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Hey Everyone, thanks for coming by to check out Veldman Photo's blog. Feel free to check back often, as we will keep you updated with not only our work, but we'll sneak some of our life in as well. Who doesn't love a good, funny story because you know that there's always something strange and odd happening around these woods!

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Thanks again for coming by!

Abby (& Todd)

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Brent & Nichole :: Wedding

Happy May Everyone...

I know it's almost over, but I've been looking forward to this month all year! May is usually the sign that summer is just a blink away, and the good news is... there's no snow coming anytime soon! We have at LEAST 6-8 months before any signs of that happening again. YAY!

Speaking of snow...

I think the one time it did snow this past winter was one weekend we had back to back weddings, and it was so beautiful for photos. I know, I know... I'm such a terrible blogger that I'm JUST getting time to sit down during naptime to bust out another post. Having a kid is no joke! I don't know how people do multiple kids and get ANYTHING done... I think one is a workout in itself! Ha!

Brent and Nichole were married on one of those gorgeous, snowy, yet warm days a few months back. Todd met Nichole about a year ago when she started working at the same company. Before I was introduced to her and Todd said, "You and her would get along great because you both are vegans." (This was during the time I was not eating meat or dairy myself.) I thought to myself that was a really weird statement, I didn't know that all vegans got along... Haha! But I realized later, after I met her, why he said that. It wasn't because we ate similar, it was because she is super sweet and someone that you can instantly get along with.

We were so excited to be a part of such a special day!!! It was so much fun with LOTS of smiles and laughter!

Congratulations you two... Todd and I are so happy for you!

Check out a few of my favorites from their beautiful wedding...

Dress: Bellissima Bridal
Venue: Cheery Creek 
Wedding Coordinator: Merritt Rosenthal Weddings & Events
Flowers: Thrifty Flowers
Cake: Home Bakery
DJ: Matthew Ruffi

Nichole is so beautiful...

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Along with all of her bridesmaids... they were all so sweet and so fun! I laughed a lot with them!

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Brent was super handsome...

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And his guys were such gentlemen... LOVED that!

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Nichole was so excited...

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And so was Brent...

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Together they were so giddy!

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Look at that location... so pretty!

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At LAST...

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So sweet...

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We even snuck outside for some since it was super nice...

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LOVE this one...

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The whole room was so beautiful...

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What a fun and sweet couple...

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Monday, April 30, 2012

Happy Birthday, My Love!

Today is such a great day...

I take that back... today is one of the BEST days of the year...

Today is the day the love of my life was born!

As I looked back at what I wrote last year, I couldn't help but laugh out loud! Ha!

Last year was so great! We had a wonderful time celebrating and we were so excited for a few months from then, when Jackson would be arriving. This year is even better, as we get to have Jackson HERE with us to celebrate! Celebrate the birth of a wonderful man... and celebrate the new role as not only an amazing husband, but an amazing father!

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Todd, I am so honored to be a part of your life! We have had such a wonderful life so far, and I can only see it getting much sweeter and beautiful as the years go by. You have such a positive attitude, it is so inspiring and helps me to become a better person. Your heart loves like no other and I cannot imagine life without you. You are sweet, considerate, and so very selfless... You are the most amazing man I have ever known! I love you so much and love that I can make a big deal out of your birthday, since you hate it! Haha!


Happy Birthday!!!! XOXOXO!!!

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Mark & Riley :: Wedding

2012 has been an awesome year so far... 

It seems winter skipped us and went straight from fall to spring, I got new running shoes that make my feet feel oh-so-squishy, Costco changed their natural peanut butter recipe to be nothing but AMAZING, and we have consistently been working with such sweet and beautiful couples each month. 

We started off the year with two Floridan's. I'm not sure that's a word, but my spell check allowed it to be (Ha!)... 

Mark & Riley live down in Florida, but decided to venture back this way, since Riley's family is here, to get married. I'm pretty sure Mark was in for it when the weather forecast called for snow the day of their wedding, he's like me and hates the cold! A man who loves his lady for agreeing to a January wedding in Michigan... Ha! Riley is worth every snow flake that fell... she is, seriously, the sweetest, most selfless person, so caring and loving. She made the day extremely special for all who were there. Mark and her were stunning together. Both of them compliment each other and suit each other so perfectly! It was such an honor to be a part of their day... what a way to kick off 2012 wedding season! 

A-Mazing!!! 

Congratulations you two... we had a blast and just wish you guys lived closer! 

Check out a few of my favorites from their day... (My slideshow program was lost in my computer shift... I'm working to get it back!)

Dress: Bella Bridal
Wedding Cordinator: Linda Johnson
DJ: Mike Staff Productions- Steve Klieman

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