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Category: Real Weddings - Page 54
May 17, 2010
Mika and Brendan’s Wedding at the Eolia Mansion at Harkness Memorial State Park
Jane and I loved photographing–and getting to know–Mika and Brendan and their families on their gorgeous blue sky wedding day last weekend at the Eolia Mansion at Harkness Memorial Park in Waterford, Connecticut.
Mika’s family is Japanese, and the couple incorporated many distinctive Japanese elements into their day: delicate origami cranes held their escort cards, custom Mika and Brendan Japanese fans were arranged next to the table settings and Japanese tea was served during the reception. Also check out the ladies in kimonos silhouetted against the night sky with the sliver of moon and Venus (hmm…goddess of love..interesting) above them.
After the ceremony Mika changed from her wedding dress into her cool traditional kimono for the cocktail hour. Mika’s family friend, dressed in her striking orange and yellow kimono, performed a traditional Japanese wedding dance prior to their first dance.
Mika and Brendan were great in their first dance—“In My Life” by the Beatles played by the band Shine from Boston. Later in the evening, Mika’s friend serenaded the couple, nicely belting out a customized rendition of “Don’t Stop Believing.” The large contingent of Tufts friends (Mika and Brendan’s alma mater) was lots of fun, and added to the festive feeling.
They chose a beautiful green and pink color scheme, which fit perfectly with the jade of the Eolia mansion. The amazing flowers were provided by the always great Yumiko from Hana Floral Design in Mystic CT. Loved working again with Talia from Sixpence For Your Shoe wedding planners–they do a great job planning and executing a wedding! And Naomi Martinez Salon did a beautiful job styling Mika and the ladies.
Mika and Brendan, congratulations and thanks so much for having us document your day!!

April 26, 2010
Megan and Bret Connecticut Shoreline Beach Engagement Shoot!
What a beautiful evening getting to know Megan and Bret during their engagement session at Hammonasset Beach! It was so nice having time to hear about their lives, especially about their upcoming wedding on Martha’s Vineyard…a favorite place for our family vacations! It was such a warm night in April and the beach setting for their shoot seemed perfect!
April 16, 2010
Photo Shoot with Camille Bridal and Lane and Lenge Florists of West Hartford
Last weekend we were just up the road shooting in West Hartford center for Lane and Lenge Florists and Camille Bridal to showcase their beautiful flowers and wedding dresses.
Very fun working with Bob Dinucci, owner of Lane and Lenge, and Irene Zalevsky, owner of Camille Bridal and her staff Rachael and Erica as well as our great model, Ashley.
Lane and Lenge has been voted The Best Florist of Hartford for 10 years running by the Hartford Advocate, and Camille Bridal has been selected as The Knot’s Best of Weddings.
Great folks…really nice flowers and dresses….if you’re getting married definitely check them out. Lane and Lenge is at 214 Park Road in West Hartford and Camille Bridal is at 30 LaSalle Road in West Hartford Center.