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Stephanie and Brian are definitely our kind of couple!! We’ve enjoyed them for months, ever since their engagement session with us in the autumn of 2005. The wedding day was bright and sunny, and their party of some 19 others contributed toward a lively and completely enjoyable day. What a fantastic group, each and every one! We were so happy for the way everything went for these two.

Warm sunlight poured in through the stained glass windows of the church as they said their vows to one another. After being pronounced as man and wife, we all drove to the grounds of a local mansion for some fun wedding party photos. Once those were done, we got some “alone time” with Stephanie and Brian. The gorgeous setting sun provided the soft lighting that worked so beautifully for their romantic mood. We couldn’t have asked for better.

The reception was held at Patriot Hills in Stony Point, NY. What an excellent and friendly staff they have there. We’ve always enjoyed the food and helpful service there and knew they would take good care of our couple (Steph & Brian, thank you for the incredible meal. You made us feel like honored guests at your party!). Music was provided by DJ Dalen, and the sounds of soulful jazz played in the background until it was time for everyone to get onto the dance floor. Video services were expertly handled by Jennifer Cassaro of Masterpiece Video Productions.

As the evening drew to a close, Stephanie and Brian pulled us aside for a private and romantic photo session to close the evening. What an awesome time we had! They mentioned how they were able to forget any nervousness about being in front of a camera, and simply enjoyed themselves. We know they’re going to love the results that came out of these small pockets of time they created through the day. Thanks so much, guys, for allowing us to be a part of it all. We love you both, and appreciated your call from the airport!! It meant a lot to us. 🙂

Their online gallery of photos will be released following their return from their honeymoon. So in about a week or so, look for them in the “Client Proofs” area of our main website. Until then, enjoy the photo included in this blog entry for a taste of just how much fun we had with this awesome couple! Feel free to click it for a larger version.

Although we had only met Sheeba a month before, Ulysses and I felt privileged to be invited to photograph her wedding to John. We started with the preparations at her home, where her friends and family all gathered around her, and the warmth and closeness was apparent. Theirs was a beautiful Indian wedding, with Sheeba wearing three different gowns throughout the day, each one more beautiful than the last.

They had a grand reception at the elegant Florentine Gardens in River Vale, NJ. There were thousands of pink cynbidium orchids to decorate the hall, and beautiful traditional Indian dances to entertain. Thank you, John and Sheeba, for the fabulous meal! It was truly a joy to be among such warm and friendly people. Here is a preview from the wedding photos. The entire photo gallery will be released shortly in our Client Proofs area.

What a perfect January day for a wedding! Leslie and Felipe got married at the beautiful and elegant Rockleigh Country Club in Rockleigh, New Jersey. There we started the day with Leslie and her girls in the bridal room, where she busily prepared to meet her groom. When makeup and hair were just perfect, Leslie slipped into her gown and fur stole, and we slipped outside for some privacy so that Leslie and Felipe could see each other for the first time. The love and affection they have for each other, as well as their excitement that this day had finally come were obvious, and made for some wonderful photographs. Afterward we had time to create some beautiful portraits, and some playful pictures, as well.

From that point on, the day went quickly, from the ceremony through the reception. Many longtime friends had traveled to be there for the couple, and we could tell how excited everyone was to be together. I’m sure it’s a day Leslie and Felipe will never forget, and we’re so glad they will have the photographs to remind them for years to come of the fun they had. Their complete gallery of photos is now available on our website under “Client Proofs”. And feel free to post your comments here – we love to hear from you!

Jenneen and Gregory do everything in a big way. Their wedding was absolutely no exception. In one evening, they somehow managed to roll celebration after celebration into one gala event that their family and friends will never forget.

We first spent time with Jenneen for last-minute preparation at her home, where Jenneen showed us the fabulous shoes that she MADE for her wedding. We then arrived at Reid Hall, located at Manhattanville College. This six-story, 84-room mansion served up fond memories for the couple, and the chapel next door was where they would be wed. With parents and grandparents looking on, Jenneen and Gregory said their vows to one another. While the event was certainly full of dignity, Jenneen and Gregory also enjoyed themselves, with humorous glances towards the front rows of family.

After taking a few brief pictures of their family, the happy couple spent a little time with us taking some less traditional photos, which they clearly enjoyed doing. To our surprise, Jenneen had some ideas for photo ops that she wanted to try out. She had the energy and the spirit, and so we just went with it! Gotta love a bride who isn’t afraid to express herself in front of camera (we laughed about how she could easily replace Madonna in some of her videos!)

Finally, it was time to go to the incredible V.I.P. Country Club. What a beautiful place, and what an even more excellent staff they have there. We couldn’t say enough positive things about them for the way in which Debbie (the coordinator) and the wait staff treated us. We look forward to working there again. We walked around and took some details of the dining room, where there were TWO cakes, one in the form of stacked and ribboned boxes, the other with a Ferrari logo. The meal was out of this world, too — several times throughout the night, Jenneen and Gregory INSISTED that we eat. With that kind of pressure, we just had to give in (thank you so much, J & G, for making sure we were very well cared for). 🙂

We love live music, and the sounds of the Carozza Brothers kept everyone entertained with music ranging from old Sinatra classics to more modern beats. This accomplished group of musicians, along with very talented vocalists, kept a large number of guests on the floor. Toward the end of the evening, Carozza Brothers thrilled everyone by firing off streamers and confetti into the crowd. The smiles on Jenneen and Gregory’s faces lit the entire room. It was an amazing and fun-filled night.

There’s too much else to describe about their evening — cigar rolling, an awesome Viennese hour, and more! So why not simply go to their gallery of images to see for yourself. A link should be available very soon in the “Client Proofs” section of our main website.