we continue to pray...

We were so deeply saddened when we heard the news last night. Our beautiful friend and photographer, Natalie lost her sweet 2 month old, baby Gavin after his little body put up such a good fight.

I hate to use the word "lost", it doesn't seem right...

he has never been lost and is not lost now.

We know right where he is at this moment

and can take comfort in knowing they will be together again as a family...

so we will say he has passed on from this world.

to the Nortons...

Our hearts are filled with sympathy and our eyes with tears.

It was hard to sleep last night.

I tossed and turned thinking of all of you and the boys and how much immense love you share. Natalie and Richie you are a pillar of strength and a fountain of faith. We know you will survive this, you have already endured so much.. but in the meantime, we hope and pray that the prayers of others may sustain you and comfort you.

Amid all my tossing and turning last night my mind fell upon the image of an Uncle Gavin (Natalie's brother that recently passed on just 2 years ago)holding his namesake in his arms and rocking him. That image rocked me to sleep too.

Natalie and Ritchie, we love you and pray for all of the warmth and comfort that our Heavenly Father can offer you right now. That you may be rocked to sleep with sweet images of a dear little boy that you were so blessed to have in your life if even for a short time.

We continue to pray.

If you would like to send condolences or wishes to the family, their mailing address is:

The Norton Family

55-691 Wahinepe'e Street

Laie HI 96762

Also, donations can be made to the Norton Family via Paypal or Bank (remember to enclose their name and last for of their account #: 1351):

American Savings Bank

55-510 Kam Hwy.

Laie, HI 96762

Tuxedo And Wedding Dress Ideas

A traditional black tuxedo would be perfectly appropriate. I would recommend a single breasted jacket at the suit length (no coattails). Because it is an afternoon wedding, I would recommend a vest and tie rather than a bowtie and cummerbund or ascot.

As for colors, you may want to put the guys all in claret-colored vests (and potentially having the groom's with a pattern and the groomsmen without) or you may want to have the groom's vest in ivory and the groomsmen in claret. Go to your local tuxedo shop and play around with various combinations until you find one you like the best.

Yes, I think having the ties be the same color would be ideal. However, you may want to have a little pattern on either the vest or the tie using the same colors to jazz it up a little. Personally, I like the look of the patterned vests with solid color ties but that is just me. Any combination would be appropriate.

I think the blush shoes would be lovely with your dress, especially since it has blush accents. Bridal shoes can be as fun and formal as the bride likes it is entirely up to her discretion. Some brides wear flip-flops, sneakers, combat boots, etc. under their dresses. I had a white wedding dress with beading all over it, giving it a very sparkly appearance.

My wedding colors were silver/platinum and baby blue. I chose light silver colored shoes because I really liked the shoes and I thought they went well with the sparkly aspect of my dress (not to mention were in our wedding colors). So feel free to get the shoes.

Just make sure to walk in them a bit to make sure they're comfortable. Once you buy them, break them in a good bit as well so they'll be comfortable for the reception. My shoes had a 2 1/2" heel (I'm 5'4" and my husband is 6'3") but I was perfectly comfortable dancing the entire reception because I had broken them in a bit by walking around my house a few weeks beforehand.

For a 'traditional' formal daytime wedding, the groom can wear a "morning suit" which consists of a cutaway coat, striped trousers, white wing shirt, gray vest and an ascot or four-in-hand tie. The groom's attendants and both fathers should be similarly outfitted, though they can choose different ties from that of the groom.

For a contemporary ultra formal daytime wedding, the groom may select a cutaway, stroller or tuxedo jacket. Fathers should be dressed in matching cutaways or tuxedos. If the groom wears a cutaway, he may still have the other wedding party members dressed in a stroller so the groom will stand out.

Obviously he can also have a matching vest (waistcoat) and or tie/cravat in the colors of your MOH etc.

In these modern times, color doesn't indicate the 'formality' of clothing when it comes to weddings. In all honesty, black isn't going to complement the colors your friend has picked. You can get some very smart suits in chocolate brown.

