Saturday, August 11, 2007

If it is August it must be...


Wedding Show Season!
Yes, if it is August--- wedding show season is upon St. Louis! Despite the unbelievable heat and humidity that every August brings we join a bevy of brides, grooms and their friends and families and find ourselves at different venues around the city meeting and greeting and sharing our passion for wedding photography.

Tomorrow we will be at America's Center for The Wedding Show sponsored by St. Louis Bride Magazine. What can you say about this show, one of the largest of the year? Lots of vendors, lots of excitement, lots of great ideas and always a lot of fun!

If you are going to the show, we will see you there! 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. downtown! The Dodgers are in town so the area promises to be a sea of red as well.

On another note for our current (did I say nosy?) brides, we had the opportunity to meet Nell's new fella Mike. We met for dinner at Bar Louie in the CWE and had a great time. He did laugh and comment that he has a hard time believing that we have such dull lives that Mike and Nell are on the blog! Nell will be along at the show tomorrow so make sure you ask her the same question everyone seems to be....................... "so, is he the one?"

Tuesday, August 07, 2007

Hair Raising


I have my hair thank you, we all do. Lots of it even----- although I hate to tempt fate by saying that so far none of the staff have hair that is thinning or balding. Thank heavens! So one night my phone rings and it is Bobbi------- how DARE a certain company in town use our website music for their commercial, I mean really! And to make it about a zillion times worse, it is a rather well known (and heavily played commercial) company for thinning and balding hair. HA! I had a good old fashioned laugh about it all and didn't think much more about it.......after all our brides have lovely, lovely hair!!!!

Until one of our brides, Carin, (who we love because she has a rather wicked sense of humor)-- calls and mentions that she has NOTICED that this company uses our music in their commercial. Well crap------ now they notice! And have I mentioned that they play this commercial a LOT, in every time slot across the spectrum even! Sheesh. I can just see us at the big wedding show at America's Center this weekend having brides ask us if we can make their Dad's bald spot fill in!

So what do you think, change the music or not? In all seriousness I don't really think I will--- the music is for the most part really nice and WE USED IT FIRST!!!!! Unless of course I could find something soothing and romantic, very non-David Allen Coe with no trucks, beer, cowboy hats, mama, or prison.

I'll have to think about it.

Saturday, August 04, 2007

Jennifer & Garrett

On a VERY hot Saturday in steamy St. Louis we're going to spend the day with Jennifer and Garrett, their wedding day of course! Their once in a lifetime day will be absolutely gorgeous, as will the bride I have no doubt----- and the groom is very handsome as well so when wearing his tux he will look dashing.

We'll be thinking cool thoughts and using every trick up our sleeves to make sure that everyone is as comfy as possible.

Stay cool out there!

Thursday, August 02, 2007

New Do


No, we are not the ones with the New Do----- other than Danielle having her hair trimmed recently, the only new do's are those of Prince and Hana. They love their groomer Chris and despite the fact that Prince is a huge baby, their grooming always goes smoothly. As many MANY of you know Prince and Hana and always ask about them it was time for a new photo! In the pic above, they are apparently dancing (which they are quite good at!) Do not for one moment think that they dance for the sheer love of it, or for the sport. No, they dance for treats pure and simple, and for peanut butter they not only dance but really cut a rug.

In the photo above Prince (in the blue) is just being darned cute (which he is very good at) and Hana has her famous smile that cracks everybody up. No kidding, when Bobbi says "cheeeeeese" and holds her hands in an invisible camera grip that dog just grins to beat the band. For those of you who thought that her lopsided smile is an Elvis impersonation, well I guess you are close. The dogs have such sweet and wonderful personalities, everyone loves it when they come to the studio! This however, does not happen very often as (in that wonderful tv commercial) they are both really big 'Barky Von Schnauzer's'.

Have a fabulous Thursday and stay cool, it promises to be a hot one. Bobbi is back in the studio from her day breathing all things photography and we have a very full day as we wind up to a wedding (of course) this Saturday.

Wednesday, August 01, 2007

Mice Playing

Today Bobbi is thrilled to be spending the day with two of the world's top ten photographers! She will be immersed in photography and all of it's facets and couldn't be happier!

So, ssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh don't tell The Boss but the Mice are Playing!!! Okay, playing after getting a few things off the desk---- but still playing! It's our secret though!

Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Thinking Treats...

The August September issue of the newsletter will go out tomorrow to our brides, if you aren't on the mailing list and would like to receive one in .pdf please let us know and we will send one out via email.

