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		<title>The Knot Best of Weddings + WeddingWire Bride&#8217;s Choice Award + Valentine&#8217;s Day = Amazing Wedding Special</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:40:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Emily Rae Photography recently received two awards thanks to all of our fabulous couples.  In honor of these awards and Valentine’s Day, we are offering an incredible deal.  Contact Emily (emily@emilyraephotography.com) before Feb. 14, 2011  and mention this special and you’ll receive $250 off any wedding package plus a free engagement session.    To read [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Emily Rae Photography recently received two awards thanks to all of our fabulous couples.  In honor of these awards and Valentine’s Day, we are offering an incredible deal.  Contact Emily (<a href="mailto:emily@emilyraephotography.com">emily@emilyraephotography.com</a>) <strong>before Feb. 14, 2011  </strong>and mention this special and you’ll receive <strong>$250 off any wedding package plus a free engagement session</strong>. </p>
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<p>To read more about the awards, click the buttons below!</p>
<div style="display: block; width: 74px; font-size: 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.theknot.com/Vendors/Emily-Rae-Photography/Profile/PHO/186/262478/Profile"><img src="http://partnerimages.theknot.com/2012/silver_web_70x70.gif" border="0" alt="2012 Pick - Best of Weddings on The Knot" />Emily Rae Photography</a></div>
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		<title>{Kate &amp; Matt} Wedding Photography &#8211; Grand Volute Ballrooms, Lowell, Michigan</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:33:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Matt and Kate were married on December 17, 2011 at Grand Volute Ballrooms in Lowell, Michigan.  This was our last wedding of the year and we had a great time with this awesome couple.  Grand Volute is a wonderful location!  We started the day at Grand Volute as Kate and Matt got ready with their wedding party.  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Matt and Kate were married on December 17, 2011 at <a href="http://www.grandvolute.com/weddings/index.html">Grand Volute Ballrooms</a> in Lowell, Michigan.  This was our last wedding of the year and we had a great time with this awesome couple.  Grand Volute is a wonderful location!  We started the day at Grand Volute as Kate and Matt got ready with their wedding party. </p>
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<p>Matt and Kate opted for a first look at the top of the beautiful staircase at Grand Volute.  I love it when couples decide to do a first look.   <a href="http://www.grandvolute.com/weddings/index.html"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3367" title="002" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/00216.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="899" /></span></a></p>
<p><span style="color: #3366ff;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3368" title="003" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/00314.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="900" /></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #3366ff;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3370" title="005" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/0051.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #3366ff;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3371" title="006" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/006.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #3366ff;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3373" title="007" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/007.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: #000000;">We decided to head to Fallasburg park in Lowell and do some quick outdoor photos with the wedding party. Up until this point there hadn&#8217;t been much snow but it decided to start snowing  just as we started the wedding party photos.  A special thanks to Darin who made sure Kate&#8217;s dress didn&#8217;t get dirty!</span><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="008" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/008.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="009" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/009.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="010" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/010.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #3366ff;"><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="011" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/011.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="012" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/012.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="646" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="013" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/013.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="014" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/014.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="015" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/015.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="016" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/016.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="017" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/017.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="018" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/018.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="900" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="019" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/019.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="020" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/020.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="021" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/021.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="022" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/022.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="1501" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="024" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/024.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="900" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="025" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/025.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="026" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/026.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="027" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/027.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="028" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/028.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="029" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/029.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" />  <img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="030" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/030.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="031" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/031.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="1501" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="032" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/032.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /></span>Thanks for inviting us to be a part of your special day Matt &amp; Kate.  Also, a special thanks to the following who rocked!</p>
