Weddings

Tue - July 10, 2007

Kate & Mark : 06.02.07

Kate and Mark's wedding had it all - a beautiful bride, a handsome groom, wonderful weather, and perfect green and pink details by Michelle Rago... all in the quaint beachside town of Spring Lake, New Jersey. Their reception was at the Spring Lake Bath and Tennis Club which has a long white deck overlooking the ocean on which Kate brought in white furniture with bright pink pillows. The details of each color used came together to create a perfect beach themed decor.

Kate also wins the award for sending me the funniest thank you note that made me both laugh out loud and cry:

Laura,
Two things have happened to me in the last two days:
1. Yesterday, in the middle of the world's most boring professional seminar (insurance bad faith law), I miraculously found a way to view your slideshow on my Treo (after trying for the majority of the afternoon's scintilating presentations). Surrounded by no fewer than 200 attorneys, I lost it. I was sobbing before I could even get out of my chair to excuse myself from the room. The slideshow captured our wedding day better than I ever dreamed it would. You are truly (in my expert opinion) the world's best photographer.
2. Despite the emotional wreck I turned into upon viewing the slideshow, nothing could prepare me for the actual photos that I just finished looking at. Once again, on my stupid little treo, and surrounded by all kinds of serious, stuffy professionals on the train back to Philly, I opened the photo link and actaully was breathless- not to mention an emotional wreck once again. These photos are the best that I have ever seen. They make me cry, laugh, and smile, and I can't thank you enough for allowing me to relive my wedding day. You are the best.
Now excuse me while I try to clean myself up in the train bathroom and walk through the sea of passengers who must think I'm certifiably crazy.
Thank you!!!!
Kate

Both Kate and Mark share a warm personality, a great sense of humor and a deep love and friendship. Thank you both for allowing me to be part of your amazing day!

Posted at 04:12 PM |

Mon - June 25, 2007

Vicki & Anush : 5.26+27.07

Vicki and Anush's beach wedding over Memorial Day weekend consisted of two days, four dress changes, three ceremonies, two receptions and a white horse (no kidding!). What a whirl-whind of beautiful color, merging cultures and a couple very much in love. All of Vicki and Anush's hard work to plan this wedding was a tribute to the families and cultures with traditions that respecting those who mean the most to them.

Everything took place at the Rehoboth Beach Country Club - a wonderful location just yards from the ocean with beautiful views of the Delaware Bay.

Despite not being Indian, Vicki's sister clearly understood the cultural importance of stealing Anush's shoes after the ceremony only to be returned in the exchange of a bribe.

Posted at 02:28 PM |

Wed - June 20, 2007

Sabrina & Conrad : 5.19.07

Sometimes I sit down to my blog and think "how can I possibly put into words the fabulousness of this wedding?" which was exactly my sentiments about five minutes ago. Sabrina and Conrad has all the ingredients of an amazing wedding; beautiful bride, handsome groom, wonderful details, a unique location (Sabrina's father's property), even fireworks! It has been such a pleasure getting to know Sabrina, Conrad and their families in the last year and I am looking forward to being part of their lives in the future.

I sent Sabrina a little slideshow for her to watch while on her Honeymoon and she replied with this:

Laura,

We were sitting on the beach when Conrad checked his blackberry and saw that you had sent an e-mail. We rushed to our room to get dressed and raced up the hill to our Hotel's lobby where they have computers for guest use.

That was the most magical nine minutes! I cannot possibly begin to thank you for capturing the most special day of our lives with such beauty. The photos are so unique and so very wonderful. I have never seen anything like it. We are speechless.

THANK YOU.
Love, Sabrina and Conrad.

Which to me, makes my job more fulfilling than I could ever describe.

I loved all the antique furniture scattered about at the property - it really compliments the location of the wedding and the details Sabrina chose.

I love Conrad's look here, it's the face of a man ready to be married!

If you look closely, you can see a painting of Sabrina juxtaposed behind her from when she was a child:

This car was such a unique and wonderful touch to the wedding! Sabrina's family had it stored in their garages, and it's actually an original du Pont car manufactured shortly after the turn of the century. There were only a few ever produced, and this car is one of them. Even for me (who couldn't tell you the difference between most cars) I was incredibly impressed with the construction and architecture of the vehicle.

Posted at 10:35 AM |

Tue - June 12, 2007

Brooke & Brian : 05.12.07

I am, admittedly, a bit behind on posting weddings this month but that is simply because I have had SO many fabulous weddings during May and June that each one deserves a detailed blog post. Brooke and Brian were married on May 12th, 2007 at the beautiful Chesapeake Bay Beach Club right across the bay from Annapolis, MD. What a beautiful location with amazing views of the Bay Bridge - a private beach, beautiful ceremony location overlooking the water and two story windows in the reception area. I was thrilled with all the amazing opportunities there, not to mention Brooke's creative details which really enhanced the entire look and feel of the space.

In my final meeting with Brooke she says "oh yes, and by the way - my dad spent his career as a photographer for National Geographic." Talk about pressure! Brooke's father was gracious and quite the comedian, and he didn't even break out his camera until the end of the night at the reception. It was a beautiful evening for a wedding and I was so glad to be a part of their day.

Posted at 12:28 PM |

Mon - June 4, 2007

Engagement in the Park

Central Park, that is! I have photographed many engagement sessions throughout the spring but Sara and Ryan's engagement session in NYC's Central Park was particularly unique, just because it was such a change of scenery from where I normally photograph. I loved spending time with them in NYC and learned a lot about what part of the park has the best view, the least amount of people and where the carousel is located - very important information!

Posted at 09:12 AM |

Fri - May 11, 2007

Melissa & Chuck - 04.28.07

Melissa and Chuck had the first wedding that ever took place at the Lake House Inn on April 28th of this year. What an amazing location for a wedding, even with the little sprinkle of rain during their ceremony - the site was a perfect spot. After her images were posted online last week, Melissa sent me this email:

"unreal. UNREAL. UNREAL .....I AM SO HAPPY....CALLED THE STUDIO TO TELL YOU HOW HAPPY I AM...WAS CRYING...

STUNNING.

YOU ARE SIMPLY THE BEST.

I CAN'T WAIT TO DO PREGO PICTURES WITH YOU AND FAMILY PHOTOS!

YOU will not get rid of me!"

Which not only made my day, but also gave me something to look forward to. Melissa and Chuck, it was an honor and pleasure to work with you and I can't wait to be part of your lives down the road!

Catering: Jeffrey Miller
Dress: Pronovias
Floral: Donna Rueter
Venue: The Lake House Inn