Posted by: Laura Meyer Photography | July 30th, 2010
Jennifer and Joseph were married on July 16, 2010 in the beautiful gardens of Meson Sabika in downtown Naperville. We started the day off with wedding party and family photos in the near by DT Naperville as well as the fantastic gardens of Meson Sabika. As afternoon approached the wedding party prepared for the Ceremony, which was stunning, back lit by a warm glow of afternoon sunshine. Immediately following the ceremony was a cocktail hour, everyone was enjoying themselves and the delicious tapas being served. As dinner time approached, there were many great toasts, a beautiful cake was cut and then the party really began…and this bunch was filling the dance floor all night long. I had such an amazing time documenting Jen and Joe’s wedding day, and I have so many favorites images, here are a few. Congratulations Jennifer and Joseph!!
Tags: meson sabika, naperville wedding photography, naperville weddings, outdoor ceremony, Pink Flowers, Wedding
Posted by: Corey Ann Photography | June 10th, 2010
• Hold onto your seats, this is going to be a LONG post! Grab a Coke and a cupcake because you’re going to be sitting and staring for a while. Oh and drooling, did I mention drooling?
• Sarah booked me last summer and we had a great time during their engagement session and it seems like I’ve been counting down the days to this wedding for a lifetime.
• The wedding colors were orange and green – as a tip of the hat to where the bride and groom met, their alma mater University of Miami.
• I don’t play favorites but I have to say, Sarah’s dress is probably my favorite dress EVER. I’m a sucker for flowers and details… and Sarah looked STUNNING in this dress. STUNNING.
• Fun fact: Sarah bought her dress from Wedding Atelier in her current city (NYC) and her assistant there was none other than Project Runway’s Carol Hannah!
• Sarah originally had a really awesome idea for her photo location for their first look but it ended up not being available and after much deliberation we ended up with the vineyard. On the way there, we had to drive through the coolest iron bridge and the entire bridal party was begging to go back! I LOVE old bridges so I was stoked that the bridal party was actually MORE excited than I was to go there!
• While I may bop my head a bit or do a bit of a booty shimmy, I don’t dance at weddings. However Sarah’s Dad didn’t dig that idea at all and this was the first time I ever have danced at a wedding (with the Father of the Bride at that), even if it was for a brief moment!
• Their wedding party was so fun – they even created a hashtag for twitter to keep track of each other through the events. It was #BIGFUN to see what they were doing and their twitpics.
• Both Sarah and Zack had a person of a different gender on each side, Sarah had a Man of Honor and Zack had a Best Woman (his sister). I love that people are starting to mix genders when it comes to sides!!!
Vendors:
Catering: Sammy’s
Cake Artist: Wendy Kromer
DJ: Big Ear Entertainment
Florist: Prestige Floral
Stationary: Bride
Wedding Planner: Heidzillas
Catering: Sammy’s
Cake Artist: Wendy Kromer
Ceremony/Reception: Manakiki Ballroom and Courtyard
DJ: Big Ear Entertainment
Florist: Prestige Floral
Stationery: Bride
Wedding Planner: Heidzillas
You should know by now that I love colored shoes, and Sarah’s shoes were just so perfect! LOVED the hot orange!
Hubs was upstairs with the guys while I was with the girls.
Sarah sent me a spectacular list of shots she’d loved seeing online and this was one of the shots she really wanted. Luckily, no champagne was spilled on the photographer 
Sarah, you are gorgeous.
They did a first look, which I always always love. I understand why NOT to do one… but I so so love when my couples choose to do one. This setting was so beyond perfect.
Oh and see Sarah tromping through the weeds like a trooper in her dress and heels? She won my heart for this. That’s my kind of girl!
*happy sigh*
Yet another image that Sarah loved, inspired by my friend Anne Ruthmann! This was NOT easy to recreate on a super sunny day!
Group hug!!! I adored the style of this bridal party.
On the way to the first look location we had to drive through this bridge. EVERYONE loved it and we took some time to go back to it on the way to the ceremony/reception site. I’m SO glad we did, how cool is this bridge – AND the fact that the green matches the color of the bridesmaids gowns?
My favorite!
The guys waiting to make their entrance to the ceremony.
Zack seeing Sarah getting ready to walk down the aisle.
Sarah getting floofed by Heidi at the top of the stairs. This is a GOOD picture of being in the image but not distracting, Heidi’s arms match up with Sarah’s and you can’t even tell that there’s someone behind her!
The reader during the ceremony, he did an amazing job!
A full view of the ceremony, this location is gorgeous!!!
