“Jenny,
Just wanted to send a quick message to say thank you in advance for all of your work- the photos are incredible, and you captured so many of the moments that we will remember forever! When my dad saw the blog entry, his response was “those pictures are more like little movies”. He’s right! Each one really tells a mini story… it takes a special eye to capture that depth and we are so thankful that you were our photographer!

-Courtney & Andrew”

(Don’t I have the best clients?!  ”Little movies”!!  Best comment ever!!!)

So much I love about this wedding:  1) Courtney’s amazing silk champagne dress, 2) bridesmaids in two different shades of blue (why pick one?), 3) the Mason Jars on all the reception tables, 4) that AMAZING cake, 5)  Courtney’s lab-created real yellow diamond engagement ring, 6) that they got married on Friday the 13th, and 7) all of the below:

The first time Courtney’s Dad saw her that day!  I LOVE the sweet look on his face  He just looks so proud and happy

I love a good reveal.  Such a tender moment.

So. Stinkin’. Gorgeous.

Can’t decide which I like more; my view:

…or my second shooter’s view:

Right before the walk down the aisle with Mom & Dad!

White River Gardens are sooo pretty.  I want to do more weddings here!

OK I love two things about the photo below:  1) the emotion and 2) how Andrew reaches out to comfort her

Mr. & Mrs.!!!

From the cocktail hour straight into the first dance.  I love this because all the guests are crowded around them in a circle as they dance.  That’s a lot of good, loving energy!

Courtney is cracking up here because Andrew is taking a 3rd bite of cake!  And why shouldn’t he?  Brides & grooms:  ENJOY your wedding cake!!

Party time!!!  I told you Courtney & Andrew know how to have fun.  They danced ALL night!  Also they had blue glowsticks and rings everywhere.  LOVED this!

This guy in the blue shirt.  I think I love him a little.

Andrew + Groomsmen + Backstreet Boys “I Want it That Way” + KNOWING ALL THE WORDS = amazing.

A blue glowstick send-off after the most amazing day & night.

Congratulations indeed, Courtney & Andrew!  What an amazing time!  I wish the best to you both in your new lives together.

Jenny Grise

P.S. A super special “thank you” to Deborah Bowman & the rest of the staff with A Touch of Elegance for their amazing work coordinating this spectacular wedding:

The ladies got ready in the nursery at the church!  Yes, I may be 8 months pregnant, but I am sure I would have appreciated it anyway

so cute so cute!!!!

While I get the shots coming down the aisle, my second shooter stays behind to get the behind-the-scenes with the bride & father.  This is why 2 photographers = awesome!

I love the look on Joel’s face when he sees Jenna!!  Melt my heart!

Jenna & Joel had written speeches to share with each other and the guests during the ceremony.  I love this idea.  It was so sweet!

There was such a perfect cornfield right outside the church.  And hey–it just so happened to be Jenna’s father’s cornfield!  I think they call that serendipity!

My view:

My second shooter’s view:

Love love looooove cathedral-length veils!

Jenna’s eyes.  WOW.

Music was provided by Sarah’s Swing Set.  I looove them.

Jenna & her dad!  So sweet!!

So many cute babieeeeeees!  (Plus that guy on the right has the coolest facial hair.)

Jenna & Joel played a wedding game in which each of them answered questions about their relationship by holding up the shoe of the person who they felt fit the question best.  For example:  ”Which one takes longer to get ready in the morning?”  It was so cute & fun!  Everyone should do it!

THANK YOU so much, Jenna & Joel!  You are a lovely, wonderful, totally in-love couple that can bring a smile to anyone, anywhere.  Ashley and I had so much fun at your wedding and wish the best to you always!!

To sign up to view the full event when it goes online, click here!

Jenny Grise

Who’s Jack?  Here’s a hint:  He’s short, energetic, adorable and has a black-spotted tongue…

Time to relax in the grass, right?  Well, it started raining on us…thankfully, it only lasted a minute or two and we were able to get on with our session!

This photo series cracks me up.  Chelsea & Brad are so cute together!

