Matt & Monique: Found Love.
December 24th, 2007
Matt & Monique have a more unusual story… Think Indiana Jones. They’d known each other from school, but they fell for each other at an archaeological dig site half-way around the world in Jordan. They were digging in the hot sun and dirt, looking for ancient artifacts and instead, they found love. Hahaha! That’s the cheesiest thing I’ve written all year! But in all seriousness, it did go something like that. We took some shots at the archeology lab at the college they attended, so they can remember where it all began for them.
Monique’s mom, Sylvia was kind enough to fly us up to Walla Walla, Washington to do their wedding. We had a GREAT time with the Acosta and Vincent families. It was an international ensemble, with guests coming from Spain and Egypt. Being as they’re our last wedding for 2007, we’ve decided to post a few more images than usual.
Matt & Monique, we had a wonderful time with you and your family! We look forward to getting your album and print orders kicked out as well!
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1. Matt and Monique | December 24th, 2007 at 11:40 pm
It may be Christmas Eve, and people may wonder why you’re posting on Christmas Eve, but c’mon, its our honeymoon, but we just really wanted to thank you guys for such wonderful work. We love the pictures so far and can’t wait to see more. We’ve been ooohing and aaahing over them all day.
Thanks again for such wonderful work, for having patience through the craziness of it all, and working with less than ideal conditions to produce pictures that will become our treasures.
Thank you!
Matt and Monique
2. Mom & Dad Acosta | December 25th, 2007 at 11:11 pm
Tim & Heidi: We LOVED the pix and can’t wait to see more of them! We really enjoyed having you as part of the family for the weekend…who knows, maybe you’ll become a family tradition! :). Thank you for you part in making this weekend special! Jose and Sylvia Acosta
3. Kayla | December 25th, 2007 at 11:38 pm
These are so cute! that was such a fun wedding!!! monique looked beautiful, and the colors were great! i wish monique and matt nothing but happiness! happy holidays!!!
4. Melvin & Marybell Sweet | December 26th, 2007 at 1:31 am
Congratulations and God bless you.
Melvin & Marybell
5. Judy Williams | December 26th, 2007 at 1:55 am
Wow what BEAUTIFUL photographs! Monique is absolutely lovely! These photographs are a wonderful glimpse into what looked like a wonderful, wonderful wedding/family event. I am sorry I wasn’t able to be there; so, thanks for sharing through this photographer’s blog - awesome! Judy Williams (Birmingham, AL)
6. Rosie, Scott and Jenna | December 26th, 2007 at 4:16 am
Wow, awesome pictures! Monique you and Matt a very lovely couple. We apologize for not getting out your wedding gift in time but with my Dad’s passing on the 1st our lives have been a little crazy. We wish we could have been there on the 23rd to celebrate with you, Matt and your family on your special day.
I was going to e-mail your Mom but if you’re checking out this website what would be a good mailing address for you two?
We are looking forward to seeing you again, maybe at the next Walker reunion and getting to meet your hubby.
Love,
Rosie, Scott and Jenna
7. Arlene Caswell | December 26th, 2007 at 8:20 am
Congratulations to you two. Your pictures are GORGEOUS. Happiness always. Arlene
8. Roxanne Adams | December 26th, 2007 at 8:28 am
I couldn’t be there, and this is GREAT! BEAUTIFUL! Congratulations… thanks for sharing!
Love Cousin Roxanne in Wisconsin
9. Christina Hiebenthal | December 26th, 2007 at 11:38 am
Guys, you both looked amazing! Wanted to say love you and Congrats. Nic you’re a gorgeous bride, love Chrissy
10. Monico and Martha | December 26th, 2007 at 12:12 pm
Hi, Monique and Matt,
Congratulations! Great pics!
May God bless you in your marriage.
Monico, Martha, Karina, Melissa, and Erica Muffley
11. Dwight and Donna Rose | December 26th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
Thanks for giving us a glimpse of your wedding day by sharing the wonderful photos! We were with you in heart and mind, even on our side of the world! God bless you both.
Love, Dwight and Donna
12. Charlie and Naomi | December 26th, 2007 at 2:55 pm
How special to get to see pictures so soon, since we weren’t able to attend your wedding. We love you and pray God’s great blessings on you and your marriage.
Uncle Charlie and Aunt Naomi
13. Wanda | December 26th, 2007 at 5:11 pm
Great pictures Monique and Matt. Very unique and special as you are. Something you can look back and treasure for many many years to come.
14. Matt, Liz & Jocelyn | December 26th, 2007 at 5:41 pm
The pictures are absolutely beautiful! Wish we could have been there but Jocelyn is still a little young to be traveling yet. We were so glad to see you a few weeks ago and that we were able to finally meet Matt. Congratulations to you both and may God continue to bless you richly.
15. William and Tracy Schmitz and Family | December 26th, 2007 at 5:57 pm
Wow! What artistic and beautiful pictures. What a “dream come true” your wedding must have been. You look like a couple of models!
