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Mrs. Dumpling, Las Vegas Age and Occupation: 27, Finance Fiance's Age and Occupation: 34, Real Estate Engagement Date: March, 2008 Wedding Date: March, 2009 Blogging Since: August 26, 2008 Venue: Catholic church ceremony & golf course reception About Me: I grew up in the Deep South, and while most people say I have a thick southern accent, I tend to think it only comes out when I need to use it. Living in Las Vegas has definitely been an adventure and Mr. Dumpling and I are loving every minute of it! We are planning a traditional Catholic wedding ceremony and a reception with lots of DIY! We might even get Elvis to show up! I'm a HUGE Beatles fan, love The Office and can't wait to become a Mrs.!
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Engaged and Properly Airbrushed

September 19th, 2008 @ 3:55 pm by Mrs. Dumpling

Two weeks ago, Mr. Dumpling and I were lucky enough to get a free engagement session by one of, if not THE, best photographers in town, BLR Life. I scored the free session after attending a bridal event benefiting FEAT, Families for Effective Autism Treatment of Southern Nevada. If you are in Las Vegas when they hold the event next year, you MUST go!

I have to admit, I was very nervous about taking engagement pictures. I’m not the type of person who likes to be all kissy-kissy in public and I had a feeling I’d have to do just that. Luckily, Mr. Dumpling was there to calm me down. He’s a pro at photo shoots, so he kept making fun of me so I’d laugh and give Adam, our photographer, something to work with. :)

When we got them back, we were AMAZED. They must have had access to Mariah’s retoucher, because while I’d love to tell you guys that I look like this everyday, it would just be a big honkin’ lie. My normal look usually involves gym clothes (that, funny enough, have never seen the insides of a gym before) a couple of pony-tail holders and socks. Mr. Dumpling, however, looks like this all the time.

Ok- I’ll be quiet now and give you the goods…..



We saw this truck downtown while we were shooting, and the owner was nice enough to let us use it. My dad collects vintage cars, so this set of pictures made him so happy!



And here’s where he starts being kissy-kissy….I’m such a dork.



We took these pictures in the art district near downtown Las Vegas. Before then, I never even knew it existed. So, if you’re looking for somewhere in your hometown to take your e-pics, you might try looking somewhere a little off the beaten path. You never know what you might find behind an old crusty building!

I’m very happy with the results and I highly recommend BLR Life to anyone looking for chic wedding photos. Thank you so much Brittany, Carissa and Jessica. Thanks especially to Adam, our photographer, who made us feel so comfortable goofing off and being lovey-dovey in front of him. You guys are the bee’s knees!

Were you guys as happy with your e-pics as we were?

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37 Responses to “Engaged and Properly Airbrushed”

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Michelle

You guys are so photogenic! Great pictures!!

 
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carly7215 (message)  128 posts, Blushing bee

You guys are total hotties! And the pics are amazing - love your hair and makeup!! We loved our e-pics. We went “off the beaten path” to a local park where I used to play as a little kid. Some of my fav pics were in front of an “old crusty building”!!

 
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Katharine

Gorgeous! And I love your purple top!

 
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Mrs. Emerald (message)  901 posts, Busy bee

You guys are HAWT!!!

 
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marianneinvan (message)  198 posts, Blushing bee

I love your outfit, and you two are adorable!

 
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EAQ219 (message)  1,033 posts, Bumble bee

Great pics!! To answer your question, unfortunately our e-pics were not up to our (read: MY) standards. I had grand visions of pics taken on the beaches of the Outer Banks, NC. While we had them taken there, they, ahem, sucked. Luckily, my FI has agreed that when we choose our photographer for the wedding, we’ll do a re-shoot. Boo me for being a Debbie Downer. You and Mr. Dumpling look the hottness :)

 
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Mrs. Margarita (message)  369 posts, Helper bee

you guys are such a beautiful couple! i actually the think the shot where he’s kissing you and you wrinkling your nose is really cute. :)

 
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jen (message)  128 posts, Blushing bee

great pictures! you guys are so cute together =)

 
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frenchbulldog (message)  6,063 posts, Bee Keeper

Awe I love your pictures :) They are so cute! I especially like the one where Mr. Dumpling is kissing your check - very sweet.