Their ceremony pics are some of my favorite ever. The light was perfect!
Exchanging the rings.
Instead of a unity candle or anything of the like, Sarah and Zack did a wine box ceremony, which was a first for me. In it there are letters they wrote to each other and a bottle of wine. They lock it at the ceremony and open it in 5 years to read the letters and drink the wine. I LOVE this!!!
The kiss… which is one of my favorite kiss pictures ever. Hot tamales!
The gorgeous cake by Wendy Kromer that matched Sarah’s flower details on her dress… exactly!
The tables and centerpieces were GORGEOUS!
The entrances by the bridal party was over.the.top. A round off and a high jump by the best man/matron of honor was the icing on the cake!
The toasts were beautiful, funny and heartfelt.
The first dance is always a “awwww” moment for me!
The rings on the centerpieces for the cocktail hour that the brides father made! SUCH a creative bunch!
Sarah may be the only bride I’ve ever had toss her own bouquet and not a bouquet made for the toss!! LOVE!
The rest of the night this group rocked the dance floor!
The DJ played “Hang On Sloopy” which got a lot of boos from the crowd as they are almost all University of Miami albums. They were quite excited when the DJ played “Soldier Boy” which is THEIR song.
Tags: big ear entertainment, bridge, Green, heidzillas, manakiki, ohio, orange, outdoor ceremony, prestige floral, sammy's, Vineyard, Wedding, wendy kromer, willoughby
Posted by: Acqua Photo | April 21st, 2010
In this business, there is no doubt that we get the pleasure of meeting some really amazing and interesting people. I can say unequivocally that Johnnie and Ralf are some of the most talented and inspiring people we have ever met! They are both rock musicians who have had successful careers following their passion and traveling all over the world to perform. When the rest of us are just going to bed, these guys are just getting started!
Johnnie & Ralf knew that their timeline was going to be long, and they wanted to be sure that they had photography coverage for the whole wedding. So they decided to book us for the unlimited coverage. It’s a good thing they did because we started shooting at about 11:30 am and continued until after their exit at about 1:30 am!!! We love unlimited weddings because it gives us the flexibility to actually cover everything start to finish.
Marvimon is a truly unique space that can be transformed to accommodate various types of events. They have a gorgeous outdoor vertical garden area where the plants literally climb to the top of the old brick walls, creating an intimate yet lush natural setting. The interior is a completely remodeled loft that started as a race car showroom in the 1920′s. It is the perfect artistic blend of modern design mixed with vintage furnishings and distressed materials.
The ceremony was beautiful, the dinner was delicious, and the evening was going perfectly. Suddenly, the house lights went dark. The stage lit up and a band appeared on stage! The tables were pulled away to clear room for a dance floor. Naturally, the Bride picked up a baby blue Les Paul signature electric guitar and hung it over her shoulder before adjusting the mic, the Groom sat down behind the drum set. Jen and I turned to each other- was this really happening?!?!? Before we could answer, a resounding guitar chord filled the air as the band started their first song. It was such an incredible experience watching Johnnie command the stage, singing and playing guitar in her wedding dress while Ralf wailed away on the drums in the background. His face contorted into the best expressions I’ve ever seen as he thrashed to the music, sweat flying from his hair. Check out the band website here! http://www.johnnieburton.com/
We were truly humbled by how kind, gracious, and welcoming Johnnie & Ralf and their families and friends were. Thanks for such an amazing day.
Stay tuned for their Rock the Dress session!!!
Special thanks to:
Wedding Coordinator: Jeff Fleming, TACT Event Management
Location: Marvimon
Tags: acquaphoto.com, destination wedding photography, Destination Weddings, hollywood wedding, Jewish wedding, Los Angeles Wedding, Marvimon House Wedding, natural light photography, outdoor ceremony, photojournalism, photojournalist, stylish photography, traditional jewish wedding, unique wedding photograph, wedding style, Weddings
Posted by: Agnes Lopez Photography | April 7th, 2010
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Ceremony & Reception: TPC Sawgrass – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Flowers: Liz Stewart Floral Design
Planner: Nancy Padgett / Soirees
Music: The Faze Band
Kelly and David were married in a mid-afternoon ceremony on the lawn at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. It was a wonderful day to have an outdoor ceremony, punctuated by the beautiful florals and spring weather.
