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Turn of the (19th) century Watch Hill RI definitely recalls an unplugged time–just the spot to slow down and savor your wedding day with family and friends.  On a blue sky June Saturday, with Block Island and Montauk Point on the horizon, Hillary and Zane were married at the wooden-beamed Watch Hill Chapel.   A quick saunter across Bluff Road, and the guests kicked off the party at the beautiful Ocean House.  But first, Hillary and Zane and the bridal party stopped by Watch Hill’s Flying Horse Carousel and little downtown for some fun photos.

Guest enjoyed their special drink, the “Trustful Pirate”, along with the raw bar at the cocktail party on the porch, which featured a display for K.I.D.S., Kids in Distressed Situations that received a donation in place of wedding favors.  Onto the reception, where the speeches and letting loose began with the high-energy SoulSystem Orchestras.   And later, we all headed back to the porch for a blast of fireworks over the beach, and ended the night with a farewell to Hillary and Zane through a sea of sparklers.

Such a fun wedding!  It was a pleasure working with the amazing Nancy Goldstein from Amazing Celebrations!   And the flowers from Paula Gallo’s Pentimento Flowers looked great as always.

Congratulations Hillary and Zane and thanks so much for having us photograph your wedding!  To see many more photos please click here.

IRIS Photography Shoots Best CT Wedding Photography at the Ocean House in Watch Hill RI

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Reinvention: Amanda
I have three very, very good photography girlfriends who started getting together to talk shop a few years ago.  Breakfast once a month quickly became happy hour.  Last year though, one of us left to move to Vermont…which we knew was going to happen eventually since Amanda’s been talking about for years!  When I realized how different her lifestyle is now, I thought she’d be a great Reinvention subject…my project on women who reinvent themselves mid-life.  I asked Amanda a few questions that I’ll let her answer:
–Why Vermont?
Although I was born in Vermont I’ve never lived here full time. For at least the last ten years I’ve known that I wanted to settle in Vermont to raise my family. I love so many things about the state – the feeling and energy of the people who choose to live here, the amazing natural beauty, the wide open spaces, and the fact that so much of my family is here. All of these things were pulling me to move back here and throughout the last few years I’ve kept that desire and intention at the forefront of my mind.
–How life is different now?
Life just feels much more settled. When I lived elsewhere I was always looking ahead to the next thing knowing that Vermont was on the horizon. Now that I’m here I just have this inner peace and this feeling that things are right and as they should be. We bought our first house when we moved and I also think that owning instead of renting has given me a feeling of permanence and roots that I haven’t had in a long time – it feels great.
–Was it was a risk for you and/or did you have any fears and how did you overcame them?

The puzzle for us was always my Husband’s job as the work opportunities up here aren’t quite as diverse and plentiful as in Connecticut.  I wouldn’t take no for an answer and just kept believing it would work out, and eventually when he approached his boss about moving he was offered the opportunity to work from home – perfect! It’s been a bit of a transition for my business to still try and work with clients in Connecticut but it’s worth the extra logistics to be up here without a doubt.

Well we miss you a lot but looking forward to more weekends away together!  You can check out Amanda’s business, Orchard Cove Photography, here.

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We first met Amanda and Phil in NYC last year, meandering through their neighborhood in the Village and Meatpacking District on a photo shoot.

After a long winter,  it’s a remarkably balmy June 1st and they are out of the City, up in the Berkshires for a most stylish country wedding, full of wonderful contrasts.  Such as….a peaceful, reflective outdoor ceremony in a meadow, followed by a (somewhat) raucous Berkshires Barn Bash at Gedney Farm with the dance floor pulsating along with the energetic crowd.  Such as…sweet and loving speeches and later, a rousing singing of “Alma Mater” by the dozens of Cornell alums in attendance.  Full of life and enjoying every minute…a joyous celebration all around!

The day started earlier with Phil and the guys donning Brooks Brothers tan tartan ties at Stockbridge’s classic Red Lion Inn while Amanda (loved her sleek dress from Elizabeth Fillmore!) and the girls got ready down the road from Gedney Farm at the New Englandy Old Inn on the Green in New Marlborough MA.  The Hank Lane band was spot-on for the reception–always a great band.  And the lovely flowers in shades of white from the Berkshire’s Crocus Hale florist complemented their wedding’s look and feel.

Amanda and Phil, congratulations and thanks for having us document your day!  Have a wonderful summer!!

To view many more photos from their wedding click here…

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