<p>Ceremony/Reception: <a href="http://www.grandvolute.com/">Grand Volute Ballrooms</a></p>
<p>Video: <a href="http://inspirationvideo.com/"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Inspiration Video</span></a></p>
<p>Cake: <a href="http://www.mirabellaconfections.com/index.html"><span style="color: #3366ff;">MiraBella Confections</span></a></p>
<p>Flowers: <a href="http://www.thepottingshedflowers.com/"><span style="color: #3366ff;">The Potting Shed</span></a></p>
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		<title>{Emily Rae Photography 2011 in Review} Grand Rapids Wedding &amp; Lifestyle Photographer</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[2011 has been an incredible year.  I&#8217;m so thankful for all of the amazing people I&#8217;ve had the opportunity to photograph and get to know this year.  20 weddings and over 80 sessions! I&#8217;ve been busy   I&#8217;m so thankful for the ability to do to what I love for a living.  Here is quick [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>2011 has been an incredible year.  I&#8217;m so thankful for all of the amazing people I&#8217;ve had the opportunity to photograph and get to know this year.  20 weddings and over 80 sessions! I&#8217;ve been busy <img src='http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />   I&#8217;m so thankful for the ability to do to what I love for a living.  Here is quick review of 2011 (in no particular order). Happy New Year! </p>
<p><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="ERP 2011 Review Board 1" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/ERP-2011-Review-Board-1.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="900" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="ERP 2011 Review Board 2" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/ERP-2011-Review-Board-2.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="900" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="ERP 2011 Review Board 3" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/ERP-2011-Review-Board-3.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="900" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="ERP 2011 Review Board 4" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/ERP-2011-Review-Board-4.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="900" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="ERP 2011 Review Board 5" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/ERP-2011-Review-Board-5.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="900" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="ERP 2011 Review Board 6" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/ERP-2011-Review-Board-6.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="900" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="ERP 2011 Review Board 7" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/ERP-2011-Review-Board-7.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="900" /></p>
<p>And I ended with a picture of Darin, Mia and me, partially because I had one extra space on the post, but I really did take this picture (with a tripod and timer) <img src='http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>{Cadey Ann} Emily Rae Photography Rockford, MI Newborn Photographer</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:18:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Meet Cadey Ann.  You remember her mom &#38; dad from their belly session here. Cadey was super sweet &#8211; although she wanted to be held most of the time, we still managed to get some great sleeping shots.  Congrats Em &#38; Cory!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Meet Cadey Ann.  You remember her mom &amp; dad from their belly session <a href="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/2011/12/cory-emily-belly-session-grand-rapids-maternity-photographer/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">here</span></a>. Cadey was super sweet &#8211; although she wanted to be held most of the time, we still managed to get some great sleeping shots.  Congrats Em &amp; Cory!<img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="001" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0015.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="002" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0025.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="003" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0035.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="004" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0045.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="BLOG_BOARDS_SIMPLE_2" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/BLOG_BOARDS_SIMPLE_21.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="900" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="CA-20" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/CA-201.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="CA-35" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/CA-351.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="CA-38bw" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/CA-38bw1.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="CA-52bw" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/CA-52bw1.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="CA-54" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/CA-54.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="CA-59" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/CA-59.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="CA-67" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/CA-67.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /></p>
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		<title>{Alan &amp; Amanda} Kalamazoo Wedding Photography</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:53:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alan and Amanda were married on November 19, 2011.  We began the day with Amanda and her girls getting ready at Blue 302 Salon in Kalamazoo.After hair and make-up the girls headed back to the hotel to finish getting ready.Next we headed over to the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners for Alan and Amanda&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Alan and Amanda were married on November 19, 2011.  We began the day with Amanda and her girls getting ready at <a href="http://www.blue302.com/index2.php"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Blue 302 Salon</span></a> in Kalamazoo.<img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="001" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0013.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="900" />After hair and make-up the girls headed back to the hotel to finish getting ready.<img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="002" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0023.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="003" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0033.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="447" />Next we headed over to the <a href="http://gilmorecarmuseum.org/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Gilmore Car Museum</span></a> in Hickory Corners for Alan and Amanda&#8217;s first look and wedding party pictures. This was my first time at the Gilmore car museum.  