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dancing the night away: a+j (part III)

November 24th, 2009

A few final moments from Ann + Jason’s weddingI don’t know the band’s name, but they rocked. No cheesy music. No oldies. They covered a bunch of current hits and some reggae and did it well.

 

A few final moments from Ann + Jason’s weddingA+J wedding reception, Figge Art MuseumA+J wedding reception, Figge Art MuseumI don’t know the band’s name, but they rocked. No cheesy music. No oldies. They covered a bunch of current hits and some reggae and did it well.a+j_figge07

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details from the figge: a+j (part II)

November 24th, 2009

Off to the Figge Art Museum for Ann + Jason’s wedding reception. I can’t tell you what a surprise it is to see this modern building in downtown Davenport, Iowa! So I know you’re thinking… what’s the big deal with the luminaries?  Each one was hand-cut by the bride.  The designs are different southwestern plants [...]

 

Off to the Figge Art Museum for Ann + Jason’s wedding reception. I can’t tell you what a surprise it is to see this modern building in downtown Davenport, Iowa! A+J wedding ceremony, Figge Art MuseumSo I know you’re thinking… what’s the big deal with the luminaries?  Each one was hand-cut by the bride.  The designs are different southwestern plants (the bride and groom in Phoenix) and the A+J logo from their wedding invitation. A+J wedding ceremony, Figge Art MuseumHow involved was this wedding labor of love?  Just look at how many luminaries line the stops of the Figge.  I think Ann said there were over 100?A+J wedding ceremony, Figge Art MuseumSome quiet moments before the reception gets going. I love a museum as the backdrop for a reception. On the right, Ann has more dessert themed plants for the table centerpieces.A+J wedding ceremony, Figge Art MuseumYou can catch a glimpse of their engagement photos at the Chihuly exhibit in the Desert Botantical Garden in Phoenix (left side of the guest book)A+J wedding ceremony, Figge Art MuseumReflections from the Figge lobby. A+J wedding ceremony, Figge Art MuseumWhat’s the perfect autumn wedding favor? Why caramel apples, of course!  Here my percussion section gets their maracas going post-reception.A+J wedding reception, Figge Art Museum

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we’re not in moline anymore

November 23rd, 2009

Nope Dorothy, we’ve crossed the river to Davenport Iowa. Coming Soon: A+J’s reception at the ultra modern Figge Art Museum.Check out the view from the museum entranceSmithies in the house: Left to right: Blake, Katrina, Ann, Carolyn, Christine, Liz

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Nope Dorothy, we’ve crossed the river to Davenport Iowa. Coming Soon: A+J’s reception at the ultra modern Figge Art Museum.
Check out the view from the museum entranceFigge Art MuseumSmithies in the house: Left to right: Blake, Katrina, Ann, Carolyn, Christine, LizSmithies at A+ J wedding, Figge Art Museum