Marilyn Manson
Slayer
Killswitch Engage
First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
July 26, 2009
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I'm still smiling from this one... and a VERY interesting lesson to teach my fellow single ladies out there - to grab attention, wear attire that is unexpected of your surroundings (in a non-smutty way, of course). I wore a full length pink summer dress, while virtually the entire audience wore black something-er-other... 5 phone numbers were handed to me, with countless other flirtations. Now, granted, I was working and hanging out with some friends who happened to be at the show as well, so needless to say this is sheer entertainment value and flattery towards my "ego."

And for some strange reason, I couldn't help but feel as though Brian... er... uh... Marilyn... was looking at me too. I don't know - take a look at the pics and judge for yourself.

SLAYERRRRRRRR!!!!

(heehee)

xoxo

~amy

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE

SLAYER

MARILYN MANSON

Pat and Becky
Their Wedding Day
July 25, 2009
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I cannot even begin to describe this wedding or these two amazing people. I can tell you that I find the word "client" impossible to use when talking about Pat and Becky. They are friends. They've been so supportive, fun, and wonderful since we first met months and months ago. It was no surprise that photographing their wedding day felt as though I was capturing moments for family.

These two compliment each other so perfectly, and are loved by so many people (as was evident by their HUGE bridal party and guest list).

Their special day had a rare comfortable weather day for a July date. The perfect blue sky was filled with puffy clouds everywhere you looked. The wind helped cool the heat from the sun. The short downpour before dinner created a rainbow; something I will likely always associate with Pat and Becky.

A few things that I REALLY wanted to mention about their day... Becky's flowers were AMAZING. I failed to inquire about her florist, but will certainly post something about it later on. I've never seen a bouquet like hers before, or flowers as unique as those on each of the tables.

The band that they hired for the big day was incredibly talented, and played fantastic music that is very much atypical to weddings (yet incredibly fun, and "dance-able"). Their name is Southbound, and they hail from Milwaukee. They played lots of classic rock (one of my absolute favorite genres), and really created a fun mood. Between sets, the on site dj over at CD+Me (the venue) did a phenomenal job in his selection of music.

The videographer. I heart him. Shawn owns a company called Poetry In Motion. He is absolutely a pleasure to work with, and fantastic at what he does. While everyone was busy eating dinner, he was an editing machine. He created a video montage from the whole wedding day that was fun, sweet, and even got a few tears going among the guests. If I were a bride to be, he'd be one of the first people I'd contact (no joke).

Pat and Becky - you are truly amazing and wonderful people. I cannot tell you how incredibly blessed I feel to have met you, captured your special day, and gained two wonderful friends out of it all. Thank you for all you've done for me. Can't wait to see pictures from your amazing honeymoon!

xoxo

~amy