Friday, October 22nd, 2010
I first met Andi and Mark at a wedding I was photographing in California back in 2007. They had only been dating a few months, but Mark was the best man and that wedding was their first trip as a couple. We were seated at the rehearsal dinner together and I remember how much fun they had with one another. Of course, I was thrilled when they asked me to photograph their wedding on Nantucket! It was my first trip to the island, and it was even more beautiful than I imagined it would be. And most importantly, it was truly the prefect location for their wedding. Mark’s grandmother met her husband there and clearly the island has rightly held an important place in the family since. The weather was perfect and all of the wedding events, a cocktail hour, rehearsal dinner and of course the wedding itself, was fantastic. Nicole and her team at Unique Nantucket did a wonderful job creating a superb venue steps from the ocean. Just lovely.
Wedding Planner – Unique Nantucket
Ceremony – St. Mary’s Our Lady of the Isle
Reception – 122 Tom Nevers Rd
Catering – Nantucket Catering Company
Flowers – Julie Hilberg Hunt
Cake – Pam Goddard
Music – Soul of Boston
Jewelry – Elizabeth Cole Jewelry
Photo Assistant – Mariah MacGregor
The groom likes elephants! Cufflinks by Elizabeth Cole Jewelry
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
Desirée and Mike met on Fire Island and were married in the lush Green Mountains of Vermont over Labor Day weekend. With whimsical flowers in hues of purple, flower girls with wings, breathtaking views of the Green Mountains and a historic mansion, their wedding was sophisticated, personal and fun. The ceremony and reception were held at Hildene, the historic summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln, in Manchester, Vermont. The ceremony, officiated by Cynthia Kilburn, included the reading of a letter to each other, and both sets of parents also spoke. A friend of the bride’s made the cake using her Elizabeth Fillmore gown as inspiration. “The thought of having a friend make my wedding cake was something that I thought was so special and really meaningful,” Desirée said. “To me, it embodied the whole idea of a wedding of people and families coming together in love and friendship. Not to mention, I was so flattered (having made cakes and realizing how much work and time they take) that she wanted to do it for me.” A Ben and Jerry’s cart was on hand to serve ice cream in addition to the red velvet cake.
Rehearsal Dinner, Bride and Groom Accommodations – Equinox Resort
Ceremony and Reception – Hildene
Hair – American Hairlines, Manchester, Vermont
Catering – Pangaea Restaurant and Lounge, North Bennington, Vermont
Cake – Made by a friend
Band – Scott Yanney Band from Faze Four Orchestras, NYC
Flowers – Nancy Bishop Flowers
Officiant – Cynthia Kilburn
Dress – Elizabeth Fillmore from Mark Ingram Bridal, NYC
Shoes – Jimmy Choo
Butterfly Escort Cards – Paper Orchid Stationary
Photographer Accommodations – Inn at Manchester
Honeymoon – Bora Bora
Just like each bridesmaid’s dress, their bouquets were all unique. And I just love these butterfly escort cards!
It was overcast and a bit cool during the ceremony, but the sun came out during cocktail hour and was just beautiful!
My assistant Laurie and I stayed at the lovely Inn at Manchester, just a few minutes from Hildene. We had a great time shopping at all the outlet stores in Manchester the day after the wedding. We even stopped at the Big Moose Deli on the way home. Just a lovely long weekend all around!
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
October was just the prefect month for New Orleans style courtyard weddings! Cristin and John choose one of my favorite venues, the Terrell House, for their special day. Of all of the brides I’ve encountered, Cristin was by far the most relaxed! She wore the same dress as her mother did, a pretty lace Victorian dress a relative bought years back.
I first met Cristin and John when I photographed their engagement session, but as it turns out, I went to the same high school as Cristin. (Her brother and I were in the same class!). New Orleans is really just a big small town!
Venue: Terrell House
Catering: Terrell House
Officiant: Jerry K Schwehm
Music: Joe Messina Orchestra
Florist: Adrian’s Florist
Cake: Swiss
Make-up/Hair: Flawless Bride
Second Photographer: Victoria Pisarello
That’s Cristin’s Dad in the background watching the first look. Victoria got this great moment!
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
Laura and Tim met on a bike ride in St. Francisville, Louisiana a few year ago and were married at the Hermann Grima House in the French Quarter in October. I so admire couples who have a mutual love of something, especially one that takes you to beautiful countryside and burns calories! It was a short, but sweet ceremony and I just love the look on Tim’s face as Laura emerged with her Dad. The evening was just perfect for an outdoor wedding and Bacco provided some delicious fare like shrimp and grits. I’m still regretting not tasting the bananas foster, it looked awesome. (But I did get a shot of it!) Congrats Laura and Tim!
Venue: Hermann Grima House
Catering: Bacco
Officiant: Jerry K Schwehm
Flowers: Tommy’s Flowers
Cake: Gambinos
DJ: 4 U Blanchard
Band: Dr. Jazz
Friday, January 6th, 2012
When I found out back in March that we’d be expecting in December, I knew that there were some weddings I’d be unable to photograph. Luckily, my good friend and fellow wedding photographer Tory Williams agreed to fly to New Orleans and photograph Lizzie and Alex’s wedding! I had a blast editing and processing the whole day, so many good ones to choose from. I’m still bummed I couldn’t make it, I mean, check out all the pretty details and general loveliness below! Tory and Victoria, who also ran the photo booth, did a great job and I’m so happy everything worked out. Lizzie and Alex, I wish you both all the best!
Ceremony and Reception – Terrell House
Florist – Linda O’Brien (Terrell House)
Music – Brent Rose Trio, Young Pinstripes Brass Band & Mardi Gras Indians
Cake – Linda O’Brien (Terrell House)
Dress – Jenny Packham
Shoes – Seychelles
Bridesmaids Dresses – individually selected
Photographer – Tory Williams
Second Photographer, Photo Booth – Victoria Pisarello
Tags: green and blue, nantucket
Posted in Weddings | No Comments »