Well, I am in the middle of a full-on album-design fit, and I have completely neglected my blog. So here are a few photos to tide you over until I can come back :)

That magnificent event planner Sandy added a million little details to the day and made it her own! There were so many things I can't even show them all here!! (Sandy, I know you're reading, feel free to comment and tell us your fav things/any tips or tricks from the experience of an event planner). Oh yeah, Craig was there too. (jk Craig, you did a great job haha) Oh, and did I mention Sandy wore the same dress I did to my wedding, and that Julia did to her September wedding? Maggie Sottero Grace is amazing. (and check out the head piece Sandy had made for the reception. How unique!) Here are the stats: Wedding Coordinator- Ann Messenger, Five Bridge Inn Hairstylist - Jessica Leeds, ULTA Salons Makeup- Ashley Silva, ULTA Salons Dress Designer(s) - Maggie Sottero (Sandy); Belsoie (BMs); Flower Girl's dress custom-made by MOH Patty Veil Designer(s) - Occansey Designs (www.obridal.com) Officiant - Ellen Anthony,

If any of you are like me, you've seen the Academy-Award-winning classic 'Save the Last Dance' a time or two (I may be inflating the movie's credentials, forgive me). In it, there may or may not be a line, "Ain't no shame or blame in that, Derek." (I say may or may not, because I really think a friend of mine created this line and that it doesn't actually exist in the movie.) Nonethless, I use this phrase often, for things such as my inability to cook, overconsumption of chocolate, cutting people off in traffic. Really, it is an useful and fulfilling phrase. This morning, I used my cat as a pacifier for my adorable, but easily bored model, Annabelle. Ain't no shame or blame in that, Derek.

Mandi and Jay have a great sense of stylet style that is both laid-back and classically elegant. I think the wedding really shows that. I personally am in love with Mandi's wedding ensemble- that dress! that bird-cage veil! (but I couldn't pull off the look myself at all!). And the vibe the band created at this chill daytime wedding was so comfortable for dancing or just socializing. On the day of the wedding, the Wayside Inn was also hosting a Revolutionary War reenactment! I am serious about this! While the place was buzzing with people, Mandi and Jay took it in stride, even posing for a funny photos with the militia. :) Remember what I was saying about laid-back? Because there were a ton of people, we went to off-the-beaten-path locations on the grounds, which is our favorite thing anyway. "Oh, reception place, you have a spot where everyone takes pictures? Thanks