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Michelle & Mathias - Feature Film - Taste

Sunday, September 25th, 2011

One word - beautiful. The couple, the dress, the flowers - the whole day. Michelle thought of everything - she had matching robes and bags for her and her bridesmaids, personalized hangers for all their dresses, blue toenails (for her something blue), and even gifts for her vendors :) .

Michelle & Mathias were married at historic St. Mary’s in Albany, took pictures down by the river, then headed to their cocktail hour on the patio at Taste with views of downtown Albany before heading inside for the party.  DJ Jeffrey Scott rocked it out and the Casey Connell photography team debuted their new photo booth that night - which the guests loved.  The speeches were touching and funny and Mathias even got up and spoke - though some of it was in German, so I have no idea what he said. Oh, and the first dance was AWESOME! It was a great night for a great couple - and I was so happy to be there for it all!

Here is Michelle & Mathias’ feature film. Enjoy - and feel free to leave comments for the happy couple!

Cake: J&S Watkins
DJ: Jeffery Scott
Dress: Bridal Gallery by Yvonne
Flowers: Fleurtacious Designs
Gifts: Sugar Pie Firefly
Hair: Shapes & Colours
Make-up: Flawless by Tina
Photographer: Casey Connell Photography
Venue: Taste of Albany

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Marie & Ben - Taste

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

Marie and Ben were married in a touching ceremony by her family’s pastor. As soon as the ceremony ended it started raining, but, as was the case with a few weddings this year the rain cleared up just in time to make it to the Empire State Plaza with our good friends, Pat and Jessie from Casey Connell Photography, for some outside bridal party shots. (check out their photos here.)

The reception took place at Taste in downtown Albany, and when Marie’s parents started off the reception with a comedy routine for their welcome toast I knew we were in for a fun evening. DJ Vinny from Non Stop Music was there with his new uplighting (which looked great in that room) making sure the dance floor stayed full - which it did. I don’t think Ben ever left the dance floor, and after the formalities Marie changed into a second, shorter dress which was easier to dance in. At one point they even moved the head table out of the way to make more room to dance.

Here is Marie & Ben’s highlight video from their June 2011 wedding. Feel free to leave comments for the happy couple.

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Along the Creek: A Style Shoot

Thursday, October 7th, 2010

Recently, Casey Connell Photography put together a style shoot with some incredible vendors and asked me to tag along. I’ve been wanting to do something like this, so I jumped at the chance. We met up at a private home with a creek and a pond on a day I thought for sure was going to get rained out. Thankfully it didn’t and we were able to get some awesome stuff - even with our shoes off in the uneven, slippery, rock-covered creek, maneuvering so we could keep our cameras up in the air if we fell (no one did).

There were a bunch of talented professionals involved and we all happened to be women this time - so go girl power! Here’s the list of those involved:
Photos by Pat & Jessie from Casey Connell Photography (check out the photos here)
Hair Stylist Jenah from Kylie & Company
Make-up Artist Tina from Flawless by Tina
Dress Designer Aimee from Style for Grace (check out the ostrich feather dress)
Cake Designer Melissa from Make Me A Cake…Next Door
Florist Lauren from The Flower Girl
Stationary by uluckygirl
Video by me - CASL Productions :)

Big thanks to Pat & Jessie from Casey Connell Photography for putting this all together and for letting me tag along for the ride. Hope to do it again soon!

Along the Creek: A Style Shoot from Cheryl Lighthall on Vimeo.

 

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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.

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Maegan & Aaron - Wedding Highlights

Saturday, June 5th, 2010

She knew this was the place she wanted to get married at, even before she was engaged.  It was a beautiful Spring day at the Mohawk River Country Club and Maegan planned her whole day there - from getting ready in the bridal suite, to an outdoor ceremony by the gazebo, to a perfectly pink reception. 

As Aaron waited with his groomsmen, which included his son Shawn, Maegan walked down the aisle with two men - her father and her and Aaron’s little man, Mason.  As Maegan’s father placed her hand in Aaron’s, he instructed him to “Take care of my baby”.  Aaron promised he would.

The ceremony was short and sweet which left plenty of time for pictures and mingling with guests at the cocktail hour, which is definitely a place you want to be at here because the food is amazing.  The reception followed and Maegan and Aaron entered the room and shared their first dance as husband and wife.  Their son Mason soon joined mom and dad on the dance floor as they all started their new life together.

Maegan & Aaron - thanks for letting us be a part of your day, and as Mason would say, “Mwahhhh!”  :)

DJ: Jeff from The Piano Man’s DJ Productions
Flowers: Party With Mia
Make-up: Flawless by Tina
Photography: Casey Connell Photography
Venue: Mohawk River Country Club

Here is Maegan & Aaron’s highlight video from their May 2010 wedding. Feel free to leave comments for the happy couple.

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Maegan & Aaron - Wedding Highlights from Cheryl Lighthall on Vimeo.

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