Tussie Mussies!

March 28, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment 

Here is a more in depth description of the “tussie mussies” we blogged about below! What a fantastic little detail and treasure!

Tussie Mussies are precious little nosegays of delightfully fragrant flowers and herbs. They first came into use in the 16th century when they were needed to mask the many unpleasant scents of everyday life.

By the Victorian era, they had evolved from useful tools to highly prized and fashionable accessories. This was the peak of their popularity, and artists made them from materials as simple as woven straw to luxurious gem studded gold. But their use never changed; they still provided a breath of fresh air to those who carried them.

Often the first gift a man gave his fiancé, they were immediately put to use. Imagine courting in the 1800′s when a favorite thing of many couples was riding through the park in horse drawn carriages. Think of it — many couples, many carriages, and many horses — horses doing what horses must do. The stench must have been awful. And that’s when the ladies put their noses into the fragrant little bunches of flowers held together by elegant and beautiful tussie mussies.

The fabulous sterling silver tussie mussie pictured above was made by Joyce Albers for her daughter Anna’s wedding. They were carried by both the mother of the bride and mother of the groom. Joyce can be contacted about her work at CHA70@aol.com


Its the little things!

March 25, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 2 Comments 

It is amazing to me how much thought and effort goes into planning a wedding. I say this not only as I reflect on my own wedding planning but as I watch each of our couples get closer and closer to their big day! There are the major decisions such as the date, location, food, music and of course the photographer. But then……. there are the little things.

Its the little things that really add that extra bit of sparkle and style to an event. The little details that make your celebration uniquely yours!
At one of our recent weddings the M.O.B. (mother of bride) pulled out all the stops as she provided some really fabulous little details! The fun part is that she loved it so much she is thinking about turning her talents in to a bit more of a full time passion!

Joyce did an amazing job metalworking these sterling silver tussie mussies for the flowers and making the beautiful ring bearer pillow to match the theme of the wedding!
Jean and Adam loved photographing every detail!

Joyce Albers can be contacted about her work at cha70@aol.com
“My mother calls these tussie mussies and they date back to the Victorian period. I think they’re so charming and after the wedding really become a family heirloom…I’m so proud of her talent.”
Anna



Grady Trauma Center

March 15, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment 

One of the coolest things about our photographers is that they are always working on unique projects.  They are continually striving to capture life in its various states – sometimes at its most beautiful moments and sometimes at its most challenging. 

 Jenni Girtman recently finished this project at Grady Hospital in Atlanta for the AJC.  I warn you that some of the images are a little gritty in their content – it is a trauma center.  She was able to spend time with this amazing staff of people that handle life’s most challenging moments on a daily basis!  She did an awesome job so I wanted to share it here…..
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Warning! This is video from a trauma center it is slightly graphic in nature.