In addition to the newsletter we're finalizing plans for the series of bridal shows coming up in the next month, August is probably the craziest show season in St. Louis and we will be attending several. It's always crazy at the booth and we leave unable to finish a sentence and so tired it's hard to even breath---- but we absolutely love meeting so many wonderful brides and grooms as well as their friends and families, we have a great time! Our show schedule is in the newsletter so you can make plans to stop by and visit with us.

Bobbi tells us that Prince and Hana returned from the groomer and look handsome/beautiful, and apparently they know it too! :) All of our clients always ask for new photos of the dogs so I've asked Bobbi to take some new photos, hopefully they'll be up in a couple of days.

There have been a number of brides recently who have called us about wedding day ice cream/custard at Ted Drewes. YES, this venerable St. Louis institution still provides their frozen delicacies to bridal parties free of charge. On any given Saturday you will find quite a few wedding parties stopping by, it is something they have grown up seeing and knew that they wanted to do that on their wedding day as well. Both locations offer free custard and it is lots of fun for everybody. We are pretty mean about vanilla only for the bride---- let's not tempt fate and get hot fudge on the gown, okay?????? Just know that you will attract lots of attention, but it is just another way to be the star on your day! Me? I don't stick to vanilla, I'm a Southern Delight or a Cardinal Sin girl, oh yeah! Bobbi always sticks to the Dutchman being the creature of habit that she is. Depending on what part of town you are on location in--- Fritz's near Valley Park is another good frozen treat location. No, they don't provide free treats to the bride and her minions you'll have to bring the debit card but it is very good. On a recent stop with a wedding party we can all heartily recommend the Birthday Cake Concrete, yum!




All things considered when you think about it---- it is a great day for ice cream, no matter where you stop! Make mine a large please!

Monday, July 30, 2007

Kate and Matt

What do you need besides a beautiful bride and a handsome groom for a glorious wedding? Well, when you throw in lots of love and add to the mix fun family and friends you are off to a great start. When you complete the brew by having the Dom Perignon flowing at a beautiful reception at the Starlight Roof at the Chase, well--- suffice it so say that the wedding of Kate and Matt was quite spectacular. We enjoyed every minute of it, it was an honor! We had the opportunity to work with Christy and the girls from All Dressed in White and that always makes the day go smoothly as well as adds a lot of fun.

Enjoy the slideshow of their beautiful wedding!





Friday, July 27, 2007

Randi and Paul


Pop the cork indeed! We are very happy to have Randi and Paul as part of the wedding family at BBP. Their wedding in July 2008 will be gorgeous at the World's Fair Pavilion and we're honored to have been selected as their wedding photographer. We had a great time when we met with Randi and her Mom, they are wonderful people so we have every confidence that not only will the wedding be great but that we will enjoy a relationship with the family for many years to come.

I have to laugh at our brides, they are SO wonderful------- and just so funny! Our darling Katie called yesterday to tell us that because she is so busy getting skinny she has to have her ring resized! (Many of you will know exactly what she is talking about!) Well, not resized exactly but because is is pave' the ring will have a sizing insert. Will it show in the ring shots? Or having heard from cute Jenna, her hair color will be slightly different at her wedding from her engagement photos (and guest book). Will this be a huge problem? Earlier in the season our dear Carin called because while cooking dinner she burned her hand and how horrible would the photos be because of this boo boo? It's all in a day's work around BBP, and brides------ no worries we will take it as it comes and make the very best of it!

Have a wonderful Friday!

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

And baby makes 3....



Steve and Melissa were in the studio for a maternity session just before the arrival of their son (affectionately referred to as "Little Man" at the moment). They brought their other two daughters with them for a family portrait as well. We LOVE to see our brides and grooms come back as their families expand, what a blessing to continue our relationship of capturing "Images from the Heart..."

Monday, July 23, 2007

Amy & Jason

Last Friday we had the privilege of capturing Amy and Jason's wedding day with "Images from the Heart..." We started at the gorgeous Westin as Amy got dressed in her suite and then had a wonderful afternoon of location photography with the couple and the wedding party before the ceremony at the lovely St. Anthony's of Padua. The reception was at the ever popular Windows on Washington. Amy was an absolutely gorgeous bride (as you can see by the slideshow) and her groom Jason was dashing. We adore Amy and her Mom Sue, but the 'bonus' is that her new husband Jason is absolutely without a doubt one of our favorite grooms, adorable, kind, considerate, and with a fabulous personality---- whatta guy! :)






This great couple is honeymooning in Italy............. ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. If I didn't like them so much I'd be tempted to sniffle a bit.

