I am a bit late wishing this wonderful couple a Happy One-Year Anniversary, but it has been a crazy summer!  Ashley and Cody celebrated their lovely summer wedding in Illinois on July 18, 2009 and we love every moment of it!  From the lovely shade of blue to the personal details on their big day, it was fabulous from start to finish!

They are an incredibly spiritual couple and it is so evident that they are truly blessed with a beautiful marriage!  We wish you many years of love and laughter!

Here are some of my favorites from their day–

Details.

Moments.

Lovely portraits.

I can’t believe it has already been a week since we had a lovely sunset river cruise for Josh and Jennifer’s rehearsal dinner!  We were so thrilled to be a part of it, so I wanted to share a few images from the trip down the Ohio River to downtown Louisville.  The weather was warm, the food was fantastic, and everyone had a perfect time sailing down the river and back to Captain’s Quarters on the CQ Princess!  And a special shout-out to Captain Todd for his mad skills at steering us safely home!

Josh and Jennifer are so special and so in love–you will see in the collages the beautiful personalized Bible she gave him and the gorgeous pearl jewelry he gave her!  And the families–love them!  We photographed Jared (Josh’s brother) and Amanda’s wedding a few years ago, so it was so nice to see the family again!

Here are some highlights from their evening–and of course, more to come when I post a sneak peek of their beautiful wedding day!  Congrats, you two!

So lovely.

Fun!

Everyone had an awesome time!

The sunset was amazing!

That's our past couple Amanda and Jared on the bottom left!

Romance...

So pretty!

Happy Anniversary to Courtney and Jamie!  They had a most fabulous wedding on 7.17.09 and it was sheer perfection!  Lots of love, laughter, and romance!  We had a blast and I love the images!

You can check out the original blog post of their wedding right here:

Courtney and Jamie’s Wedding Day

We went everywhere on their big day!  From Middletown Christian Church to Papa John’s HQ to Mellwood Arts Center, we did it all!  Check out the fun collages below to get an idea of just how much fun was had, for sure!

Happy Anniversary, you two!

Details.

Portraits.

Fabulous moments!

Although it was 7.11.09, I remember Lauren and Daniel’s wedding like it was yesterday!  It was a lovely event at the gorgeous Talon Winery in Lexington and we loved every minute of it!  And even though the rain came in moments after the outdoor ceremony, it made for a wonderfully cool summer day and an incredible sunset!

Jonathan and I strive to capture every little moment, detail, and romantic notion during our couple’s big day.  You never get those back and we know that–so we take great care to document those moments for you so you can cherish them for the rest of your lives…

So, Happy Anniversary to Lauren and Daniel!  Check out some of their big moments below!

Details.

Romance.

Moments.

We have been wanting to share this special honor for quite a while, but it has just been so busy that it is the first chance I have had to post the good news!

A few months ago, we got a call from one of the writers for “American Photo” Magazine.  She said that the editor had checked out our web site and loved the work we do with our High School Seniors!  So, we submitted some images and were invited to participate in a feature they were doing on HS Senior Portrait Photography!

I (Rosemary) had a one-hour interview on how Jonathan and I photograph our seniors, our signature style, etc.  And the article came out a few weeks ago!  So happy about being featured in such an awesome, nationally-known photographic publication!

If you would like to read the full article, then you can download the entire issue HERE!

And here are some actual photographs from our feature article!  We shared the article with a couple of other really wonderful studios!

So if you are looking for someone to photograph HS Seniors a different way, then check us out!  You’ll see the Monarch Difference!

Check out the links below for more information about becoming a Monarch HS Senior!

HS Senior Gallery

HS Senior Portrait Details

HS Senior Portrait Pricing

Cover.

The feature!

The blue-toned image of ours was on the contents page!

Opening page of the article...

Our part of the article was on several pages...fun!

I am working on an album for some clients and thought that I would remind our blog readers that we do indeed offer portrait sessions for maternity, baby, and family times of your life!

Check out our maternity and family portrait gallery for more information right HERE!

I will post the album later, but for now here is one of this adorable little face!  She is sure to put a smile on your day!

How incredibly sweet!

Ooh, I love this gorgeous Amore’ Italian Album that we did for Kristin and Jason!  They had a wonderful wedding day and I am so in love with their album.  I hated to let it go!