May God bless this union and may you live happily ever after!
Love you!
16. Karen Janetzke | December 26th, 2007 at 6:14 pm
Congratulations! Lovely pictures!
17. Ruth Acosta Arjona | December 26th, 2007 at 11:01 pm
Awsome,beautiful photographs..I wish you all hapiness.God bless you both… Sorry I couldnot be there… Love aunt Ruth
18. Grandma & Grandpa Acosta | December 26th, 2007 at 11:12 pm
Hi Monique & Matt:
We just got home this evening and when we saw the link we had to have a look. The pictures are beautiful!! We thought the one of the two of you in the hole of the pot was very unique! We are very anxious to see the rest of them.
We hope you have had a great time in Redmond.
Love, Grandma & Grandpa A.
19. Mike and Sally | December 27th, 2007 at 2:28 am
Congratulations! I so wish we could have been there but it was just impossible. The pictures are beautiful! We love you, Mona dear (Sorry, I guess you will always be Mona to me) and want to wish you both a lifetime of haopiness. Hope we can meet Matt someday as well as see you again!!
20. Popo & Zenia | December 27th, 2007 at 4:12 am
We too want to join all those people who wish you the best of this life. The Lord be with you always. Love, Popo & Zenia
21. Dan Sabatier | December 27th, 2007 at 1:04 pm
M&M,
I’m really sorry I couldn’t be there to share what looks like to have been a beautiful day… The bride looks fabulous and Matt… well you look ok too I guess
hahah! anyways I’m really happy for you and thanks for sharing these pictures with us… there are some really beautiful shots here… (in particular the one in the stair well!)
Anyways - I just want to wish all the best for your life together and remember - when you come back to England - you’ll always have a place to crash at mine:)
So take care and get in contact soon…
All the best…
Dan…
22. Marjorie Bregar | December 27th, 2007 at 5:10 pm
Beautiful pictures, so professionally done. A perfect way to capture the memories of a perfect wedding. How blessed I am to have been there with the family for such an important event in your lives. God bless you!
Love always, Grandma Marjorie
23. Melita | December 27th, 2007 at 5:41 pm
very nice - you guys look beautiful and the photographer is quite amazing….
24. Doug and Carmen Clark | December 27th, 2007 at 7:43 pm
Great wedding, Matt and Monique. And fantastic photos.
Even better with all that old stuff in some of the photos. When you put two gifted, beautiful/handsome, loved and loving young people together with old archaeological remains, something fun happens — old stuff looks more interesting and young people look wiser.
Best!
Doug and Carmen
25. Alison and Bob Schwarzkopf | December 28th, 2007 at 5:48 am
Incredible photos - Congratulations!
Blessings,
Alison and Bob
26. Karen & Leo | December 28th, 2007 at 10:05 am
Matt & Monique,
What a treat to view your gorgeous wedding day in these awesome photos. We were so glad we could be with you all & your dear parents. Wishing you love & blessings,
Karen & Leo
27. Ben & Melissa Lebitty | December 28th, 2007 at 10:15 am
Those pictures were gorgeous!!! Thank you for sharing them and many blessings for your long future together!!!
Ben & Melissa
28. Leigh Payne | December 28th, 2007 at 11:07 am
Simply gorgeous mood-creating pictures. Extremely professional, well done!
29. Miroslav | December 28th, 2007 at 11:40 am
bacho, the pixs are really PUNJENA PAPRIKA!!! Congratulations…
30. Jeanette & Gary Salsman | December 28th, 2007 at 1:44 pm
What a beautiful wedding! Wish we could have made it - but we didn’t want to pass onto the bride & groom, our cold! We wish you two all the best - we wish you Jesus, in your hearts and home. There’s a card at your folks from us. God bless you! Love, Jeanette & Gary
31. Brian Hernandez | December 28th, 2007 at 3:05 pm
Tim and Heidi, Very impressed with the 24-hour turnaround on getting some proofs up for everyone to see. The photos look great; looking forward to seeing more. Love the framing in the archaeology lab, the detail shots, and the hallway poses. Very nice! :o)
Also, it was a pleasure to chat with you two about photography gear, the business, your studio, etc., I wish you all the best this coming year. I’d still love to visit your studio when I come to SLC to visit my sister this year.
Brian
P.S. - don’t forget to look up “The Digital Camera Battery” packs to power your flash heads… gives you lots of ‘pops’ all day long. :o)
32. Matt Aimonetti | December 28th, 2007 at 4:22 pm
Congrats guys! Looking at the pictures, you had a great time!
Thanks for sharing!
