Retro and Vintage Weddings

Super Excited!(sorry, a little long!)

Hi ladies, this will probably be a post-n-run...at the library on the computer, and with the bum foot I can't sit too long. But I had to share: FI & I decided since we are doing an Old Hollywood theme, we'd like to do vintage style engagement photos.  Vintage dress, black & white pics. My grandfather did a lot of photography and I have several photos that have given us ideas. My family owned a building in my neighborhood years ago--the family business (men's clothing) was on the first floor, the family lived on the 2nd and 3rd floors. The building is now a restaurant.  FI & I stopped in today to talk to the owner about possibly letting us shoot the photos in the area where my family used to live. I took along one of my grandfather's photo albums so he could see what the rooms looked like years ago. He was so nice, said we can absolutely do photos there, and was thrilled to see the pics, asked if I can get him copies of any relating to the building. He also let us go walk around the upper rooms. Much of the original woodwork there, including a bar and 2 fireplaces. We are just thrilled. My engagement ring is my grandmother's, so we just think it'll be great to tie it all in.  I am not telling my dad--I want to surprise him and see how long it takes for him to realize where the photos were taken.Sorry it's long, I was just super stoked. Hope all you ladies are well and to check in again soon.
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Re: Super Excited!(sorry, a little long!)

  • That sounds awesome! I love your theme, too. I can't wait to see those pics...you better post 'em! :)
  • That sounds amazing, and so sweet... I know your dad will be touched.Can't wait to see the pictures. Have you set a date to take them yet?
  • That sounds like such an amazing way of showing your dad how much his family means to you.  I've got my grandmothers ring as my engagement ring too.  It makes me feel like I'm including my grandparents in my wedding even though they won't be there in person.  I know it meant a lot to my dad when I said I wanted his mum's ring as my e-ring.  I think I was a teenager when I said it, but he didn't forget!  When my FI asked for his blessing, he gave him the ring.  Are you going to post the e-pictures so we can see?  I hope so!  :D
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  • how exciting!! I cant wait to see them!! :) Do you know when you will be taking them? I'm sure your dad will love it!
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  • Yeah!  I'm excited to see some e pics!  Sounds super awesome!
  • Sorry for the delayed response--was unable to get back to a computer til now, and it's another quick dash at the library. I will absolutely post the pics when we get them!!  We are really excited, think they will turn out really cool.  Unfortunately, it will probably be at least October until we can get them done. I have 2 more weeks of stitches, then it'll be another several weeks before I can wear any shoes I want. So we are hoping to have them completed and posted by the end of October. Hope everyone has a great weekend and I'll check in again ASAP. I really miss TK, it would definitely help these recovery days pass quicker!!
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