Team Jenkins Together for the First Time

Have I ever mentioned that Kawon has a part-time deejay business and that I work full-time as a photographer? Yep, we're pretty much a dynamic duo! And for the first time,  we'll be working at the same wedding tomorrow! Whoop, whoop!

We're always being told that we should offer packages together, but I didn't feel it would be right considering we haven't actually worked together yet. So depending on how tomorrow goes (well I hope) starting in 2013 Shayla J. Photography we be offering photography packages that will also include a deejay as well.

It's so nice when we get to work together on the weekends instead of him working one event and me working another. Some weeks we're like two trains passing in the night. Literally, he'll get in from working at 3am and I'm leaving the house at 5am. So being able to spend time with him on the weekends, even if we are working is going to be nice.

In addition to the wedding tomorrow, We are also booked together for a wedding on Sunday but instead of the photographer I was hired as the Day of Coordinator. Yep, you got that right, I'm a jack of all trades! I acted as the Day of Coordinator for a friend's wedding back in May and did such a good job making things come together that I was contacted by a friend of the bride to do the same for her wedding. So once, we get to work together!!

I'll be sure to share sneak peeks of both weddings via Instagram (@Shayla_j) since we'll be away working for the weekend! Wish us luck!!

Enjoy  your weekend!

 

Wedding Registry, Part One

Made a last minute decision this morning to head to the mall and start working on our wedding registry. The only problem was we started at Macy's on the day of their biggest one day sake of the season. FAIL! It was so packed it didn't make our experience very fun.

We registered mainly for kitchen items and a few towels and that's it. We're also registering at Target but we had enough for one day.

We headed to eat lunch across the street afterwards and will give it another try in a few weeks. But next time I'm sure we'll go in the evening during the week to miss the crowds with the holidays coming up.

Stay tuned for part two!

The Day After

Yesterday, I voted yesterday and then went home, turned off the television and stayed off of Facebook for the rest of the day.

These last few weeks have shown people's true colors about how they feel and while it's okay for everyone to express their own personal opinion, it's not okay to put others down.

I'm just happy that it's over. Well, that the elections are over. People need to understand that Americans had a choice and the majority won. Now as American's we have to deal with it whether you agree or not for the next 4 years.

Just remember that everything happens for a reason and everything is working out just that way that God has planned it.

Traveling Hearts

Kawon & his best man were planning on flying to Vegas in December for a little guy time since Mike works for Hotels.com and got a hook up on a room. But something came up and Mike can no longer go, so Kawon asked if I wanted to instead. Cool! But we've already been to Vegas together. Plus with us planning a wedding and flights being so expensive from Dallas even with a room discount we'd be spending a ton of money just to have a good time.

Since Kawon already has the time off from work, we would still like to go somewhere but can't decide where though. So that's you all come in. We need some suggestions.

We thought to keep the cost down we could go somewhere in Texas to avoid paying for airfare, but where. Neither of us are from Texas so we don't really know of any 'vacation' spots that we should visit. I will say that we've been to Houston & San Antonio before, so that leaves us with Austin. We've both been there separately in the past, but what's there to do for a couple's get-a-way. (As I typed this, I just thought maybe I should check Groupon or Living Social for deals, lol) We're also open to ideas for Oklahoma, Arkansas or Louisiana.

All recommendations are appreciated!! Thanks!

Your Special Order Has Arrived‏

That's the subject of the email I received from David's Bridal last week letting me know that the dress that I had ordered is now ready to be picked up. And I still haven't gone to get it yet.

If I had loved it I would have practically ran to the store to pick it up. The fact that I haven't made an effort in that last week to get it, let's me know that it's not the right dress. But I need to though, so that I can start the process of selling it.

If you or you know anyone who may be looking for a brand new wedding dress with no alterations done, I've got one for sale. It's a Oleg Cassini Gown Style Number 8CWG435 in White, Size 16W.



The dress looks quite different on the web than what it actually looks like on. I do have photos of myself if the dress if you'd like to see it, just shoot me an email at teamjenkins79 (at) gmail (dot) com.