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August 18, 2013
Westport CT Red Barn Wedding: Emily and Bryan!
It was wonderful being back at Robbi and Bob’s home in Westport to photograph their daughter Emily and Bryan’s wedding! Two years ago we photographed Em’s sister Josie’s wedding to Elliott–great seeing them again too. A really warm and loving family–great role models for all us parents.
Em and Bryan live in Ann Arbor MI (Go Blue!) on a farm, and as her dad noted in his speech, they’ve followed Robert Frost’s advice, taking the road less traveled…and it made all the difference. They brought some of that country into Fairfield County at Westport’s rustic Red Barn Restaurant with a cool twist on wedding music and dances from Patricia Thompson, Dance Caller’s band based in Newtown CT. Patricia had the guests do-si-do-ing through all kinds of circle dances and promenade arches…totally fun and different!
Loved Emily’s cream and aqua vintage dress and the broach bouquets that Robbi made for Emily and the girls. And the colorful country tablecloths and wildflowers brought a relaxed farm-to-table feeling to the reception. A fun and in-the-moment wedding with a couple’s unique stamp of personality.
Thanks Em and Bryan for having us document your day! And congratulations Robbi and Bob!! You can see many more photos by clicking here…
November 17, 2010
Kathleen and Alec’s Wedding at The Dressing Room in Westport CT
Relaxed and beautifully lit…that’s what Kathleen and Alec’s really nice October wedding in Westport was all about. Alec grew up in Westport—he and his dad are fans of Mario’s Place Restaurant where I (Mike) used to go as a kid–and the Westport Town Hall where they got married was his grade school back in the day. The Town Hall features a colorful New Deal-era mural like you find in some post offices around CT.
Kathleen looked awesome in her dress and fur stole…especially as she climbed into Alec’s F250 4×4 en route to the reception at The Dressing Room! The Dressing Room is Michel Nischan’s restaurant that’s adjacent to the Westport Country Playhouse, famously supported by Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. Been meaning to check out the WCP and now we’ve got to come back to The Dressing Room as well…great food and wine…and they even have Koelsch on draft (here’s a review). The seasonal details–caramel apples, pumpkins, and giant sunflowers–looked great against the textured barn board and old framed playbills. And the cool 60/70s soundtrack that Alec picked out, including “Don’t Worry Baby” and “Love’s Theme”, complemented their classic choice for wedding cakes: two Fudgie the Whales from Carvel! Love that Tom Carvel!
Kathleen and Alec–hope you had a great time in Ireland…thanks so much for having us document your day!!
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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!