I saw these perfectly parked Gator tractors on campus and couldn’t resist…

Sassy & gorgeous.

Nick’s IS a Bloomington tradition!  And Brad’s one request.  How could I say no?

Come on, you KNEW I wouldn’t leave you without another photo with Jack!  And what a cute family they make!!

Jenny Grise

]]> http://grisephotography.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1821 1 http://grisephotography.com/blog/?p=1761 http://grisephotography.com/blog/?p=1761#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:37:07 +0000 Grise Photography http://grisephotography.com/blog/?p=1761 “Hi Jenny!

I’m going through the photos for a second time today…and they are
even better than the first time I looked through them! You and Ashley
did such a fantastic job of capturing the excitement, joy, and fun of
our day. THANK YOU!

Betsy”

Betsy & Scott are two happy people.  They smile & hug a lot.  And know how to have fun.  Also they used “Oh! The Places You’ll Go!” by Dr. Seuss as their guestbook.

And their bridesmaids wore white!  Now isn’t that about as refreshing as limeade on a hot Summer day?
OK now I want limeade.

I love Betsy’s smile

I also love Betsy’s shoes!  Mmmmm green satin!

Bridesmaids that wear white?  Yes, please!

The Reveal!  I do love when brides & grooms decide to see each other before the ceremony.  Such an intimate moment between the two of them, AND it allows for a much more relaxed time after the ceremony; they can just go straight to the cocktail hour or reception!

Scott was SO excited to see Betsy and it shows!

I *love* the wands!!

Love it!  Scott cracks me up!

Go Betsy!!

Awesome vendors:

IU Auditorium

Peppertree Floral

Watters brides (gown)

Note to Betsy & Scott:

We love you!!!  You two totally rocked and were two of the sweetest people my second shooter, Ashley, and I have ever met.  Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your special day!  Best to you always!!

Jenny Grise

P.S. Don’t forget to vote for Grise Photography for Best Photographer in Indy Channel’s A-List!

]]> http://grisephotography.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1761 2 http://grisephotography.com/blog/?p=1757 http://grisephotography.com/blog/?p=1757#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:16:53 +0000 Grise Photography http://grisephotography.com/blog/?p=1757 I am so proud to announce that the awesome, amazing Fiji wedding has been featured on Elizabeth Anne Designs blog!

Go check it out and leave a comment!

Love,

Jenny Grise

P.S. Don’t forget to vote for Grise Photography for Best Photographer in Indy Channel’s A-List!

Who: Kristin & Steve, super sweet, amazing, fun, and wow…Steve can SING!!
What:  Their gorgeous, heartfelt outdoor wedding
Where:  on IU’s campus…in fact, where I myself got married: the Rose Well House (beautiful!).  Reception at the Tudor Room at the Indiana Memorial Union
Awesome vendors:  Flowers by Artful Blooms, live music by The Paul Mabin Band

First, the awesome details:

One reason why I love Kristin:  the cutest, sweetest facial expressions!  And the best smile ever

so many buttons!  (I looove buttons that go aaaall the way down)

see what I mean about “best smile ever”?  Kristin, you are beautiful!!

Last touch-ups.  Don’t you just love the blue & yellow?  And aren’t those the cutest flower girls you’ve ever seen?!

This is Kristin & her brother.  Their mom & dad both passed a few years ago.  To recognize them during the ceremony, Kristin did a butterfly release (beautiful).  Here, brother & sister share some emotion before the walk down the aisle.

I just *LOVE* her expression here!  Such pure joy & happiness

The ceremony often went from tears…

…to laughter, as a good ceremony should!

I love how they’re looking at each other here!

Yay, husband and wife!!

Another thing I absolutely LOVED about this wedding:  RIGHT when Steve & Kristin were announced, they went straight into rockin’ it out on the dancefloor with their guests before settling down for dinner.  I LOVE this.  It sets such a fun tone for the rest of the night!

I seriously adore Kristin!  I mean, does it get happier than this?  Well, does it?

Cute cute cute!!

