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Kristina & Matthew - Hall of Springs

Sunday, June 19th, 2011

When I arrived at the Gideon Putnam, where Kristina and her bridesmaids were getting ready, the strangest thing happened. They were all ready - hair and make-up completely done, just waiting for it to be time to get dressed and do some touch ups. It’s a good thing they had that extra time to relax, because once Joe & JP Elario arrived and it was time to get dressed and take photos, the rest of the day just flew by.

Kristina & Matt exchanged their vows at the Church of St. Peter in Saratoga Springs, where three extremely talented bridesmaids sang at different points during the ceremony. From there, they hopped a trolley and headed to the Hall of Springs. Photos were first, and even though some thunder started rolling, the rain held off. Inside the hall was beautiful and ready for a party. The Elario photobooth was in full swing, the DJ had the dance floor moving, Kristina’s family sang the couple an Estonian song and later in the evening they set up a retro station with sliders, fries, onion rings and milkshakes. It was a very special day for a wonderful couple and we were so happy to be able be a part of it.

DJ: Capital Disc Jockeys
Flowers: Renaissance Floral Design
Hair & Makeup: Make Me Fabulous
Photos: Joe Elario Photography (check out Kristina & Matt’s awesome photos here)
Venue: Hall of Springs

Here is Kristina & Matt’s highlight video from their May 2011 wedding. Feel free to leave comments for the happy couple!

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Rachel & David - Wedding Highlights

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

Rachel & David grew up on opposite ends of the state.  It wasn’t until their second year of college at SUNY Albany that they finally met - and fell in love.  Fast forward 10 years, after David proposed on the Brooklyn Bridge, and here we are - on a beautiful Sunday in July at the Hall of Springs in Saratoga to celebrate their wedding.  This was our third wedding of that particular weekend and was another great one. 

The weather was perfect - sunshine, blue sky, slight breeze.  Rachel & David chose to do a first look - when they see each other prior to the ceremony.  It’s such a great moment - to see each other before everyone else sees you and before the tears start streaming.  A lot of couples want to be able to enjoy the cocktail hour, so it’s a great opportunity to get some of the pictures out of the way too.  Brian and Paul of McGarry Photography were there to capture the day and this moment with us.

At the ceremony, the ring bearer was brought down the aisle in a wagon - he was sooooo cute.  David made everyone laugh when he made sure to annunciate the word “wife” during the ring exchange - and he was able to break the glass on one try (after warming up a bit of course).  It’s all in the highlight video below. 

At the reception, the newlyweds were announced and went right into their first dance.  Rachel came in with a new hairdo for the party - kind of a low up-do on the side - very pretty.  After some touching, emotional, funny toasts, the party started and the NY Players got the place jumping.   There was a dessert table (with ice cream!) and a candy bar where guests could fill up goody bags (love those!).  Rachel’s colors were brown and blue, and the elegant bouquets and flowers that decorated the hall were by Fleurtacious Designs.

Here is the highlight video from their July 2009 wedding.  Feel free to leave comments for the happy couple.  Enjoy!

Rachel & David - Wedding Highlights from Cheryl Lighthall on Vimeo.

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