Saturday, July 21, 2007

Two Quick Bits---



We're out the door for the wedding of Matt and Kate! We just love this couple and have been looking forward to their day for quite some time. It is going to be nothing short of absolutely spectacular. Adding to our anticipation is that we get to work with Christy Ricker from All Dressed in White once again, we just love her! When it comes to excellent wedding coordinators, Christy is one of the very best.

And before I leave---- dear blog readers---- I told you that I'd report the deets from Danielle. She does tell me that the guy she is currently dating and has achieved Boyfriend status seems to be the one to make her heart go pitter patter. I haven't met him yet but hope to in the next couple of weeks. In the meantime know that I am collecting on my (very long) list all of the pertinent questions as to just why he should be allowed to date our Nell! :) Any and all questions that bear placing on the list, you know you can just let me know!

Enjoy this beautiful Saturday with amazing weather!

Friday, July 20, 2007

A Beautiful Weekend for Weddings

Our brides this weekend are just super lucky----- woo hoo the weather is going to be absolutely spectacular! The thunderstorms blew through last night taking with them the heat and humidity and today as well as through Sunday it is going to be glorious out there!

Our wedding this evening, starting with photos mid-day and continuing on, is the much anticipated wedding of Amy and Jason. When we popped out yesterday for a quick bite of lunch in the CWE we spied the bride's mom making her rounds of 'beauty'! It is going to be a lot of fun! Danielle will be along to second shoot and I promise for my nosy (yet sweet) blog readers I will get the dirt on the New Man. All dirt collected in the gossip phase of the day will be dutifully passed on to you, I promise.

Even if you don't happen to be getting married today, have a fantastic day, get out there and enjoy this incredible, fantastic non-July weather!

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Katie and Andy

What is more fun on a very hot Tuesday than to welcome a brand new bride and groom? Katie and Andy, we are so very thrilled to have you as part of the BBP wedding family!

Readers will notice that yes, we have another Katie! She said that when she was growing up that there were a zhamillion Katie's around her-- well that must be true because we have quite a few. We have a lot of Andy's as well, but not nearly as many.

So Katie-Brown Hair it is! :) We had a great time in the studio with Katie and her Mom Carol and I am sure that we will enjoy a wonderful relationship over the years.

It is just brutally hot today in St. Louis, I'm afraid the tires will flat melt off the car! Hope that everyone can find a way to stay cool until the weekend when the heat is supposed to break. That is very good news for our two weekend brides who have had their ears pressed to the tv set to hear the weather forecast.

Try this really cool recipe from Cooks.com

CREAMY LEMON SHERBET
1 c. sugar
2 c. (1 pt.) Borden whipping cream
1/2 c. Realemon reconstituted lemon juice
Few drops yellow food coloring
In medium bowl, combine sugar and cream, stirring until dissolved. Stir in Realemon and food coloring. Pour into 8-inch square pan or directly into sherbet dishes. Freeze 3 hours or until firm. Remove from freezer 5 minutes before serving. Return leftovers to freezer. Makes about 3 cups.

I make this with fresh lemons (about 8 of them), and fresh heavy cream. I'm not a food coloring girl but adding it does give it a richer lemon color. Super simple, super fast, and great on a nasty hot day like today!

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Ashley & Ryan

The newlyweds looking calm, cool and collected............

The sky didn't had almost no clouds in it....... and you wouldn't guess how hot it was because it doesn't show the normal St. Louis Humid Haze!


The beautiful and lavish Basilica in the Central West End was the site of the wedding ceremony of Ashley and Ryan. The brides dress was gorgeous with it's cathedral length train as well as veil, just spectacular! We had a wonderful time on location until it was time for the reception. Needless to say the day was HOT HOT HOT so the stop at Ted Drewes for delicious cool custard was a necessary stop indeed!

Just seeing the photos makes me yearn for a Cardinal Sin right this very minute---- or wait, maybe a Southern Delight! YUM!

Saturday, July 14, 2007

Mary and Chance


We are so very excited to welcome Mary and Chance to the wedding family at Bobbi Brinkman Photography. We met Mary at the recent bridal show in Chesterfield and hit it off immediately. Her parents own The Columns in St. Charles, also of course the site of her reception venue. You just know it will be a lovely event. Her fiance Chance is a pretty funny guy, you know one of those dry sense of humor men!