Tags: faze band, Liz Stewart Floral Design, outdoor ceremony, Ponte Vedra Beach, TPC Sawgrass, Wedding
Posted by: Acqua Photo | March 9th, 2010
There are few places as beautiful as the Colorado Rockies in the fall. The brilliant bursts of yellow aspens and long sweeps of technicolor blue sky are a feast for the eyes. Fall has an extra special meaning for us, because it’s the season when Shane and I visited Colorado for the very first time and he asked me to marry him at a viewpoint in the foothills!
We were thrilled to have the opportunity to shoot a wedding in Beaver Creek during that same, magical time of year this past October. To take advantage of the window of perfect weather, Mary and Michael decided to do a “First Look” Session and see each other for romantic portraits before the ceremony. We had one breathtaking hour to capture the best sites in town, and then we headed to Saddle Ridge Lodge for the ceremony and celebration. The lodge was decorated with a mix of Ralph Lauren furnishings and an incredible collection of authentic western artifacts. We loved the rustic charm it exuded and the delicate details that Mary incorporated to give it a relaxed elegance.
As we drove down to Boulder the day after the wedding, a huge storm blew in, blanketing the area in snow. I love looking back on these photos and thinking of how lucky we were to be there for that perfect, transient moment in time.
Thank you to all of the wonderful vendors!
Planner: Emily DeDionisio Beaver Creek Resorts www.BeaverCreek.com
Location & Catering: Saddle Ridge Lodge
Florist: Delilah’s of Denver FlowersofDenver.com
Cake: Rimini Beaver Creek www.riminichocolate.com
DJ: Jeff D’Amico A Great Time DJ www.agreattimedj.com
San Diego Wedding Photography
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Posted by: A Brilliant Photo | February 23rd, 2010
I looooove destination weddings :o) This time I was lucky enough to shoot a wedding in Mexico at the beautiful Al Cielo Hotel on Xpu-Ha Beach. Nicole & Rafael escaped (just in time) the East Coast snow storm and celebrated their wedding with friends & family under palm trees. Just gorgeous:
Since the ceremony was close to sunset tim, we took some photos before the “Yes, I do”. Here are some photos of them having the first glimpse at each other:
We took soooo many beautiful photos (how couldn’t one, with such a beautiful couple at this beautiful beach ..), that it was really hard for me to narrow them down to just a couple of favorites, haha!
Hmmmm, one of my favorites of Nicole, so pretty:
Nicole & Rafael had some mariachi singers during the ceremony. Loved their original outfits. :o)
What a setting! Al Cielo is such a pretty place for a wedding & they’re all soo nice there!
Nicole & Rafael decided that the guests should write the vows for them, and they would read them out loud to each other. Some of the guests were especially creative! :o))
I want to get married again! …. is it to early for a vow renewal after only 5 years of marriage? :o)
Hmmmm, and their hors d’oeuvres looked toooooo delicious:
And a pic of Sarah, Tim & cute lill’ Braden (one of my 2007 couples). Hi guys! :o)
Loved the placecards. What a cute idea! :o)
Yup, it was beautiful!
And some pics from their fun party:
Nicole & Rafael, I have no words. Your wedding was simply breathtaking! Thanks so much for having us! I hope you enjoyed this little sneak Peek :o)
A special thanks to the lovely Geneve, who joined me on our little trip :o)
And thanks also to Donaji from Whimsical Weddings Tulum, one of the nicest wedding planners I’ve ever worked with.
Tags: Al Cielo, Beach Ceremony, beach wedding, blue, Caribbean, destination wedding photographer, Destination Weddings, Mexico, Multicultural Weddings, orange, Orchids, outdoor ceremony, pink, red, Roses, uplighting, Wedding Photographer, Wedding Photography, Xpu-Ha Beach
Posted by: Acqua Photo | February 17th, 2010
After a fun filled morning of shooting in San Francisco, we rode with Christina & Brian out to the Dunsmuir Estate. This historic house was built in 1878 and is a gorgeous example of Neoclassical-Revival architecture. It felt like a fairy tale walking down the long dirt road lined with lush trees and gardens to the ceremony site overlooking the pond.
Christina’s Chinese heritage is very special to her and she incorporated the traditional Chinese wedding color, red, beautifully into the attire and decor. We loved all of the fantastic details; the red and orange parasols available to guests, her beautiful bright red shoes, and the elegant, whimsical red and orange cake! As the sun went down, their guests listened to the live blue grass band, played croquet on the lawn, and sipped wine beneath the stars. In the darkness, the tent glowed with the view of the mansion in the distance. A perfect ending to a perfect day.
