After one week of intense preparation, Jayanne and Perry Hapmton said “I Do” for the second time at The Ebell of Los Angeles! Wedding Jeannie worked her magic to create a very special day for this lucky couple. It was a great day for everyone involved, we had so much fun with Jayanne and Perry!

Here are a few images from the amazingly talented photographers of Cheriefoto who captured the day beautifully.

Gown by Ines Di Santo courtesy of Mon Amie Bridal Salon

A few months ago WeddingWire held a promotion with Northern Virginia Magazine in search of Northern Virginia’s Best Engagement Story. Among the many prizes awarded to our winning couple, Victoria Owens and Wade Gelbert, was an engagement photo shoot with acclaimed photographer and WeddingWire Vendor Genevieve Leiper. The shoot took place last week as the couple re-created the hike they took on their first date. How cute!

Victoria’s makeup was done by our very own WeddingAce, Victoria Stiles! She looks gorgeous!

Genevieve was kind enough to share her favorite photos with all of us!

If you remember, Jennifer and Omar were the winning couple from our “Philly’s Best Engagement Story” with My 106.1 FM. Among the many prizes awarded to our winning couple was a free engagement session with our friend Laura Eaton of Laura Eaton Photography. The photos are amazing so we wanted to share a few with you!

Thanks to Laura Eaton for sharing these images and congratulations and best of luck to Jennifer and Omar!

Congratulations again to Julenne and Jay, the winning couple in our Denver ‘My Wedding in a Week’ contest! Thank you to Good Karma Portraits for sharing these images from their beautiful wedding at The Courtyard at Aspen Grove.  Julenne and Jay, we wish you all the best in your new life together!

A special thank you to Lisa Leigh Photography for sharing these amazing photos with us!  Phoebe and Phil were the winning couple in our My Wedding in a Week contest in San Francisco. They were married on Friday evening at Viansa Italian Village and Winery in beautiful Sonoma Valley. We were honored to be part of such a special day. Phoebe and Phil, we wish you the very best!

The happy couple, Phoebe and Phil!

Overlooking the vineyards at Viansa

Bridesmaid bouquets by Wine Country Flowers

Gorgeous wedding cake from Fleur de Lisa

Stunning centerpieces from Wine Country Flowers

Good news for you DC Metro area couples who are planning to marry in 2009! WeddingWire Vendor, Genevieve Leiper Photography, recently announced her 2009 Love Story Contest.

Genevieve is looking for a couple who has overcome many odds and has an amazing love story. Share the moment when your eyes first met, the courtship, and how you decided to spend the rest of your lives together. Please include in your Love Story where your wedding ceremony and reception will be held. The wedding location will need to be within 100 miles of her studio in Ashburn, VA. The couple must agree to have their letter and images published on her website.

What you win:
The Magnolia Package

ENGAGEMENT PORTRAIT
Up to 2 hours of photography
Studio or outdoor setting
50 final images edited and retouched
DVD of all 50 images with a print release
One make-up application by Victoria Stiles Make-up

WEDDING DAY
One photographer (Genevieve Leiper)
6 hours of coverage
Unlimited amount of exposures
Unlimited locations
600 edited and retouched final images
DVD of all 600 images with a print release
Online private gallery for one year for family & friends

One 12×9 Coffee Table Book - includes 80 images and 40 pages

TOTAL VALUE: $4500

To enter, please email Genevieve your story at 2009LoveStory@genevieveleiper.com. The winning couple will be announced on April 15, 2009.

If you are planning a wedding in 2010, don’t worry, there is a 2010 Love Story Contest as well! To enter this contest, please email 2010LoveStory@genevieveleiper.com.

Good luck everyone!

WeddingWire Vendor and WeddingAces Blogger, Hakim Sons Films will award one lucky couple a FREE Cinematic Wedding Film (valued at $5900). To enter for your chance to win, send them an email at giveaway@hakimsonsfilms.com with the following information:

• SUBJECT LINE: “Tell Your Story entry for {bride’s name}”
• Recent photos of you as a couple
• Your contact information (name, email, phone number)
• Your wedding information (date, venue, unique and exciting wedding plans)
• Your love story! (they encourage you to use video and/or images)

Submit your entries by February 1, 2009 and winners will be selected on February 14, 2009.

Click here for more information. Good luck!