It was an awesome venue for pictures and the staff there were wonderful to work with!<img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="004" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0043.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="900" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="005" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0053.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="006" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0063.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="007" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0073.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="008" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0083.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="009" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0093.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="010" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0103.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="011" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0113.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="012" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0122.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="013" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0132.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="014" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0142.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="900" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="015" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0152.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="016" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0162.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="017" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0172.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="018" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0182.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="019" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/019.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="020" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/020.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="021" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/021.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="022" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/022.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="023" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/023.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="024" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/024.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" />Amanda made her own bouquet by collecting unique brooches and pins.  This was so creative and gorgeous!<img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="AA-240" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/AA-240.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /> After pictures we headed to the ceremony and reception site at <a href="http://www.silobanquet.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">The Silo</span></a> in Allegan, MI. This was a great venue for both the ceremony and reception.  Amanda did an amazing job adding so many special touches &#8211; it was so fun to photograph all the details!<img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="025" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/025.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="900" />This was a Jewish wedding, so prior to the ceremony the couple with their parents and best man/maid of honor as witnesses signed the Ketubah.  The Ketubah was absolutely gorgeous.<img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="026" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/026.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="900" />Amanda&#8217;s father built the beautiful chuppah pictured below.<img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="027" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/027.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="028" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/028.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="029" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/029.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="030" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/030.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="031" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/031.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="032" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/032.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" />The speeches/toasts and prayers given were very touching.  Amanda&#8217;s sister and maid of honor, Ashley, topped it all with a creative and funny speech that was a song set to the tune of &#8220;hello mother, hello father&#8221;.  This was definately one of the most creative speeches I&#8217;ve seen.<img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="BLOG_BOARDS_SIMPLE_1" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/BLOG_BOARDS_SIMPLE_11.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="900" /> The bride &amp; groom&#8217;s first dance:<img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="033" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/033.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="034" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/034.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="035" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/035.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" />The band, <a href="http://www.drop35.net/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Drop 35</span></a>, did an amazing job as always!<img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="036" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/036.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" />The bouquet/garter toss:<img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="037" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/037.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="900" /></p>
<p> And lots of dancing to end the night!</p>
<p><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="038" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/038.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="1501" /></p>
<p>Thank you to Alan and Amanda for a beautiful day.  I&#8217;m so glad you choose us to be a part of it. </p>
<p>Also, a special thank you to the following vendors/venues who rocked:</p>
<p>Hair/Makeup: <a href="http://www.blue302.com/index2.php"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Blue 302 Salon</span></a></p>
<p>Pictures: <a href="http://gilmorecarmuseum.org/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">The Gilmore Car Museum</span></a></p>
<p>Ceremony/Reception: <a href="http://www.silobanquet.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">The Silo</span></a></p>
<p>Band: <a href="http://www.drop35.net/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Drop 35</span></a></p>
<p>Cake: Ashley Alexander</p>