Today we will be capturing the wedding of Ashley and Ryan and we are really looking forward to it. Ashley is a huge Cards fan and Ryan is (tsk tsk) a Royals guy----- their engagement shoot was especially fun when they wore dueling t shirts!! The day looks like it will be absolutely gorgeous and this great couple deserves all the best!

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Jen & Chris


A very happy BBP welcome to Jen & Chris--- we are really pleased to have you as part of the family! They came to us via a favorite couple, Tovah and Josh (whom we adore!) Jen and Chris are getting married in '08 at Caroline Vineyards so it is sure to be a wonderful wedding.
The funny thing about time is that it flies so fast it will seem like the blink of an eye until the happy day arrives.

I got a phone call today asking me about Prince and Hana----- so funny. Bobbi says that yes, the dogs are great---- spoiled and spunky. And of course, I will add some new photos to the blog soon.

Have a fabulous Friday!

Katie and Justin

I wanted to bring you a few images from Katie and Justin's 7.7.7 wedding at the Butterfly House. The colors were so vibrant that day, the bridesmaids hot pink gowns, the gorgeous flowers, and the colors of the Butterfly House itself from the flowers and foliage to the amazing perfection of the butterflies. Even though it was a tad warm (after all it IS July in St. Louis), the wedding was really wonderful and the newlyweds are such kind and gracious people. They are off on their honeymoon in Florida the lucky ducks!


For those of you (and Carin you know who you are!) who are dying for a peek of Nell and her new fella, your wish is my command. Aren't they a gorgeous couple? You know we'll keep you posted with the deets of the relationship!

Monday, July 09, 2007

Choices


We love to meet new brides and their fiance's and families and at the bridal show on Sunday we met lots! It's always so much fun to hear about where the wedding ceremony will be held, what decision was made about the reception venue, flowers and gowns, and tuxes and transportation, it all adds up to making or breaking a day that (we hope) happens once in a lifetime. We heard a very sad story (yet again) and sadly, we hear it much more often than we would like. A bride and groom to be came up to us and asked if we were available for their wedding date. Unfortunately we were not. They shared with us that they had selected their photographer months ago and the time had come to have their engagement photographs taken, the wedding is in three months. Well, they got their photos back and they absolutely hate them. HATE them! They remarked that the photographer returned to them proofs that were just horrible. This poor couple is going to walk away from their contract with this company because they feel so strongly about not having their wedding photos taken. BBP would have loved to have helped them, but as I said earlier, we were already booked for their date. Of course we did give them a couple of suggestions as to photographers that we felt would do a good job for them but that doesn't make things any easier in the meantime. They were so upset and we felt so bad for them.

The moral of the story is choose well. Remember that Mom was right, you do get what you pay for. Every detail of a wedding has several choices, do your research and make a decision that you will be pleased with in the long run.

That's one of the reasons why we have a preferred vendor list and it makes us very happy when our couples follow it. Your day can only be as good as the professionals you hire. We have a list of the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly---- we can't force anyone to hire a particular vendor but we do make suggestions when asked.

Oh---- we will get asked WHO the photographer is. Let me tell you right now I'm not going to tell you so don't ask! :) Just know that you need to choose your vendors as well as you chose your honey!

We Love You Too!

Thanks for such a great day at the Doubletree in Chesterfield yesterday for the St. Louis Best Bridal Show! We met so many of you (SO SO SO MANY.......) and had a really great time talking about your wedding days! The best part is that we will have the opportunity to sit down and get to know many of you better in the coming weeks 'out' of the crazy atmosphere of the booth.

As most brides and wedding vendors around the St. Louis area know, we are coming into Wedding Show Season, and the bottom line for BBP anyway is by the time we get to the end of August not only will we be tired and talked out but 2008 for the most part will be booked for weddings. The brides will be tired as well but will have had a great time finding out exactly what details they want included for their once in a lifetime events. It is hard work isn't it brides!

The funniest story from the show yesterday was the elderly man walking the show with one of those large paper handled bags from one of the tuxedo vendors, he went up to every single booth and if they were giving it away---- he was taking it. From the kisses and mints on our tables to the pens, or balloons, or paper fans or even catalogs, he took it all. Then he made a second (and sometimes third) sweep of the room and got MORE. The gentleman had to have been 80, I'm pretty sure he wasn't getting married and he wasn't obviously with anyone there. He was cute and from what we could see everyone left him to his own devices. He should have enough chocolate to last him for the week at the very least.

Sunday, July 08, 2007

Bridal Show

We will be heading out to the St. Louis Best Bridal Show today at the Doubletree in Chesterfield, the doors open at Noon and the show runs until 4:00. Please come by and see us, we always have a great time meeting everyone (and always seeing some upcoming brides that are out shopping for 'one last thing'!)

