Real Capitol Romance: Bree & Thomas

One of the very first photographers I met when I started my blog was the ever-gracious, Julie Napear. I cannot thank her enough for helping me build content at the very beginning of my rather clue-less endeavor into Wedding Blogging.  She gave me one of my first Real Capitol Weddings and my very first Capitol Vendor Spotlight. I am so pumped today to be featuring some new work from Julie, the adorable & fun engagement shoot of Bree & Thomas.

And naturally you can totally called me biased on my opinion of this shoot because I share the same name with the bride, AND I have a soft spot for high school sweethearts (I married mine too!). But, I am OK with that. Judge away :)

Bree shares with us a bit about her & Thomas:

We are actually high school sweethearts. We met in wrestling, the coach made him wrestle me because I was beating all the boys :) haha. We started dating our freshman year when I met him at a swimming hole with him and his friends. He taught me everything, including how to drive a stick. After we graduated, he went to Liberty to pursue Criminal Justice and was on a wrestling scholarship, while I attended LFCC for education. We got engaged on Feb 12, 2010. It was suppose to be on Valentine’s day but he got too excited! Haha. We bought our first house in Maurertown. As for wedding details: our wedding is Aug 6 at Bowling Green Country Club, with an outdoor ceremony & indoor reception.

Such an adorable story – I love the tidbits about Bree kicking ass at wrestling and that Thomas was too excited to propose to wait until V-day! Thank you to the love birds for sharing your story & e-sess with us. Special thanks again to Julie Napear Photography for letting us share these images!

I can’t post a feature without announcing my favorite shot … I think it’s this one! Love Bree’s smile & Thomas’ affection.

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Wedding Music That Doesn’t Suck: Wait

I have loved Something Corporate since as long as I can remember. They are my most favorite band, the one to which I have countless memories, thoughts, & emotions forever ingrained in my mind, heart, and soul.

I remember falling asleep to Cavanaugh Park on repeat my freshman year of college and I remember blasting Fall in a friend’s car at the Home Depot parking lot in State College, PA my junior year. I still remember the Something Corporate concert where I was such a tough girl and put gum in someone’s hair (I know…lame & awful). I remember driving home for Christmas breaks, with Forget December blasting and I still get goosebumps every time I hear Hurricane. I remember exactly where I was when I heard that Something Corporate broke up and I will NEVER FORGET the amazing reunion show at the 930 Club this past year, where I have never been as sweaty or happy in my life.

I have seen Something Corporate more than any other band I have ever followed. Their music and lyrics will forever be major part of my adolescence and so it was only natural that we used one of their songs during our wedding ceremony.

In April of 2010, SoCo released, “Played in Space” a compilation of their greatest hits and some re-recordings.  Wait, an amazing song off one of their very first albums, got the re-release treatment.

Though I’m weak inside

I’m thriving just the same

Still calling out your name

I will never be able to listen to this song the same way anymore without thinking of the exact moment in my ceremony where I hugged every single one of my immediate family, best friends, and wedding party members. One of the most emotional & elated feelings in my life.

I apologize for the rather personal reflection on today’s Wedding Music That Doesn’t Suck suggestion,  I just could not resist from sharing this song with everyone else.

Friday Faves: April 29, 2011

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

This has been a GREAT week for Capitol Romance! We had our HIGHEST view count ever yesterday (thanks to our shout out on Rock and Roll Bride’s Thursday Treats – did you see it?!) and this week’s first-ever giveaway with Deda Notions! We also had some new facebook fans, bringing us up to 120! We also got invited to the Nonconforming Bridal Fair this weekend as a special guest – so please look for us if you are attending!!

Elsewhere on the interwebs:

> One of my favorite photogs has a brandy new website, you should check it out!

> Annapolis, MD Brides & Couples rejoice, the launch of your very own website for the ultimate in wedding resources and inspiration will be on Monday!

> This wedding is so freakin’ awesome. You must see.

> Thinkin’ of adopting a kitty? Why not help out with this a-dorable orange furball that needs a home or foster…

> OMG I think I’ve watched this 8 times already … ok wait, make that 9 …

> Need some food inspiration in your life? Start following (twitter too) this brand new blog for your inner chubbette.

…And above all. HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!! WOOOO!

Our Giveaway Winner!

Thank you to everyone that took part in our first ever giveaway with Deda Notions! The giveaway was a HUGE hit and Deb certainly deserves the recognition! It was my absolute pleasure to meet Deb and learn about her Etsy shop. I, myself, will certainly be purchasing some of her awesome luxury handmade items in the near future.

So without further ado, congratulations to our winner:

Sarah Denise

To everyone else, check back soon on Capitol Romance for our next giveaway!