Whimsy Jewel is LIVE! | Rainbow Crystal necklaces and wire jewelry to absolutely die for

My friend Steph and I have been working on a secret project for MONTHS now, and we are so happy that it is finally DONE and ready to share with you! *Drum roll please* Introducing, Whimsy Jewel, a new jewelry line for sale on this website!

Whimsy Jewel is a new jewelry line made by friends, inspired by their whimsical lives. Jewelry designer Steph Danforth, from Vena Di Amore, and photographer Mary Boyden, worked together to create a limited edition line featuring electric blue, shimmery rainbow, and shiny gold crystals accented by signature wire designs.  

Click the photo above to see our shop items! There are two surprise items not shown in this photo ;)

All pieces are $65 and under, handmade with love in the USA, and available to ship nationwide!

With every Whimsy Jewel purchase, customers also receive a 10% off code for Vena Di Amore shop products, as well as special discounts on Mary Boyden wedding photography and web-design services! Details included in purchase confirmation e-mail.  Ready to buy? Awesome! Head to our Whimsy Jewel page here: www.maryboyden.com/whimsyjewel

And now to see it on a beautiful lady! Thank you Amanda for being our model! 

YAY!

Please share this new jewelry collection with your friends and family! Tag us on social media! On instagram: @maryboyden @venadiamore #whimsyjewel 

Furls Crochet: Candy hooks Preview!

I've been working on something yummy for Furls Crochet! They have a new line of gorgeous candy inspired crochet hooks. I've been working for Furls for years now, I couldn't be more grateful for their continued support. Harrison, the Founder and CEO of Furls, is always telling me "I will be your lifelong client!" Swoon. Thanks Harrison- you know how to make a photographer blush! It's as if they're thanking me by making a rainbow collection of hooks ;) Can't wait to show you more!

Caitlin & Ed | Doolin, Ireland Wedding... in a CASTLE!

I had the honor of photographing a gorgeous, happy couple in Doolin, Ireland this summer. Thank you, Offbeat Bride, for the amazing connection! Caitlin found me through their vendor directory- what an amazing opportunity! Anyway, my husband and I flew to Ireland and stayed in hostels, met new friends, and experienced the best of Ireland for ten days. Above all, Caitlin & Ed's wedding day was the best. It was a small wedding, less than 20 people (including us). We went to their rehearsal dinner, snuck into a castle for their engagement session (coming soon!), and went pub-crawling with them. By the time the wedding came around, we truly felt more like wedding guests than hired hands. Caitlin and Ed have an amazing spirit about them. Ed is sarcastic and quirky- he played video games while he waited for Caitlin before their first look, and was always ready with a smile and a joke. Caitlin is brilliant, calm and sweet. The first time I saw her, I was in awe of her beauty and kindness. When she was getting ready, I asked her how she was going to do her hair. She answered calmly and curiously, "Hmm, I'm not sure. Maybe down?"

C&E truly cared about their guests and catered so much to their experience, taking scenic tours along the coast and country side to and from the venues. It was such an honor. I could write a book about these two, but I'll let the photos speak for themselves. Thank you so much, Caitlin and Ed. This was the experience of a lifetime and I am forever thankful for you. 

1. That gold frame is my favorite thing.

2. I love that out of a room full of women, my husband is still the best bow-tier. See that concentration face? He's a pro. 

How perfect is that first look sequence?! HOORAY! Ed, you're the most expressive groom I've seen! You're amazing! First Looks are so fun and can relieve so much stress on the wedding day. Not to mention that the amazing photos below wouldn't have been possible without a first look ;)

Why yes, on your wedding day I will prompt you to dance in a garden and scream YAY as you show off your awesome purple boots. Also- Caitlin's response to some of these photos was "Did we really look that good??" Yes, Caitlin. You two really really did! 

And now, off to the castle to get married! I am so in love with the textures and how all the different light sources create so much color. The cool light form outside, the warm light from within... swoon. 

Laci | West Texas Portraits

Laci! The most beautiful lady in all the land! She planned out this shoot for weeks. Brought an entire truckload of props, the most adorable outfits, and then proceeded to tour us around her sweet West Texas Ranch all morning. It was fabulous. It's such an honor to be trusted with someones heart in the way that photographers are- our clients put so much of their energy and love into their shoots, and they're vulnerable in front of the camera in a way that they aren't like with anyone else. It's an honor. Yay yay yay. Thank so you much Laci! And thank you to Michelle at Golden for helping us style this shoot. Enjoy!

Taylor and Nathan: Portland couples session

Taylor and Nathan are the sweetest love doves from California. Taylor is a photographer and took a tour throughout the Northwest photographing folks along the way (she even photographed us!). We had so much fun hanging out in downtown Portland galavanting through sunshine enjoying the breeze. I'm so thankful for these two. Can't wait to see you both again. XOXO