 
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Miss Espresso (message)  1,064 posts, Bumble bee

You two are one hot couple! I love the sunlight picture!

 
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Miss Sea Breeze (message)  912 posts, Busy bee

Stunning!!! You guys, the backgrounds, the lighting.. all stunning.

 
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tammi

wow! what a hot couple!

 
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Miss Martini (message)  245 posts, Helper bee

you guys really are such a good looking couple. i love your expression on the third pic - you look so pretty there!

 
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manhattanlawyer (message)  18 posts, Newbee

You guys are gorgeous, and the pictures (naturally) look great!

 
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Miss Taffy (message)  2,600 posts, Sugar bee

Great pictures! :) You look wonderful!

 
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Mrs. Penguin (message)  2,148 posts, Buzzing bee

Work it Miss D! You guys look great and these photos are awesome!

 
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Michelle

your pics are awesome and OMG I wore that EXACT same outfit to my shower! you look adorable!

 
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jacquiandroy

I never knew Vegas had an art district. We’ll have to check it out one weekend! Your pictures are beautiful. :)

 
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katie

you guys are such a good looking couple! the pics look amazing!!

 
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Mrs. Green Tea (message)  705 posts, Busy bee

mmMMmm i wanna eat you

 
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You

Mr. D is one hottie!

 
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Miss Dumpling (message)  650 posts, Busy bee

@Mrs. Green Tea: LOL. Next time im in Sacramento, we’re goin for dim sum, k?
@Michelle: I am like a walking ad for Banana Republic. Thats all I wear because I know my size and I dont have to try stuff on. I hate trying on!@jacquiandroy: Yeah, that place was the shizz for reals.

 
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Miss Spring Roll (message)  718 posts, Busy bee

Beautiful pictures. I am in love with your outfit!

 
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chibride (message)  112 posts, Blushing bee

Your photographer did an amazing job. You two look so happy together…and magazine worthy good lookin’.

 
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melvb927

What a breathtaking couple!!! Your photos are fantastic!!! Oh I’m so jealous, we DIY-ed our engagement photos and even though my fiance is a dead-ringer for Vince Vaughn, they do not have the airbrushed yumminess that you have! :)

 
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Miss Avocado (message)  1,412 posts, Bumble bee

I still can’t believe that you are claiming that you “came straight from work” to take these shots. You look like you were in the hair and makeup chair all day. You are so gorgeous.

 
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Miss Meatball (message)  613 posts, Busy bee

hubba hubba, what a smokin’ couple! Congrats!

 
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Mr. Bee (message)  1,572 posts, Bumble bee

You guys look great! And so in love… :-)

 
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Cassie

The pictures are adorable, but what I must say is I LOVE your white pants! Where did you get them?

 
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Rachael

HOT pictures!!!

and you’re so full of crap. you look like that everyday. minus the little extra makeup.

you’re bee-u-tiful all the time, girl…..

 
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Miss Dumpling (message)  650 posts, Busy bee

@Cassie: Banana Republic. Its actually part of a white linen suit. Thanks!

 
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Beverly

The photos are sooo cute!!! I love them and I love your outfits!

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

Smoking hot! BR should use you guys in their next ad campaign.

 
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Mrs. Flamingo (message)  1,267 posts, Bumble bee

I love the pictures they are awesome! My favorite is the one with the vintage yellow pickup! Awesome!

 
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what a hot couple! awesome photos!

 
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[...] had a great experience with our photographer at our engagement shoot, but they were just too far out of our price range to commit to an entire wedding. Months of [...]

 


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