When the movie The Notebook came out the theme of the story literally hit me like a freight train. I had never really thought about love 50 years down the road; when love isn’t about building a life together but rather the life you have built. To still have as deep a love and strong a hope after all of those years…it changed the way I view love.
I was honored when a dear friend asked if I would be willing to photograph her parent’s 50th Anniversary reception. Honored and totally excited. Not only do the Hague’s have a beautiful story (they met in Korea while he was in the military – talk about a love story) but they also love to laugh together. It was so beautiful to be able to document a a party in honor of the life they have built.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Hague for loving each other for 50+ years. You are an inspiration.
There are no words for how good this cake was – Buttercream rocks.
I mean…come one. They are the cutest.
I know it’s sort-of lame to take a picture of a picture but I could not resist. I love them, I love them, I love them. This picture is amazing.
i’m yours,
melissa
I'm sitting at my computer at work and completely tearing up. I love the corsage-pinning and cake-cutting!
i am so grateful! i was tearing up all night long at the party, but you made me do it again! thank you so much for everything, mel! sam said, "did you have a professional?" i said, "yes, her name is Melissa Oholendt, you may know her." xoxoxoxoxo
such beautiful photos melissa!
This guy is the man. He knew an Asian wife was the way to go 50 years before Phil and I figured it out. Congrats to them both…and you for the great pics. You can take the pics for ours…Do you book events 49 years in advance?
Hi Melissa!
These pics are beautiful and I can't wait to see more. We're so priveleged to have you capture our parents very special day. You're amazing.
One question, why is everyone in my family so photogenic except me? Ugh, it stinks having such beautiful sisters. hee hee
Thanks Again,
Steve
great captures!!
Wow, that is a great pic at the end! And I LOVE the one of her where she's in conversation. What a lovely thing to get to be a part of- you are certainly a lucky woman to get to be a part of so many special days! Hooray!