The many emotions toasts bring to the bride & groom…

So, Steve is a wedding singer.  Aw yeah.  He has a band (rendezvousmusic.com).  And boy, does he have a voice.  He busted out a surprise rendition of Michael Buble’s “Everything” for his bride.  It was frickin’ awesome, OK?  AWESOME!  Steve, you totally rock.

…and Kristin’s reaction:

On the left is Paul Mabin.  On the right is Nicole Garza.  They (and the entire band). were. amazing.

And just so you know, Steve wasn’t done yet.  He somehow rocked it out EVEN MORE with “Brick House” later in the evening.  Wow, Steve.  Wow.

Love it love it!  Go, Kristin!!

Steve & Kristin:  THANK YOU for choosing me as your wedding photographer!  I had literally so much fun!!  And Steve, I’m not joking, you totally rock.  I am super impressed with your talent, sir!  Congratulations to the both of you in your new lives together!

Forgive me, I just couldn’t decide between this one and the next one…so I chose to post both!  LOVE IT!

Chelsey & Steve met while students at IU and both went on to Chiropractic school at Logan University in Chesterfield, Missouri.  As an added inspiration, they’re opening their own Chiropractic practice (try to say that three times fast) in Indianapolis!  So awesome!!

And of course, I cannot wait for their wedding this August.  It is going to be amazing, I have no doubt.  I mean look at them!  Amazing!

Thank you, Chelsey & Steve!  See you both again really soon!

Once a hairstylist…
Hannah, working on her sister’s hair

Hannah wore the “Goddess” wedding gown by J. Crew.  Simply beautiful.

Hannah’s dad!  I totally adored this guy.
Hey, Hannah’s dad (why oh why can’t I remember his name?!)!  Hope you had an awesome Father’s Day!!!

Hannah + AJ = the cutest.

Again, what did I say about being “once a hairstylist?”  Hannah touching up her soon-to-be mother-in-law’s hair (wow, that’s a lot of dashes).

Hannah’s mother reacting to the ceremony.  I love capturing moments like this

AJ’s uncle performed the ceremony.

And later….oh! we had SO much fun on Hannah’s parent’s property!

So there I was, minding my own business, standing there with the crowd in a circle, snapping away when all of a sudden, AJ pulls out THIS MOVE!:

…and this guy….attempts “The Worm”

Hannah & AJ, I cannot thank you enough for choosing me as your photographer!  Hannah, you and I have worked together so many times in the past while I’ve photographed the brides you’ve coiffed and I am so incredibly honored to have worked with you on your own wedding day!  You both are a sweet, caring, FUN couple and I wish you many, many years of happiness.

Jenny

Sara & her mom!
(…and that hairstylist?  Her name is Hannah.  I shot her wedding the following week!  Next on the blog!)

I love this photo because you can see the emotion in Sara’s mother’s eyes as her daughter becomes a bride!

One thing I loved about this couple is that they both come from families of big huggers…and they do it so well

*sigh* I love IMU Garden weddings!

Sara!  The dimple’s showing!!  SO CUTE!

Lighting the unity candle

A Reservoir Dogs shot was requested  I was happy to oblige.

Sara & her dad.  Another great hug

Go, Grandma!

Thank you so much, Mike & Sara, for choosing me to capture your gorgeous day!

Jenny

I’m going to start with this photo simply because it comes complete with the Fijian greeting, “Bula!” meaning “hello!”.  The people of Fiji are so genuinely friendly and happy, you will hear “Bula!” at least 25 times a day there.  It’s wonderful

The wind was perfect that day.

Adrian’s view:

My view:

Another one of Adrian’s view:

…and my view:

Adrian’s view:

my view:

my views:

Adrian’s views:

venturing into the ocean…!

dancing in the ocean…my heart melts every time I look at this photo.  They are so, so much in love.

A favorite, for sure.

The start of a new beginning, a new life for Bit & Jay.  We couldn’t be more honored to have been the ones chosen to capture this once-in-a-lifetime adventure for the two of you.  Thank you, so much, from our hearts to yours.  May your love always remain on “Fiji time”

Love,

Jenny & Adrian Grise