Finished "save the date" cards

I just thought I would share the finished design that we came up with for Meghan & Travis' save the date cards. My brother, David Schultz, helped me with the twig and berries part- he converted a photograph of mine into a silouette design (and did a marvelous job might I add). I am really excited to see it in print. Studley Printing in Plattsburgh will be doing all of the printing for the save the dates and invitations. Contact me for their contact info or just look them up on our vendors list under the information link on my site.

... and the winner is ...

Number 2!


Here is the run down:
#1- 12%
#2- 42%
#3- 15%
#4- 2%
#5- 29%

Thank you for voting! It really helped us make the decision. We had 52 votes come in!!! So, we appreciate everyone's input and opinion. Off to print new business cards!

.b. votes are highest!

Thank you for everyone's QUICK input on the logos! The voting for logos is not over... yet. We have until Monday (to vote, see two posts down for complete list). However, we have already received 27.5 votes (half of a vote were given to those of you that had two favorites or did not like the entire logo as is). And the results of these votes are interesting to me...

9% voted for number 1
45% voted for number 2
15% voted for number 3
4% voted for number 4 (one person)
27% voted for number 5

I found it interesting that most of the people that were sold on number 2 wrote me a paragraph of why they think it suits me while everyone who voted for number 5 wrote a one liner about its simplicity. Interesting case there!

Anyway, Chris does not love the font choice on number two (since it is a popular font AND i used it for my last logo), so I have mocked an option with the font from number 5 for a second option. Let me know what you think...

THANKS!

Weddings of 2006- features Jane & J.E.B.

So, it is time to post the last page of our sample book (from our favorite images of 2006) that I designed for our favorite vendors. The last couple to be featured is Jane & J.E.B. Jane is a dear friend of mine from Converse College, and J.E.B. was our videographer at our wedding (not how they met- we just knew them both before they were engaged). They actually met at Historic Brattonsville, which is where they had their reception. This is another wedding that I had trouble selecting my favorites: everything was beautiful and the couple could not have been happier.

I have also attached a shot I just grabbed of the books. The first seven arrived today! (along with about 3 other boxes of fun things) I am so excited to send these out- of course, I need to wait for the business cards to be made, which hinges on these logos. I have already received 16 votes- you all have been very helpful, and I look forward to receiving more input. Thank you!

Vote on logos, please!

Chris and I have been trying to get a new logo going for the past six months or so through a hired designer, but I think I am just so picky that we should've just started this project on our own. SO, we are back to square one, and we need your help! I am attaching 5 logo ideas that Chris or I designed, and we need your input on what you like, what you don't like, what you are drawn to, and what best communicates the essence of what this business does. We can mix up any of these ideas if there is part of one you like and part of another... And it is okay with us if you want to tell us that you don't like any of them. Please, vote either annonymously by posting a comment or by email (please use the numbers in the top left corner). We have until Monday to get it together for some ads! Thanks! I will post the results next week, so be on the lookout.

Weddings of 2006- features Andrea & Dan

Annie and Dan were married at the Whiteface Club & Resort in Lake Placid. Every part of this wedding day was beautiful, and Chris and I thoroughly enjoyed this wedding as our last Adirondack wedding of 2006. Annie & Dan's spread is the last full one of the book (I know, it is small and that is a little disappointing that I didn't get to include every wedding). The book is arriving today, and I still have the final page to share with you- one side... guess who? ;-)

Weddings of 2006- features Melinda & Zach

Mindy & Zach's wedding was among my favorites not only because they became friends of ours (and we now attend the same church) but because Mindy was so creative with her decorations. They were married at the Saranac Lake Fish & Game Club- a location that, to most drive-by viewers, is not much to look at, but it has an amazing view! And, for an outdoor wedding with a white tent, you can't find a more perfect spot- flat, next-to the Saranac River and a view of Whiteface. It was peak weekend as well! So nice.

Weddings of 2006- features Samantha & Dave

Okay, almost done with the best of 2006 book layouts. Today's featured couple were married in Lake George on September 17. Sam & Dave were actually married on our first anniversary, and we could not have worked with a more friendly family on such a special day. It was beautiful and hot- and the cruise was so cool! I have many favorites from this day, but these two are hanging on the walls of my office. Click here to see the slideshow from this wedding as well as every other wedding from this year!

P.S. the multi-image ad won.

Which ad should I use?

Okay, for all my avid blog readers... please, post a comment or email me ASAP with your opinion on which ad you like better? A. single image ad or B. multi-image ad. It will be about 7"x9.5" total. I can't decide if more is better or less is better- I just want to pull in web traffic. Thanks! It is due tomorrow! Yikes!

Weddings of 2006- features Kelly & Nick

Well, I made it one entire day without checking my email (yesterday). It was harder than I thought at first, but I got over it eventually. It is more habit than anything. But, anyway... thank you to everyone for all the birthday wishes, raps, songs, and impromptu dances (over the phone). ;-) I had a wonderful day and felt very loved and only embarassed once when the entire congregation at church sang to me. So, thank you everyone!

But about this post... ha! Kelly & Nick live locally in Saranac Lake, and originally had a wedding planned here for the following weekend. But, I think that where they ended up was so much prettier- Bayshore in Oswego, NY. And, we definitely didn't mind travelling!

They were also such a sweet couple, and we have really enjoyed the time we've gotten to get to know them- also hoping that our friendship with them will exceed the album order! :-D

Weddings of 2006- features Karin & Matthew

Karin & Matthew's wedding was another one that I really had a hard time choosing my favorite images; it was such a perfectly beautiful day for an outdoor wedding. It was also another special wedding for us because we had the opportunity to really get to know both of them... and my relationship with Karin is one that I know will not end when her album is completed- which is something I really treasure and take great joy in! Who knew that photographing weddings would lead to friendships with so many wonderful couples?!

Weddings of 2006- features Erin & Damon

Erin & Damon's wedding was among my favorite weddings simply because Chris and I had a blast and because Erin & I became close during the year before the big day. So, it was just so special to be a part of the day and the celebration! I'm sorry, I have to make this short before my husband catches me on the computer doing "work" on my birthday weekend. Yikes! Catch you on Monday!

Save the date cards

Sorry to all my loyal blog fans. It has been an entire week since I last posted- work has been crazy. :-) Well, I have just been working hard to stay on top of all of these album designs. Amidst all this designing, I have been given the opportunity to design Meghan & Travis' save the date cards. I am really excited about this project because the design they will choose will carry over into their invitations (which I am also designing), their place setting cards and then finally their album! Any bride that is interested in these services can contact me for a quote. I would be thrilled to take on more design projects as the season winds down. Anyway, I have posted the firs draft choices for her, just to give you an idea of what I am doing.