To see part 1 of this blog click here: Romance in The City
Special thanks to the amazing vendors:
San Diego Wedding Photography
Wedding Coordinator: Grace Lee Gleevents.com
Florist: Spiral Hand SpiralHand.com
Catering: Miraglia Catering CateringandMore.com
Musicians: Angel Mountain Strings
DJ: AEC Marin AECMarin.com
Makeup & Hair: WowPretty.com
Officiant: Gerry Murphy
Canopy & Rentals: WineCountryParty.com
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Posted by: Creative Image Collections | February 9th, 2010
Nicole and Tim were married at The Candlewood Inn in Brookfield, CT. Nicole and I went to elementary school at St. Gregory’s a while back. I think I was in a grade or two above her. That’s right. An old fogey I am! We were never friends in elementary school or high school, but I knew of her. I LOVED Nicole and Tim’s day. I think everything went so perfectly because they have good karma! They are two of the most laid back, friendliest people I have ever met! They really get each other and they know how to have fun!
My favorites start off with a photo of her parent’s pet peacock! How cool was this! I pulled up in the driveway of her mom and dad’s home to see a peacock! So I went inside and was so excited about how they happened to have a peacock hanging out in their yard the day Nicole is getting married. I guess it was old news to everyone else! ;o)
Getting back to Nicole and Tim’s wedding…her mom helping her dad get ready. very sweet.
I have to comment on the flower pick to the left…taken at ISO 1200 with no extra lighting other than what was available in the bridal suite at the Candlewood Inn. Never could have shot that at 1200 on my D2x and have it be a color photo.
Nicole and Tim chose to see each other before the ceremony. This allowed us to take some great relaxed formals during the golden hour. We were actually going to start with the family photos first but since the family wasn’t ready and it was a bit chilly for the grandparents, we switched it up and I took full advantage of the golden hour! Things just seem to work out when you go with the flow.
We walked out onto the dock they have there…
Yummy light…
This is Tim…
Nicole is so beautiful inside and out…truly.
Ceremony time…
The ceremony was filled with little pockets of warm and fuzzy and funny moments! I loved this wedding so much!
We did another quick cozy relaxed formal inside when Tim and Nicole snuck upstairs for minute!
I love the speaches at weddings, but the reactions are the best.
a special moment. Nicole’s dad was emotional during much of the day! I am so honored to capture such moments.
ADORABLE…
Not only did they have a cupcake tier which I LOVE (because I get to sneak on every once in a blue moon 
but…
they had a very yummy ice-cream bar!
Congratulations Nicole and Tim!
Best to you both in the years to come!
HAPPY TUESDAY!
MEG
Tags: candlewood inn weddings, connecticut wedding photography, ct wedding photographer, danbury connecticut photographer, danbury ct wedding photographer, danbury photographer, danbury wedding photographer, outdoor ceremony, Weddings, weddings at candlewood inn
Posted by: Modern Photographers | January 11th, 2010
Ah, at long last, Rob & Renee’s wedding which was back on September 18, 2009! Rob & Renee are SO much fun. No, I really don’t think you understand. They are an incredibly awesome couple who you just feel instantly connected with and they will make tears stream down your face with laughter. When you hang out with them your face hurts from smiling and laughing. THAT kind of fun.
I first “met” Renee over the phone… we chatted about her wedding, her relationship with Rob, photography, and well, just about everything! We got along fabulously over the phone - so much so that I think we talked for about 2 hours! I was so excited to photograph her wedding - and I hadn’t even met her or so much as spoken to Rob yet! This summer came time for their engagement session and I finally got to meet them both. Rob’s silliness quickly won me over and Renee is just overall amazing. What’s even more awesome? They referred their friends to me as well who were getting married just weeks after them and they’re awesome too! =)
Renee & Rob were married at The Candlewood Inn in Brookfield, CT and they had a gorgeous outdoor ceremony by the lake. Immediately after the ceremony, just as we’re setting up to take some photos outside, the sky turned black and it got super windy and a bit chilly but we didn’t let that stop us! I loved the ominous looking background and we worked through it, of course! 
Unfortunately the amazing sunset that followed happened DURING the introductions, first dance and toasts so we couldn’t get them back outside for that, but we managed to get a little bit of it peeking in through the Candlewood’s beautiful arched windows anyway! The reception was great and WOW can Renee ever dance! I don’t recall seeing her off the dance floor all night! Congratulations again, you two! I can’t wait to hang out again!
Just a couple of my favorites - don’t forget to check out the slideshow too!
Thanks to my girl Aurora for second shooting for me once again!
Tags: candlewood inn, CT, outdoor ceremony, Weddings
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