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What a wedding weekend for Alli and Dave!  We first met them in May in Garrison NY for their engagement photo session at Alli’s 19th century home overlooking the Hudson river.  Fast forward to September and there’s a beautiful tent in Alli’s backyard and all the details are in place for their Hudson Highlands wedding.  But first, their rehearsal dinner brought a little Chi-town east with a “A Taste of Chicago”party at the Highlands Country Club in Garrison NY.  Dave hails from the town’s North Shore so the dinner highlighted hometown sites and teams along with Chicago dogs and bbq pork on the menu and a Chicago cornhole competition out in the tent.

As master of ceremonies, Dave’s dad kicked off a wonderful night of toasts, both wickedly funny and touching.  But first came a great Yalie tradition as the Mory’s cup snaked its way around the room with a perfect ending and rousing rendition of Mory’s Song…loved it!  Then on to the Second City toasting & roasting by family and friends, as the waiting-to-toast line grew longer and longer.  On both sides, family and friends had been waiting for this moment with years of funny anecdotes to share with the audience. A slideshow played throughout the night chronicling Alli & Dave through the years, and one of Alli’s friends bent Alli’s “no video” rule by showing some of Alli’s acting career in such roles as the Wicked Witch of the West…excellent!

Just a great party and the perfect prelude to their wedding…stay tuned for those photos coming soon!

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9/10/11 was the lucky day this year in Connecticut, with gorgeous late summer weather for Betsy and Charley’s relaxed, fun and stylish wedding at the Essex Yacht Club in Essex CT.  Betsy in her Vera Wang dress and Charley in his blazer & yellow pants with Vineyard Vines bowtie looked beautiful and so comfortable with one another.  After their ceremony at Our Lady of Sorrows church in Essex, the couple and bridal party jumped on their friends’ wooden powerboat for a Champagne-fueled ride from Middle Cove Marina to the Essex Yacht Club…that’s arriving in style!  Onto the cocktail party on the EYC lawn complete with an ice sculpture of Betsy’s dad’s sailboat adorning the raw bar…with the actual boat docked alongside, fully decorated with colorful signal flags.

Then into the glowing Sperry Tent with great speeches and dances…especially Betsy and her dad’s dance which segued into a high energy version of the YMCA!  More dancing ensued to the sounds of the Red Hot Rhythm Band before the afterparty around the corner at the Gris.  A classic nautically-inspired wedding right in Betsy’s hometown…often called the best small town in America.  Have to also mention the really nice flowers by Yumiko of Hana Floral Design and the beautiful cake came from Ana Parzych Custom Cakes.

Betsy and Charley, thanks so much for having us document your great day…congratulations..hope you had an awesome adventure in Thailand!!

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We were up in the beautiful Berkshires for Jessica and Matt’s outdoor wedding on the lawn of the Cranwell Resort in Lenox MA. It was nice seeing Samantha, their wedding planner, who we’ve worked with several times before at Cranwell.  The speeches were both touching and very funny, especially the Maid of Honor’s toast which was hilarious, and later their friend displayed his talent when he sang every word from Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire”!  The X Factor is calling…Really distinctive flowers came from Ann Long Designs, and their classic cake was made by the very talented Something Sweet by Michelle.

Jessica and Matt, so nice to finally meet you!  Thanks for having us photograph your day….Congratulations!!

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