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Amanda & Kevin ~ Feature Film ~ Mallozzi’s

Monday, January 2nd, 2012

On a gorgeous September day, I arrived at Amanda’s parents house where she and her bridesmaids were getting ready. They had the music pumping and were all excited about the big day ahead. Kevin sent over some gifts for his bride to be, including a new ring for her to wear as her something blue. So sweet! After a minor wardrobe malfunction, Amanda got laced into her dress and added the finishing touch - the veil, which was the same veil her mother wore at her wedding.

The ceremony took place at St. Augustine’s where Amanda & Kevin made it official, then we headed to Sage for some photos with our faves from Joe Elario Photography. We had extra time in between the ceremony and reception which was awesome so they could spend as much time as they wanted on photos and still make it to the reception in time for cocktail hour.

As the bridal party was introduced, they each did something fun and when Amanda and Kevin made their grand entrance, they turned up the volume and started the party right then.  In between dancing and hamming it up at the Elario photobooth, they and their guests partied the night away.

Here is Amanda & Kevin’s feature film from their September 2011 wedding. Enjoy - and feel free to leave comments for the happy couple!

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DJ: Make Garrasi - Music Man Entertainment
Flowers: Fleurtacious Designs
Hair: Kim Kuts
Make-up: Flawless by Tina
Photography: Joe Elario Photography (check out their photos here)
Stationery: Carta Bella

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Nicole & Nick ~ Feature Film ~ Canfield Casino

Monday, November 28th, 2011

When I found out Nicole and Nick were finally engaged, I immediately blocked their date on my calendar. They hadn’t called me yet, but there was no way I was going to miss this wedding when they did call. I have fallen in love with this crowd (there were 6 CASL brides there) - plus, they throw the.best.parties!  And to top it all off, this was Nicole & Nick’s 42nd wedding together - yes, 42nd.

I met up with Nicole at her parent’s house where I got to meet Cruz, their dog, in his adorable Ringbearer shirt. Nicole was ready to go. Hair done. Make-up done. When she finally got dressed, I think everyone in the room was tearing up, except Nicole - she kept her cool the whole time. As soon as everyone was ready, we headed outside with our good friends, Joe & JP Elario for some photos. Of course, it decided to rain right about then - good thing those two are quick.

At the church, Nick continued a family tradition and walked his mother down the aisle (loved that!), then he and Nicole made #42 official.  It rained again between the ceremony & reception, but cleared up just enough for some photos of the two of them outside. Inside the bridal party got the party started with the intros and kept it going the rest of the night - such a great time - and wait until you see what Nicole did for the father daughter dance. So sweet! I even got a picture with all my brides that were there (love them!).  

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

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Ceremony Music: April Marie & Frank Giglio
DJ: Vinny & Nick from Cool Cat Entertainment
Dress: Angela’s Bridal
Flowers: Party with Mia
Make-up: Flawless by Tina
Photos: Joe Elario Photography (check out their photos here)
Venue: Canfield Casino/Classe Catering

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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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Maggie & Joe Highlights - Franklin Plaza

Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

Maggie & Joe tied the knot back in November on a cold, cold Saturday that even brought us snow flurries. They started off the day with a First Look outside with the bridal party cheering them on and went on to take more photos - outside. Maggie was a trooper.  Not once did she complain or ask to go inside, though she was shivering at times.

Once inside and warmed up, they said their “I Do’s” in front of their family and friends, their beautiful little girl Gianna, and Maggie’s brother who is in the military overseas (he got to listen on the phone). After the ceremony, the folks at the Franklin Plaza worked their magic and made the ballroom gorgeous - with black linens, silver accents, pink lighting, and a separate lounge area. Maggie & Joe soon entered the room to a cheering crowd and got things rolling. In addition to the great music and food (they even had cheese steaks, fries and rootbeer floats come out at the end of the night), Maggie & Joe had their fabulous photographers bring their photo booth - which is so much fun - everyone loved it.  It was a beautiful day for a wonderful couple/family!

DJ: Vinny from Non Stop Music
Make-up: Flawless by Tina
Photos: Joe Elario Photography (click here to see Maggie & Joe’s photos)
Venue: Franklin Plaza

Here is Maggie & Joe’s highlight video from their November 2010 wedding. Enjoy!

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Maggie & Joe - Wedding Highlights from Cheryl Lighthall on Vimeo.

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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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Fallon & JJ - Wedding Highlights

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

I have been looking forward to Fallon & JJ’s wedding for almost a year - and it was worth the wait! I knew a lot of the crowd from previous weddings and knew it would be fun, but this party was over the top.  I started at Fallon’s parents house where the girls were being made Flawless by Tina. Fallon’s princess-like dress was hanging in the newly air-conditioned living room where she showed me the charms she had sewn in her dress to remember JJ’s mom. Before we left, Fallon gave me and the photographers (Images by Moak) yummy snack bags to keep us going the rest of the day. 

The ceremony was held at the Christ the King church and was followed by the reception at the Albany Country Club (decorated by Flowers by Pesha) and pretty much filled to capacity. This was no typical reception though. Fallon & JJ entered to a cheering crowd that immediately surrounded them on the dance floor for the first song. They opened up a circle big enough for the bride and groom to share their first dance in the center of it, then settled down for the toasts. Before they could start, all the guests were given the option of toasting with the champagne at the tables, or with cans of Coors Light that the staff brought out on trays with sparklers. I think most opted for the Coors. After the toasts, things usually quiet down for dinner, but not this night. Dinner was set up as a two hour buffet so guests could go eat when they wanted too, and the party started right away. Vinny from Cool Cat provided the entertainment for the night and even had his dance team on hand to keep the crowd dancing all night long - and that they did. The night ended with sparklers on the patio and everyone singing God Bless the USA to celebrate the marriage of Fallon & JJ and the beginning of Independence Day weekend. And what a great start to both it was!

Here is Fallon & JJ’s highlight video from their July 2010 wedding. Feel free to leave comments for the happy couple!

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Fallon & Joshua - Wedding Highlights from Cheryl Lighthall on Vimeo.

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