Lizzie and Craig started their wedding day off at the gorgeous Mirbeau Inn and Spa where they were pampered by their own personal beauty team brought in from New York City, these two spared no expense on their gold dusted wedding day in Skaneateles (just take a look at Craig's velvet shoes). We were surrounded by golden foliage, light, and upon arriving to the reception at the Skaneateles Country Club the banquet rooms were transformed with gilded touches everywhere. They provided plenty of entertainment and personalized touches for their guests. I loved the temporary tattoos that their guests completely embraced...I spotted them in all sorts of fun places on folks of all ages! Congrats Fava and Nunzio!
Read moreAmanda and Greg had an intimate rocky mountain wedding day in Colorado in July and then celebrated their marriage with an east coast reception in October at Anyela's Vineyard, these two really know how to keep a celebration going! The reception was full of love, laughter, wine, and dancing. It was an evening to remember, thank you for choosing me to document your celebration!!
Read moreAmelia and Patrick's Syracuse University infused wedding day in Skaneateles was a perfect day in late September. These two connected as undergrads and they celebrated their SU roots in many ways on their wedding day (I bet you can spot an SU reference in nearly every picture)! You can tell Patrick and Amelia are in it for the long run, they have an easiness with each other that has been perfected over the years. I wish you lots of love and luck in your marriage...thanks for making me and Lauren a part of your lovely day.
Read moreRebecca and Luke are getting married in a month at the newly renovated and absolutely gorgeous Rowland House. They are planning an intimate evening of 20 or so of their loved ones to witness their vows and then celebrate with an amazing meal in the Rowland house's stunning dining room, I love how they are so uncomplicated and easygoing! I had a chance to meet these two lovebirds at the Inns of Aurora and we had a great time hitting all our favorite spots on the grounds.
Read moreI have never seen such a happy bride on her wedding day, every time Lauren looked at Cary she just beamed the most radiant smile! It probably had something to do with the fact that Cary and Lauren were apart for the month before their wedding, he made it back from their home in Uganda just days before their ceremony. It was a privilege to photograph their wedding day at Anyela's Vineyard and spend the day getting to know their lovely friends and family. There were so many kind words and tender moments shared making for a very memorable night, I wish you both a lifetime of joy where ever your adventures take you!
Read moreJessica and David's wedding day started out bleak with heavy downpours all morning but as Jessica stepped into the church to exchange her vows with David the sun came out and shined brightly for the remainder of the day, providing another glittering day for wedding photography in Skaneateles! David and Jessica had a lovely reception at the Sherwood Inn but before we got there I flagged down their limo en route to the reception when I spotted a roadside patch of vibrant wildflowers...I was worried they would be annoyed but Jessica and David were so excited because they had been eyeing the flowers as well! It is so rewarding when couples allow you the time and flexibility to be spontaneous on their wedding day, I believe the greatest moments are unexpected and unscripted...the small "in-between" moments prove over and over again to be the stand-out images of wedding. When you allow your photographer time to observe and flex their artistic muscles you get a much richer set of images than if you have busied them with extensive "must have" shot lists. I owe a huge thanks to Jessica and David for being up for anything and just delightful to work with, be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the post to see their lantern launch (I hope to see more of these at weddings in the future)!
Read moreI am proud to bring you a tiny slice of Ruth Ann and Stacy's love story. They are getting married next June at the fabulously rustic Mandana Barn, one of my favorite local venues (Ruth Ann and Stacy prepare to frolic about the gorgeous property on your wedding)! I couldn't be happier that these two found me and I am excited to see what they create for their wedding day, I expect lots of sentimental touches...see you in June!
Read more Lauren and Cary live in Uganda and made it back to CNY just 48 hours before their Anyela's Vineyard wedding today!! We got together for a fun engagement session at Green Lakes State Park on the day Cary made it to Syracuse...these two hadn't seen each other for a month and their excitement was electric! I recommend all couples take a few days off from each other before the engagement shoot, the results were fabulous...see you both in a few hours!!