Tell you what, if you can give me the gowns style number and make and I will take a look at the gown. I can then advise you a little better in reference to suits and what would complement well.

Wedding Dresses - Designer Wedding Dresses - Plus Size Wedding Dresses

The biggest day of your life will be the day you start shopping for wedding dresses and beautiful wedding gowns. Wedding dresses come in a vast range of styles, colors and fits, you’ll need a plan to make sure you choose the correct one for you. Wedding dresses come with their own unique glossary of terms (or jargon, as you may want to call it). Wedding dresses are usually white, but there are many shades ranging from pure white to ivory. Your sister and mother will probably want to shop with you for your wedding dresses that you select and your wedding gowns will be all lined up for try on when you go to your first bridal dresses store. Bridal gowns are easy to find in all sizes and style and your wedding dresses final selection will be your choice completely. No matter what, choose from many wedding gowns to know that your final selection of wedding dresses is the one you really want to make.

Some ivory wedding dresses have yellow undertones, making them look creamy; some are just a "quiet" white. If you have yellow or olive undertones yellow-ivory wedding dresses may not be best for you. Informal wedding dresses are in high demand and extremely popular. Informal wedding dresses are chosen primarily by women who want something simple and comfortable, yet still elegant and enchanting at the same time. If you take the phrase "informal wedding dresses" and envision a gown that is unpretentious, relaxed, graceful and classy.

Designer wedding dresses are the best choice for women with unique styling and sizing needs. Designer wedding dresses offer brides the ability to stand apart from the crowd. Designer wedding dresses are also being fashioned to meet full figured women's specific needs and desires. Many designers realize that 50% of American women are a size 14 or larger -- and therefore they are now creating beautiful plus size wedding dresses in a range of gorgeous fabrics and styles. Often women seeking full figure wedding dresses turn to designer gown makers to ensure an appropriate fit and selection of styles. Designer wedding dresses in plus sizes are often highly sought after within the designers dress and gown market. Today's beautiful designer wedding dresses come in every imaginable design, style and color. Designer wedding dresses offer the perfect fit, whereas traditional gowns typically have to be altered to suit a woman's unique shape and size. If you have any questions you will find that the consultants and wedding dress design couturiers are helpful and extremely knowledgeable as they are all professionally trained as to how true designer wedding dresses or bridesmaid dresses should be fitted.

Featured: Jill and Glenn's Real Wedding in InStyle Weddings Magazine!

We just received the latest issue of InStyle Weddings in the mail and jumped for joy! It's finally here! One of our weddings has just been featured in the "Weddings We Love" section. Our adorable, celebrity couple, Jill Latiano and Glenn Howerton look absolutely stunning.

{photography by Natalie Norton}

So thrilled they featured a few of the spectacular details from their Lucky in Love inspired wedding. Special thanks to Elizabeth Jenkins, a freelance writer from InStyle Weddings, for working with us. More details of this one-of-a-kind wedding to come, so stay tuned! We have so much more to share!

Wedding Hair Accessories and How to Use Them

Wedding hair accessories in the UK can be bought in a variety of styles. On her wedding day a bride wants to look her most beautiful. Buying wedding hair accessories correctly can only add to that beauty. You want to make sure that you know the correct standards for selecting wedding accessories. Now, let's take a look at some of the most popular ones for the hair and how they can look stunning at a wedding ceremony.

A Bride Couldn't Do Without Bridal Hair Accessories

Bridal hair jewellery such as the popular shells and crystals is generally either put all through the coiffure or surrounding it. These pieces are made of diamonds, pearls, crystals, rhinestones and are fasten to the coiffure by the use of a small entwine of corkscrew, or a favourite pin. Generally they are used for a wedding with a beach theme. The crystals provide a look which will be adored by all.

