Enjoy these photos.

And finally a photo with mum and dad!

Vanessa’s twin sister, Jessica, was the best maid of honor

Their first look was so sweet!

Vanessa was walked down the Isle by her two grandfathers

Happily married!

Any other photogs reading “The Luminous Portrait by Elizabeth Messina”? I pre-ordered it on Amazon a couple months ago and was so excited to receive it in the mail today – Elizabeth Messina is one of my favorite favorite favorite photographers! (Check out her amazing blog here).

I can’t wait to read it – so far the reviews are great!

I had photographed my lovely friend Vickii’s cupcakes while I was on holiday in London over Thanksgiving last year (see them here) and she got the photos printed onto these cute business cards for her baking business. She was here to visit not to long ago and gave me one of each card – How cute are they?!

Vickii owns the divine baking blog called “I Bake Therefore I Am” which you need to visit immediately; While she isn’t state-side, she does share some lovely recipes on her blog that you can try out. And if you live in London you can contact her via her blog for her cake list and how to place an order.

I hope everyone has had a wonderful weekend.

Back soon with more updates.

Dear Dana and Greg, Congratulations on your engagement – I can’t wait for July!

Notice my new Lulu Lemon workout mat :)

Now a little background on this video – I’ve owned it for over two years and started the program twice but never got past 3 days of working out. I found every excuse on the planet as to why it was ok for me to quit – I’m taking spin class, I walk a lot, I look great in my clothes, my wedding dress fits, it’s too hard, my body hurts, my head hurts blah blah blah….And then Nicole Murphy’s body (Eddie Murphy’s ex wife) was EVERYWHERE. I  almost lost my mind (along with everyone else) and all of a sudden my occasional spin class/gym visit was no longer enough.Honestly,  if seeing Nicole Murphy’s body post 5 kids couldn’t motivate me, I’m not sure what could. (See for yourself here)

Fast forward one month and I’m proud to say I COMPLETED  the entire 30 day shred program. 30 workouts, 34 days (1 break day a week) and I can’t believe I did it. It was a total love/hate relationship with Jillian Michaels but  I lost inches and even a little weight and I’m stoked about the results. Working out is hard and painful but it’s totally worth it!

Now I wake up and the first think I want to do is work out. Who ever said “It takes 21 days to form a habit” is so right. Those 21 days are hell especially when you are making a conscious effort but afterwards, its not so bad. I’m halfway through my next personal fitness challenge (see next photo) and I wish I had done this earlier! I’ve already started planning the next program I’ll be doing once this new one is done (Jillian Michaels Yoga meltdown – watched a preview online and it’s insane!).

Anyway,  I hope I’ve motivated someone :) As Jillian Michaels would say – Mind over matter!!

Photographs taken with Fuji Film X100