One of my dearest friends Emilia documented the love I have for Sammy, and the love he has for his guitar ;) Emilia not only captured our love, but had some SUPER sweet things to say about us on her blog with more images!
Ladies, this is the girl to hire for your wedding. Heck, she’s the one to hire even way before your wedding. And if you’re already married, her Beloved sessions are precious.
I’ll cherish these photos forever.
Love,
AJ
Hello from Mexico! So glad Emilia is guest posting today! This girl is full of wisdom and constantly makes me want to be better at everything I do. Emilia is the talented photographer of Emilia Jane Photography, and her blog combines love, life, and signature cocktails. Enough said.
XO
AJ
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So! Who knows someone that got engaged over the holidays?? I feel like my facebook has been wall to wall with relationship change notifications the past couple weeks.
Just a few helpful tips for all of you newly engaged lovelies :-) Though honestly, this first little treat is hilarious regardless of your relationship status!
1. If you haven’t yet, go check out http://practicalryangosling.tumblr.com/. A Practical Wedding’s Emily Gutman has crafted these goodies that keep me laughing.
2. Take a hot second to just enjoy being engaged! Don’t rush the planning right off the bat.
3. Have a real chat with your fiance about what you both want your wedding to look like. Maybe it’s in a ballroom with a big band? Maybe it’s just the two of you under a big tree in the middle of nowhere? Whatever you’re dreaming of, talk through it together before you take any further steps!
4. Remember that the marriage is way more important than the wedding! Don’t let the small stuff with planning make you sweat.
5. Hire vendors you trust to do an amazing job. And then let them do it!
6. Drink some bubbly and just enjoy it ;-) Okay…I may be skipping a few steps here. But I promise I’ve hit the most important ones!
XXOO
Emilia Jane
Last night while I was trying to sleep, my inner critics had way too much Red Bull. My brand is all about optimism and feeling amazing, but I’m human. Today, I’m leveling with you about what it’s like to work behind the chair, rock a bridal business, buy for Bonnie & Clyde, AND maintain and grow a blog.
Starting a brand and blog calls for some vulnerability. Speaking unfiltered is like handing someone earbuds to your thoughts. Yet, as soon as you have an audience, there seems to be less thoughts.
I doubt my own story. I know I’m cool. Will they think I’m cool? Am I cool? The devil on my shoulder laughs at me, the angel is singing Taylor Swift’s “Mean”.
Falling for the idea that there is a right and a wrong way to blog just happens. I’m not doing it wrong. There isn’t a wrong!
There’s a required balance between social sacrifice and social networking. Cutting out the girl’s night is sometimes necessary because blogging followed by tagging Tory Burch in a tweet might gain some exposure… MIGHT.
I know I’m a badass chick, but when I have writer’s block or ZERO time to post, I feel the pressure to maintain that.
When it gets dark at 4:30 I loose momentum and just wanna watch Homeland.
There’s nothing worse than writing a GREAT post, for it to get two likes on facebook and zero comments. I hear my echo in the distance and give myself a hug, because that’s all I CAN do.
The biggest thing I’ve learned about blogging is that I’ll never stop learning.
I think to myself I’m only true to my brand while carrying my new Kate Spade and rockin’ the ombre, but it’s about reminding myself that my brand IS me. Me in yoga pants, me with a ponytail, me living in a small studio apartment that I loathe. I’m more than that handbag, and I’m definitely more than the haircolor trend that’s come and will surely go. I’m creative and love to LOVE. I’m… driving with the windows down, using new stationary, and disobeying bedtimes. Goofy and professional. Chevron and neon. Dancing in the grocery story and crying over baseball. I am me, and only I can define that.
I am Your Stylist AJ.
Photo by Emilia Jane Photography
Happy November! (<—-woah.)
This morning I spent some girl time with two of my faves, Emilia and Shannon, to play hair and make-up. While at Em’s house, we got to view Samm and Mason’s engagment photos from last week.
Between Emilia behind the camera, Shannon on makeup and me curling away, Samm became a pro model, and this… a Burberry ad lookalike.
After ten years of dating, congratulations on your romantic engagement!
XO
AJ
We all know I’m obsessed with weddings.
I wasn’t always this way, but working them every weekend has me twitterpated beyond belief. Witnessing love at it’s peak, showcased in personal styles all different from the last, is a remarkable thing to be a part of.
I’ve gushed about Emila Jane, I know, but I couldn’t help myself from sharing some of her images from today’s blog post. This wedding is insane. I am smitten with the bride’s shoes, the LIGHTS, the dress, the dude… the drinks. I mean, I don’t care if you’re a bride-to-be or a mingling single lady, it’s impossible not to want this.
ENJOY & dream (and check out Emilia’s blog),
AJ
Instagram is one of those silly little apps I just can’t get enough of. It’s a fast way to share a glimpse into my life, and makes me feel a little Emilia Jane-ish. No, instagram does NOT make us professional photographers, but it definitely adds a different element to photo capturing for us amateurs.
Tips:
XO
AJ
Happy (Wedding) Wednesday!
Emilia Jane Schobeiri, (which she cleverly signs off on her e-mails “like show-berry”), is your preferred photographer. Period.
Emilia is one of us. Read her blog, and you’ll understand. She’ll level with you about her goals, whether it be eating clean and local, flossing 5 days a week, booking 20 weddings, or being a complete rockstar at surpassing your expectations, (“good surpasses only”). She’s the type of person you want and deserve on the most important day of your life.
Emilia is young and in love, and I appreciate this in a “it takes one to know one” sense. Isn’t that who you WANT working with you on your WEDDING DAY? I know you’re nodding right now…
Emilia-Jane.com makes SENSE. I know that’s weird to say, but visit it, and you’re like, “Whoaahhh… this girl is cool.” Her verbage, the clean look and soft romance will make you want to plan your wedding around ensuring she’s available.
Not in Chicago? …noooo worries, alike Your Stylist AJ, Emila Jane loves to travel, loves elopements, and can STILL be a part of your special day.
Finally, keep in mind she’s not limited to weddings! (Awesome right?!)
To contact Emilia or to follow her blog CLICK HERE.
P.S. Love the hair above? Maybe it’s because it was done by Your Stylist AJ! ;)
XO
AJ
