No slideshow this week; all the photographs are right here on the blog. Enjoy!

A bit about our wonderful collaborators for this wedding photography extravaganza:

Bridal Heirlooms is a full service bridal boutique in the heart of South Hadley, Massachusetts. The ladies at Bridal Heirlooms will provide you with the best service and guidance, in a comfortable, relaxed setting. The shop was started by two sisters who share the enjoyment of making a bride feel special on her wedding day. They provide each bride with personal and professional care as they work together to achieve each lady’s dreams.

The Lord Thompson Manor is a country estate perfect for dream-come-true wedding receptions. The stately elegance of the Manor, the serenity of their Frederick Law Olmstead designed grounds, their James Beard Foundation celebrated chefs and their outstanding service provide the ultimate setting that ensures any wedding is as perfect as a bride could dream of. Whether grand or intimate, or wildly extravagant, The Lord Thompson Manor has a wonderful way of bringing romance and individuality perfect for each bride and groom. The Manor is only a short distance from Boston, Hartford, Rhode Island, and New York City. When you arrive, you drive down a half-mile driveway to the front door; there you will begin to feel the tranquility of their 40 acre estate, towering trees, and quiet country paths. You will begin to experience the luxury of an unhurried celebration reminiscent of a time gone by.

Juliet wore a smart skirt and jacket for the ceremony at her synagogue, but she changed into this gorgeous dress for her grand entrance at her party. Huge applause accompanied her walk in.

The DJ and MC from Siagal Productions had the kids entertained from the moment they arrived. One of my favorites was a Hoola-Hoop game that was sort of like Hot Potato; if you ended up with the hoop around you, you had to go in the center for a Hoola battle. These two young ladies were able to slap both hands together (aka give each other 10) while keeping the Hoola-Hoops in motion. Amazing!

Juliet was definitely the belle of the ball. And she granted a dance to her younger brother. So sweet!

The adults enjoyed the festivites as well. Gathering together brought smiles to everyone’s faces.

Juliet’s dad was warm and welcoming as he thanked the guests for joining their family in celebration and for their support of Juliet.

The young guests received all kinds of gifts, including fuzzy hats, sparkly hats, slap bracelets, photos from the photobooth, funky sunglasses, and glow in the dark necklaces. With all that fun stuff, I actually think this young man brought the "God" hat to top off his look.

From my last post, you may recall Juliet’s expression as she went up in the chair during the hora. After Juliet, her brother, sister and cousin also were held up. Sarah captured this image of Juliet’s sister and the crowd celebrating around her.

And one more from Sarah that I love. I think there must be some unwritten rule that boys have to lift each other up at a celebration. And it is clear they were having a mighty good time doing it.

The day really was so much fun. The spirit of the teenagers and the warmth of the adults made everything joyous.

If you would like to see more, you can check out Juliet’s Slideshow, her Sneak Peak, and her Rock Star Portrait Session.

To kick off the sneak peak, here’s one of Juliet during the hora.

The girls singing and dancing.

Watching the slideshow that Juliet put together with Animoto.

Candlelighting ceremony with her cousins and Aunt from NYC.

Juliet even blew out the candles at the end.

The DJ from Siagal Productions brought along a photo booth set-up. It was a huge hit.

Lots more dancing.

Thumbs up from the crowd.

This was just a sneak peak. There are tons of great pix from the party. The rest will follow soon.

A HUGE thank you to Sarah Kang for joining me in photographing the event.
And also much gratitude to Kimberly and the staff at the Doubletree for taking such great care of everyone.

Mazel tov to Juliet and her family! Thank you so much for including me in your celebration.

Want more? Check out Juliet’s Rock Star Portrait Session.

When Andrea and Eric envisioned their engagement session, they knew they wanted to capture a very "New England-y" feel; they wanted their images to show off their home at its best. They wanted fall foliage, colonial architecture, boats in a harbor. They wanted a picturesque seaside town. The north shore certainly offers plenty of options; Dave and I had recently been to Marblehead and immediately saw the potential there.

