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Hey shutter fan’s!
It’s Harmony catching you up on this past two weekends fabulous events. I know you missed me!
On Friday May 14th Arianna and I worked the St. Mathews Catholic school fundraiser carnival. It was a bright Sunny Friday afternoon when we arrived, and quickly found our location specification conveniently located adjacent to the duck tank. Volunteers/Vendors supplied a wide array of foods such as: pancit with a side of lumpia, funnel cake fries, CHANELLO‘S PIZZA, snow cones, cotton candy, freshly made baked goods, hot dogs, & of course hamburgers. The large foot ball field was littered with thrilling carnival rides like an air walk and a spiny roller coaster type ride. Music was provided by a live band and inside they put on an endless bingo game. The rambunctious children were amazed by SHUTTERBOOTH and continued to come back, even after the sun set.
Saturday may 15th :
Arianna represented for shutter booth at the serene HERMITAGE MUSEUM and GARDENS to celebrate the Dvorsak/Harden wedding. The guests were encouraged to recline on chic black couches facing the water after nibbling on a delectable entrée provided by FARM FRESH. Swaying gently in the breeze were intimate family portraits hanging from grand trees. Each guest was enamored with SHUTTERBOOTH, & happily posed in celebration.
On the 11th floor of the Cavalier Hotel in Virginia overlooking the Atlantic Ocean we celebrated the Hawkin’s wedding. Music entertainment was provided by TIDEWATER DJ’s.
On the same day we celebrated the union of the Dixon & Shultz’s at the yacht club @ marina shores. Shutter booth was delighted to be there as per usual.
Friday May 18th
Kristi & I were pleasured to be at the Yacht club to celebrate the commitment of Sara & Justin.
Ivan from ARCH ENTERTAINMENT provided the music experience which was phenomenal. Each guest munched on fresh entrée’s catered by CUISINE & COMPANY, and the purple color scheme went exceptionally well with each candlestick – chandelier centerpieces. It was wonderful to see how excited all of the guests were to see SHUTTERBOOTH nestled in our little corner.
Saturday May 19th
Ok shutter fans you need to buckle your seat and brace your self for this one:
Jaquelynn (shutter mama), Arianna ( Shutter Juggernaut), & I rode tripped it down to a tiny town in North Carolina called Mooresville to celebrate the Kress/Montgomery wedding.
Pulling into CARRIGAN FARMS we first noticed the picturesque corn fields and weeping willow trees outlining the side of the road. We soon discovered the most breath taking wedding venue you could imagine. Located at the bottom of a steep hill, surrounded by rugged rock formations, next to a quarry, sat the reception area. At the beginning of the long trek down hill there was a surf board for each guest to autograph, followed by signs leading down labeled with each vow, to the right of this sat the buffet tables, corn hole boards,and bocce ball area. Keeping with the easy going theme each table was named after one of the bride/grooms favorite bands like ; DMB, beastie boys, sublime, bob Marley, cold play, incubus, & modest mouse. They even provided a kids activity table and an I spy game with disposable cameras. After the intimate ceremony guests were encouraged to sip on the signature drink which was jungle punch served in mason jars with the guests of honor on each one. After a delectable meal of steak, pasta salad, and an array of freshly sautéed vegetables provided by CARRIGAN FARMS CATTERING, the bride and groom participated in a traditional Persian wedding tradition. DJ EXPRESS – Jim Cook quickly got the crowd hyphee to his broad range of music and encouraged guests to visit us in our shaded nook to try on ridiculous props and sign the scrap book. The Crowd embraced the booth and we had a never ending line of guests and an amazing array of photos to show the proof. This was by far the most spectacularly unique wedding I have ever had the privilege to be a part of & I was honored to be there. Memories of this magical evening will resonate in my mind forever.
This same evening Jaquelynn went on to celebrate the Harkins/Barber wedding at THE PINES COUNTRY & GOLF CLUB. The Groom, Christian, Spent the last few minutes prior to being married making sure every aspect of the reception was up to par for his gorgeous bride (can I get an awww). After the ceremony guests flowed into cocktail hour held separately for the big reveal of the ballroom, which was decorated in pink and silver with matching tables. Catering was provided by the country club and while enjoying their meals guests listened to the smooth rhythm of Frank Sinatra. During the first dance the newly weds swayed peacefully to “I died everyday waiting for you” – Thousand years & Of course the easy going bride rocked silver sparkly tom’s (Fresh to death). All of this was chronicled by PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTINE who was super cute. The Bride saw SHUTTERBOOTH two years ago at a friends wedding and was all to thrilled to be a guest and enjoy the booth more than once.. Their parents also joined in the repeat offenders fun. The highlight of picture taking was when pop got in the booth & exited flustered requesting that his blood pressure be checked. SAY WHOAAA.
Back Home in Virginia beach Charles and Matt held it down at the SEA CASTLE INN at the ocean front to celebrate Katy & Kyle’s wedding. The reception/ wedding area was delightfully spacious taking up an entire floor with a balcony! After the ceremony which was held on the dance floor near the reception area the guests ate a fine dinner made by LEXI GORMAN. Then they jammed out to LADY BUG PRODUCTIONS ( Elizabeth Nash) who threw down some awesome beats. One of the highlights of the evening ( besides shutter booth of course) was a ginourmous cupcake display made up of tons of chocolate & red velvet tiers, some even topped with bacon. Yummy. Photography props go out to PRIMO EVENTS who didn’t miss a detail. Charles and Mathew held down the booth encouraging guests to let loose, even breaking the record and getting 22 people in the booth! “While the booths a shakin’ pictures keep on takin” – Charles J
Sunday may 20th
Kristi worked the Jam out with your Clam Out! At LUNASEA at The Virginia Beach Ocean Front. This was a birthday event held in a casual and fun atmosphere. A buffet of food and signature orange crushes were provided by the venue. Music entertainment was provided by RYAN HEINZ & JONNIE CHONG who were both guitarists and vocalists. ( AWESOME!) Towards the end of the evening the birthday girl was presented with a huge “cake” with a man inside. SCANDALOUS!
Half of the party present was from the Hawkins wedding Kristi worked the week before so she was familiar with the crowd and effortless reeled them into the booth.
Arianna, Bradley, and Scott were proud to be apart of The Matt Mills One Fight Fund charity benefit. They spent Sunday Fun day at CP SHUCKERS on pacific ave at the ocean front. They enjoyed performances by CHEAP THRILLS and HEYDAY HOLLIGAN. Free food & unbeatable drink specials along with SHUTTERBOOTH were the highlights of the evening.
Tuesday May 22nd
Bradley cozied up to our closest vendors at the 757 WEDDING PROFFESSIONALS open house. This was an all around eventful night that provided a great opportunity for us to get to know the 757 WEDDING PROFFESSIONALS.
Let your shutters shine until next time
XOXO HARMONY