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Saturday, July 07, 2007

7.7.7

The media in America, and presumably around the world, is going crazy over weddings today on 7.7.7. The luckiest day to be married say the pundits. Of course "they" say all sorts of things that we know are just bald faced lies so I know enough to believe without a doubt that ALL of the BBP brides and grooms will be very blessed!

Today the BBP 7.7.7 wedding is that of Katie and Justin, a gorgeous ceremony at the Butterfly House. Without a doubt family and friends will enjoy their vows and head out for their reception--- a true celebration! We've been told that the media will be out in force capturing the 'lucky' bridal parties today, wonder who we will run into??? As they say, news at 11. I don't think that there will be any escape from hearing all about the most famous 7.7.7 wedding of Eva Longoria and Tony Parker.......... heck we will be hearing about that one ad infinitum!

Thursday, July 05, 2007

Getting Ready

We all collectively enjoyed our Fourth of July Holiday although it was HOT! Bobbi and her nephew Alex apparently blew up every cardboard box in the house along with an extensive stash of fireworks. Thankfully no one was hurt in the making of the 2007 memory! I've asked for photos but have none to share, I'm sure that any photos would not accurately capture the wonderful time that they have on their day of pyromaniac bliss. You can just imagine can't you?

Jody and Derek are leaving for their honeymoon tomorrow, two weeks--- doesn't that sound wonderful? They are one of our wedding couples that postpone a honeymoon for awhile---- not terribly long mind you, just long enough to be able to clear the decks and get out and enjoy an extended time away. I must confess to being extremely jealous, I need a vacation in a Big Way.

Now on one of the hottest and most humid days of the year we get back to work in the Studio on desks piled pretty high. One of the most pressing obligations is to get ready for the Best Bridal Wedding Show in Chesterfield at the Doubletree this Sunday. It promises to be a huge and really exciting show full of great vendors and wonderful brides. Stop by and see us, please! We will be there with Becki and you know for a fact that we will have chocolate!

Tuesday, July 03, 2007

Kevin and Michelle








The wedding last Saturday was absolutely lovely----- Kevin and Michelle were so happy and it showed at every second. The wedding reception was held at Fox Run Country Club and everyone had a wonderful time. By the time Michelle's proud Dad had his Father-Daughter dance to "Butterfly Kisses", there was not a dry eye in the house--- so sweet! Enjoy the slideshow of some of our favorite images from their day.

Saturday, June 30, 2007

Michelle and Kevin

I think the little girls above must be whispering about Danielle............

We are off to photograph Michelle and Kevin's wedding today and are looking forward to it very much. We had a great time with them during their engagement session, they are just the nicest people! Thankfully the weather is going to cooperate, it shouldn't rain and the heat and humidity are quite a bit lower than they have been in the past couple of weeks. We might get a bit of cloud cover, not a bad thing if it keeps everyone cooler!

Danielle will be along as second shooter so we will be able to hear all about the new man in her life. No............. it is too soon to think about wedding bells and the fact that she might be able to begin using her list of Wedding Do Me's........... but one can always think about it! We always laugh at Nell, it is such a great way to live an exciting life rather vicariously!

Have a fabulous Saturday!

Friday, June 29, 2007

Baby Travis



Bobbi photographed another Angel Session for Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep yesterday at St. John's hospital. How she manages, most of us don't know, we just know what a blessing she is to the families who are struggling with losing a very precious child. Baby Travis was indeed a precious angel.

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep is a non-profit organization that focuses on "infant remembrance photography". The families themselves are never solicited, but photographers around the country are contacted by the hospitals or parents themselves. It is an amazing and wonderful organization, if you have not been to the website to find out more we urge you to visit at http://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/.

As always please count your blessings--- and pass one on.

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Warm enough?


It isn't even July and St. Louis is HOT HOT HOT! We had a big 'studio party' (no party about it unless you count the beer after) and moved the storage facility. By the time the U Haul was finally unloaded we were all more than damp--- and that doesn't even count the rain shower in the middle of the day.

But we are back at it, and air conditioning is involved---- it is the little things!

Monday, June 25, 2007

Michelle and Jeff

Michelle and Jeff are not only 'soon-to-be-marrieds' in the BBP family but another circle of life story. Michelle's parents were one of the first bride and grooms to be in front of Bobbi's lens very, very early on in her career. We were fortunate to have shot their oldest daughter Jennifer's wedding a couple of years ago and now we're blessed to capture Michelle's wedding with "Images from the Heart..." how cool is that? We had a great time with them photographing their engagement session and running around with Jeff's son Mason in the park. We are really looking forward to this wedding, it will be lots of fun and a great time to catch up with the family!

