July, 2010

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Becky & Joe - Wedding Highlights

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Mission: Get “the shot”. Becky really wanted us to get the shot of Joe when he first saw her on their wedding day. With all eyes on you as your walk down the aisle, you can’t necessarily see or register that reaction, so, Mission: Accomplished. Now Becky will be able to see Joe’s reaction over and over again.

So that’s how it started. The outdoor ceremony at the Hiland Park Country Club was moved indoors due to rain that day (good to have a Plan B ready), however it cleared up just enough afterwards to get some photos outside with the always fun Casey Connell Photography team. We headed back inside to get some shots of the room decked out in pink and green by Drops of Jupiter, and had enough time to stop into the cocktail hour for the yummy mashed potato bar. Mmmm - mashed potatoes!

Vinny from NonStopMusic was on hand to keep the party moving, which he did with some cool music choices - including some fun stuff I haven’t heard in a while.  He introduced the new couple, who shared their first dance and then sat down to a very funny best man’s toast. A giant frog made an appearance and there was lots of hopping, jumping and laughing for the rest of the night. I think the end of this reception was only the beginning of the party.

Here is Becky & Joe’s highlight video from their June 2010 wedding. Feel free to leave comments for the happy couple.

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Katelyn & Anthony - Wedding Highlights

Monday, July 5th, 2010

What a wonderful day!  I met up with Katelyn at her parent’s house where she and her bridesmaids were getting ready.  I was greeted by her adorable niece who promptly informed me that she was 3 years old.  Adorable.  Before we knew it Katelyn was on her way downstairs so her father could see her in her dress for the first time.  A few tears later (with make-up still perfect), we headed outside for some photos then made our way to the chapel at Siena College for the ceremony. 

After the ceremony, the bridal party photos took place on campus.  At one point Katelyn broke out a basketball and she and Anthony posed for some cool action shots.  The reception took place at Glen Sanders Mansion where the tables were decked out in black linens with photographs of Katelyn & Anthony’s dogs displaying the table numbers.  The party started as the introductions were getting underway with the bridal party - including both sets of parents - giving the guests some competition in the noise making department from out in the hallway.  From there it was the place to be that night, and I’m glad we got to be there.

Some things I learned at this wedding:
~ Katelyn loves to laugh - and when she’s with Anthony, she laughs a lot 
~ Safety pins can be a bride’s best friend
~ Anthony loves chocolate chip cookies and cupcakes
~ The best man can make half court shots when there is cash up for grabs
~ The dogs aren’t the only… (nevermind - that one stays between me and the guests at the wedding) :)
 
We got to work with some fabulous vendors at this wedding, including Jessie & Pat from Casey Connell, Flawless by Tina and DJ Fernando - among others listed below.

Make-up: Flawless by Tina
Flowers: Flowers by Pesha
Photography: Casey Connell Photography  (sneak peek)
DJ: Fernando of The Piano Man’s DJ Productions
Venue: Glen Sanders Mansion

Here is Katelyn & Anthony’s highlight video from their June 2010 wedding.  Feel free to leave comments for the happy couple.

P.S.  Katelyn - Congratulations on your induction into the Capital District Basketball Hall of Fame!

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Katelyn & Anthony - Wedding Highlights from Cheryl Lighthall on Vimeo.