About 365 days of marriage

I started this blog in April of 2011. At the time, Bret and I were wedding photographers and it was a way to share how marriage is more about the day to day and so much more than the wedding day itself. For about 5 years, I blogged about the joys and sorrows of the Christian walk, marriage, work, family and friends. I’ve blogged every day since a few weeks after I started. In May of 2015, we photographed our last wedding. Now, I have become passionate about simplicity, particularly in marriage, Christianity, business, travel and life. For a number of reasons, we have become minimalists. I’ve found that having simplicity makes life so much deeper, refreshing and joyful. I hope that this blog will help others see the benefits of living simply.

Day 1450 – Do You Know How Closely You’re Being Watched? Or Someone Remembered Me Over 10 Years Later!

Posted on June 30, 2013 by 365 days of marriage

I’ve been meaning to share a story for quite some time. It happened back in March, but I just haven’t sat down to write it. After an event yesterday, I knew it was time.

Yesterday was my friend Abby’s baby shower. As I was settling down with my food, a few people came by the table and they had the “I know you look.” Abby proceeded to introduce me and each person said, “ooooooh! Jennilyn!!!” Apparently, she talks about me a lot! They even recognized me from my picture! After this happened, I shared the following story….

We were at the Kristofco rehearsal dinner chatting with the family and friends…I LOVE this time during the wedding. It’s great to somewhat kick back and get to know those who are most important to our couples. It’s part of what makes us great on the wedding day.

Anyways, I was checking out one of the gifts (which I won’t share, because I’m thinking about buying it for a friend!) and started chatting with her and her husband. He looked at me a little funny and said, “ok, I have a really weird question….where did you go to college…did you go around this time?…ok….did you have a purple cape?”

Let me say here that I went to college from 2000-2004. Woah!

“Why yes, yes I did!”

“OH MY GOSH! I wanted to talk to you back then! My friends and I called you Cape Girl!!!”

At this point, his wife says, “Oh yea! I remember him talking about you!”

It was hilarious, but also VERY humbling. To think that something I wore OVER TEN YEARS AGO made such a big impression on someone…it made me realize that I need to be very careful in what I say and do…I have NO idea who is watching. It makes me think about days when I walk around wearing my emotions on my face (if I’m angry, tired, whatever), it can make someone else angry…etc.

I had a reversed situation JUST like this yesterday….I was leaving a 7 Eleven and I held the door open for the guy behind me. I stood there maybe two seconds longer…after he left, he said, “Thank you! Have a blessed day!” And you know what, I did! I was all smiles when I got to the car and finished my drive over to K&B.

And since I’m sure you’re curious….here’s my cape! Which, I came to find out later is actually a cloak…since it has a hood. It is black velvet on the inside and purple wool on the outside….very warm and perfect for Raven’s games!

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Day 1449 – I Love K&B Bridals In Bel Air! – Wedding Dresses in Maryland

Posted on June 29, 2013 by 365 days of marriage

Today I had the joy of hanging out at K&B Bridals! You know how much I love it there! I tell my brides and most everyone that I meet to stop by K&B. While, I will admit that Bridget (the owner) is one of my brides AND one of my friends. Obviously, that is part of why I recommend them so much. BUT, the level of professionalism and personalization each bride receives is more why I so highly praise them! It was a crazy day today, lots of brides and moms and friends and kids….but I felt like no one was neglected or ignored. Every bride left super happy and there were a few tears when the dress was found (even from this photographer!)

They redid their window too! I LOVE their windows! 🙂

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Day 1448 – My Office Today!!!

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Day 1447 – Post For Business Owners – The Next Big Buzz Live – Mara Glazer

Posted on June 27, 2013 by 365 days of marriage

As you may have read, I am friends with many amazing entrepreneurs and business owners. I feel almost spoiled, to be honest! Having such wise (and very successful) friends really helps to push me in my business. Mara Glazer is just such a friend! She continually inspires me.

Today, I am attending a four hour event about getting more buzz for your business. I’m super excited about it…but I’m more excited for her THREE day event in August! I asked Mara to give me some info about it, because I would just say something like….”um, it’s going to be a business event where you’ll learn how to market yourself and make more money….yea!”

So, without further ado, here’s Mara’s description!! (Sounds just a little bit better than what I said!)

Mara Glazer, social media and marketing strategist at maraglazer.com is hosting a LIVE event in the beautiful Baltimore, MD August 2nd-4th and wanted to share with you all about it!

This event is all about how to get ‘More Buzz, More Bizz, More Money + Experience Real Life Changing Wealth!’

Who doesn’t want more buzz for their bizz?

Over 3 bizzy and information-packed days you’ll discover:

The secrets that allowed Mara to generate an additional 7-figures in less than 278 days.
How to create more “Buzz” in your business by thinking like a celebrity.
How to finally demystify the web and social media channels to explode your business and capture more leads…even if you’re a technophobe!
How to create a business that supports your life while letting you bring in serious moolah.
PLUS… Network with over 200 serious women and men entrepreneurs so you can find new clients, create joint venture partnerships, and get to know some seriously awesome peeps.
Most importantly, you’ll discover how to get known (and get PAID) for what you do best!

And you might be thinking, “How does this benefit me?”

Well, let me tell you. At this event, you aren’t going to just learn the big ideas that made Mara successful, but amazing takeaways you can implement right away! Not only will you be applying the stuff you learn, you’ll also have the opportunity to network with other great entrepreneurs for potential JV partnerships!

I look forward to seeing you in Baltimore in August!

Get all the event details and reserve your ticket today!

Day 1446 – Ranneberger Behind The Scenes

Posted on June 26, 2013 by 365 days of marriage

My first behind the scenes shot is a new one! A new perspective! 🙂

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Can I just say how much I love my new lens??? Eeep!!!!

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This just makes me smile. 🙂

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So, one of the shots we get at every wedding is with the bride and groom. This means we have to pass the camera over to a guest. I gave the camera to the groom’s brother and told him to keep shooting until I told him to stop.

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