Saying Goodbye to 2008...

Today is the last day of 2008. As we end the year, I cannot help but reflect on these past 12 months. What a year!!

I...
turned 29 in January. was featured in The Knot Magazine Florida. attended Love Affair workshop in February and learned so much while making some great friends. traveled to Tallahasse, FL VERY pregnant for Sondra & Ryan's Wedding in March. waited oh so patiently for my beautiful son to make his debut. underwent a c-section to give birth to our little man. LOVE being a mom! celebrated my hubbie's 30th. went back to work in June, traveling with a 6 week old baby boy (he did soo good!). had a crazy busy but very rewarding wedding season this fall. am so blessed to work with such wonderful couples and families! traveled to Chicago for the memorable and rainy Ali & Kam's wedding. traveled to Michigan several times for weddings and family visits. traveled to Florida, West Palm Beach as a family for vacation and to cover the Jennifer & Urmit's wedding in August (Jay's first visit to the ocean). covered Varuni & Minesh's extravagant wedding in San Antonio which will be featured on "Platinum Weddings". was saddened with the news that Paul's sister would begin her battle with Breast Cancer at age 29. traveled to Naples and Miami, FL for Kristen & Jeff's and Mari & Peter's weddings and took in some much needed Mommy time. slowly but surely am learning to juggle mommyhood, being a business owner and being a wife. had lots of family and friends come visit us in Texas. traveled home to Michigan for Christmas with my new family of three (and our two pups). am so blessed.


I am thankful for...
The love, mercy, grace, and healing of Jesus Christ. My amazing husband. My beautiful baby boy. Wonderful family and friends. The opportunity to do what I love and earn a living at it. Health. A place to call Home. Food on our table. My puppies. Being born in such a great nation. Freedom. All of you.

Happy New Year. May your 2009 be filled with blessings!

amy

The pink ribbon w/Paul's sisters favorite verse. Hope for the new year...

Family Photos!

Just before Christmas we did some family photos with my amazingly talented friend Sarah Q. She just happened to get her hands on the new 5D camera that also has HD video capabilities and was in the mood to experiment. Yea!!! (This is definitely my next camera!). We are so so happy with what Sarah captured. She even took video footage of me singing a song I wrote for Jay (a professional singer I am not). LOVE the video! We will cherish it forever!!

I've put some of my favorites below. If you want to see more, you can check out her blog.

First, the A-MAZ-ING video...

The DeYoung Family from SarahQ on Vimeo.

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

The DeYoung Family wants to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas! I will be taking time off for the holidays over the next two weeks. We will be spending some much needed time with family and each other, while spending time being thankful for what this holiday season is really all about. I have so much to be thankful for as 2008 comes to a close. May God bless you and your family this holiday season!

SAVE on your 2009 wedding!

I am feeling the holiday spirit and wanted to share. For a limited time only...

As 2009 creeps closer and my schedule is starting to book up, I wanted to offer a special. Book your 2009 wedding before the New Year and you will receive $$ off of your package! Please contact me for more details and to check availability.

Who doesn't want to save money!

Dell & Chris ~ San Antonio, TX 11.22.08

Dell and Chris were married at St. Mark's Episcopal Church downtown San Antonio, with the reception following at The Pearl Stable. Dell looked absolutely stunning! They had so much fun as they danced to live music, celebrated with a mariachi band, ate scrumptious yummy food, and partied with friends and family. What a fun loving and kind couple.
Thank you for including me in your special day and Congratulations!!

Some of my absolute faves...








My assistant in training...
















They didn't want to see each other before hand, but we still had a photo op..






Where a little girl's dream begins...


Where the little boy makes his move...
























Her real "first" dance...

Margo & Jonathan ~ the after session, Austin, TX

We did an "After" shoot with Margo and Jonathan. They were the couple married in Corpus Christi, TX on October 25th. A few weeks ago, we met back up and wandered around Austin for some great shots of them all dolled up in their wedding attire. I had a great time! It was also a fantastic way to get lots of good shots in their wedding gear. Besides, I don't know a bride who wouldn't want to wear their wedding dress more than once, given the opportunity!

Some of my faves...