And the winner is………Michelle and Ben!!! After some intense last minute voting between Michelle and Ben and Casey and Dan……Michelle and Ben pulled ahead by just two votes! Congratulations!

And, of course, no one goes ahead empty handed, so everyone who entered gets an 8×10 print, please email me your selection by April 23rd.

So guys….what do you think about this one for your gallery wrap??

Sorry for the delay between entries – just one more after this one!

Here’s Michelle’s entry – from original artwork to almost having a “Benny Hill” moment….they had a fantastic day!

“Aside from the actual wedding itself, cocktail hour packed by far the most fabulous moments that, up until that point, we only could have dreamed of.

Our wedding day was absolutely spectacular, we truly could not have been more fortunate. Having chosen a day in mid September, we crossed our fingers hoped for the best. As it turned out, we could not have asked for a better day.

Blanketed by warmth of the afternoon sun, our guests enjoyed drinks, appetizers, and live music on the balcony while Nancy orchestrated the bridal party pictures on the golf course below. It was the perfect setting for us, and our guests. They had the chance to watch, as Nancy did her thing, and we were close enough to them, to feel like part of the party, music and all.

As cocktail hour came to an end, and our guests were ushered into the ballroom, they came to discover Alexander, the impressionist artist we hired to paint our first dance. I found Alex a couple months prior the wedding while I was pouring though the archives of Nancy’s blog (still one of my favorite pastimes), and had to have him. Ben and I had decided to keep Alex a secret from everybody, including my sister and our parents. It was fun to watch our guests stand and marvel while Alex’s canvas came to life as the evening wore on. It’s incredible to have an actual piece of art that captures our own wedding day, it’s the perfect keepsake.”

“Far and away, the most fabulous part of cocktail hour happened as day began turning to night. The sun had shone all day, and just as it began to dip behind the tree line of the 18th fairway, the sky turned an unforgettable and breathtaking shade of pinkish lavender. Words cannot explain how lucky we were, to have been standing in that particular spot, at that particular moment in time, with each other.”

“Now, for the “Not so fabulous” Immediately upon arriving at the golf course, Ben and I hopped in a golf cart and drove off with Nancy and our wedding coordinator Kimberly, who was fabulous herself, to the 14th green to take some quick pictures. It was great to have a couple moments alone together in the quiet serenity of the early evening, interrupted only by the sound of Nancy’s camera. Fabulous, right up until the cart ride back to the clubhouse. Ladies, if I can impart one word of advice on you, it would be for you to remember to keep all parts of your gown securely in the cart. Now, Kimberly had just reminded me, to hold on to my train during the ride back, and I was doing great, right up until some people waved at us as were driving by. Well, I had to wave back, and I completely forgot about my train, and halfway between our private shoot, and cocktail hour, our golf cart came screeching to a stop. The train had gotten caught up in the wheel well, and ripped all along the seam. The damage was disappointing, but manageable. Realizing that there was nothing I could really do, and that it wasn’t THAT bad, we laughed it off and chased away the pain with the remaining wine in our glasses. As it turned out, after my sister bustled the dress, you could hardly tell. The best part was when I brought the dress to the dry cleaner after the honeymoon. I looked at the inside of the train, and sure enough, there was a tire mark its entire length. All I could do was laugh! I am so lucky it was not on the outside of the train! Could you even imagine???!!!

So that’s our Fabulous, Not So Fabulous stories for Saturday September 19, 2009. A day we waited so long for, and never wanted to end. We wouldn’t trade it for the world. THANKS NANCY!!”

You are very welcome!!! Certainly there will be minor glitches in almost every wedding day, but if you have a great attitude, nothing can ruin your day!

Phew! Now that the craziness of the holidays is over, I have a chance to properly blog Katie & Rob’s fabulous wedding from December!!! OK…..here it comes… fur stole, purple glasses, beautiful beach, cozy Christmas trees and all!!

We started out right down the road from where Katie & Rob had their fantastic engagement shoot. Isn’t this the view you want while you are getting your make-up done on your wedding day?

While Katie and her crew were getting their final touches, I had a chance to capture some details...

Katie and her mom kept making each other tear up - with her make-up and hair...putting on her dress...right before going down the aisle. Too sweet.

Waiting to see her dad for the first time in her dress...

deep breath.

These two were so cute during the ceremony - a little nervous, a bit giddy, and so in love...

After the ceremony, it was on to the Black Rock for Thin Mint Martinis - yum!!

The room looked stunning...(loved the purple glasses, of course...)

The moms got a bit emotional during the toasts...

Katie & Rob dedicated a special anniversary dance to their parents...

Congratulations and welcome back from your honeymoon! Can't wait to show you everything!

Tell Katie & Rob congrats in the comments!!!

details, details, details....
hair - AZ Studio
make-up – Dani Wagener
dress – Priscilla of Boston
band- K2
florist – Artistic Blossoms
cupcakes – Sweet Tooth
ceremony – St. Paul’s Hingham
reception – Black Rock Country Club
linens and glassware – Be Our Guest

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Michelle and Ben scored an amazing September day to celebrate their wedding! I started at Michelle’s house and Kelly met up with the guys at the hotel. Knew I wanted to shoot her dress in front of these curtains as soon as I saw them….

Kelly always gets such great shots of ringbearers – these two were adorable.

There was some crazy sunlight streaming in for the ceremony.

There is so much going on in this picture….Michelle (and Ben’s dad) staring right at him, Ben’s mom beaming at Michelle, and Michelle’s dad sneaking a glance at her mom. Love it.

A quick ride on the golf carts and we did a few pictures on the beautiful grounds there.

Now for some yummy late afternoon light…

Cue the sunset…

Michelle and Ben commissioned Alexandre to do a painting during their reception. For those of you who have been in my studio, I have a sample album with a picture of the painting he did for Alex and Jen at their reception at the Fairmont Copley. It is such a unique touch.

Michelle’s mom and her sister Pam looking on….I get to shoot Pam and Bill’s wedding next September!

Michelle’s dad works for the Boston Globe, so we brought along that day’s copy for a photo.

Congratulations and welcome back from the honeymoon!!! The rest of your images will be on-line very soon!!!

details, details, details….
hair – Rachel Flaherty – Special Event Beauty
make-up – Kristen Kroen 617.959.4384
dress – Allure Boutique – Westwood
flowers – Flowers and Finery
transportation – Brewster Coach
ceremony – Bethany Congregational Church
reception – Black Rock Country Club
dj – Dennis McCarthy
artist – Alexandre Emmanuel

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