Read moreKara and Daniel's wedding day started out on the dreary side but the rain broke and brought the most spectacular sunset I have seen in ages, the Aurora Inn is a fabulous place to take in the daily event with their impressive lake views! Couples take note...there are some distinct advantages to having some rain on your wedding day! I wish Kara and Daniel loads of luck as they continue their lives in my old stomping grounds, Wahington, D.C. A huge thanks to my partner in crime, Lauren Youngs, for her hard work, talent, and always bringing her best!
Read moreNatalie and Michael were such a fun couple to work with, they were up for all my wacky suggestions and all smiles even when the mosquitoes got after us. We decided to shoot at the Skaneateles Country Club on a dazzling sumer evening, it's a classic Skaneateles location which was a perfect complement to this classy couple. I am looking forward to their June wedding at the Lodge at Welch Allyn!
Read moreKatie and Brad both went to Colgate but didn't start to date until a reunion weekend, fast forward a few years and they are now planning a wedding at the Skaneateles Country Club. I can't wait to see what this darling Manhattan couple has in store for their August 2015 nuptials!
Read moreShannon and Chris had a beautiful day to tie the knot at the rustic Arrowhead Lodge. It's obvious that they adore eachother since every picture created of them had them laughing or kissing! It was also touching how they incorporated the little love of their lives, a sweet little dog named Deeogie. Thanks for trusting me to document your sweet wedding day, it was a fun one!
Read moreKatherine and Daniel are just fabulous and so was their wedding!! The day started at the newest Inns of Aurora property, Rowland House which provided a stunning backdrop for some sweet bridal portraits and getting ready pics. The ceremony was held at Long Point Winery which overlooks Cayuga lake and the spot where Daniel proposed to Katherine near the lakeshore...it was so perfectly romantic! The festivities moved to the Aurora Inn where the reception was dripping in flowers from the talented folks at Plenty of Posies and amazing food from the incredible chefs at the Inn. I am so grateful that Katherine and Daniel chose me to document their wedding, it was a complete pleasure getting to know you both, I wish you a lifetime of happiness together!
Read moreSarah and Kevin were married at her parent's lakeside camp, it's a location that is close to her heart..she has been coming to the camp her entire life (a summer tradition started by her grandmother many decades earlier). Sarah has so many fond memories from her childhood on the lake that she couldn't think of a more perfect location to tie the knot with her sweetheart. After the lakeside ceremony the party moved across the street to the quaint Hamilton Inn for a lovely reception under a grand tent. Even though it rained just a tad on their day it didn't damper their spirits, it just added an element of cozy romance! Congrats to you both, may you have a long and happy marriage!
Read moreErin and Dave are two of the nicest and most genuinely in love people I have ever met. It became very clear to me how much they complement each other when Dave was able to erase Erin's pre-wedding jitters with just one sweet embrace during the first look, he truly put her at ease and brought out Erin's radiant smile in seconds (yet another reason to do a first look)! I wish you both a lifetime of joy, you already had a very joyous wedding day! Special thanks to my wing-gal extraordinaire, Lauren Youngs...I couldn't do this without you!
Read moreLizzie and Craig met and live in NYC but they are going to tie the knot in Lizzie's hometown at the Skaneateles Country Club in just a few short months! I am looking forward to capturing their huge family filled wedding, it's promising to be a good time...keep an eye out for their fabulous wedding on the blog in October!
Read moreAbigail was determined to get married amongst blooming lavender and she got her wish after moving her original wedding date to help convince the owners of Lockwood Lavender Farm to host their ceremony, this was a first for the folks at Lockwood and hopefully not the last! After the beautiful ceremony the party moved to the Sherwood Inn for great food, drinks, and dancing well in to the evening!
Read moreAshley and Darwin had a lovely day to celebrate their wedding at the always perfect Aurora Inn. These two incorporated Darwin's accomplished chess career into the decor and danced the night away under the tents. Thank you for choosing me to document your day and special thanks to Lauren Youngs for second shooting.
Read moreAlex and Nick were married on the stunning grounds of Mirbeau Inn and Spa in Skaneateles. They chose the ideal time to exchange vows because the gardens were bursting with blooms! I had a great day working alongside Justin Mayer from Mayer Video...check out the video here. I wish Alex and Nick a lifetime of happiness!
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