If you have ever worked with me you know I love kisses!!! To me it is such a beautiful gesture of love- all forms of it, from romantic love to unconditional love and all the loves in between! So in celebration of ending the amazing year of 2010 and welcoming 2011, here are my favorite kisses of the the year!
Lisa and Nico got married at the James Ward Mansion in New Jersey. Their wedding was one of love, laughter and then a lot more laughter! I have never seen a couple laugh more then these two!
The mansion is an incredible venue, there were tons of different rooms, each with unique look and feel.
"something blue"
This is the bridal suite, a HUGE room, beautifully decorated.
Lisa gets her finishing touches before she goes down to see Nico before the ceremony.
laughing
more laughing...
A quiet moment before the ceremony.
I love this shot, it was such a touching moment, Lisa's Father gave Nico such a loving, welcoming embrace.
The kiss shot from up above by Greg. Great shot Greg!
The mansion was decorated so elegantly with white flowers.
Lisa and Nico make their entrance into the reception!
Yes, more laughing, the hysterical kind during the speeches!
The best man brings a touch of Greece to the reception!
And I will end on this shot of Lisa and Nico. Of course they are still laughing, though I think at this point for the first time all day Lisa might have been a little nervous!!
Congratulations Lisa and Nico!!! Keep up the great laughing!!!
I just read recently that when you photograph a wedding it should be considered an audition for future weddings. I wish I remembered where I read that! I like that and I think its true, and I especially knew it was true when I received a phone call from Kathryn.
Kathryn is the sister of Kevin, from Eileen and Kevin's (click on their name to see the images) wedding in 2008. I was so excited when she booked us because this was our first sibling wedding! AND after Katheryn's wedding, I received a phone call from Jackie, the newly engaged fiance of Timothy, the brother of Kathryn and Kevin! Now we have our first trifecta! I couldn't be happier since the McCabe's are one of the loveliest families you will ever meet!
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On to Kathryn and Matt! Between Matt being in the Navy and Kathryn being part of Fordam's basketball team, they had a lot fun friends at this wedding! The space was so beautiful, the music spanned incredible songs from several decades and the overall atmosphere was simply of love and happiness!
Kathryn decided to get ready at her parents house, the house she grew up in. Here in this picture the dress was hanging in her parents bedroom, I wanted to capture the dress in the reflection showcasing her parents wedding picture.
Katheryn looks so gorgeous and happy as she put on the final touches with Mom beaming in the background!
Grandpa and the flower girl, Kathryn's niece stopped to "knock on wood"!
Although I had met the McCabes this was my first time at their house. I LOVED IT! It brought me right back to the house I grew up in! Like Katheryn, I am also one of 5 children. From the bunk beds to the group pictures in the oval matted frames, it reminded me so much of my childhood being there! They also had the same oven we had and I took a picture of it! At that point I think Mrs. McCabe must of thought I was crazy!
As Kathryn waited her in the living room for the limousine I wondered how many times she may of waited in that window, maybe for the bus, or a ride from a friend, and now the limousine to take her to her wedding.
A quiet moment captured by Greg as Kathryn and her father wait to walk down the aisle together.
A proud Father.
I love these side moments that happen during ceremonies. While a prayer is being read or a song is being sung, the ring bearer is in a world of make believe with his action figures!
Married!
Matt's brother delivered an incredible speech! He had the place in tears from both touching moments and roaring laughter!
First dance as man and wife. Below, I love the looks on the faces of family and friends during these dances!
Let the fun begin!
This has to be one of my all time favorite father~daughter dance pictures. The main reason is the uncle in the background. He is such a fun man and also a photographer himself! He is the brother of Kathryn's Father and I enjoyed watching him throughout the day as he celebrated this great occasion not only for his brother but for his niece as well.
A great moment with Matt and his Mom and their fan club behind them! I love how one man is giving them a thumbs up!
The ring bearer. From action figures to turning the camera on himself, this little one knows how to amuse himself and others! He was the life of the party and he is only a little guy!!!
Thank you Beyonce for creating "All the Single Ladies" and giving women yet another song to get together and get down to! (And put their hands in the air in a fun way that looks great in pictures!)
I have a feeling something was happening in this shot, about the song or an inside joke- not sure what but it makes me laugh!
I will leave off on this image, of Kathryn and Matt singing their hearts out to one of their favorite songs - having a great time on a wonderful night!
Congratulations Kathryn and Matt! We wish you lots of love and happiness to you and your families!
***Great Idea***
Kathryn asked me if I would be willing to re-create some images from her parents album! I had done this once before with Dan and Arianna's wedding and it was lots of fun! Kathryn kept this a secret from her parents and gave it to them as a holiday gift! How sweet! I love my clever and creative brides!
