Archive for January, 2012

Stacey + Mike – Bee & Thistle Inn, Old Lyme, CT Wedding Photos

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

Our last wedding of 2011, and we are going out with a bang! When we originally met with Stacey & Mike and they told us they weren’t interested in getting married at a traditional venue for their wedding, we were intrigued to find out that they were planning on having everything at the Bee & Thistle Inn in Old Lyme, CT. They told us that while it is unique, full of charm, and a special destination in it’s own right, it truly comes alive and is even more magical around the holidays. What they promised certainly delivered, and what they had envisioned for their big day was a photographers dream. Not only are the grounds surrounding the Inn perfect for photographs (and we loved how gorgeous Stacey looked in her Maggie Sotero wedding gown – elegant, classy and smoking hot), inside the Inn is like being transported into every cool thing you can imagine when you think of a great bed and breakfast in New England. Candles everywhere, at least two Christmas trees absolutely bursting with lights and ornaments, a parrot that slept soundly under his blanket while a three piece band played between him and guests enjoying themselves on plush couches, and bookcases and tables stuffed with vintage magazines and classic novels. It was the kind of experience that we are sure their friends and families will never forget, and we are pretty stoked that we got to document it all. One of the best parts? Spending some quality time with Stacey and Mike for their portraits outside, sharing laughs and excitement on a crisp December day at the Bee & Thistle Inn.

Ceremony & Reception: Bee & Thistle Inn, Old Lyme, CT
Makeup: d.d. Nickel Makeup Studio

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What a great way to wrap up 2011! Stacey & Mike, we had an amazing time with you both, and anytime you want to have an event at another one of your favorite places (and we are sure you guys have plenty up your sleeves), give us a call :) .

xoxo,
Vicki + Erik

Colleen + Brendan – St Clements Castle, Portland, CT Wedding Photos

Monday, January 16th, 2012

Happy New Year! With a new year comes changes, and we are excited to be revealing an evolution to our business that we can’t wait to share with everyone, soon ;) . Before we can move forward into all of the incredible weddings and events that we have yet to shoot (and we can’t wait to get started!) we have a few more events to show our faithful blog stalkers and fans, starting with Colleen + Brendan and their beautiful wedding at St. Clements Castle in Portland, CT. When you have a couple this in love, and perfectly paired together as these two (and supremely sweet, funny and charming), it makes for a really fun day that doesn’t ever feel like we are at work. Colleen looked absolutely stunning, and it was pretty obvious that Brendan agreed with us as he couldn’t keep his eyes off of her the entire day, and the magic between them made for some truly great photographs.

Ceremony: First United Methodist Church, Meriden, CT
Reception: St Clements Castle, Portland, CT
Makeup: Naomi’s Studio & Salon
Florist: Sharon Elizabeth’s
Cake: Chimirri’s Bakery & Pastry Shop
DJ: Rob Guilmette

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Colleen & Brendan, we know that the two of you will continue to be madly in love with each other for the rest of your days together, and it was a total blast being with you guys on your wedding day!

xoxo,

Vicki + Erik