Andrea and Eric were up for anything. Andrea was wearing these awesome heals. I thought for sure she would have a tough time walking all over Marblehead in them. But she was amazing. She even scaled the rocks overlooking the water with complete grace. We found a spot for them on a rock with beautiful light. They were immediately at ease. And clearly so into each other.

They also had an opportunity to take in the views, which were gorgeous. We had perfect weather, clear skies for miles.

I so love this picture. Their heads, arms and hands form a heart shape and they fit so perfectly together.

We were up at the Fort Sewall park with its cool walls and buildings. The stone covered in foliage reminds me of a college campus admissions brochure. But my favorite part about this image is the way it is divided into 3 sections, with Andrea and Eric right in the middle gazing at each other.

The water was super still that evening…

which made for some beautiful reflections.

While Andrea went to change clothes, we did a little scouting away from the water and found this really interesting spot. There were lobster traps all around and an old fishing boat.

We ventured from there a little further into town. We were looking for more beautiful trees (we were on the early side of fall at the time). Still we found some lovely color.

Have leaves, will play! And with gusto, too.

The night grew cooler as the sun set and the moon rose. Andrea and Eric cuddled together under the purple October sky.

This enagement session with Andrea and Eric was so much fun; we can’t wait to celebrate with them at the Harding Allen Estate in Barre, MA.

Many thank you’s to you both for your trust in us and for being willing to try anything.

Want to see more? Check out their slideshow.

Cara and Nate’s wedding was simply so amazing. This is one super glamorous couple. They held their wedding at two beautiful sites (The Sonoma Mission Inn and Sonoma Golf Club). They worked with Emarie of A Savvy Event on their wedding design. Everything and everyone around them was gorgeous. Best of all, they are truly warm and loving and so very much in love.

You are about to be bombarded with images. Again, I apologize. Now, sit back and enjoy!

Before we headed over to the Sonoma Golf Club, we spent some time with Cara at the Sonoma Mission Inn, where she was getting ready.

Just after the girls helped her put on the garters (one for her to keep, one for him to toss). Notice the 49ers spirit.

All of Cara’s bridesmaids were getting ready with her. The room was filled with women; there was a bubbling feeling of comraderie floating about as each of them put on their dresses, did their hair and applied their make-up. They all looked amazing!

While I stayed with the ladies, Dave went over to the Golf Club to take some images of Nate and the boys.

The nuptials began right on cue. Cara didn’t seem a bit nervous; she was all smiles as she took in the scene before her and caught her first sight of Nate on their wedding day.

The ladies’ dresses were cinnamon with a gold sash. It was the perfect combination for a fall wine country wedding. And the flowers complimented them perfectly.

One of my favorite parts of a wedding is how the romance of the day is contagious. Everyone seems to be more in love at a wedding. It just makes me smile.

They had just kissed under the canopy. They walked down the aisle. They couldn’t wait; they had to steal another kiss before heading inside. How sweet is that!

We followed the ceremony with portraits. We took them out back to the golf course lawns for images of them surrounded by the landscaped grounds.

We worked our way to the front of the building to incorporate the Spanish style architecture into some of the shots.

Their reception room had a really cozy feel to it. The candelabras decorated with flowers, wrought iron chandeliers, the toasted orange tablecloths, the dark chairs with golden cushions, and the beautiful vineyard paintings on the walls all contributed to the ambiance.

Cara incorporated grapes into her wedding theme. They were a part of her centerpieces as well as adorning her cake.

I wanted to close with an image from their first dance. They were so lost in each other; I can practically feel their embrace.

Cara and Nate- welcome back. We hope you had a fabulous time in Hawaii and we can’t wait to hear about your trip. Thank you again for including us in your wedding.

Of course there’s still more. You can also check out their slideshow, their sneak peak, and their engagement session.