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Halloween 2017

31 Tuesday Oct 2017

Posted by melissaoconnor in motherhood

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elliot, et, halloween

I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Halloween! This year we kept it simple and chose a costume for Elliot that made sense. Who else but Elliot from E.T.! The mini photo shoot was short but thankfully I got some cute pics. Hope you all have a great holiday!

Halloween Weddings

31 Thursday Oct 2013

Posted by melissaoconnor in Advice & Inspiration, Events & Parties, Wedding Decor Ideas, Weddings

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autumn, black, fall, halloween, halloween weddings, mystery, orange, romance, weddings, white

Halloween Weddings

Having a wedding on Halloween can be a lot of fun. But just because its a holiday you don’t have to necessarily keep it themed. Incorporating orange, black, and other autumn hues can be enough to keep the vibe alive. Be careful not to get too literal or it can turn out like a kids Halloween party and not a wedding.

Just don’t forget what the day means to you and try not to lose sight what is really important. Keep it simple and classy and everything should work out fine. Take cues from this well loved holiday and add fun elements through decor, text, and color and everything will fall into place. Creating a feeling of romance, whimsy, and mystery are perfect undertones for a spectacular event.

Here are some good examples I came across that should bring you inspiration, not just for a Halloween styled wedding but the fall season as well. Enjoy!

Halloween Weddings
Photo Credit: The Wedding Yentas

Halloween Weddings
Photo Credit: Tied Bow Inspiration

Halloween Weddings
Photo Credit: The Sweetest Occasion

Halloween Weddings
Photo Credit: Wedding Party

Halloween Weddings
Photo Credit: Mine Forever

Halloween Weddings
Photo Credit: Intimate Weddings

Halloween Weddings
Photo Credit: After Yes

Halloween Weddings
Photo Credit: One to Wed

Halloween Weddings
Photo Credit: Vintage and Lace

Halloween Weddings
Photo Credit: Floridian Weddings

Halloween Weddings
Photo Credit: Wedding Elation

Inspiration Photo Friday: Weekend Fun at the Farm

25 Friday Oct 2013

Posted by melissaoconnor in Inspiration Photo Friday

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animals, Benner's Farm, best friends, carving pumpkins, farm, friends, goats, halloween, home, pumpkin picking, queens county farm museum, sanctuary

I’ve been looking forward to this weekend for awhile. My best friend Meg and her daughter Leona Faye are coming to visit later tonight and I can’t wait. I don’t get to see them much because they live in Jersey, so when they come, I am always super excited.

Besides catching up and hanging at the house, we are going to Benner’s Farm tomorrow for an afternoon of pumpkin picking and visiting with the farm animals. I have been wanting to go this particular farm for a few years now so its nice to finally go. And to spend some time with my favorite girls and all the awesome animals will surely make for a great day. After, we will carve our pumpkins and have a relaxing night.

Below is a photo I took back in 2011 at the Queens County Farm Museum where we had our wedding. Being at a farm just feels like home for me. The fresh smells, bountiful gardens, and of course the beautiful animals that really call it home. I have always loved how aware they are most of the time. When they look at you, you really feel it. Making contact with an animal is not like a human, it’s very different. There is just something about it that truly makes my heart skip a beat.

I have taken countless photographs of animals along my journeys and each one of them is unique and fascinating. They have such wonderful personalities, and to witness that is a gift. I love when I visit a farm or sanctuary and know in my heart the animals there are taken care of and safe. We all deserve to have a home sweet home.

Inspiration Photo Friday: Weekend Fun - © Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Inspiration Photo Friday: Hauntings

18 Friday Oct 2013

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abandoned places, Alcatraz, asylum, california, darkness, fear, halloween, haunted, haunted places, haunting, jail, nightmarish movies, pennhurst asylum, Pennsylvania, scary stories, spring city, travel, unknown

So this weekend, my husband and I are taking a little trip to Spring City, Pennsylvania for a 2 day getaway. The whole reason we are going is to visit Pennhurst Asylum, an authentic haunted place that been transformed into a public attraction. We are both very excited to go and experience this historic hospital. Our love for abandoned places and haunted areas has brought us to a few good spots in the past so to add this one to our list is pretty awesome.

I am also looking forward to having a day to relax, something I rarely get to do. We are staying in a cottage on a historic farm and the surrounding area is really gorgeous. Exactly what we both need right now. Some peace and quiet and chill time. But of course, to start off the 2 day vaca, Pennhurst it is.

Because Halloween is this month, stuff like this helps keep that creepy vibe throughout the month. This takes me back to when my friend and I were in California and visited Alcatraz. Even though it was during the day, the whole place was dark inside. You were really able to get a feel of the environment and sense the history while you walked around. Of course, I was running around like a mad woman trying to get as many photos as I could, but I did stop here and there to take it all in. Definitely a memory I will never forget.

The photo below was one I took while we exploring the jail. There was something about how the light came in through the window and just lit up the decaying walls so perfectly, as if they were glowing. The worn tiles on the floor truly showed its years of use but had aged to a pretty metallic under the sunlight. The space was hauntingly beautiful.

When it comes to fear, we all wish we weren’t afraid of certain things. However, sometimes its this emotion that can awaken the soul and truly inspire. I have always loved nightmarish movies, scary stories, and haunted places. There is just something about being scared, the thrill of the unknown, that is invigorating. It’s been quite some time but I am truly ready.

Inspiration Photo Friday: Hauntings - © Melissa O'Connor-Arena

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