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and other times you must hold on tight…xoxo
and sometimes is best to be perfectly still…xoxo
sometimes you have to let go….xoxo
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november 17, 2009
most people know me as elizabeth messina….but in my personal life, i am mrs moore….and today is our wedding anniversary….so i thought i’d share some of our personal weddings photos….both the beautiful images taken by thayer & some of the ones i took throughout the day….celebrate with us…
our day was so amazing….breathtaking & lovely….i collected the chandeliers that hung above our table for more than a year (many of them now hang in our home)…lisa vorce was just incredible….she planned & executed every detail….she literally made our dreams come true….everything was wonderful…from the stunning florals by mindy rice to my couture gown created by kirstie kelly….our entire wedding was also beautifully filmed by paul korver of fifty foot films…we were so blessed…
we also incorporated some very personal & sweet details…i wore my grandmother’s shrug & had her pendant sewn onto my bouquet…we also had poilane wedding bread flown in from paris, this was certainly the most decadent detail…the round loaves had our names & wedding date baked into them….we also enjoyed the richest most scrumptious chocolate truffles made by jessica foster….xoxo
our delicious cake was created by christine dahl & the crown on top of the cake has become a big part of my photography, i use it for my crown portraits all the time….kirstie kelly also made my girls’ dresses & the boys’ ties…and my veil which had the most amazing handmade french lace sewn on the edge….there is something about france, always beckoning me…..and then there was our kiss…..
kiss & tell
“there we were, in front of our friends & family & yet somehow alone…just us..i remember looking at him for what seemed like an enternity…his face was so serene, so kind…i felt so happy & a little shy…he said his vows with his deep soothing voice…mine felt like a whisper…husband & wife…and when we kissed, i knew what i had always known…i was home”
mrs moore
these were the candy bars i made, wrapped in photographs from our life…i love how thayer allyson gowdy lined them up & captured them…and she was very patient while i took some of my own….
here are some of the behind the scenes images i took on our wedding day
thank you to all who helped make our day so wonderful…xoxo
“Save Me From Myself”
It’s not so easy loving me
It gets so complicated
All the things you’ve gotta be
Everything’s changin
But you’re the truth
I’m amazed by all your patience
Everything I put you through
When I’m about to fall
Somehow you’re always waitin
with your open arms to catch me
You’re gonna save me from myself
from myself, yes
You’re gonna save me from myself
My love is tainted by your touch
Cuz some guys have shown me aces
But you’ve got that royal flush
I know it’s crazy everyday
Well tomorrow may be shaky
But you never turn away
Don’t ask me why I’m cryin
Cuz when I start to crumble
You know how to keep me smilin
You always save me from myself
from myself, myself
You’re gonna save me from myself
I know it’s hard, it’s hard
But you’ve broken all my walls
You’ve been my strength, so strong
And don’t ask me why I love you
It’s obvious your tenderness
Is what I need to make me
a better woman to myself
to myself, myself
You’re gonna save me
from myself”
kick off your shoes…smell the flowers…spread your wings
& be sure to soak up all the beautiful details of your life…
love these hand painted musician shoes….
everyone should have at least one
pair of art shoes….
express yourself…
sisters are such a blessing…those of us who are lucky enough to have a sister will surely understand….my sister is an amazing woman….she is kind & strong & so inspiring…she is certainly one of the smartest people i know & wickedly clever, the kind of girl who can make me laugh, even when i am not in the mood….she gets me & loves me anyway…she is a devoted mother & also so kind & attentive to my children….its sometimes hard to put into words how much we admire the people who are close to us….i adore my sister…we’ve been through life together…don’t get me wrong, we’ve had conflicts …epic disagreements when we were younger…but that only bonds us to each other more…we became women side by side & i am a better person because of it…when i see my daughter’s snuggling on the coach…loving eachother…struggling to find their place in the world, i hope they realize how lucky they are to have each other…there is nothing like the sweetness of sisters…xoxo
je l’aime le camera
new motherhood is its own special brand of sweetness….wrought with many twists & turns….sleepless nights…bleary eyed feedings…the constant urge to check & see if your little one is breathing….and yet somehow within the uncertainty & unpredictable struggles of day to day life with an infant…
it is one of the sweetest times in a mother’s life….it’s as if you heart opens a new chamber of love….
for every mother the journey is different & yet somehow the same….we all have a unique birth story & the special private moments of cradling a newborn….but at the core of it its the same….pure love….
