gwyneth colleen photography » portsmouth, nh wedding photographer

1. if i were planning my own wedding currently (which, um, unconsciously i basically always am. hey…leave me alone. i am a girl, i am a j on the meyers-brigg thingy, and i GO TO WEDDINGS FOR A LIVING.), i would wind up with a dress almost exactly like the ones chris kole makes over on the cotton bride. i swoon. and…may the record reflect, i have been saying i wanted a cotton wedding dress since i was like, 2. ok, not that long, but for a really long time. but i draw the line at spending hours searching for white on white cotton polka dot fabric. i would NEVER do that. i would also never contemplate buying a j. crew celeste dress just for the fabric even though i’m nowhere near engagedville. that’s just crazy.

2. i got altared out of the library today. it is fantastic. i kind of don’t want to keep reading it, because…then i’ll finish it. kind of like a cookie…SO. GOOD. you want it to last for way longer than it realistically will. or maybe that’s just me…with the cookies.
anyway, it’s a series of anecdotal essays about various wedding related things written by women who are engaging and hilarious. you should read it.

3. this is not bridey in any way…but i am going to the south island of new zealand tomorrow for a few days. i’m bringing my camera, so…eventually, maybe in 2010 you’ll see some pictures from it.  the point is…if you want to email me, please do, but i will not be back near my computer until monday, 2/9 your time.

hey there party people…

i’m excited to announce that you may now purchase prints with your hand-dandy plastic (or paypal.)

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also, for clients whose events i haven’t photographed yet…if you’re interested in having a gift registry set-up, please contact me!  it’s an option which would allow your friends and relatives to give you gifts toward your photos (or albums, or digital negatives.)

1. offbeat bride had someone ask about quirky/unique/affordable dress suggestions for plus size brides.
the number one answer was…get your dress custom made! (which i am ALL for…when it’s my turn, oh, my dress will be the only one like it, ever.) but they also said torrid recently launched a bridal line. and some of them are actually pretty cute!  and very affordable.

2. wpja got a write-up from divine caroline. i’ve never heard of her/it, but…a friend sent me the link, and it was fun to say, “i haven’t seen this yet, but…i’m a member of that association!”

now, this may come as a total shock to some of you, but…i like retro stuff.

yes. i know. you never would have guessed. my glasses and logo would tip off only the super-stealthiest of sleuths.

but i do!

which is why i am dedicating this whole post to new/recent finds that make my heart go pitter-patter with glee.

1. dave and polly. they’re getting married in tiverton, ri in september, and i’m excited, because we’ve got the same sort of aesthetic sense, i think. (well, it’s a safe assumption based on their wedding website, and the fact that she wore a SUPER CUTE polka-dotted top to our meeting.) they also won major points with me for…well, that deserves a number 2.

2. the friendly toast-portsmouth, nh. polly and i were discussing where we should meet, and even though they’re in boston, she said, “we’re always up for a visit to the friendly toast!” i thought, hmmm, this must be some kinda place if they’re VOLUNTEERING to drive over an hour north just to experience its goodness. and lo. it IS. it is AWESOME. it’s…hard to describe, too. all the tables/chairs/decorations/dishes are 100% gen-yoo-wine mid-century americana relics. it’s magnificent. and the food is awesome, too. my new favourite is the “almond joy” pancakes (sans almonds, so…really, more “mounds” pancakes.) they’re giant, big-as-your-plate flapjacks with coconut and chocolate chips. mmmmmm. open 24 hours. go. you won’t regret it.

3. at ben and claire’s wedding brian and natalie introduced themselves. they’ve got a letterpress business down in boston called dick and jane letterpress (recently written up in, uh, some…local wedding mag…as the most affordable option around for letterpressed invites! they told me what publication it was, but i forgot, and google didn’t help.) anyway, they’re both super fun, hip people, and their site design is quirky, cool, and professional. so…if you’re looking for an invite solution, check ‘em out. tell them i sent you. (also, natalie plays harp at weddings sometimes, so…you could possibly kill 2 birds with one stone here.)

4. moxie design studios. i don’t have any need of design services right now, but if i did…they’re the first place i’d head. i lovelovelove their work. (the kind of love where you just sorta…visit the site every day just because it’s so cute and inspiring.)

leave me links if you’ve got anything else you think i’d love!