Enjoy a wonderful Monday!

Friday, June 22, 2007

Chrissy & Chip

Once again---- I sound like a broken record---- but it is absolutely true, we have the BEST brides and grooms on the planet! We are so blessed to have Chrissy and Chip as part of the BBP family, they define compassion and kindness, we just love them! It was SO HOT when we shot their engagement session, St. Louis heat and humidity at its best--- whew! Regardless, we had such a good time and enjoyed their company very much. Probably almost as much as they enjoyed going to Dogtown for 2-for-1 margaritas after the session! Thanks guys, it was great!

Thursday, June 21, 2007

Great Day at the Park






Let's see if I can sum up the day:

  • gorgeous blue skies
  • not TOO hot
  • two great families
  • six great kids
  • a baby frog on Bobbi's Head
  • a baby frog on Bobbi's Lens
  • much laughter

NO frogs on Tina???? Priceless!!!!!!!

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Angel John-Luke

We are regularly privileged and very blessed to capture "Images from the Heart..." for so many occasions. Bobbi, who is the St. Louis Area Coordinator for Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, a non-profit bereavement photography program had the honor of photographing an Angel Session early this morning. John-Luke was delivered shortly after 2 a.m. on June 20, 2007. Though this angels time here on earth was only moments he will be a blessing for a lifetime. It is really amazing how this baby touched so many lives; his parents and family, the doctors, nurses, those that heard about him, and us at BBP. We carry the memory of the wee ones that have been photographed by request of their loving parents forever.

Count your blessings. Pass one on.

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Gail and Ron


Welcome Gail and Ron! We are delighted to add another 2008 bride and groom to the BBP family----- and you two will be such a wonderful addition. Gail is a pharmacist and Ron works as a financial planner, two more wonderful people you would be hard pressed to meet. They told us that they have really enjoyed looking at the slideshows of recent weddings and seeing such great ideas.

Speaking of great ideas, the yet unmarried Danielle on the BBP staff has a LIST of great ideas from our wonderfully creative brides and grooms. There is a not a wedding that goes by that she doesn't find some really fabulous something-or-other that she absolutely loves and comments to us all that she is going to use that idea when she gets married. Last week Danielle told me that she now has an official list of things. If I know her, the list is on lovely paper, in a beautiful font, with all sorts of decorations and embellishments. I also know her well enough to know that she will do everything she says she will............................. she always does! No wonder all of our brides love her and enjoy having her along on their special days! One of our recent brides Carin told me that having Nell keep her grounded with her understanding and calming ways was incredible.

Have a great Tuesday!

Sunday, June 17, 2007

Happy Father's Day



Today is Father's Day, a day to honor not only our Dad's, but those in our lives who have filled the role of mentor, protector, father-figure. There are many who have inspired us all to be the best people we can be, and along our paths have directed us, supported us, and encouraged us. But especially to our Father's we lovingly remember you every day----- and give thanks for your presence in our lives. You may be gone from us for now, but never forgotten!

Happy Father's Day


Friday, June 15, 2007

More Bridezillas!



By more Bridezillas of course I mean the show of the same name that we--- and SO many of you--- watch. Love to hate? Can't believe? Promise never to be like that???? And more! Well a new season starts up this weekend, I'm sure you will be letting us know all about it!

It looks like the show will be even more bleeped than normal--- yikes! No matter what, it continues to be very highly rated. I'm actually interested in Bridezilla's this season because the commercials are saying that one of the brides gets left at the altar! Now, if you ask me, I can't stand most of those brides and think that they should count their lucky stars that they got married at all! We'll see!

Another crazy weekend coming up for BBP---- hope you have a great one!

Thursday, June 14, 2007

Engaging x 2


Normally I would blog these engagement sessions separately------ but the arm of the server that handles client viewing is having 'issues' for the past day. Sigh. I hate technology sometimes!!! So not to drive these couples crazy (-ier???) I want to give them (and you) a small taste of their sessions. In no particular order, Christina and Christopher and Melody and Jared.

Thanks for your patience!

Now about that server................................

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Katie and Jason



Good grief I can't believe that I'm so behind on engagement sessions on the blog! We have had so many lately -- all of them such fun. I am a huge advocate of the engagement session, it not only gives you a (lovely) final product, but it is a great opportunity to get to know not only us better, but yourselves. You will find out how it actually is to be photographed, if you blink or if you are simply perfection 24/7---- as all of our couples are of course!

