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Proposal Stories: Ruth and William
Congratulations to Ruth and William on their touching engagement and wedding! Ruth and William knew each other in high school but married other people – both were married for 60+ years! After they both lost their spouses they reconnected and got married on Valentine’s Day this year!!! William bought a beautiful Hearts On Fire 5 Stone Diamond Band (pictured here) for Ruth. Congratulations to this wonderful couple!
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Premium Vendor Showcase: Bessie Black Photography
What was your inspiration for being a photographer?
I always knew I would own my own business. It wasn’t until high school that photography came about- I always took pictures, but when my cousin got married when I was in HS, I kind of put the two together and found my passion as a wedding photographer. During high school I was involved in Yearbook, which helped my photography grow with a couple of large projects to realize my love of the field. After high school I spent some time at Blue Ridge Community College in the Marketing & Business program, while also taking photography courses. . Once deciding that photography was my true focus, I found the art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and finished there with an Associates in Photography.
What makes you unique to brides?
- 10+ years of bridal shop knowledge (adjusting a veil, making a bustle, groomsmen boutonnieres, advice on do’s & don’ts – years of knowledge of the makings of weddings & actual day of!
- Always willing to lend a hand, very flexible, and willing to please.
- Always adding to my product line to ensure that there is something for everyone.
What services do you offer?
- Wedding services- wedding day coverage, various levels of professional albums, including the coffee table style albums, wedding prints & enlargements, Digital Image DVD, online hosting, engagement & bridal portraits, save the date cards, and surprise proposal storytelling (live from your day of engagement – capture it as it really happens).
What is your style of photography?
It changes from couple to couple, but I try to keep it simple & always about the bride and the groom and their personal style. Its really a mixture of traditional & candid photojournalism.
What are five tips that you can give to brides looking for a photographer?
- Be sure to ask all of your questions, but remember that this person will be with you all day on the most important day. You need to be comfortable with them and feel totally at ease in their presence. This to me is most important; I build relationships through my couples & families.
- Think about your wedding and where it is going to be. Make sure to make the most of all of your decorations & flowers. The little details and special unique personal touches can really enhance your wedding and the photography from it. Keep in mind that pictures resemble your day and we photograph the story as it is told.
- A photographer should show you what there is to offer, but it is also good to hear from you as well! If you know what you want, great! Share it with us. If you do not know, we will guide you and explain to you what the products and services are about, and talk about your day and what will work best for you and your budget.
- While attending a bridal show, the vendors are there for you. We want to share our information with you, talk about our services, how we can help you. Please do not be shy in stopping and looking through our albums and getting to know us!
- Enjoy your planning process, but be sure to hire trained professionals. This is essential in having a beautiful stress free day. We have done this before (and we love it) and so many times we can spot & resolve an issue before it becomes a problem. Trust who you are working with and you will have a wonderful day!
For more information about Bessie Black Photography, please visit her vendor profile.
Our Story: Mike & Courtney, Part Two
In August, Mike and Courtney won the Ultimate Vacation Giveaway contest from Where To Get Engaged. Here they tell part two of their story.
I knew that our love could only result in one destination, in asking Courtney to be my one and only. With all of my mind and my heart I waded through the implications of asking Courtney to marry me. I told my parents and then asked her’s. Once I received the blessing of her parents, I became a diamond expert overnight; having never bought a gem of such great value before and because it was for my love and bride, I wanted it to be the absolute best. I sought out some insider information from her mom and best friend about what she would like, and after visiting numerous jewelry stores, I made a decision on an elegant sparkly antique style 3-stone past-present-future yellow gold dazzler. I knew this unique ring would be a perfect match for Courtney and the best expression of my love that I could find.
Once I had the ring the next thing to do was to set up the moment. The element of surprise was crucial to me. I had planned for weeks and felt like May was the best time to do it. Near the end of the month my parents were going to take Courtney and I on a family vacation with them to Hawaii (this would be an easy time to expect to be proposed to. Not for Courtney). The night before we left I arranged for a divine dinner for two at the best restaurant in Southern California, Andreas in Newport Coast, overlooking the Pacific Ocean we felt ocean breezes grace our faces as the sun melted deep into the water. There is something about the vastness and endlessness of the ocean which says “forever”.
While there we were just having a good time, enjoying good food and the pleasantness of each other’s company, like we normally do. After a delicious meal, we decided to walk the grounds of the Pelican Hill Resort, I suggested that our last stop should be the roman rotunda that overlooked the state beach and golf course. Courtney thought the highlight of the evening was a romantic dinner for two, little did she know what was coming next.
Upon arriving at our final stop on the walking tour, I told Courtney that I would never say “I love you,” to another woman in my life, and as I got down on one knee I asked her if she would “wear this ring for the rest of her life?” She said, “I would love to.” Oh the glory – the music of our hearts was playing sweet sounds of love reaching up to the heavens.
Later that night we arrived at her parents house where they were hosting a graduation party for Courtney’s sister, Colleen. (Apparently her parents didn’t tell any of their guests that I was asking the question that night, but only that they should stay because “something important is going on tonight”. I think most people had an idea what was going on at that point.) Finally we got to Courtney’s house and we were greeted by everyone with hugs, love and photographs. Champagne toasts and joy filled stories flowed long into the evening. It was a magnificent night.
Asking Courtney to marry me and the experience of our relationship has left me stunned and speechless, blessed beyond words, loved beyond reason. This is a part of our story.
- Mike Morabito
Our Story: Mike & Courtney, Part One
In August, Mike and Courtney won the Ultimate Vacation Giveaway contest from Where To Get Engaged. Here they tell their story.
It was the first day of college and I needed to get a soda before class began. As I’ve been told, I was spotted by a young lady who thought to herself, “Why aren’t there guys that good looking in my classes?” Sure enough, I walked into her class and sat in the seat right in front of her (an amazing feat given that the building easily could hold several thousand students at one time). (Also, ironically our Professors name was for that class turned out to be “Lovelace”. Funny name, yes. Coincidence, I think not.)
I was spotted but didn’t realize it, as I was a very focused Political Science major on a mission toward learning a lot. But then. But then, it happened she asked to borrow a pen “because [she] forgot it”. From that moment on we had a connection. The pen had information on it about the church that I was part of. She asked about it and I invited her.
Day after day we would wait for each other at the end of class to walk each other to our next classes. Those were sweet times and always the highlight of my day. We had already carved out a space for each other in our lives. It was only natural that those hang outs would extend beyond the after class walks to movies, coffees, dates and more.
She. She has always made my heart fill with joy, she has always been my best friend. We clicked back then and click even more today. Toward the end of college we began spending all of our time together, and finally I asked her to be my girlfriend. Really at that point it was calling what we had something that it already was. She said Yes.
Our friendship continued through our dating relationship. Over the next couple years we enjoyed some incredible adventures. We took a road trip around the US with friends, went to numerous rock concerts and sporting events, and found ourselves colliding into each other’s every-day lives in fun and exciting ways. After a while, it became impossible to imagine our lives without one another.
- Mike Morabito
To be continued on Wednesday, September 16th…
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