February, 2010

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Michelle & Zach - Wedding Highlights

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

“There will be Spice Girls!” Other than her dress and her music selections, Michelle wasn’t really sure what everything was going to look like and how it was going to come together since she had planned her wedding long distance from Georgia where Zach is stationed. Well, she didn’t need to worry - it was beautiful. 

When I arrived on the day of the wedding, the girls were hanging out, playing video games and checking statuses on FB - just waiting to get dressed.  Right before it was time to go, Michelle presented her mother with a locket that she had put her grandmother’s photo inside so that she would be with them that day (yes, there were tears). The ceremony was short and sweet, and neither Zach nor Michelle could stop smiling at each other. It’s so cool to watch people in love on their wedding day - the excitement of the big day, the anticipation of their life together - very cool.  Anyway, after the photo session the party started. Vinny from Cool Cat Entertainment got the crowd revved up starting with the introductions and they kept it going all night.  There was an awesome bouquet and garter toss - with the lucky catchers already dating each other, there was a breakdancer, balcony dancers and even a Spice Girls song thrown in for the bride. :) An awesome party to celebrate their first hours as husband and wife.  Congratulations Michelle & Zach!

Ceremony & Reception: Longfellows
DJ: Vinny / Cool Cat Entertainment
Photography: Niki Rossi Photography

Here is Michelle & Zach’s highlight video from their January 2010 wedding. Feel free to leave comments for the happy couple.

Michelle & Zach - Wedding Highlights from Cheryl Lighthall on Vimeo.
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Diane & Jonathan - Happy New Year!

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

New Year’s Eve - the night of December 31, often celebrated with merrymaking to usher in the new year at midnight (dictionary.com)

Diane & Jonathan did just that.  They were married on New Year’s Eve in a beautiful ceremony in downtown Albany, took photos up the block with sparklers in hand, and rang in the new year to the countdown from a live band with party hats, tiaras, noisemakers and a champagne toast, while surrounded by all their family and friends.  Not to mention the yummy chocolate fountain, the awesome black and white cake followed by a full dessert table, and a crowd that loved to dance (they did the limbo and the worm).  It was a great night and I was honored to be able to document it for such a wonderful couple so obviously in love.

Ceremony: St. Mary’s Church
Reception: The Century House
Music: High Definition Band
Photography: Shannon DeCelle Photography

Here  is Diane & Jonathan’s highlight video from their New Year’s Eve wedding.  Feel free to leave comments for the newlyweds.

Diane & Jonathan - Wedding Highlights from Cheryl Lighthall on Vimeo.