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Mrs. Meatball, Hollywood Age and Occupation: 30, Actor/Writer/Office Maven Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Actor/Writer Engagement Date: October 7, 2007 Wedding Date: May, 2009 Blogging Since: September 16, 2008 Venue: Private Garden/The Bungalow Club About Me: I love melty cheese and diet coke almost as much as I love my man. I'm from Chicago, he's from NYC, and we both miss public transit and great pizza. We have an adorable muppet dog called Paco. I'm part hippie with a healthy dash of hip hop superstar, have excessive empathy for animals, and have not one, but two bionic eyes (long story). We're broke and it ain't no joke. It can't stop us from planning the bold and whimsical wedding of our dreams, but we've had to get pretty creative to make it work, yo!
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Our Engagement Session

September 18th, 2008 @ 4:05 pm by Mrs. Meatball

Back in March, I won a free engagement session contest for Best Proposal from Kelly Lynn Photography…. which I found out about on the Weddingbee boards!

Kelly was great at making us feel cute and comfortable, and we had a great time shooting with her. But honestly, doing an engagement shoot is just so fun! You get all dressed up…. special make-up**, hot outfits, and snuggle all day. It’s so nice, like those first months when you’re just falling in love and can’t keep your hands off each other! It really made me feel all the reasons I fell in love with Mr. Meatball all over again. And it made me feel so appreciative of his affection… it’s tender, yo! For once, I wasn’t nervous and stiff in front of the camera (as I am wont to be), because I was just so relaxed in the sunshine of his love. Totally makes me feel better about the BIG day and all those photos. I’m actually kind of looking forward to it now.

Griffith Observatory was a great location choice (thanks to Mr. Meaty), and while they took issue with Kelly’s equipment (laaaame), the security dude let us shoot as long as we kept the reflector down. It’s particularly special because one of our favorite pastimes is hiking up to and around the Observatory and enjoying the views. On a clear day, you can see snow capped mountains on one side and the ocean on the other! Plus, the Observatory has such beautiful architecture and nooks and crannies to shoot in. It was perfect.

Have a look at a few favorites:

Pretty sweet, don’t you think? Isn’t my skirt the cutest?!? It’s from the same designer who’s making my dress. But, that’s for another post, my dearies….

**My awesome friend Jess is a talented and professional makeup artist, who is available in the LA area!

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11 Responses to “Our Engagement Session”

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Vic004

Your e-pics are so precious, you too are such a happy couple! I love the architecture…and Mr. Meatball has some amazing shiny curls too!

 
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maritessb

beautiful photos. i must say great pics on the colors!

 
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frenchbulldog (message)  6,063 posts, Bee Keeper

Awww I love your engagement photos and your skirt - super cute :)

 
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griffen

You did your e-pics where we got engaged :)

 
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Miss Sweet Tea (message)  461 posts, Helper bee

very cute!

 
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carly7215 (message)  128 posts, Blushing bee

Oooh! The Griffith Observatory - what a fabulous backdrop. I (unlike you) was totally unnatural in front of the camera at first. It took me a good 20 minutes or so to warm up and stop giggling like a school girl. Thank goodness we decided to do e-pics…got some practice before the big day! Your pics are just adorable!

 
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Miss Hot Cocoa (message)  1,715 posts, Bumble bee

I love the Griffith Observatory — perhaps b/c I love the fight scene from Rebel w/o a Cause. These photos are adorable.

 
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twelvetigers

Your fiance looks like he’s 18! Not that you aren’t a PYT, but talk about a babyface. For serious!

 
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Miss Pinot Noir (message)  772 posts, Busy bee

You guys are adorable!

 
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Miss Meatball (message)  613 posts, Busy bee

@Vic004: He’s been growing out and rocking an afro lately - everywhere we go, people want to touch it :)
@Griffen: It must have great love mojo then!
@Carly7215: You’re so sweet but I’m completely nervous in front of cameras, too. Practice makes perfect, yo.
@twelvetigers: I know. He gets that everywhere. One coordinator at a venue we visited was like “Honey are you old enough to be married?” Bahahahaha!

 
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Kelly Lynn

Thank you so much for posting the pictures that we took. You two were such a pleasure to work with. I wish you the best of luck with your planning.

Also thank you to all of you for the wonderful comments. Beautiful pictures cannot be taken without beautiful brides like yourselves.

 


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Mrs. Meatball Mrs. Meatball, Hollywood Age and Occupation: 30, Actor/Writer/Office Maven Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Actor/Writer Engagement Date: October 7, 2007 Wedding Date: May, 2009 Blogging Since: September 16, 2008 Venue: Private Garden/The Bungalow Club About Me: I love melty cheese and diet coke almost as much as I love my man. I'm from Chicago, he's from NYC, and we both miss public transit and great pizza. We have an adorable muppet dog called Paco. I'm part hippie with a healthy dash of hip hop superstar, have excessive empathy for animals, and have not one, but two bionic eyes (long story). We're broke and it ain't no joke. It can't stop us from planning the bold and whimsical wedding of our dreams, but we've had to get pretty creative to make it work, yo!
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