locks and Touch of Blush were breath taking and priceless. If you need a stylist- look no further!

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Some updates

And for my faithful blog readers you will now receive TEN PERCENT OFF any order using the promo code: “BUDDIES”

{Mass Trash the Dress: Group Shots!}

Amanda Gallagher Feeling like such a grown-up today; hung curtains in the bedroom and dinning room, then swifered the living room after Ryan cut a big hole in the wall…

JenniLynn Hughes welp, Mike Crumrine and Matthew Lempka and i just finished ripping staples and nails out of my hardwood floors. hopefully David Burnette Hughes doesn’t find too many that we missed tomorrow morning… you guys are all lifesavers! and Janet Brooks too! xoxoxo

Kristin Lacaria Todays precious moment: “Mrs. Lacaria I have a VERY important question!” “Ok, go ahead” “You are a princess! A green princess like on my lunch box!”

Nathanael Lacaria Today was a parade of stupidity. Among the highlights was this gem: (40 minutes condensed) (Me) hello, I represent an organization that has the power to render hundreds of thousands, if not a million, dollars for your services (company is accustomed to 50k contracts) …See More

Genevieve Morris OMG I feel like I’m dying…… ouch!!!!!!!!!!!

Merissa Kilbrith Zappariello added 6 new photos to the album Laundry.

Amy Dalton ‎”Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain’t goin’ away.” — Elvis Presley

Merissa Kilbrith Zappariello Please “SHARE” on your page and show your support: Aiming for 150 likes by the New Year – please check out and “like” Merissa Lynne Events, LLC . Thank you everyone!!!

Michelle Orapallo Our Friends Outing @ Strasburg Railroad on Santa’s Express! — with Denise Webster Pauzano and Christopher Pauzano.

Stefanie Anszis This week proved that I actually like the city if it is nothing like Philadelphia.

Laurel Loomis Butmankiewicz back to work tomorrow. Haven’t slept in 37 hours. Should be interesting

Brittany Helen commented on her own photo.

Kate Roba I miss you already, Matty. — with Matthew Allen.

Amy Berthold Unexpected break tonight….the Hubster took over making dinner and now I’m enjoying a glass of wine.

Bonnie Parsons Messinger31 Gifts Party! Hey I have a girl’s night planned for tomorrow but it looks like it will be a good party!!

Amy Bilezikian commented on Brittany Welding‘s photo: “Brittany- - you are a gorgeous.. .”

Amy Bilezikian commented on Amanda Gallagher‘s status: “Wow that was fast. When we wer…”

Brama Allen here I sit broken hearted, came to sleep, barely started . body is exhausted mi…

Jan Ott commented on Jon Case‘s status: “Agreed”

Jan Ott likes Amanda Gallagher‘s status.

Jan Ott commented on Becca Anne Moser‘s status: “Go to white castle”

{Mass Trash the Dress: Bride Bria}

{Mass Trash The Dress: Bride Tiffany}

{Mass Trash the Dress: Bride Megan}

{Mass Trash the Dress: Bride Amanda}

{Mass Trash the Dress: Bride Merissa}

{Mass Trash The Dress: Bride Genevieve}

{Mass Trash The Dress: Bride Julie}

{Mass Trash The Dress: Bride Vickie}

Amanda Gallagher

Feeling like such a grown-up today; hung curtains in the bedroom and dinning room, then swifered the living room after Ryan cut a big hole in the wall…

JenniLynn Hughes

welp, Mike Crumrine and Matthew Lempka and i just finished ripping staples and nails out of my hardwood floors. hopefully David Burnette Hughes doesn’t find too many that we missed tomorrow morning… you guys are all lifesavers! and Janet Brooks too! xoxoxo

Kristin Lacaria

Todays precious moment:
“Mrs. Lacaria I have a VERY important question!”
“Ok, go ahead”
“You are a princess! A green princess like on my lunch box!”

Genevieve Morris

OMG I feel like I’m dying…… ouch!!!!!!!!!!!

Amy Dalton

‎”Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain’t goin’ away.”
— Elvis Presley

Merissa Kilbrith Zappariello

Please “SHARE” on your page and show your support:

Aiming for 150 likes by the New Year – please check out and “like” Merissa Lynne Events, LLC . Thank you everyone!!!

Michelle Orapallo

Our Friends Outing @ Strasburg Railroad on Santa’s Express! — with Denise Webster Pauzano and Christopher Pauzano.

Stefanie Anszis

This week proved that I actually like the city if it is nothing like Philadelphia.

Laurel Loomis Butmankiewicz

back to work tomorrow. Haven’t slept in 37 hours. Should be interesting

Kate Roba

I miss you already, Matty. — with Matthew Allen.

Amy Berthold

Unexpected break tonight….the Hubster took over making dinner and now I’m enjoying a glass of wine.

Bonnie Parsons Messinger 31 Gifts Party!

Hey I have a girl’s night planned for tomorrow but it looks like it will be a good party!!

Brama Allen

here I sit broken hearted, came to sleep, barely started . body is exhausted mi…