Enjoy,
-Matt
33. Lee and Becky Larson | December 28th, 2007 at 10:03 pm
Matt and Monique,
Prov.17:22 and 18:22
Becky and I praise God for you. May your love for each other be as strong as the love i feel for Becky and she feels for me after 31 years. We love you both and hope to meet Matt in the future. Lee and Becky
34. myrtle | December 29th, 2007 at 6:26 pm
Wish we could have been there but it just could not be but we wish you Gods blessings in the areas you are going to persue. May you have a rich life to gather. Aunt Myrtle and Uncle Jim
35. Popo & Zenia | December 30th, 2007 at 5:33 am
Mateo y Monica: Desde Luquillo Puerto Rico les saludamos y les deseamos lo mejor de las bendiciones del Cielo, no solo en su luna de miel, su nueva vida de casados, sino en lo que resta de vida en esta tierra y por supuesto en la mansion prometida en el cielo. Co mucho amor Popo y Zenia.
36. Kerly Bwoga | December 30th, 2007 at 8:38 am
Those are the most beutiful wedding pictures i have ever seen. wow u both realy have some beutiful memories. Congratulations Matt, i guess next time i see u there will be kids too. You both make a beutiful couple enjoy ur honeymoon and may God bless u both. I remember when u came back from Jodon u came up at Cornwal l for a couple days for youth camp and Loyda saw happy to have someone she knew and who spoke spanish to talk to. we had woship in the caves. You told a story of a man u meet in the sauna and his story, it was very moving.
God Bless
37. Melissa Miller | December 30th, 2007 at 11:26 am
Monique and Matt,
Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you both. And you look absolutely beautiful Monique! May God bless you both in your marriage.
Love,
Melissa
38. Angela Robinson | December 30th, 2007 at 1:59 pm
Hi Matt & Monique
Loving your pictures - they’re beautiful and sounds like you both had a fantastic day.
Wishing you both a wonderful life together and wishing you God’s blessings for 2008.
Angela x
39. Judy McKie | December 31st, 2007 at 3:00 pm
Matt & Monique,
Wishing you all the best for your life together. Loved seeing the photos - thanks for sharing your special day.
God bless you both
Judy
40. Bethany Noble | January 1st, 2008 at 9:27 pm
Hey Matt & Monique
What an amazing wedding you two had! I am sooooo happy for you Monique! May the Lord richly bless you both with His love and wisdom to share. Look forward to seeing you guys,
Beth
41. Japhet De Oliveira | January 2nd, 2008 at 8:59 am
Matt and Monique, the photos are brilliant. Happy for you both and wishing you an excellent new year. So Matt was this planned - a wedding, christmas and than you birthday all within a couple of weeks from each other! Hmmmm cunning my man! Dangerous.
42. Jason and Jill Bush | January 2nd, 2008 at 9:22 am
Congratulations! These wedding pictures are amazing. God bless you both in your marriage and in your lives and may you have many great adventures together in far away lands.
-Jason
43. Denise and Larry Herr | January 3rd, 2008 at 8:14 am
Larry pulled out his Munsell to check the colours you used for the wedding–and he couldn’t find a speck of 10YR 6/3! Amazing! The pictures are great, and it looks like the wedding was wonderful–may your life we similarly wonderful.
44. Kathy Withrow | January 5th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
What beautiful pictures and what a lovely bride. Thanks for sharing. Your cousins in Lebanon, Oregon
45. Lem and Maggie Ramirez | January 6th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
Unique and artistic wedding photos, unique and beautiful couple. May you continue to grow closer to each other and to God, and may your marriage last not just a mere 50 years but last an eternity!
46. Betty and Al | January 9th, 2008 at 11:01 am
What unique and gorgeous pics! Wish we could have been there, but this gives us a wonderful picture of how special your wedding was. We are looking forward to your visit here, and so anxious to meet Monique. This we already know; She is lovely!
God Bless your lives together. Love, Betty and Al
47. Lorraine Cooper | January 13th, 2008 at 5:46 pm
So I finally found the link to your amazing wedding photos! Wish I could have been there!
Matt and Monique, may your marriage be one continuous blessing and your love for each other greater with each passing day.
Much love
Lululululululululu
x
48. Deb Boyles | January 16th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Wow, Monique - You’re living your dreams!!!
Have admired your goals, and relentless pursuit of same.
What a great story, and what BEAUTIFUL pictures!
I wish you guys all the best.
God bless you both.
Debra Boyles
49. Raquel Fallan | January 17th, 2008 at 12:02 am
Monique and Matt,
Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you both. wish i could have been there! Your pictures look amazing!!! May God bless you both in your marriage!
Love,
Raquel
50. Jerlee Bond | January 29th, 2008 at 5:52 am
Matt and Monique, wish I could have been there! Monique, can’t wait to meet you. Whether you come to Ann Arbor, MI, or we go to see you, it’s gonna happen! All the best to the both of you! Jerlee Bond
51. Bobbie Blyde | March 21st, 2008 at 4:58 am
Matt, full suit I’m impressed! Congratulations lovely photos! wish the two of you all the happiness in the world Bobbie
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