The photos today are from Katie and Jason---- what a wonderful couple, we really can't wait for the wedding at the winery, it will be absolutely fabulous.

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Melissa and Ben








I promised images from Melissa and Ben's lovely wedding at the Lemp Mansion and without further delay, here is the slideshow. They had some great details, enjoy them! We loved the fans, perfect for an outdoor event, they featured the program on the back and each wooden handle was tied with ribbon from the wedding colors. All of the bridesmaids wore the same dress in a different color so the flowers picked up all of the colors and were sprinkled throughout the day. We're crazy for gerbera daisies and Melissa used a lot of them, they were so pretty! And one of my favorite things was that our bride and groom took our advice and used a preferred vendor for the limo---- yay! It makes all the difference in the world believe me! The happy couple is honeymooning in Jamaica, at Sandal's I believe. With the heat and humidity coming this week (the longest stretch so far above 85 in St. Louis) I plan to imagine myself in Jamaica!!! It might just lighten the stress of it all! So, if you call the studio and I answer the phone with a funny (and probably very bad) accent-- -well you'll know! :)

Have a great day.................... mon!

Sunday, June 10, 2007

Millenium Bliss

Instead of the lovely hand-colored image above, I should be featuring FOOD, and a lot of it. Why do we LOVE the Millenium Hotel? Start with the fabulous location overlooking the Arch, Busch Stadium and with such a fabulous view of the riverfront as well as downtown it is a GREAT place for family and friends to stay, there is even a Hooter's nearby for Uncle Bud! :) The staff there is exceptional, professional, helpful and friendly--- super important to us and to you! Many of our bridal couples get ready at this premiere location, or stay there on the wedding night. Can we suggest the Millenium as a great spot for rehearsal dinners, and for the day after the wedding family get together brunches.......... it is hard to beat the fabulous champagne brunch up in the revolving restaurant. Can you imagine having your wedding there? Absolutely gorgeous! We met clients there this morning and everyone enjoyed the view of the Cards fans beginning to gather for the game with L.A. today, as well as the sight of downtown beginning to hum. We all enjoyed orange juice and coffee and then dove into the sumptious brunch foods---- Belgian waffles with every topping imaginable, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, the omelet station, carving stations with ham and roast beef, fruits and breads, and entrees from veggies to cajun seafood penne pasta and bourbon glazed pork roast. We ate ourselves silly------ SILLY! I would not be myself if I did not close with desserts, 4 different kinds of cheesecake, a chocolate cake that was so decadent it would hurt you, chocolate mousse, carrot cake and something I can't tell you what it was other than that it looked great. A little more champagne and we were out the door.

What a great way to end a busy and wonderful weekend. We all had a great time yesterday at Melissa and Ben's wedding at the Lemp Mansion. I am happy to tell you that while we were upstairs in the suite we saw no ghosts and had no paranormal activities whatsoever. (I was a little disappointed having brushed up on my Ghostbuster skills!). We're taking the rest of the day off, but I will be back with some of the beautiful images taken yesterday.

Saturday, June 09, 2007

Miss Vivian


Well, first of all, before we get to the lovely Miss Vivian----- we all send out big thanks to one of our brides (now Married Ladies)--- Keri, and her husband Jeremy. As if we didn't have enough fun and blessings being able to capture their wedding with "Images from the Heart...", they just sent us the sweetest gift! I opened the envelope to find a gift certificate from Modesto, which happens to be on our list of favorite haunts! Thanks guys----- it was really sweet!

The collage today is of one of our favorite clients Vivian. She and her sister Jessica have been in front of Bobbi's lens for a lot of years, way before they were such gorgeous young women! Vivian was in the studio last week for her birthday photos, we'd been looking forward to their visit with Mom Karin for a long time (and not just for the Girl Scout cookie delivery either!). Although Miss Vivian assures us that she will never marry, we think that she is just going to be far too fabulous a woman not to get married and be a BBP Bride! Either way, we consider ourselves fortunate to be able to be part of her life, as well as her families life! Because the new website that will feature the kids, sports, family and senior portion of the studio is not live yet, I wanted to share Vivian with you here. I'm sure you will agree she is amazing!

Have a fantastic Saturday! We're off to the wedding of Melissa and Ben and are really looking forward to it. Naturally we'll have some images next week of their special day.

