i luv..real engagements (brandi+damian)

I luv real engagements starring Brandi+Damian. I had to show some AAW knottie luv to my knottie sister and share her proposal with y’all. So grab a cup of coffee and move in closer to the screen.

Picture it. Christmas 2008…A weird-acting Damian drives Brandy over to her cousin’s house for a festive feast with the fam.  After the blessing of the food, Damian grabs the hand of a very hungry and food-focused Brandi. Staring deep into her eyes, he professes his luv and assumes the position (yes y’all…down on one knee). At this point, the fam has stopped and dropped everything and all eyes are on Brandi+Damian. I wish I could tell you what he said after that but all she saw was his lips moving and has no memory of what he said. LOL! Luckily, she does remember when he pulled out the box with the rock and him asking her to spend the rest of her life with him. Her reply…”Are you serious?” Classic. Don’t you just luv amazing moments? You know the ones that tie your tummy in knots and change your life forever. Here are their e-pix captured by the uber talented Amy Boeve. Be inspired.

photo: Amy Boeve Photography

photo: Amy Boeve Photography

photo: Amy Boeve Photography

photo: Amy Boeve Photography

photo: Amy Boeve Photography

photo: Amy Boeve Photography

i luv…real weddings (rosemary+jelani)

I luv real weddings featuring Rosemary+Jelani. This couple’s beautiful day was captured by the dynamic duo photogs over at Our Labor Of Love (OLOL). You can expect pink parasols and pumps, pecans, peaches, and a perfectly, posh pair getting their praise (peep the groom giving God all the glory!…AWESOME) and party on. Be inspired.

photo: Our Labor of Love

photo: Our Labor of Love

photo: Our Labor of Love

photo: Our Labor of Love

photo: Our Labor of Love

photo: Our Labor of Love

photo: Our Labor of Love

photo: Our Labor of Love

photo: Our Labor of Love

photo: Our Labor of Love

photo: Our Labor of Love

photo: Our Labor of Love

photo: Our Labor of Love

photo: Our Labor of Love

photo: Our Labor of Love

photo: Our Labor of Love

photo: Our Labor of Love

photo: Our Labor of Love

photo: Our Labor of Love

photo: Our Labor of Love

photo: Our Labor of Love

photo: Our Labor of Love

photo: Our Labor of Love

photo: Our Labor of Love

photo: Our Labor of Love

photo: Our Labor of Love

i luv…real weddings (shannon+everrett)

I luv real weddings starring Shannon+Everett brought to you by the infamous Ross Oscar Knight (ROK). I am so incredibly blessed to have the honor of showcasing ROK’s work. I luv the vibrant color palette and the ginormous (gigantic+enormous) wedding cake. Enjoy the pix (I sure did) and be inspired!

photo: Ross Oscar Knight www.rossoscarknight.com

photo: Ross Oscar Knight www.rossoscarknight.com

photo: Ross Oscar Knight www.rossoscarknight.com

photo: Ross Oscar Knight www.rossoscarknight.com

photo: Ross Oscar Knight www.rossoscarknight.com

photo: Ross Oscar Knight www.rossoscarknight.com

photo: Ross Oscar Knight www.rossoscarknight.com

photo: Ross Oscar Knight www.rossoscarknight.com

photo: Ross Oscar Knight www.rossoscarknight.com

photo: Ross Oscar Knight www.rossoscarknight.com

photo: Ross Oscar Knight www.rossoscarknight.com

photo: Ross Oscar Knight www.rossoscarknight.com

photo: Ross Oscar Knight www.rossoscarknight.com

photo: Ross Oscar Knight www.rossoscarknight.com

i luv…Preston Bailey

I luv Preston Bailey. Who doesn’t? His transformations of space are breathtaking. He recently posted some pix of his most recent wedding for Ivanka+Jared. Be inspired.

i luv…real weddings (jackie+shaun)

I luv real weddings featuring Jackie+Shaun. If you luved the e-pix like I did then you will simply adore the wedding pix.  Let’s dive right in.

Rachel Garrison for Tamara Lackey Photography

Rachel Garrison for Tamara Lackey Photography

Rachel Garrison for Tamara Lackey Photography

Rachel Garrison for Tamara Lackey Photography

Rachel Garrison for Tamara Lackey Photography

Rachel Garrison for Tamara Lackey Photography

Rachel Garrison for Tamara Lackey Photography

Rachel Garrison for Tamara Lackey Photography

Rachel Garrison for Tamara Lackey Photography

Rachel Garrison for Tamara Lackey Photography

Rachel Garrison for Tamara Lackey Photography

Rachel Garrison for Tamara Lackey Photography

Vendor Credits:

Weddings by Day
678-548-2180
Dayplannerproductions@yahoo.com

Hair: Kenne Berry  Stytch Hair Studio   stytchhairstudio@gmail.com

Makeup: Kristen White K.White Imagery kwhiteimagery@gmail.com

DJ: Joey Hill  wjhill3@gmail.com

Cake: Sweet Memories, Apex, NC

Catering : We Cook For You www.we-cook-4u.com

Florist :Tre Bella Florist Durham, NC

i luv…real engagements (jackie+shaun)

Rachel Garrison for Tamara Lackey Photography

I luv real engagements featuring Jackie+Shaun. This couple has a sexy swagger, great sense of style (Jackie is wearing that dress and kudos to Shaun on the vest and bow tie), and the camera just luvs them (and y’all know the camera doesn’t lie). Speaking of style…no wonder they are just oozing with it…they met at Urban Hype of all places!!! Check out how Shaun played it…

“So I’m walking in the mall, I’m on break from my summer job, and I stroll into a store called Urban Hype.  I was feeling good that day, but I had no idea that this was indeed my lucky day, one that would change my life forever.  I see what might be the most beautiful woman I have ever seen.  However, I need a good story, a good line for this to work out in my favor.  So what do I do?  I try on and ultimately buy a pair of guess jeans from this young lady.  In the process, while translating the Hillsborough accent, I ask her if she wants to see a play.  She said that she might like that date idea.  And as they say, the rest is history.”

Awhhh…Ain’t he smooth like butta? This couple also shows a kind of closeness that comes with seven years of dating and traveling the world together (I know they look so young…they were college sweet hearts!). Now down to the pix…It’s OK to stare since the couple can’t see you; but, please try not to drool over these yum-yums. That’s just plain rude. Be inspired.

Rachel Garrison for Tamara Lackey Photography

Rachel Garrison for Tamara Lackey Photography

Rachel Garrison for Tamara Lackey Photography

Rachel Garrison for Tamara Lackey Photography

Rachel Garrison for Tamara Lackey Photography

Rachel Garrison for Tamara Lackey Photography

#19 i luv…chess squares

I luv chess squares. I mean I really luv these Southern-style sweets. I literally can eat half the pan by myself quicker than you can say trick-or-treat. I thought I’d put this yummy recipe up today to satisfy your Halloween sweet tooth. The recipe is pretty easy-peezy. All you need is butter cake mix, confectioners’ sugar, cream cheese, butter, and eggs. BTW…if you are having a southern inspired wedding, serving chess squares along with mini pecan and sweet potato pies  and grandma’s pound cake…..mmmmm….is a great idea. Be inspired.

Cook Time: 40 min.

Ingredients:

• 1 package butter cake mix
• 1 stick butter, (4 oz), softened
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 box confectioners’ sugar, (1 lb)
• 3 eggs, slightly beaten
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

Preparation:

Combine cake mix, butter and egg and pat into 9×13″ pan. Mix sugar, eggs and cream cheese, and pour on the crust mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes, or until browned.