Getting Started

It took mere hours of telling folks about our engagement that we started getting advice, info, questions, and a stack of bridal magazines rivaling that of the city library. I guess you can't get started too soon, huh? Well, making an actual, physical purchase is a big step - especially when you're not exactly sure on the date, the number of guests you can have, or the venue. So....I brought a video camera along.

We went to B&B Laces in El Cajon, which is closing down their doors to make way for the new police station (where Sharon is going to work). The material is selling like hotcakes so we went in, made our very best educated guess, and bought about 90 yards (yes, that's just the length) of some sort of material with a name that escapes me. ( I shoot weddings so I sometimes know things dudes shouldn't know about. This, though, I cannot remember. I think it's called muslin.)


All of the images on this post are taken off of the video (hence the quality).


Anywho, the Lord totally hooked up our first deal because the exact color we were hoping for was there and one of them has just enough for what we needed. Plus the fact that we save about $200 bones made it all a sweet deal. So I guess you could say we're committed to the colors somewhat, but there's plenty more to nail down.

What's great is that on the way to B&B, we saw 2 (3 - sort of) motorcyclists on the freeway who were being...dangerous, might be the word. Actually, I was mesmerized and ecstatic that I had my video camera, which is pretty rare these day. Kellye was driving - again, perfect situation so I could tape - and caught up with them. These guys were literally going like 75 mph and their precision and confidence was amazing. They were obviously professionals. Check out these images!

OSP Post

I have an online 'family' who go by the name, "Open Source Photography". They are folks from all over the world, all walks of life, and many diverse backgrounds. The commonality between them is that they love photography. Today, I posted some of the engagement photos for them to enjoy. Here's the link.

I've had the privilege of meeting about 60 of them so their reactions are that much more meaningful. Feel free to check it out and read other posts by myself or the other members. Lotsa interesting stuff.

The Little Big Day

After 23 days in Europe (with a tour group, then staying in hostels and homes) we promised ourselves to have a San Diego 'date day' to celebrate the trip, being back home in the USofA and to celebrate 5-12, a day that's long had more significance to me than my birthday. For those that don't know, 512 is my...uhm, "lucky" number as it shows up very frequently in my life as well as for many who know me. On this particular day, we were also celebrating the official (legal) kick-off of my new business, "Studio 512".



The unsuspecting Kellye Dana Wilborn. Aka: "Tiny".


It was a very normal, low-key Kellye/Eddie day. We checked out some art on Coronado, grabbed some KFC and headed to the park for a bite. What's a day together without me taking a million photos?


We saw several weddings taking place. Kinda funny that way.



The ever-important foot pictures.


Shootin' her own video. I'm (sort of) into that.



The beautiful Hotel Del.



You can sort of see a plaque by my ugly feet. Detail shot to come...



Making our way back to the car.



With Kellye next to me and the city behind us, even I can look presentable. Notice the 'superman blanket' keeping us warm between shots.


What's this? Yet another wedding?


As amazing as Europe was, it's good to be home....safe - thanks to God.


Running around taking several photos to make sure I make good use of this lighting...and this moment. "Poor Honey. Your hearts really going." I didn't feel nervous, truthfully, but I guess Kell and my heart knew better.


With a simple question, she fell to her knees in disbelief and this was the resulting photo. I laughed - she cried - we hugged and gave it two very big thumbs up.


Taking the ferry over to Seaport village. Very much in a daze.


Gettin' the lens up in our grill. (It was self-taken)


The first person we told, Angie, excitedly took this photo of us in the hammock store.


After taking a picture of/for another couple, they took this one.


The hand-rail on the bridge took this one for us.


"He's her lobster." This one's for you Rachael P!


Contrary to popular belief, I did not design the ring. I 'designed' one similar and my guy, Aldo, found this one for me. Turns out, Kellye didn't hate it. And she really enjoyed the diamond. It belonged to her grandmother, whom we recently lost.


Returning on the ferry. Still hadn't eaten. Yep...still in a daze.


The evening wasn't complete w/o the fireworks. (Don't tell Kellye that I didn't plan those just for us.)


"Oh no. I didn't even get to fix my hair."



Our first "Date" was in a Denny's. Totally unplanned, but we found ourselves there this evening. We were stoked about it too!

You are my Bear

Hey Ed!

You're my Sweet Bear! Thank you for starting our new blog! I like what you've done with the place!

Your Bunny

Our First Entry!

Kellye and I have decided to make a blog dedicated to our engagement to share with friends and family. This page will also contain updates, information on the wedding, and comments sections for you to give us feedback and let us know if/how you'd like to contribute. We are thrilled to share this time of our lives with you all and look forward to what the Lord will do in us and through us in this season of life. Thank you for visiting and we look forward to reading all of your comments.


Love,
Kellye & Eddie