Wednesday, June 06, 2007

Carin & Michael









The wedding last Saturday of Carin and Michael was a very special one on so many different levels! First of all, the couple wore 'purity' bands for their entire relationship leading up to their marriage, they quite simply 'waited'. They're very involved in their church and their lifestyle was such an inspiration to their church family and the youth group they mentor. It did make their wedding absolutely breathtaking. Carin and Michael made much of their wedding or it was gifted by talented friends, from the lovely invitation to the chuppa in the sanctuary--- right down to the cupcake cake at the reception which was decorated in the most gorgeous of styles. We had a wonderful time and consider ourselves to fortunate and blessed to have been included in their once in a lifetime event. The happy couple is honeymooning in Mexico and we hope they're having an incredibly romantic and fun time!

Enjoy the slideshow!

Tuesday, June 05, 2007

Inspire


First of all for those who have asked, called, e-mailed, sent smoke signals and otherwise begged for more information, Bobbi is back in the studio today. She arrived home after 9 last night thoroughly exhausted but bursting with stories and enthusiasm for the day she had spent with the cast and crew of "The Return". She said that the entire process of film making was awesome, and because she is a detail girl, the deets of it was mind boggling. Your answers in no particular order: the food was great, caterers travel with a film crew and provide some good grits. The stars eat first, then the rest of the crew digs in. Everyone has a very specific job and does it well. You might love the story of the tape girl, yes, the tape girl. Tim Robbins is much taller than he looks on screen and yes is quite handsome. Rachel McAdams is lovely. The movie is supposed to come out this fall and has an Academy Buzz already (or so they say). The scenes still are not St. Louis, but maybe not Denver anymore either, perhaps Pennsylvania. There are a zillion people on the set, no wonder it costs so much to make a movie! It was a fabulous day and yes, she IS still agreeable to autographs! :)

The photos above are of Danielle's new tattoo. Isn't it fantastic? "INSPIRE" is perfect for Nell, as anyone who knows her would agree wholeheartedly. You would never know that Nell is 22, she seems much older and is of course more responsible and mature than many of us. Okay, all of us. She does inspire everyone (and I mean everyone) she meets, the whole world just becomes her fan club! As she goes into the field of education she will inspire he students as well as the faculty she works with to be the best people they can be. And, I say with a laugh, because she is so doggone responsible she smiles when she says that 'just in case' her gorgeous ink can be covered up with a watch band! HA! I love her tattoo so much that I want one. A lot. I think about it all the time as a matter of fact, I want to get in my car and go get one. I want mine to say something also unique and personal and ultimately defining. There are only two things that keep me from this, one is the fact that you can just imagine how dang much it hurt by looking at it (and Nell says it hurt more than you can imagine!), and then of course is the fact that it IS forever. Like always. My kids would not rise up and call me blessed they would add a few words of their own to describe their Mother that go way beyond weird.

Of course, that is three things. And come to think about it, why should I start caring NOW that my kids thing I'm a titch odd?

Monday, June 04, 2007

Lights, Camera, Action!


Bobbi has left me to hold down the fort today, but for a good (or at least fun) reason! She received a call last week to work on the set of "The Return" filming here in St. Louis. The movie stars Tim Robins, Rachel McAdams and Michael Pena, and will be filming in St. Louis over the next several weeks. The storyline has three soldiers returning home (not St. Louis oddly enough, but Denver aka St. Louis) and embarking on a road trip.

So brides----- you'll have to do without Bobbi while she is on the set and of course it goes without saying.............. OF COURSE you can have an autograph! :)


Have a great Monday. I'll be posting images from Carin and Michael's very touching wedding last weekend in the next few days while they are on their honeymoon in Mexico.

Friday, June 01, 2007

Michelle and Mike


The images from Michelle and Mike's spring engagement session were just too wonderful not to share! As always, we had a blast------ this couple is so much fun and we're looking forward to their wedding later this year.

5:15 and the blog is just getting up, sheeeeeeesh! Another busy day at the Studio, what a blessing to be able to work with so many great people and wonderful vendors! I don't even want to discuss the fact that it is JUNE already, how in the world did that happen?

The June-July issue of the BBP Wedding Newsletter is out, let me know if you haven't received yours and I'll send it right out!

Tomorrow finds us at Carin and Michael's wedding at last! Carin, no need to be stressed, here it comes ready or not (and I know that the two of you are MORE than ready!) It promises to be a fabulous, romantic, wonderful day no matter what the weather is up to. Speaking of the weather though, say a prayer and think a kind thought for spectacular weather for our bridal couple and for all of the others getting married in St. Louis where the weatherman says it might rain!