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Blog of the Blood Center of Brazos Valley

lori — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:46:18 +0000

We are thrilled to have been the “Image of the Week” for the Blood Center of Brazos Valley!

Take a few minutes to visit their site and then take time to visit the center and make a donation.

Blood Center of the Brazos Valley – Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting

lori — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:32:39 +0000

The Brazos Valley is now home to a branch of The Blood Center. Their ribbon cutting and grand opening event was packed wall-to-wall.

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Greetings and a twin-cities welcome from the Chamber of Commerce.

Donors and recipients and their famillies gave heartfelt thanks.

The staff were great and worked throughout the party to collect blood.

Sponsors and doorprzies and fun, oh my!

Cortney, thank you to you and your lovely staff for a wonderful event.

Silent Auction Setup & Management

lori — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:00:54 +0000

As You Wish can manage your charity’s silent auction!

As the founder and coordinator of a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity and chair for five years, Lori Luza has much experience with Silent Auctions. Our setup allows your volunteers to input data as the donations are procured. This data is then used to create all the printed items needed for the auction: bid sheets for both the auction area and the cashier station, item tags, thank you notes for both donors and patrons, checkout slips, and receipts. Our system will ensure a smoothly running sale at your event, leaving your staff and volunteers to focus on the collection of items for the auction and ticket sales.

Contact As You Wish today for a customized bid.

Larry Salter & Harold Morrison Memorial Golf Tournament at Pine Ridge Golf Course in Paris, Texas benefiting the PAT Foundation and Prairiland ISD

lori — Sat, 02 May 2009 18:05:22 +0000

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Ashley & Freddie Norwood-Wallace wedding & reception

lori — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:28:15 +0000

I was honored and privileged to have been selected by another local professional photographer to be the lead photographer for her daughter’s wedding. Three of us arrived on scene to “paparazzi” Ashely & Freddie Norwood-Wallace and their family and friends.

Below are my favorites among the images I took during the day. Dennis, Daniela, and I worked as a true team, so the images I have are mostly candids during the formals, images from the ceremony, and stills from the reception. Dennis’ forte’ is portrait lighting so he has the formal images that I posed. Daniela’s talents lie in the details, so she has the macro images of the bride’s attire and the decor. We made a great team, and it was a blast working as a threesome.

First Look

Ashely & Freddie agreed to a First Look at their venue. The first time they saw each other was just the two of them—and all three of us out of earshot with our long-range lenses—-creating a truly romantic moment that they will undoubtedly remember forever. The look on Freddie’s face is priceless. (And doesn’t she look great in that amazing dress? You should see the images from her bridal session that Kathy took. What a special and private moment for them to cherish.

‘Wow! You look so pretty!’

‘Thank you. Do you like my dress?’

flabbergasted

‘I love you.’ and ‘I love you, too.’

‘…so happy for today…can’t wait for it to happen!’

Ceremony

The ceremony was full of lines of scripture coupled with real-life examples of how they can be applied to today’s society.

Brother Joe gave a wonderful wedding talk.

Freddie and Ashley chose to seal their covenant with a traditional kiss.

Reception

The reception included a wonderful dinner, followed by many sweet family moments, and copious dancing!

Elements of the day:

Couple: Mr. and Mrs. Freddie & Ashley (Norwood) Wallace III

Ceremony & Reception location: the Greenbranch

Officiant: Bro. Clarence Joe of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Bryan, Texas

Rings: Samuels Jewelers

Ceremony & Reception DJ: friend of the couple

Engagement & Bridal Portraiture: Kathy Norwood

Ceremony Portraiture & Reception Photography: As You Wish, assisted by Dennis Grimes and Daniela Weaver

Floral Decor: provided by a friend of the bride

Site/Reception Decor: Kathy Norwood

Dinner: Buppy’s Catering

Bride’s, Groom’s, and Children’s Cakes: Cinderella Stories, family, friends, and other local bakers

Honeymoon: a cruise!

2009 Texas Trash Off by Camp Ooh La La

lori — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:00:44 +0000

Just near our home/gallery/office is an Adopt-a-Highway spot hosted by Camp Ooh La La. So, when my friend Laura asked if I could help them with this year’s Texas Trash Off, I was glad to find my calendar open on that day.

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The weather was fabulous and the bluebonnets gave some great scenery!

2009 Spring Bridal Show and Benefit

lori — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:10:46 +0000

Sunday, March 29, 2009
11:00am â€“ 4:00pm
Reed Arena on the Texas A&M campus

The 2009 Spring Bridal Show & Benefit is being held at Reed Arena on Sunday, March 29, 2009. Browse over 100 vendors as you wind your way through the event and visit one on one with the professionals who can personalize your wedding, reception or honeymoon just for you! Proceeds from the show will benefit The American Red Cross – Brazos Valley Branch.

Tickets are $15 per person, in advance online. $20 per person at the door.

Advance ticket sales end at noon Friday, March 27, 2009. All tickets are non-refundable. Every person or child, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the show. No strollers are allowed in the show to ensure a safe environment for everyone. Prize drawings for brides!

Ladies Night Out at Cindies

lori — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:26:40 +0000

Thank you, Tangelia and staff. You throw a great party!

Mike Dillingham ’35 Celebrates 97th Birthday

lori — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:57:05 +0000