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July 28, 2009
Jenny and Mike’s Wedding at the Red Barn at Hampshire College in Amherst MA
On a gorgeous blue sky and green grass day in mid-July, Jenny and Mike were married outdoors at the Red Barn at Hampshire College, the beautiful farm-like venue in Amherst, Massachusetts.
It was nice to be back in the Northampton region for Jenny and Mike’s very personalized and picturesque wedding. For the personalized part, in addition to their custom vows, the readings were really eclectic–and included Bob Dylan’s “Forever Young” as well as “The Velveteen Rabbit.”
As for the picturesque part, please check out the photos (note Mike’s cool off-white suit and the guys’ blue jackets, green ties and pocket squares from R. Derwin Clothiers, a boutique clothing store in Litchfield, Connecticut, owned by Mike’s mom and step-father).
Inside the intimate Red Barn, there were touching toasts from Jenny’s dad Ira and sister Stephanie. Then it was Mike’s brother Jon’s turn as the Best Man. Jon delivered his toast and then segued into a surprise. Channeling his inner Blues Brother, Jon belted out “JDate Blues” (Mike and Jenny met via JDate.com) which he wrote for the occasion. Really kicked-off the night…hilarious.
Later in the evening after speeches from both Jenny and Mike, Mike played guitar, serenading Jenny with a really sweet song. Then it was the band’s turn…the Nite-Time band from Manhattan was excellent, especially Amy Serrago’s great vocals.
A terrific time, thanks Jenny and Mike so much for having us document your wedding!
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July 22, 2009
Nicole and Drew’s Wedding at The Branford House in Groton, CT
Two Fridays ago Jane and I were on the ferry from Orient Point, NY to New London and passed right by the Branford House mansion in beautiful Groton (we were returning from a few days with the kids on the North Fork). And just 24 hours later we were right back there, photographing Nicole and Drew’s wonderful wedding reception on the huge lawn of the Branford House.
Nicole’s dad Bob oversaw all the particulars of Nicole and Drew’s wedding with a spreadsheet that would make NASA proud. His attention to detail really paid off, ensuring that all logistics went flawlessly along the Connecticut shoreline from Milford (Nicole’s house) to New Haven (where Drew got ready in the Westville neighborhood) to Branford (St. Mary’s Church) to Groton (the reception at the Branford House).
Nicole and Drew seem perfectly matched…except when it comes to baseball: while she showed her pride undercover with Yankees boxers, he sported “Go Mets” on the soles of his shoes. (Shameless plug—check out Jane’s award winning Mets pictures in the blog article below).
After very funny and loving toasts, there was some killer dancing under the tent on the south side of the Branford House. Especially noteworthy was the amazing dancing by Drew’s Dad and Nicole!
We also had the pleasure of meeting Penny from Matthew’s Catering (she’s Matthew’s mom), who also helped with wedding day details.
Nicole and Drew (and Bob!), thanks very much for having us photograph your wedding!
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July 14, 2009
Amy and Shawn’s Wedding at Lake of Isles in North Stonington, CT
We traveled down to North Stonington on July 4th for Amy and Shawn’s fun wedding that began with “getting ready” time at the MGM Grand Hotel at Foxwoods. This was our first trip to the new casino and hotel, which towers above a sea of green trees in southeastern Connecticut. The wedding ceremony and reception were a short drive away at the Lake of Isles golf course. Great service and delicious food too.
The guys started with a golf tournament at Lake of Isles early in the morning of the 4th (and check out the golf cupcakes and cake topper!). The outdoor ceremony was held on the deck overlooking the Lake. Amy’s flowers by Jessica’s Country Flowers in Burlington, Connecticut were outstanding, beautiful pinks and greens and the biggest “petal toss” we’ve ever seen for a recessional!
Amy and Shawn, thanks so much for having us document your wedding!
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