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August 20, 2007
Neil and Kelly’s wedding in Newport Wedding Day 1 – Persian Ceremony
We just shot Neil and Kelly in Newport for three days and I knew while shooting this that it would be three separate blog entries — there was so many wonderful things to cover, I couldn’t possibly edit it down to one entry. So here goes but first, thank you Neil and Kelly, to you and your families for making us feel so welcome!
The Persian ceremony and rehearsal dinner was held Friday night in a tent at Kelly’s Dad’s house in Rhode Island.
The focus of the tent is the Sofreh table and it was beautifully decorated with symbolic items. Neil’s family, who weren’t local, brought items from all over to decorate for the ceremony.
During the ceremony, Neil and Kelly will sit in beautiful chairs passed down through Neil’s family for generations. The chairs will then become a part of their home.
Neil pre-ceremony:
Fans kept guests cool pre-ceremony:
The dancing begins…
All the guests gather round Neil and Kelly and the table. The officiant leads the ceremony but the families are very involved, making it a really warm experience.
Kelly sits at the table with her step-dad, Jon, looking on:
It is tradition that the bride receives gifts of jewelry and more as part of the ceremony…and the groom receives a few gifts too! Here are Neil’s parents:
Neil gave Kelly a beautiful necklace:
Neil trying on Kelly’s earrings!
Neil and his brother and best man, Sean:
Neil’s grandmother:
Kelly’s dad signing the marriage certificate:
Kelly throwing the Ghand Cloth to the single ladies:
Kelly and her mom share a moment after the ceremony:
A traditional feast of kababs and more followed the ceremony and were cooked on a grill:
A few margaritas were included too!
I loved this dress on one of the guests:
It was a stunning night:
Stay tuned for Day 2 – The Christian Ceremony at Astors-Beechwood…
August 7, 2007
Elizabeth and Craig’s Wedding — The Mill on the River
Elizabeth and Craig – We hope you are having a wonderful time and big adventures on your Alaskan cruise! We both really enjoyed being a part of your day with you!
Elizabeth got ready at her parents’ home with her parents, her Matron of Honor and her Jr. Bridesmaid:
Elizabeth’s Jr. Bridesmaid:
One of my favorites of Elizabeth:
Elizabeth and her parents:
The ceremony and reception were at The Mill on the River.
Elizabeth and her great laugh:
The bridal party – it was a family affair and very touching with Craig’s son as his best man:
Craig and Elizabeth:
I love the bridge at The Mill on the River for portraits:
Not sure of the story here, but evidently, Elvis WAS in the building!
Sneaking out for a late night portrait session:
Second-shooter Mike suggested this picture – I can already see this on the final page of their album!
July 13, 2007
Leigh and Dana’s Wedding at The Inn at Longshore in Westport, CT
What a wonderful assignment to shoot Leigh and Dana’s wedding celebration barbeque at The Inn at Longshore! The assignment – only candids…very fun! Leigh and Dana live and were married in L.A. on New Year’s Eve and threw this barbeque reception for their east coast friends and family.
Dana and Leigh:
Mike McGrath and his quartet played for the guests:
Fans and parasols kept Leigh, her mom, and the guests cool:
Dana with his brother, sister and mom:
I’m not sure what the story is here but it sure looks good!
The Picnicman runs a company of gym teachers who will come to your event and bring games for young and old alike!
The three-legged race gone awry:
The Inn at Longshore let guests swim and use the Kayaks:
Dana’s Family:
It was a pleasure shooting for you both. Thank you so much for hiring me sight unseen and for including me in your great day!