Stacey & Jay – their wedding; Aldie Mansion, Doylestown, PA

I usually meet up with couples before the wedding, whether the initial consultation, or the engagement photo session. Because of Stacey and Jay’s work schedule, and the distance to NJ, we never quite got to meet up before-hand. I love doing the engagement photo session, for it gives me a real idea of what photographing the wedding day will be like. But on this day, I walked in without having met them … so what a wonderful surprise it was to meet a couple that is so exuberant and even animated. There wasn’t ever a lack of expression or something to photograph. Stacey and Jay, it was a real pleasure working with you as the photographer on your wedding day!

Their reception venue was the historic Aldie Mansion, which is quite a photogenic backdrop.

to see more, view the album of photos on Facebook

wedding vendors:
DJ – Cutting Edge Entertainment
venue – Aldie Mansion, Doylestown, PA

I recently had the pleasure of photographing a destination wedding in Florida.  But not only was this a destination wedding, this also happened to be the first time that I photographed a same-sex couple and their wedding.   And I felt particularly honoured that Lisa and Kelly placed so much faith placed in me with a special event like this.

The photo at the top is  my favourite image of the day, in that it shows this wonderful couple together in a spontaneous moment.  It is  very much *them*, and I am sure their friends and family will instantly recognize this image as capturing the essence of who they are, and how they are. 

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A quieter moment from earlier in the day during Lisa and Kelly’s preparation .. 

Lisa’s mom giving her daughter a last quick kiss before the ceremony ..

 A very touching moment during the ceremony –  Lisa reaching over to her sister, Kristin, when Kristin couldn’t hold back her tears anymore during the reading.

 After the ceremony we had some time for the romantic portrait sessions.

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The preparation, ceremony and intimate reception were all held  at the Sundy House in Delray Beach, FL.

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The entire day was an emotional experience for everyone, and the toast from Lisa’s dad during the reception was no different.

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Afterwards we went for a photo session on the beach.   Even though the late afternoon light was just perfect, the wind was gusty.  But we did get some beautiful photographs of Lisa and Kelly together.

Lisa and Kelly .. thank you for having there as part of your wedding day.

Megan and Brendan is a such a sweet easy-going couple that they took it in great spirits on their wedding day when their limo broke down, and I had to drive them further to the photography location.  And you can easily see their personalities and sense of humour in some of these selected images from their wedding day.

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Two images from earlier the morning while Megan was getting dressed ..

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How can you not get caught up in the excitement of a wedding day when the bride and groom’s elated expressions and emotions tell the entire story ..

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After the ceremony we stopped by the Frelinghuysen Arboretum for the photo session with their bridal party.

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The wedding reception was at Bretton Woods in Morris Plains, NJ

… and finally at the end of the night, a big group hug on the dance-floor for the newlyweds.

Megan and Brendan .. it was great to be a part of your wedding day.