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Our wedding photographer, Jose Villa, was gracious enough to do an impromptu engagement session a few minutes before our rehearsal dinner. On top of the fact that these images documented us moments before our dinner, and just a day before we were married, I love them even more because of what I’m wearing! The dress was made by my grandmother for my mother, who wore it to her wedding reception. I bet you can guess that we’re a pretty sentimental family…
And as if you haven't seen enough…
Jose recently published a slideshow of our wedding on his site. And, he set it to a Ray Lamontagne song. And I mean, does anyone on the planet have a more distinct, amazing voice? Tec and I saw him–Ray, not Jose–while we were in San Diego about a month ago, and if it where physically possible, our jaws would have literally been on the floor throughout the entire performance. Anyway, go and check it out {here} if you need more Petaja in your life. Ha.
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Jose is a genius. I know he is the inspiration for my own wedding photographer, a budding genius herself (Sarah K. Chen) and his work always takes my breath away! You guys look fantastic! That Mr. Petaja sure can dress sharp!
Those photos are gorgeous (of course) and I love your dress and the story behind it 
I’ve said before I wish I was the same size my mom was at my age so I could wear her dress.
You guys are so good looking its SICK.
Yes I do love Ray LaMontagne! And Jose Villa. And your dress, and Mr. Petaja’s style! Great shots, all around!
You look like models! And I’m in love with that dress.
Your photos are breathtaking and that dress is stunning and clearly timeless! FAB!
Petaja.. sounds like a Finnish name originally? These photos are just amazing! And so is the dress!
are you sure you two don’t model for a living?
your husband is HOT! very nice pics!
First off, I heart Ray Lamontagne. Second, you and hubby look like you are in a magazine spread, very modelesque! So pretty!
Your dress is beautiful! That is such a beautiful memory of your grandmother and mother in your wedding.
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Chelsea Petaja, Nashville
Vendor: Hair Accessories
Website: Oh My Deer!
About Me: "Oh, My Deer!" was born out of a love for play-on-words and getting my hands dirty. I live in Music City USA in a little loft with brick walls, concrete floors and my husband. I teach Visual Arts at a Montessori school that grows organic vegetables and composts nearly everything. It satisfies the hippie in me. I make flowers and feathers for your hair that I hope make you feel beautiful. Sometimes I make drawings and invitations for your eyes. And then that leaves everything in between that I pretend to know how to do.
chelsea - i commented on your wedding photos on joses blog a while back. they made me so homesick for TN. i grew up in memphis. love all your photos. and i heart jose too. so nice to get to know you better here.