Lyndsi + Brandon continued...

I posted these blog entries in reverse order so the images would flow chronologically. Lyndsi and Brandon were married at the Saphire Estate, a lovely little venue right across from a lake. I love outdoor ceremonies...



Lots of twists and turns coming down the aisle...





I might be a bit partial, but I love the smiles in this one, especially on my sister's face.



My favorite image during the ceremony...





Another sweet little one...





I'm not sure who is congratulating who with this high five...



Off to experience sunset at the lake...



The first moments of being married really sinking in...









Love the color and feeling in these next two.





And the raw power of the hug in this one.



This might be my favorite image of the day. There is something free and spontaneous, like dancing to your favorite song, with your favorite person on the earth, while no one in the world is watching, while nothing else seems to matter...



These are pretty magical, too.







Lyndsi designed and coordinated a lot of the details that made the room look especially pretty.





Lyndsi + Brandon,
I had such a great time watching you two smile and laugh together. Compromise is one of the most important abilities to have in a relationship and I watch the two of you do it so gracefully. It was inspiring to watch your love unfold through my camera.

Please enjoy the slideshow...



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Paula + Chris

Paula and Chris were married in the beginning of September- my favorite month of the year. I love the weather here at that time, as well as the feeling of change that comes with it- makes me miss being in school. Their wedding day was perfect in many ways, but mostly because of how happy they were together. Smiles, tears and hugs everywhere- many sweet, sweet moments to capture.

Some really beautiful moments getting ready...







We set aside some time for portraits of the bride in her parent's yard and there were so many images I just loved. I'm posting way too many but I can't help it.





One of my favorite moments with Paula...



Just beautiful.









The groom was very excited to see his bride...





The light for the ceremony was pretty gorgeous...



A few moments alone with the new couple...



Love these two...

















Starting the party off right...



Paula + Chris,
Your wedding was a pleasure to photograph. I don't think you two stopped smiling the entire day...

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Rosa + Jeff

Rosa and Jeff's lovely wedding began at Rosa's parents home right on a beautiful lake. It was everything I love about summer. Even the way they spoke to and looked at each other had this feeling- like something you look forward to all year because it's full of so much warmth and enjoyment that you just want to hold onto it forever. To Rosa, it was really important to be able to take pictures in her family's yard, which her father had poured his heart into and which has also become a bit of a family tradition. I had the opportunity to share some really sweet moments with the couple before the ceremony.

So fun to be able to take detail shots outdoors...



The lovely bride getting ready...



The following two images might be my favorite getting ready pictures of the season. I love the softness- that magical feeling of being a bride moments before giving away the promise of her heart. There is something that transcends you on the day of your wedding and it is very visual, a glowing almost.

We created all the portraits before the ceremony so Rosa and Jeff could spend as much of their wedding as possible with their guests (and attend their cocktail hour).

A sweet image Mike created...

One of my favorites of the day...

I also love how these next two are so summery-fun (expressions of pure joy).

I love that photographing couples gives them the chance to really look at each other. We get so busy in our daily lives and it's important to make sure we really look at each other to keep our love growing (all the people in our lives, really, not just our significant other).

The little ringbearer had a gift for the bride...

The reception was held at Wachusett Country Club and everything looked wonderful.

Rosa and Jeff looked like pro dancers out there for their first dance. They told me they had been taking dance classes, but I didn't realize how amazing they would be together.

The dress was layers of fun on the dance floor...

The little ones warming up the dance floor.

The whole family was full of brilliant dancers- they made it look so natural and easy.

We stole the rings back so we could take a couple pictures during the reception.

Rosa + Jeff,

I am so glad I got the chance to get to know the two of you- I'm inspired by the joy I could see every time you looked at each other. I hope you are still dancing together like that when your 75!

More images in the slideshow...