Ryan & Mark are Married!

Sometimes when my brides don't live near me or our schedules cant seem to match up, I end up not meeting them until the wedding day. Of course it's always a bummer but never a huge deal! Through a couple phone conversations, I can always get to know my brides pretty well and be ready for what's expected on the wedding day. Well, all I can say is, I definitely should have met Ryan before her wedding day... why you ask? Because we would have been BEST FRIENDS! Everything about her and this day was right up my alley. Down to Earth and absolutely "go with the flow"... this explains both Ryan and Mark perfectly. Not only were they the absolute sweetest but they had amazing style! Her dress, his suit, the flowers...I could have photographed the details of this wedding ALL day (actually I did). From the cabin style barn she got ready in, to the rugs that lined the aisle way... It was my soul in wedding details. 

Ryan and Mark couldn't have asked for a better November day. It was already a miracle that the leaves were still on the trees this late in the year but the fact that I actually got hot shooting in my sweater that morning... it really was a perfect fall day. But by the late afternoon, well that is a different story : ) But such a great one. A story that I imagine, Ryan and Mark will tell their future children and grandchildren one day! It was only minutes after the ceremony, during a few family portraits, when a single gust of wind literally shook the ground. It went from absolutely no wind, to 45mph winds in ONE GUST. It was pouring leaves. Falling faster from the trees and swirling around us more than I have ever witnessed before in my life! The trees were bending more than you thought would be possible and everyone quickly ran for their jackets as the temperature dropped about 30 degrees. Although a little worrisome and a tad apocalyptic at first, I thought it was pretty awesome! All the amazing leaves I had photographed that morning, during the first look, wedding party photos, and during the ceremony just moment before this wind struck, were now laying on the ground. It was like God had this planned and he knew he had to keep the wind away just long enough for Ryan and Mark to become husband and wife. A little crazy? Sure! But I loved this part of the day and Ryan and Mark embraced it with open arms! No amount of wind was going to stop this party. 

Amidst the howling winds this crew drank, ate delicious brick oven pizza, and danced the night away. The dance floor was so packed that I ended up standing on chairs and benches that lined the tables just to get a glimpse of everyone in the center of the dance floor. 

Mark and Ryan, thank you so much for allowing me to document your wedding day. It was a fall wonderland and I had so much joy on this day. Your friends and family made me feel so welcome and if I could relive this day I would! All the best to you two!!

Sunny & Sam are Married!

Don't you want to say "Sunny & Sam" over and over again?! It just rolls off the tongue so perfectly. Its like these two were destined for each other and I was so thankful to be there to capture this beauitful day. 

When I arrived to The Inn at Perry Cabin, I was blown away with how beauitful this place was. I arrived 30 minutes early so I could walk the grounds and get a feel for where I would be shooting. I couldn't help but feel like I had been here before. The familiarity of my surroundings was strange and I just assumed it was because it was similar to some other venues I had photographed. Well it wasn't until the cocktail cruise that someone was telling me that some of the scenes from the popular movie "Wedding Crashers" was filmed here! When we pulled up to the venue by boat just before sunset, it all made sense. Beyond this awesome fact, I fell in love with the rooms of this Inn. Every room was different but all decorated so beautifully. And the natural light that spilled into these rooms was incredible! Between the outside landscaping, architectural design, and interior design, the backdrops for me were endless!

And to top it all off, I had Sunny and Sam as my bride and groom. Talk about some seriously good looks and style! That electric blue suit and her high collared dress... Getting to photograph so many amazing styles that I could never pull off myself is one of the most fun parts of my job. This modern coastal vibe was perfect for their day because Sunny and Sam chose to get married on The Patriot. A boat docked next door to their venue and who better to marry them than the Captain himself! Yes, he even wore his classic captains hat : )

After the ceremony everyone stayed aboard to embark on the most beautiful cocktail cruise. Can you believe that in November we were able to be outside on the water!? It was incredible and such a cool feeling to pull up to your wedding reception by boat. This celebration went all night. Literally! After the formal reception came to an end, Sunny and Sam had an afterparty just next door. More food, more music, more celebrations. 

Sunny & Sam, thank you so much for allowing me to document this day for you. It was one of the most beauitful weddings and November days I've had the privilege of documenting. All the love to you both!