“My heart is yours.
My spirit sings with love.
For you. My child.
You’ve grown yourself,
inside me.
Foot under my rib.
One became two.
At last you are here.
Sleeping on my chest.
Clutching my tangled hair in your hand.
Your dark eyes calm as a lake.
Your breathing making me safe.
You who gave birth to this mother.
A life. My child.
We gave birth to each other.
I kiss your face.
A million times a day.
I sit still and listen.
To the whisper of your wisdom.
To life, right now.
This is love, my love.
My son.”
ULRICA
XOXO
every man is different…for some is a good meal….for
others its the sound of your voice….but for every man there is
some sweet untangible element of you that tugs at his heart…
try to keep track of your keys….love is divine….xoxo
this wedding was so lovely….
the bride’s stunning CAROLINA HERERRA gown hung in a red velvet room….
OH, HOW CHARMING! beautifully designed every detail
and the bride & groom’s joy was truly contagious…
i love the details from this lovely day
simply beautiful
the colors were so rich & vibrant
there were many special guests….
and some unexpected lovely surprises…
the mediterranean estate was the perfect backdrop for this celebration
you can see more of this wedding in the current issue of BRIDE & BLOOM
the couple exchanged vows on a blanket of rose petals
the day was filled with smiles & sunshine….
& of course, i simply adore their beautiful kissing tree
xoxo
embrace the one you love…xoxo
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOVELY!
three years ago today i gave birth to this sweet little baby girl….she is remarkable in every way….from the moment i met her, her eyes looked into mine with the such affection….she is the same today….so very generous with her hugs & smiles…she’s been speaking in complete sentences sine the tender age of one….its disarming, her wit, her kindness, her ability to seem completely independent & utterly vulnerable at the same time…she can do everything herself or so she”ll tell you…when i call her my “baby”, she’ll look me intently & say “mommy, i am not a baby, i’m jasmine”…and yet she’s gentle and very tolerant of my mothering…and in the evenings she melts into my body, as if she knows she’s my baby & is tired from another day of being a big girl….she can scamble eggs, wrestle with her big brother & draw perfect smiley faces…she loves to touch my skin, it keeps her calm & grounded…& when she’s sleepy, she’ll wrap herself around my arm, as if its a doll & when she sleeps, she sleeps soundly, surely gathering strenth for the adventures that await her when she arises, she is the sweetest flower in the garden, an angel with curls & secrets that whisper to my heart…..jasmine, my jasmine.
SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL
“If I gave you my love,
I tell you what I’d do
I’d expect a whole lotta love outta you
You gotta be good to me
I’m gonna be good to you
There’s a whole lotta things you and I
Could do
Hey hey
Hey hey hey
Simply beautiful simply beautiful simply
Beautiful
Simply beautiful simply beautiful simply
Beauti..
Simply beautiful
Simply beautiful
Simply beautiful
Simply beautiful
What about the way you love me
And the way you squeeze me
Hey
Hey simply beautiful hey
And you get right down it
And the love is getting you through it”
AL GREEN
so we all lose things…our keys…our favorite sweater…at times our sanity (or maybe that’s just me). when we are little it seems we somehow are able to take those losses in stride….perhaps the loss of our two front teeth was made easier knowing the tooth fairy was headed our way….we all have growing pains, difficult times in life that lead to more fulfilling richer experiences….all i am saying is that i could sure use a “key fairy” to come along from time to time…to help with grown up growing pains…
sometimes the sweetest things in life are…..sweet
this beautiful cake was made by K ROSE CAKES
for a recent shoot for
BRIDE & BLOOM
magazine
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SONG OF SONGS
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we all have them…one of those days when your heart feels heavy….when your bed becons you, even when you have way too much to do…maybe someone hurt your feelings or your jeans don’t fit….or maybe there is no reason at all….sometimes life swirles around us & we forget how to just be….maybe those days are little gifts….maybe your head longs to rest in your hands…maybe the next day will be full of joy & productivity…we all need down days…days to wallow…days to mourn…days to just be…maybe there aren’t simply good days & bad days…perhaps its simply life….unpredictable….ever changing….life is sad & beautiful….so rest your heavy heart & let yourself be….xoxoxo….elizabeth