Bridal hair accessories are striking elements of the wedding ceremony. A very special one is the bridal veil. This precious accessory can be selected from five varieties of lengths. The veils which hang to shoulder length are most appropriate for civil wedding ceremonies, due to the simpler look which makes them more suitably matched to the outfits worn in these types of ceremonies. Elbow length wedding veils look best with dresses which have no train. Chapel length veils are more appropriately worn with those dresses which reach to the floor. Veils such as the cathedral length style are designed to be worn at formal wedding ceremonies. Lastly, fingertip veils can be worn with any style of bridal gown.

UK Wedding Hair Accessories made for the Simpler Look

Wedding hair combs, wedding hair pins, and wedding hair clips are all fitting for the simpler look. The wedding accessory most frequently used at a ceremony is the hair comb. It is suitable for most hair types and styles. It is easy to buy these hair combs because of the availability in UK stores. Such styles as butterfly and flower designs are very popular, as are the smaller hair combs. Wedding hair clips are examples of other popular hair accessories worn in UK wedding ceremonies.

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Bridal Jewelry for the Winter Season

Winter is one of the most gorgeous times of year, especially where it snows. That makes winter weddings, some of the most romantic and beautiful. Brides who get married in the winter seasons, may not be using the bright springy colors in their bridal and bridesmaid jewelry, but they have a whole new pallet to choose from. Winter bridal jewelry can be some of the most luxurious and rich of all of the seasons of bridal jewelry.

When it comes down to it, winter whites make great wedding whites! For the bride that is wearing the white or off white bridal gown, beautiful and traditional pearls are perfect for your winter bridal jewelry. Not only are pearls very traditional for bridal jewelry selections, they match the theme of the year, looking their best. The white of the pearl matched with beautiful skin tones, match perfectly with the wedding jewelry theme of the season. Winter is white, what could be better than beautiful white winter bridal jewelry.

If pearls are just not for you and your bridal jewelry selection, then swarovski crystals are a great option as well. With so many color options available, finding that crystal clear or white tones of swarovski bridal jewelry is easy. The crystal bridal jewelry selection still matches the winter bridal jewelry theme. With winter weather comes snowflakes and icicles. Nothing is more sparkly and elegant as the swarovski crystal bridal jewelry you can find in bridal boutiques across the country and online.

For one of the most glamorous and striking bridal jewelry combinations for winter is the combination of both white pearls and swarovski crystals. Putting these two together, makes for the perfect complimented winter bridal jewelry. You will have the best of both worlds, beautiful pearl bridal jewelry combined with gorgeous swarovski crystal bridal jewelry.

Don’t forget about the winter bridesmaid jewelry for your bridesmaids. With winter comes many lush and rich color choices. Of course there is the ever popular hunter greens and ruby reds. These make for wonderful winter Christmas season bridal jewelry selections. Deep burgundies and maroons, as well as royal blue and persimmons are also beautiful choices.

Let the color pallet of winter help you decide what style and color of bridal jewelry you will wear. The winter season brings on such a romantic and special air, that a winter wedding is perfect for the season. In the end, find winter bridal jewelry that matches you, your gown, your personality and of course your wedding colors and theme.

Ring in the New Year!

We can't thank you all enough for your support and love this year; 2009 was full of amazing people, weddings, love stories and memories for us. We thought we'd help you all ring in the New Year with some of our favorite ring shots from some truly incredible photographers. Some of these shots are from our weddings, some you may have seen and some we have yet to feature on our blog, but will soon! Others are shots from photographers we love and just had to share!!

{amelia lyon}

{sara france}

{amelia lyon}

{jason mcgrew}

{the image is found}

{our labor of love}

{tec petaja}

{jose villa}

Aren't they all gorgeous and fun! I can't wait for the New Year and all of the creative, out-of-the box thinking it will bring! Will you all be trying to push the envelope this year? Some of our New Year's Resolutions:

1. Meet more wonderful couples and find fresh inspiration from their love stories

2. Work with people we've never worked with before

3. Push ourselves to try new things!

We'd love to hear from all of you and find out what some of your New Year's Resolutions are! And, if you were one of those lovely ladies who was lucky enough to get a ring this holiday season, we would love to be a part of your day and planning process! 2010 is filling up fast, so don't wait to get started!

Happy New Year!