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Tiffany & Christopher ~ Feature Film ~ Franklin Plaza

Sunday, January 8th, 2012

9/10/11 - probably the most popular day to get married last year. Tiffany locked in the date early so I had the honor of spending the day with her and Chris and their crazy bridal party.

I met up with Tiffany at the hotel where she and her girls were getting ready. After some shots, some “that’s what she said” jokes and a minor jewelry crisis, we headed across the street for Tiffany & Chris’ first look. From there we made our way to the church where Chris and (a slightly emotional) Tiffany exchanged vows and became husband and wife.

Back at the Franklin Plaza the bridal party danced their way into the room and set the stage for an awesome introduction of the newlyweds. Everyone in the place joined them on the dance floor for a fun first dance, then made a big circle around them for their first slow dance together. DJ Vinny from Cool Cat kept the music pumping and the dance floor packed - and at one point even assisted with a plot to “ice” the bride and groom. What a great night!

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

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Dress: Bridal Gallery by Yvonne
DJ: Vinny/Cool Cat Entertainment
Photographer: Louis Torres
Venue: Franklin Plaza

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Tiffany & Christopher ~ Highlights

Friday, January 6th, 2012

Highlights from Tiffany & Christopher’s wedding film…

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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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Five Brides - One Wedding

Friday, April 30th, 2010

How cool is this! At Lea & Nick’s wedding in February, there were five CASL Productions brides in attendance.

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From left to right, there is me (the one with the camera), Kristina, Erica, Lea, Vickie and Jivon. All incredible, beautiful women who have trusted me with their wedding day memories and I couldn’t be more honored to have been chosen and recommended by them. Thanks, ladies, for everything!

Photo by: Dino Petrocelli

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Karrie & Jeff - Wedding Highlights

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Karrie & Jeff, two of Troy’s Finest, got married in September in - you guessed it - Troy!  The ceremony took place at St. Augustine’s where huge flower “K” & “J” initials greeted the guests on the church doors.  The ceremony got off to a somewhat late start, prompting the priest to talk about some instances where a bride or groom was left at the altar in his sermon - not that it was a concern here, he was just sayin’. 

Instead of a limo, the bridal party hopped on a trolley and headed to the reception at the Franklin Plaza.  It was our 5th wedding there this year and a great way to end the season at this venue (we’ll be back in February though!).   We also got to work with other awesome vendors - photographer Christina Primero and her assistant, Kat (who we worked with again two weeks later), and DJ Fernando from The Piano Man’s DJ Productions (who rocked another wedding with us again three weeks later).

At the reception, we got to see a former bride & groom and two of the wildest cake in the face smashes of the year.  Karrie did a smash and throw and Jeff countered with a smooth smash that almost looked unexpected.  (Note to couples - make sure you both agree to this before you try it yourselves - I’ve seen it go wrong before).   The rest of the night was followed by dancing and singing, yummy apple crisp dessert served in addition to the cake, a late evening snack of sliders and fries, and more dancing - it was a great crowd. 

Though I didn’t get to see her that day, I’d like to make a special mention of Tina from Flawless by Tina.  Karrie looked absolutely beautiful - even after the cake in the face. 

Here is Karrie & Jeff’s highlight video from their September 2009 wedding.  Feel free to leave comments for the happy couple!

Karrie & Jeff - Wedding Highlights from Cheryl Lighthall on Vimeo.

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Maria & Elois - Wedding Highlights

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

When I arrived at her parent’s house, Maria was ready - she just had to get into her dress.  She was totally calm.   Then I started filming and the photographers arrived and started shooting.  That’s when it changed - when it hit her that it was really happening. 

The ceremony was held at the St. Mary of the Angels Chapel at Siena College.  Maria’s father walked her down the aisle to where Elois (aka Bubba) was waiting for her.   Everything went according to plan and after they were pronounced husband and wife, everyone headed to the Franklin Plaza for the reception.

After a quick nighttime photo session with Matt and Jamaica from Matt Ramos Photography, the party started.  Chris from Cool Cat Entertainment introduced the bridal party and the Franklin Plaza staff lit up the room with sparklers as Maria & Bubba entered the room.  Side notes: Matt worked on his birthday for this wedding - what dedication; and he has already posted some awesome photos from Maria & Bubba’s weddding on his blog - check them out here. 

Maria decided to put a twist on the bouquet/garter toss tradition.  Instead of inviting up all the single ladies, she had all the married ladies meet on the dance floor.  She tossed the bouquet and the lucky recipient’s husband had to put the garter on her.  They were such good sports - especially for being married for 37 years.  The rest of the night was filled with dancing to current hits, oldies but goodies, and the chicken dance (which was dedicated to Maria’s grandmother).  The night ended to “Last Dance” which started with a group hug on the dance floor and ended with everyone having a great time.

Here is Maria & Bubba’s highlight video from their September 2009 wedding.  Feel free to leave comments for the happy couple!

Maria & Elois from Cheryl Lighthall on Vimeo.

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