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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.

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.

Sparring Extravaganza 2010

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

The 2010 Sparring Extravaganza and Kick-A-Thon, put on by Kensho-Do Karate, was held on March 14, 2010 at Siena College as a fundraiser for the Wounded Warrior Project. This is the fourth year this event has been held and CASL Productions has been at all of them to create a keepsake video. This year’s event consisted of sparring matches by age category, a kick-a-thon (non-stop kicking), Kata demonstrations by Jeff Melander of Red Dragon Karate, more sparring matches - this time by choice (so the kids could choose, and sometimes gang up on the black belts), and a 5 minute sparring match where everyone changed partners every 30 seconds or so. I was tired just watching them.

When all was said and done, there were 25 rounds of sparring, consisting of 406 matches. The kick-a-thon racked up 2,069 kicks and the amount raised for the Wounded Warrior Project was $2,200. It was a great day and a lot of fun. Thanks to Glenn Ward of Kensho-Do Karate for organizing this event and helping such a great cause. I have a son in the military and knowing there are organizations like this out there to help them when they are in need is a great feeling.

Enjoy the video!

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Sparring Extravaganza from Cheryl Lighthall on Vimeo.

Michelle & Zach - Wedding Highlights

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

“There will be Spice Girls!” Other than her dress and her music selections, Michelle wasn’t really sure what everything was going to look like and how it was going to come together since she had planned her wedding long distance from Georgia where Zach is stationed. Well, she didn’t need to worry - it was beautiful. 

When I arrived on the day of the wedding, the girls were hanging out, playing video games and checking statuses on FB - just waiting to get dressed.  Right before it was time to go, Michelle presented her mother with a locket that she had put her grandmother’s photo inside so that she would be with them that day (yes, there were tears). The ceremony was short and sweet, and neither Zach nor Michelle could stop smiling at each other. It’s so cool to watch people in love on their wedding day - the excitement of the big day, the anticipation of their life together - very cool.  Anyway, after the photo session the party started. Vinny from Cool Cat Entertainment got the crowd revved up starting with the introductions and they kept it going all night.  There was an awesome bouquet and garter toss - with the lucky catchers already dating each other, there was a breakdancer, balcony dancers and even a Spice Girls song thrown in for the bride. :) An awesome party to celebrate their first hours as husband and wife.  Congratulations Michelle & Zach!

Ceremony & Reception: Longfellows
DJ: Vinny / Cool Cat Entertainment
Photography: Niki Rossi Photography

Here is Michelle & Zach’s highlight video from their January 2010 wedding. Feel free to leave comments for the happy couple.

Michelle & Zach - Wedding Highlights from Cheryl Lighthall on Vimeo.
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Diane & Jonathan - Happy New Year!

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

New Year’s Eve - the night of December 31, often celebrated with merrymaking to usher in the new year at midnight (dictionary.com)

Diane & Jonathan did just that.  They were married on New Year’s Eve in a beautiful ceremony in downtown Albany, took photos up the block with sparklers in hand, and rang in the new year to the countdown from a live band with party hats, tiaras, noisemakers and a champagne toast, while surrounded by all their family and friends.  Not to mention the yummy chocolate fountain, the awesome black and white cake followed by a full dessert table, and a crowd that loved to dance (they did the limbo and the worm).  It was a great night and I was honored to be able to document it for such a wonderful couple so obviously in love.

Ceremony: St. Mary’s Church
Reception: The Century House
Music: High Definition Band
Photography: Shannon DeCelle Photography

Here  is Diane & Jonathan’s highlight video from their New Year’s Eve wedding.  Feel free to leave comments for the newlyweds.

Diane & Jonathan - Wedding Highlights from Cheryl Lighthall on Vimeo.