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Candice & Erich {LasVegas Lovers}

First, Let me refresh your memory of Candice and Erich. They were the AWESOME under water shoot I did!! Remember now?

Well, As all weddings tend to never really go as quite as planned, enter Candice and Erich who were to originally nab their nuptials in April. But, Erich, who was working in Cuba got detained and Castro declared… ‘Wedding or not! You’re staying!’ Dictatorship. Get it? ((fizzle!?))

Ok, that part was a little made up. Erich did have a minor set-back with work and after all the invites and STDs {save.the.dates} went in the mail… they had to move their wedding date in rather short notice. Cuba did let him out. And. Therefore, they did have their wedding. {Sigh of relief.}

Candice being a wedding designer for YOJ nailed the details – duh – and of course picked amazing vendors to work with.
Ahem, including thine self.  Chest gets a little broader and head gets a little larger.
The wonderful location and catering was done by Granville’s. This spot was really cute and quaint and had such an intimate feel. Candice’s guest list was diminished b.c of the date change. BUT, the location was perfect for the number of guests. It felt like old, close friends having the time of their lives. And trust me, THEY DID! Let’s just say that since there wasn’t much room for the photobooth… the props were STILL used… as… outfits for the evening! Laugh. There was lots of dancing with our props that made for hilarious post processing. Bringing out the props illuminates crazy personalities!
Cakes were made by Molly at D’LISH whom always does a knock out job. I overheard Molly telling someone that since Candice had to do all the planning last minute – gave Molly a very vague description of the wedding – I believe the words were vintage and urban — Molly just took those key words and designed the cake. Not just designed that cake, but made edible art pieces. BaddaBING! I didn’t get to taste it but it looked really moist and well, D’LISH! Candice never saw the cake until her wedding day. That’s trust! She was more than tickled when she saw it.
None the less, Candice beamed the entire day. But, who wouldn’t on their wedding day? Not too many times would I turn her way without there being a big infectious smile all over her face.
After all the dancing and laughing were over… the newlyweds left for LasVegas!! Spend that money, honey!
But knowing these two, the honeymoon is FAR from over!
Congrats you two!
Until next time.
xo,
Tomme.

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Erich and Candice are taking the PLUNGE

And they took me along with them.

So.. how excited was I to do this shoot? Pretty daggone excited. I love challenging myself and stepping it up! And welcomed it eagerly!

I met Candice because she owns Yoj designs and events. She is a wedding planner locally here in Charleston, and does beautiful, customized work. You should check her out!!  I was initially struck by her warm friendly nature.  She has this GORGEOUS red hair and a smile that just makes the room glow.  We hit it off and was one of those meetings where we had to make ourselves leave b/c conversations flowed, it was like hanging out with an old buddy. We kept in touch back and forth in both our busy lives and she wanted to get together for margaritas. I thought it was b/c I was such a cool cat, but I soon learned that Erich had proposed and she herself was in the midst of planning her own wedding!! And she wanted no other than ME to shoot her wedding!!! I had to say. I was so flattered. She has access to numerous photographers and there are PLENTY in Charleston. For her to like my work well enough to hire me for her own wedding is one of the best compliments I’ve received.

So we talked…. Erich is in the Navy and they have a rich history on the water, and in the water. She certainly doesn’t seem like the ‘typical’ everyday bride. She told me she hired me for D.I.F.F.E.R.E.N.T!! *gasp, me?* .. so different we worked on.  I had always wanted to shoot underwater images so Candice was the perfect guinea pig. I know this isn’t for everyone but I love her willingness to be unusual! Fun for me. Awesome images for HER.

Might I mention, she also didn’t wear your everyday bathing suit.  Now, why would she? She had heels on, bright pink heels, I might add.. and a black dress that had a crinoline skirt, lots of jewelry and a hairpiece we kept fishing out of drains that resembled a peacock… she was going for fun and FAB! Mission complete.

The underwater housing for these cameras are Sooo expensive. I thought I might want to do this more often, but not sure I can afford to. Oh, I also don’t have a pool, but if you want to donate yours that’s one step closer. 

 

 

We had a sexiest hair toss competition. I dunno, it’s still a toss up!

And when Candice pointed her pruny, wrinkled finger at me…. I knew we were done! What a fun, invigorating shoot! I loved stepping it up! We will be getting married in April and I can’t wait. It will be a GALA affair, to say the least!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mell - July 29, 2009 - 9:26 pm

Too much fun! I love seeing what you come up with, and I never know what you are going to do next. Well done, Tomme!