Kristin and Jason chose a lovely light brown braided leather cover with their initials on the front in stainless steel!  Love it!

I love these albums–they are unique, hand-bound, and of heirloom quality.  They are so beautiful and our couples adore them, too!

Check out some images of their wedding album!

Isn't it fabulous?

Opening page spread.

Family portraits--so important!

Wonderful craftsmanship.

Ceremony on the roof of Frazier Arms!

Fun page spread!

A fun time was had by all!

SO lovely...

Love it! Congrats to Kristin and Jason!

YAY!  It is so nice to start off the week with Happy Anniversary wishes!  We wanted to wish Ashley and Parker a lovely one-year anniversary!  They had the most beautiful wedding day full of classic details and perfect traditions!

It was blazing hot for their outdoor reception, but the party was awesome and everyone had an incredible time–us included!  So, congrats to Ashley and Parker!  We wish you years and years of wedded bliss!

We loved their rich, classic details–they all came together to be a lovely representation of who they are as a couple!

OH–and Ashley and Parker’s Italian-Bound wedding album will be featured on the blog sometime this week in honor of their anniversary, so check back this week for more posts!

In the meantime, let’s take a trip down memory lane…

Check out their images via their music video:

And here are a TON of my favorites to showcase their beautiful day!

Classic details.

The original chapel of St. Aloysius.

Love the light in the doorway...

Our lovely bride, Ashley

Sage green and ivory--so perfect!

LOVED Parker's traditional bow tie!

Walking with the boys...

Just so pretty.

Gorgeous bridesmaids...

Natural light...

On the way to the ceremony!

Ashley's brother escorted her down the aisle to represent their late father...

I love when the groom sees his bride...

Gorgeous church!

So happy!

Married!

The sweetest parents!

I have no idea what the bridal party is up to here!

So sweet!

One of our custom-designed guest books and viewing cards.

The reception was at Ashley's parents' house--gorgeous!

A special tribute to Dr. Applegate--We had the honor of meeting him before he passed.

Romance.

Classic details in ivory and calligraphy.

First dance.

The cake was fab! Fresh whipped cream and strawberry filling!

It was hot, but fun was had!

Ashley's adorable nephew, Isaac!

Then we went out on the family's property for some more images...

Blue skies...

Thanks for the honor of documenting your big day, you two!

I posted a sneak peek earlier (their wedding was a few months ago), but I also wanted to really feature Emily and Richelin’s lovely wedding at Frazier Arms Historical Museum in lovely downtown Louisville!  They had a small, intimate wedding with their families and friends.  They have a great story, too–Richelin’s family lives in Haiti and the earthquake tragedy prevented Richelin’s parents and some siblings from coming to the wedding.  Luckily, Richelin’s sister, Beatrice, lives in the US and she stood in for their parents.  And by the way-Richelin’s family members in Haiti are doing okay and no one was hurt.  Many blessings to everyone in Haiti–please continue to remember those in need.

Wedding Day Details:

Color Theme:  chocolate brown, sangria red, and chartreuse green

Ceremony and Reception:  Frazier Arms

Flowers and Wedding Coordination:  Julie Kruer and Sara Bachman of Frazier Arms

Cake:  Edible Creations

Candy Buffet:  Kentucky Candy Buffet

Caterer:  Donald’s Catering

Bridal Gown and Bridesmaids Dresses:  David’s Bridal

And check out their big day with their image music video:

And here are a few of my favorites!  Congrats on your new life together, Emily and Richelin!

Lovely details.

Gorgeous gown!

Love Emily's bolero jacket with the dress!

And the girls wore fab faux-fur little jackets!

Our handsome groom, Richelin.

Love this!

Married!

Yumminess by the Kentucky Candy Buffet gals!

Romance!

Up on the roof with the ice and snow! Love it!

I wanted to share another great Italian-Bound wedding album with our blog readers!  This is from Brittany and Dave’s bright and colorful wedding and we love it!

No templates.  No similar albums.  All unique and just for you.

Love this fun image for the canvas cover and leather spine!

How awesome are these colors?

I adore their album--so adorable!

Each album handmade with creativity!

We have the best couples! Love it!