“On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, five golden rings.”
There are some people that, although you don’t know them as well as you would like to, you deeply respect and admire. Lauren is one of those people. This stunning woman exudes grace and joy that comes only from a heart that has cultivated inward beauty. She loves Jesus and it shows. When I got her “yes” that she would be a part of this project I was incredibly honored as I knew she was extremely busy. It was such a gift being able to watch her step out of her comfort zone for this because her attitude completely inspired me. Lauren I can’t get over how physically beautiful you are but more than that you are a gem of a woman in character and personality. Thank you for being a part of this! I’m so grateful to know you.
Melanie thank you so much for jumping in and taking the pictures the day after you were contacted about this. You did a wonderful job capturing these exquisite pictures. You know it took me forever to choose which ones to add since they were all so great…!
The inspiration for today’s five gold rings came from the color. We decided to recreate a look that represented old Hollywood glamor from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Not to mention that her shoes, gown, and amazing French netting fascinator veil are shimmering gold. Dorene thanks for letting us use your beautiful fascinator for this shoot. You make art and I’m thankful that you let me borrow this piece! It really pulled this look together.
Will you please help Lauren reach her goal of a $1,000 dollar pledge to help the orphans by donating today in her name? 🙂
Name: Lauren Reavely
Age: 18
State: Oregon
Activities/Hobbies: playing music and singing, graphic design and photography (strange being on the other side of the camera!), laughing hysterically, playing games with my sisters, thrifting and antiquing
Favorite Christmas movie: Elf and It’s a Wonderful Life–polar opposites? pretty much encapsulates who I am. Laughter and stupidity one minute and life contemplation the next.
Why you wanted to be a part of the project: This year I was determined to not let busy seasons distract. I wanted to remember that Christ came for the whole world, instead of getting caught up in my own little kingdom. This was God handing me an opportunity to help me learn that very thing.
(Photography by: MelRae Photography & Designs and her Facebook page is here)
(Hat by: Dorene Vandermeer)
I love how you wanted to make this look like old hollywood. Beautiful. I love the photos of her and her outfit is gorgeous. Amazing.
Thanks Victoria. I really love how this all came together. I wasn’t sure how it would all work out but thankful everything fit her and looked amazing! She’s one of those beauties that take your breath away. 🙂
I am so fortunate to get to be related to you, Lauren! Your heart for the Lord and passion for serving Him are so beautiful. You inspire me daily, beautiful (gorgeous, stunning, pulchritudinous) cousin. 🙂
You’re pretty blessed to have her as a cousin. 🙂 I want to have her as my cousin! Oh my! I was so close to using the word pulchritudinous but then I thought no one would know what I was talking about. Haha! She is gorgeous and she inspires me too for the same reasons.
Aww…Lauren is adorable. Very 40’s/old Hollywood.
She’s just down right stunning!