<p>Day of Wedding Coordinator: Hannah Rice</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Day 12 &#8211; Gift Certificates Today&#8217;s Special: Buy a gift certificate in any amount get another gift certificate for half the value! (Buy a gift certificate for $100, get a $50 gift certificate free). Gift certificates can be used towards a future session or print/product order.  Gift certificates cannot be used on any of the 12 Day [...]]]></description>
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<p>Today&#8217;s Special: Buy a gift certificate in any amount get another gift certificate for half the value! (Buy a gift certificate for $100, get a $50 gift certificate free). Gift certificates can be used towards a future session or print/product order. </p>
<p>Gift certificates cannot be used on any of the 12 Day of Christmas Specials.  Gift Certificates can also not be used on Wedding Packages.  (However they can be used on any wedding print or product order).</p>
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		<title>12 Days of Christmas &#8211; Day 11 &#8211; Emily Rae Photography</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Day 11 &#8211; Mini-Mounts Mini-Mounts are unique way to display your favorite images.  The mini-mount is bevel cut, the edging color is heat fused and is available in black or white. A bleed of ¼&#8221; is required on all sides of your image. Mini Mounts are available in Lustre or Glossy paper. Select an easel [...]]]></description>
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<p>Mini-Mounts are unique way to display your favorite images.  The mini-mount is bevel cut, the edging color is heat fused and is available in black or white. A bleed of ¼&#8221; is required on all sides of your image. Mini Mounts are available in Lustre or Glossy paper. Select an easel or magnet back for display.</p>
<p>The Special: 5&#215;7 or 5&#215;5 mini-mount regularly priced $40 are yours for only $30.  Or purchase 3 for $80 (you save $40!)<img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="Mini-Mounts" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Mini-Mounts.jpg" alt="" width="850" height="672" /></p>
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		<title>12 Days of Christmas &#8211; Day 10 &#8211; Emily Rae Photography</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Day 10 &#8211; Mini-Slims Mini-Slims start with your photographic print or canvas, which is mounted to a special substrate. A gloss or matte lamination is then applied to the art. Museum grade black paper is applied to the back of the piece for a complete, finished look. Mini-slims come complete with a magnet or easel [...]]]></description>
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<p>Mini-Slims start with your photographic print or canvas, which is mounted to a special substrate. A gloss or matte lamination is then applied to the art. Museum grade black paper is applied to the back of the piece for a complete, finished look. Mini-slims come complete with a magnet or easel – your choice.  These adorable prints are a great way to show off your favorite images.</p>
<p>The Special: Order any 4&#215;6 mini-slim print for only $20 (regularly priced $30) or purchase 3 for $50 (Save $40).</p>
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		<title>12 Days of Christmas &#8211; Day 9 &#8211; Emily Rae Photography</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Day 9 &#8211; 10 x 20 Storyboards Today&#8217;s special is for storyboards.  Choose from one of the 4 designs below, selecting three of your favorite photos for display.  Storyboards are printed on photographic paper with a linen finish, sprayed with a protective lustre coating and mounted on 3/4 in. black standout ready to hang on [...]]]></description>
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<p>Today&#8217;s special is for storyboards.  Choose from one of the 4 designs below, selecting three of your favorite photos for display.  Storyboards are printed on photographic paper with a linen finish, sprayed with a protective lustre coating and mounted on 3/4 in. black standout ready to hang on your wall &#8211; no frame required. Standout is made from lightweight foam banded with a black edge and comes ready to display with hanging holes on the backside.  Regularly priced $150, yours for only $85!</p>
<p><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="NicholeVan 10x20 Storyboard Template edited_2" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/NicholeVan-10x20-Storyboard-Template-edited_2.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="700" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="Storyboard 1" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Storyboard-1.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="700" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="Storyboard 2" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Storyboard-2.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="450" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="Storyboard 3" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Storyboard-3.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="450" /></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[A few weeks ago I photographed Dominic&#8217;s two year old session at my studio.  Dominic wasn&#8217;t very interested in getting his pictures taken, but we had fun and got some very candid images.We were hoping for a nice family photo, but Dominic wasn&#8217;t interested.  Instead he loved this shot]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A few weeks ago I photographed Dominic&#8217;s two year old session at my studio.  Dominic wasn&#8217;t very interested in getting his pictures taken, but we had fun and got some very candid images.<img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="001" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0012.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="900" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="002" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0022.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="003" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0032.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="004" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0042.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="005" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0052.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="900" />We were hoping for a nice family photo, but Dominic wasn&#8217;t interested.  Instead he loved this shot <img src='http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> <img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="006" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0062.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="007" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0072.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="008" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0082.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="009" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0092.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="010" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0102.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /><img class="p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter" title="011" src="http://www.blog.emilyraephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/0112.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /></p>
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