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Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at

Birthday picnic + family photos

For her husband's birthday, Elizabeth surprised him with a Central Park picnic. She decorated a bench in his honor, made a seven-layer chocolate cake from scratch, and brought along their sweet daughter and the family dog. Then she had an amazing photographer take family portraits, so they'd always remember the occasion. (Good thing her husband wore a cute outfit to work that day!) Isn't that an incredible and creative present?

(Family portraits by the fabulous Brookelyn Photography; styling by Elizabeth, who is half of the new company You + Me)
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64 comments:

  1. Aww, these photos are amazing (:

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  2. That is a very lucky thing...I bet she hinted to him what to wear....hahahah...( we all do that, dont we?)
    Those photos are so sweet...Great present...
    Kisses, Joanna

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  3. what a great present! happy photos are always a good memory to have left of such occasions. :)

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  4. I would love it if my husband packed a picnic lunch for me. Looks like a perfect birthday to me.

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  5. This is too damn cute! So thoughtful.

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  6. Great pictures! I am glad she had a professional take them, so they can savor the moments forever! Such a cute and happy family :)

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  7. What a sweet thing to do! And so beautiful suny pictures!

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  8. It is indeed!!! How sweet! I wish my boyfriend would surprise me with something like that one day... :)
    xxx

    http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com/

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  9. Vanessa10:15 AM

    It is sweet but I can't help but wonder: now we're "styling" birthdays. Photographs, yes. But candid - or candid-ish if that is as far as this, um, your generation will go? Even "artfully" candid? Wow. Something really weird is going on in, esp. in America. (I live here, too.)

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  12. What a great idea! Too bad my husband is the photographer...but I might call one of his friends!

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  13. Great idea and terrific pics!

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  14. such a sweet idea, and beautiful pictures!

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  15. What a special idea!

    Becca

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  16. Amazing photos and wonderful idea!

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  17. what a thoughtful wife! such a cute idea.

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  19. What a great bday surprise :)

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  20. Absolutely precious. Is that baby not the most adorable thing you've ever laid eyes on?

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  21. what an adorable family!

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  22. adorable, adorable.

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  23. Stunning. I love the idea of getting dressed up for a picnic. I need to get on that before fall sets in.

    xo M

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  24. I can't wait to take family photos! These are so wonderful and incredibly sweet. That little baby is too cute!

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  25. so cute! and perfect!

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  26. That's a perfect gift.

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  27. That is just the best idea! Love!

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  28. i love this! and that cake looks insane... i want a piece!

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  29. those are adorable! what a cutie!

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  31. What a lovely present, lovely pics of your family! I love picnics and that cake looks so yummy, I want it now!

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  32. Beautiful photos, and what a thoughtful woman :) Their daughter is adorable!

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  33. Anonymous1:23 PM

    JO! A friend of a friend just got married and they have a video that I think everybody should see...it's so bright and wonderful and reminded me of CupofJo.
    http://vimeo.com/14220611
    there it is.
    so sweet.
    xo

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  34. I have that dress! Love it. Never thought about pairing it with a belt. Such cute photos. What a lovely birthday surprise and memories to last a lifetime.

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  35. This is absolutely adorable!! What a sweet idea!

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  37. a family birthday picnic in the park is a divine idea, but i know if my husband then saw a professional photographer and stylist pop out his eyes would never stop rolling. especially on his birthday. i am not judging this couple - it looks like they had a lovely day, with photos to remember it by and maybe this husband enjoys being styled more than mine. i'm just cranky because i've been feeling lately like so many people are starting to live their lives as styled magazine editorial spreads for their blogs or facebook pages. i've caught myself with similar tendencies and i'm trying to stop. after all, can we really enjoy all of our adventures if we're so concerned about how everything's coordinated, if the lighting is flattering, or if it's even documented at all for all of our friends to see?

    ***my apologies in advance for the rant. the subject's just been on my mind a lot lately.***

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  38. what a lovely present! Such a cute little fam.

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  39. So perfect! These photos are amazing!

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  40. there are so many beautiful families out there! what a fun and special day for them!

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  41. Few things are sweeter than a picnic in my book!

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  42. Aww.. what a lovely birthday surprise.. such a beautiful family and photos.

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  43. What a sweet surprise! definitely keep that one in the thought hopper.

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  44. Hi Deanna. I'm Elisabeth, the wife, and I'm also one half of You + ME. So no random stylist waiting in the park. Just a wife surprising her husband with family photos to commemorate a place and occasion special to us. I completely agree that some of the most special moments aren't particularly pretty or photogenic, but it also makes us happy to take some fun family photos every couple years.

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  45. What a beautiful picture, and the Anchors Aweigh dress suits the wife perfectly!

    This must have been a truly special surprise!

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  46. this is such a cute idea. i'm definitely going to remember this!

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  47. What a fantastic and beautiful idea!!! Thanks!

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  48. Anonymous9:15 PM

    What a fabulous idea!

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  49. maggie10:07 PM

    adorable family!

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  50. thanks for all the sweet comments! deanna, i agree that so many things feel like photo shoots, but the reason i posted this is because it *didn't* feel like that. they seem so happy, and the idea is so simple and sweet. it felt like a really authentic afternoon that was commemorated by a wonderful photographer. i would love love love to do something like this. xo

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  51. such a beautiful family :)

    xxx

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  52. wow - seems like a really happy and content family, rally good pictures

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  53. Yay, we're so glad you guys like this (this is Miya, the other half of You + ME). Though Elisabeth & her family may look like they just stepped out of a magazine, the thing that makes me so excited to work with her is that she is genuinely this thoughtful and beautiful all the time. If you would like some pictures like this, Brookelyn Photography and You + ME are giving away a photoshoot to one lucky winner. Head on over to our blog (youplusmeequals.com) to enter! Thanks, Joanna, for featuring this!

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  54. joanna and elizabeth - thanks for your thoughtful response and more information about the photo shoot. the photos are beautiful and elizabeth's whole family looks extremely adorable and very happy. my comments did not mean to take anything away from this specific set of photos - it's just an issue i've had on my mind a lot lately and unfortunately i chose that moment to go off about it. my apologies.

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  55. the very sweetest. i love it.

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  56. look at those eyes! cute wittle baby

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  58. Anonymous3:48 PM

    As one can see, most of the female readers thought this was a truly wonderful present,.....problem is, the present was for him. Trust me ladies, although very nice, it would not have made a "guys" top 10 list of birthday presents...

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  59. Anonymous11:56 AM

    my husband just had a birthday- and I wish I had come up with something as creative and sweet. instead we went camping with our baby and family dog- and somehow a skunk got involved. not as great for photo opps! ;)
    professional photos of your family- marking a beautiful time, and wonderful memories, makes for a great gift. for you, him and the family.

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