Some of my favorite wedding ideas!

Okay, sure, we're halfway through 2007, but I was digging through images from 2006 so that I can finally put some new sample materials put together, and realized how cool my clients are and what great ideas they have. Weddings are such an opportunity to show your personality and I think the below photos prove that there are so many unique ways to do just that! Below are some of my favorite ideas that my clients have come up with to really let their true character through... to show their personal flair, to honor the special people in their lives and those in spirit, to trend-set, be different, break the mold.... all in the name of love! Stay tuned, I'll have a list of client shout-outs from 2006 complete with vendor links coming soon! And, I promise to be more punctual with my blog posts... Otherwise, my friend, web-designer and fellow Libra Kristie Cromie (seen in the below post doing the Robot) will keep up the daily email assault of evil digital bunnies... And no one wants that.

If given the chance, always invite guests who can do The Robot.

Weddings are never more fun than when your guests are willing to cut a rug, shake a tail-feather and/or break it down on your dance floor.

Sam Beam reaches Such Great Heights...

After a near frost-bitten congregation was finally allowed entrance into the historic Pabst Theater in downtown Milwaukee last Thursday, February 8, Sam Beam, sans band Iron and Wine, quickly warmed us all with his seductive hymnals and lullabies. While gracing the stage with nothing but his carefully tuned Taylor acoustic guitar, glass of red wine and omnipresent beard; Beam experimented with material from his new album such as tracks Carousel and Resurrection Fern. Long time fans were not disappointed, however, as you could hear a pin drop, or certainly a shutter release, when old friends such as Muddy Hymnal, Sodom South Georgia and Naked As We Came commanded authority over the Pabst, built in 1895 . A nod to Tucson Arizona's Calexico was also given when Beam strummed out songs such as He Lays in Reins and Dead Man's Will - from their collaborative effort EP In the Reins (2005) - although in a hushed and candid version, with Joey Burns and John Convertino nowhere to be found.

Sam Beam's lyrics and tone, normally synced with sister Sarah's harmony, intrigue and evoke passion that flames for raw yet proficient guitar work and smoky, soothing song. There is nothing quite like the music that Sam Beam produces, with lyrics organic and at times intellectually indecipherable, that leave you with an indelible energy of hope and optimism. Exposure to his live performance leaves you vulnerable and somehow hypnotized, with his melodies venturing deep, kidnapping you, taking you by surprise.

Our dearly departed friend, Mississippi Nights, housed Beam, along with the rest of Iron and Wine and friends Calexico during their performance on December 13, 2005. Certainly more electric than Beam's solo performance, all involved could barely fit on MN's cozy stage. I'm certain I'm not the only one in St. Louis that strongly hopes to welcome Beam, with any friends he would like to bring, back to the show me state for another unforgettable evening.

Photos and text by Joanna Kleine

I love Seattle!

Hey there everybody! Kristian and I are living it up here in Seattle, WA... tomorrow is the Rolling Stones show, but since we landed at 11 am Sunday we have: ducked out quietly from the Fox Sports bar after the Seahawks beat our beloved Rams kicking a 52 ft. field goal with 4 seconds left... (man that was a pretty catch though Game Day Tori Holt), viewed with fascination (and a little nausea) the Bodies exhibit, and this evening we ate smoked wild salmon, filet mignon and lobster tail (thanks for dinner KK) at the Sky City resturant atop the famed Space Needle. Tonight has so far been the highlight of our trip... pleasantly surprised with our perfect timing for sunset after a consistently overcast day... Kristian's company, an amazing meal and the beautiful images I was able to capture made for a perfect evening. I hope everyone is well and enjoying their week so far!

My 1st Blog!

Hi! This is my first blog of many to come. I want to say hello to all my family, friends and clients that have all been such a blessing to my life... Thanks for everything you do for me! I hope I am as special to you as you are to me. Wish Kristian and me a happy first anniversary! I'll look forward to filling everyone in on all the new developments with our life and business!