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an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

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I always thought I wasn’t going to be able to enjoy the reception as much as I wanted. I figured I would be busy. I’d be mingling. I wouldn’t have time to dance. That was the dumbest thing I have ever thought.

I had a blast at my wedding.
The greatest time ever.

And Paul danced so much. We are both pretty bad dancers, but our obsession with each other sort of made up for it.

I have never been to a wedding with so much dancing. But that makes sense, I have never been to a wedding with so many young people. There were about 65 people between 25 and 33 at our party. That’s enough to fill three dance floors and we only had one small one.

And our DJ. Oh man, he was so cool. He kept us all going without gimmicks or games or DJ chatter. Just great music and a good attitude.

And our friends are so cool. I can’t wait to marry them all off with huge parties.

And that's the end.

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We met. And about 12 years later we fell in love. We threw a big party to celebrate our love. We hope to stay together and keep celebrating forever.

all photography by Lisa Welge

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22 responses to “wedding photos & words : the reception part 2.”

  1. Maeghan M. Avatar

    Oh gosh, everything was just so you!

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  2. Robyn Avatar

    These photos were just great. I am so glad you shared them. Thanks!

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  3. Tori Avatar

    You wedding has me ooh-ing and aww-ing and I keep checking back to find the latest…as if it’s like a story or something, well actually it does look fairytale-ish! Makes me want to get married all over again! 🙂 Congrats on such a wonderful day!

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  4. chris Avatar

    I have so enjoyed all of your posts. I have read each one, though I haven’t commented on nearly that many. Your wedding was EXCELLENT! And your pictures…love them. I can’t wait to see what you do with them creatively.

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    Brittany

    I love them. Your photographer did an awsome job & I think you gave me the confidence to tap into my creative side and do my own flowers one day. Congrats!

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  6. Nicole Avatar

    Elise, I don’t think I’ve ever commented on your blog, but I look at it daily and had to comment on your last wedding post. I just wanted to say thanks for posting all your photos and thoughts. I wish I would’ve had a blog and did this after our wedding three years ago. So many of those little details will fade so fast and I wish I had them all documented in this much detail. And I’m a semi-pro wedding photographer, so I LOVE all the photos you’ve posted and have added Lisa to my list of photog blogs I read.
    Congratulations!!

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  7. france Avatar

    all of your photos are amazing. everything looks lovely! CONGRATULATIONS!

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  8. Jessica at Kids Napping? I'm Scrapping! Avatar

    I love how your wedding turned out. I am smitten by the orange and grey- so charming. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

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  9. Tanya Avatar

    Elise – your wedding was so stunning – I totally loved everything you did and how you put your spin on it! Thanks for sharing all of your precious memories with us out here in blogland! I will definitely miss all the wedding posts! Thanks for taking us all on your journey!

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  10. Rose Avatar
    Rose

    Fabulous! Thank you for sharing your day. I actually had tears in my eyes looking at the ceremony photos. Congratulations to you both!

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    Kelly Lanley

    Well done, Elise, very well done. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  12. Megan P Avatar

    Elise, your wedding was beautiful, and i have enjoyed all of your photos and words, i am a little sad that this is your last post about it too! But thank you for sharing!!
    Megan

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  13. jody Avatar

    Can’t tell you how much I have enjoyed all the preparations and now the final wedding photos are just beautiful and full of joy 🙂

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  14. Alexa Avatar

    I hope you celebrate your love forever and ever!! I have so enjoyed your wedding pictures, it was gorgeous!

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  15. Lisa Avatar

    Great photos! Many congratulations!

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    Amanda

    Totally awesome! Loved sharing this experience through all the pictures. Congratulations and Best Wishes!

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  17. Michele H. Avatar

    These are absolutely fabulous photos and wonderful day for you and Paul.
    Lisa did a wonderful job. I’ve already told hubby that I want Lisa to take our 10th Anniversary photos…two years from now:)
    Congrats again and thank you for sharing your life!

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  18. Nancy Avatar

    thanks so much for sharing your wedding photos, they are so great! i love all the awesome details, and i especially loved the striped hotel room wall! love the blog!

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  19. Nicole Avatar

    Everything is just gorgeous about your wedding day… you and your husband looked so happy! That’s wonderful you had a great time dancing and enjoying your special day! 🙂

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  20. Martina Tierney Avatar

    Truly stunning and original photos Elise… wishing you every happiness…! Mx

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  21. Rachel Avatar

    Loving the last picture.

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  22. Best man Duties Avatar

    thanks so much for giving your marriage images, they are so great! i really like all the amazing information, and i especially liked the candy striped accommodation wall! really like the blog!

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