Ashley Carmela Event Styling: May 2011

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Yum.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

A+J Wedding Shower with a few special guests

Tammy did what she does best and planned an amazing wedding shower for Justin and I. She orchestrated a HUGE surprise and had Kelby and Jessica come into town for the big celebration. When Justin and I walked into her house they were hiding behind a wall. After a few seconds they jumped out and completely SHOCKED us! It was the best addition to such a great party. The night was a blast. Justin and I are SO lucky to have such amazing family and friends.

When Justin and I pulled up to the Crawfords these were hanging from the gate...

How cute is he?

I can't wait to hang this "Barnes- Established 2011" sign in Justin and I's home!

Cute decorations and decor. It's like being at the beach... in Arizona!

Justin and his beautiful sister after the BIG surprise!

Thanks for coming past roomies- can't wait to boogie in Seattle in just a few months!

Not a huge sugar cookie person but these were too cute to pass up!

SO GLAD Kelby was able to be there! She is the best sister!!

I have to be the luckiest girl in the world to get to marry Justin AND get to call this girl my sister!

I have the greatest bridesmaids... and this is only 1/2! They have gone above and beyond the typical BM duties...thanks ladies!

My favorite white lights- soooo pretty.

Centerpieces :)

Justin... I mean "we" got the Bobber cooler Justin registered for.. yay? Haha!

This is the next day with the Bobber cooler, thanks Megan and Jade!

Thank you so much to everyone for making this day so special for us. We could not be more excited to share the rest of our lives together with each of you in it.

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Judgement Day? Is anyone there?

I had a mild panic attack yesterday followed by a manic email to Justin concerned about the predication Harold Camping made that Doomsday will fall on May 21st, 2011. For a second I thought we might have to run away to Vegas and head here...

Justin laughed at me and told me not to worry, that he was pretty sure everything was going to be ok and it is all in Gods hands. I thought about what he said, calmed down and then started to think about what Redemption Day really meant to me. It reminded me to live every day to it's fullest just as you would if it was your last, to treat people as if you will never see them again and if you feel a certain way to tell people, you will regret what you don't say much more than what you do. AND I am not going to lie, I am pretty glad today wasn't the big day because we have a pretty exciting wedding shower being thrown for Justin and I tonight by the wonderful Tammy Crawford!

I think I am going to keep this hanging in my car for a while...

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

107 sun rises and sun sets...

Until this man is my husband.

July 2011

I received this in an email today and thought it was neat. This year, July has 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays. This happens once every 823 years. This is called money bags. May be the only time we see this in our lifetime!

July 2011

Monday, May 16, 2011

Seattle success!

Justin and I had a wonderful time in Seattle crossing a few T's and dotting a few I's for the September celebration. We had a chance to pick out the rehearsal dinner spot, meet our amazing DJ Tony Schwartz, do our menu tasting at the Salish Lodge, pick out our flowers and decor for the ceremony/ reception (which was by far the most fun thing, ever) and meet our wedding officiant.

Justin LOVED Snoqualmie Point Park and the Salish Lodge. I am so happy that he is so happy. He said he couldn't have picked it better himself. We are on our way to a pretty good start at forever :)

I feel like I lost 5 lbs in stress this weekend. PHEW!

Our own private room for our menu tasting :)

and our own table...

Dad and I at the wedding site, such a beautiful day!

Kelby Jean is an amazing MOH and took part in all of the wedding planning festivities. Thank you Kelbs, you are the best!

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Tomorrow, tomorrow... I love you tomorrow!

Tomorrow I get to go home! Justin and I are finalizing a few wedding details (like showing him the venue, which he hasn't seen yet, ha!) and spending some quality time at the Sullivan compound as Mr. Sullivan likes to say. Nothing makes me happier than sitting in the kitchen in North Bend, with a big cup of coffee (or wine depending on the time of day) and spending time with the people I love. There is nothing better. Can't wait to see all my favorites!

Ahhh... home. There is nothing quite like it.

I get to see this fur ball tomorrow!

Heaven.

Hopefully we will make it out to see little man playing baseball with the Knuckleballers!

I am going to miss this little stinker tho.

Tammy is coming too! Can't wait to show her old home videos of my sisters and I belting out The Judd's.

And of course my bestest friend, Shannie will be there to play the whole time! This picture is an oldie... but a goodie :) Let's take more like it.... minus the peace sign. HA!

Fun with Lightroom

Jessica and her friends enjoying their first day of summer break. Thought it would be a good chance to capture some photos and play with my new Lightroom!

Monday, May 9, 2011

Arizona's best kept secret

Friday night Justin and I made our way north to downtown Cave Creek. We met Dan and Jen (baby alert! Jen is 8 weeks pregnant with Baby L...she is glowing and we are so excited for them). We went to C4 which is a coffee house by day and a wine bar by night. We ate tapas style food, shared a bottle of wine and listened to some acoustic jams by Bill Dutcher. www.billdutcher.com.

Cave Creek Coffee Company

Once we were finished with dinner, Den (Dan and Jen) suggested we go over to Buffalo Chips where they have bull riding. Assuming Jen meant mechanical bull riding I suggested that as a newly pregnant mom -to-be she probably shouldn't be doing the "YEEEE HAWWWW" any time soon. She laughed a little and then nicely replied, "no Ash, it's REAL bull riding. These guys are pros!" I was then a little freaked out, questioned where I was and what I was doing in a town that has real bull riding on a Friday night, then decided why the heck not.

Yes people, these are real bulls!

Cowboy is getting ready to get his buck on.

Saturday morning Justin and I decided to get up and go back to C4 for a hot cup of joe and some yummy breakfast. We shared the best morning glory muffin and "Big Ass Breakfast Burrito" ever! We ran a few errands after breakfast (boring wedding stuff I am sure everyone is sick of hearing about) and then went and met Den again to boost the Cave Creek economy for lunch at Bryans BBQ. BEST BBQ in ARIZONA is an understatement. They had a "PLAY ME" guitar and Justin entertained the locals before we headed to Bartlett Lake to spend some time by the water and get our tan on.

The next Jack Johnson...I think so!

Bartlett Lake, Arizona.

Without even planning it this weekend ended up feeling more like a "staycation" in Arizona than just another weekend. Thank you Den for showing us what Arizona is really like when you get away from the Affliction and Botox.

Friday, May 6, 2011

Miss Ultimate Sexy Baby Contest

This movie is priceless! I just adore Tom Hanks.

I have never been one to make a big deal about my birthday. However, I LOVE other people's birthday. I think it is a time to show the people that you love just how happy you are that they were brought into this world. This wonderful saying by Kate Spade made my day :)

Thursday, May 5, 2011

National Day of Prayer

Today, The National Day of Prayer, is a day when our world is united by a universal language, praying. Everyone can pray. Regardless of your religion, your belief system, the language you speak, what continent you live on or the color of your skin, we can all pray. Have a conversation with God today. Thank him for all of the blessings that he has brought to your life. Let him now how grateful you are for his presence in your life.