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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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Erin & Matt - Bridal Idol Winners - The Big Day!

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

Erin and Matt were the winners of the 104.9 The Cat Bridal Idol contest held a few months ago. They only had 8 weeks to put together an amazing fairytale wedding and with the guidance and help of wedding planner Taia Younis of Inspired Occasions, they did just that. Luckily their amazing vendors had already been chosen, but it still left some difficult decisions - the invitations, the dress, the flowers & linens, the theme, the cake, the menu, the guest list - and more importantly, what to wear for their engagement photo session. :) Throughout the planning process, Taia really got to know Erin & Matt as a couple, so she was able to tailor the day to their tastes so the decisions were easy. I think she also may have called in a favor or two for the beautiful weather that day.

These are the vendors that donated their services to make this day so very special for Erin & Matt:
Planner & Invitations: Taia Younis - Inspired Occasions
Venue: Old Daley Inn on Crooked Lake
Video: CASL Productions
Photography: Scott Kretschmann Photography
Flowers: Ambiance Florals & Events
Decor: Total Events
DJ: Russ from Conway Entertainment
Cake: Coccadotts
Dress: Bridal Gallery by Yvonne
Tuxedo: Choppa and Son

So, here it is - Erin & Matt’s highlight video from their June 2011 wedding. Feel free to leave comments for the happy couple!

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Stephanie & Ted - Albany Country Club

Thursday, July 7th, 2011

What a wedding! Stephanie & Ted had it all, and to top it off, the weather was perfect. Starting off the day we split up - I met up with Stephanie and the girls and Amanda hung out with Ted and the guys. The girls were all relaxed getting their hair and makeup done when I arrived, while the guys were chilling playing a little air hockey. As always, when our friends, the Elarios, arrived everything kicked into high gear. Stephanie slipped into her gown and blue Manolo Blahnik shoes, and made her grand entrance down the staircase where her father was waiting (he melted). At the guys house there was more air hockey and a last minute bite to eat before hopping in the Hummer to head to the church.

The Greek ceremony was beautiful - full of traditions. The couple were married by the bishop, who was a family friend, so it made it that much more special. Afterwards we all made our way to the Albany Country Club where they pretty much took over the whole place. The cocktail hour was outside on the patio and included living statues that held the place cards (so cool). Inside a whole room was dedicated to candies, desserts and coffees. There were flowers and crystal trees on the tables, a cake that looked like it was made for a princess, and they had Greek band and a DJ to keep the dance floor rocking all night long. Oh, and I can’t count the number of times the staff had to sweep dollar bills off the dance floor. What a great night!

Band: Aegean Duo
Cake: Debbie Coye
DJ: Fernando from Pianoman DJ
Flowers: Experience and Creative Design
Hair & Makeup: Bliss Salon & Boutique
Photos & Photobooth (with Hayden!): Joe Elario Photography (check out Stephanie & Ted’s photos here)

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

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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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Marisa & Bob - Franklin Terrace

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011

Marisa has been in or at a few weddings of mine over the past couple of years, so I was very excited when I found out she & Bob got engaged last year and even more excited when she called me!

Marisa started off her day at her grandmother’s house where she and her bridesmaids got ready.  The house was full and there was something going on in every room.  Bob hung out with the guys at a groomsman’s house, joking and laughing until it was time to go.  Before they left, Bob gave the guys their gifts - sneakers (each pair picked out especially for the recipient).  How cool is that?  Before we knew it the ceremony started and Marisa appeared at the end of the aisle - she was breathtaking.  They sealed their vows with an awesome first kiss and made their way down the aisle.  To start off the reception, the bridal party was introduced and danced their way into the room, each couple to a different song, with the men sporting their new footwear.  The newlyweds followed and got everyone on the dance floor right away and kept them there for the rest of the night - barely stopping for the ice cream sundae station that was set up later in the night (chocolate with M&Ms - my favorite).

Cocktail Hour music: Rich Ortiz
DJ: Vinny from Cool Cat Entertainment
Dress: Bridal Gallery by Yvonne
Flowers: Party with Mia
Photos: Tom Wall Photography
Venue: Franklin Terrace

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

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Marie & Stephen - Mallozzi’s

Saturday, May 7th, 2011

Marie & Stephen were married last weekend on one of the most beautiful days we’ve had this year.  They said their vows at St. Francis of Assisi in Albany then headed across the street to the firehouse (Steve’s a firefighter) for some photos with the always fabulous Elario’s (check them out here). 

At the reception, the guests were treated to a humorous best man’s speech, a candy bar and dessert tables, the song stylings of Frank Giglio, a mother/daughter dance between Marie and her mom (so sweet), and a wonderfully fun bride and groom who danced the night away and made my job easy!

DJ: Paul Malo (djpaulmalo@aol.com)
Flowers: Flowers by Pesha
Photographer: Joe Elario Photography
Venue: Mallozzi’s
Vocals (Ceremony): April Marie

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

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