You will remember Susi & Carl from one of our last NYC engagement sessions – the one with the cool back lights and the steamy cab shots! Well, it was a rainy Friday afternoon, but it couldn’t dampen our spirits as Vicki and I set out to capture this amazing couple on their wedding day. Susi and Carl are so much fun to be around, and once again we were blessed to have a couple forget about our cameras and just be themselves. We’ll let the pictures do the talking (with just a little dialog of course!).

Venue: Tashua Knolls, Trumbull, CT
Minister: Rev. Warren Brandt
Rabbi: Rabbi Steve Mason
Florist: Licari Floral Design
Band: Jamie’s Junk Show

Just a few of the fantastic details Vicki took while Susi was getting ready. Not only were the shoes adorable, but they had a little surprise underneath!

Love this mirror shot!

Susi getting ready at her parent’s house.

Susi being buttoned up in her beautiful wedding gown. We think the look on her face is priceless!

At first it was just Carl and I at the hotel, and I asked him jokingly if he had ever had a personal paparazzi following him around. Carl was great at allowing me to take some candid moments.

Carl chatting on the phone. We think this looks somewhat like a presidential shot

Once we were all at Tashua Knolls, Vicki and I set up Susi and Carl for a “first look”. Not only did we have to keep them from seeing each other, but also from being seen by curious friends and family looking for a sneak peek! What follows are the first moments they saw each other in their fabulous wedding attire.

We couldn’t have asked for a better reaction!

And the soon to be husband and wife seem pretty pleased as well.

We love the way they are communicating in this one!

Carl had shown me the socks he was planning to wear at the hotel, socks that matched the bridesmaids dresses to a “T”. We made sure we got the shot!

And Susi’s bouquet was not only gorgeous, but matched his socks as well ;p

Susi’s proud father walking her down the aisle.

While Carl and his father (the minister of the ceremony) looked on with beaming smiles.

The unveiling!

What a great smile!

Carl breaking the glass at the end of the ceremony. We smile every time we see their reactions

The first kiss as husband and wife.

Seriously, how much fun are they having?

We love this one – fun,fun fun!

The band was fantastic and got the night off to a rocking start.

Their first dance.

Followed by a dip. Carl is an expert!

Finally, towards the end of the night, the rain slowed down, and Susi and Carl agreed to let us whisk them outside for some really cool shots.

We said Carl is an expert at this sort of thing didn’t we?

And a gentlemen as well. So much fun!

The Horah! This is one of our favorites of the night.

And a jubilant end to a perfect (rain and all!) day.

Susi and Carl, thank you for choosing us to be there on your wedding day. We had an incredible time and couldn’t think of a better way to spend a rainy friday than with two sweet and fun people who care so deeply about one another. May the rest of your days as husband and wife be filled with as much fun and joy as you had on your wedding day.

xoxo
Vicki and Erik

It was a glorious Saturday afternoon and Erik and I were headed to Sarah’s childhood home to photograph her, and her soon to be husband Brad And what a wedding it was! Sarah’s parents did an amazing job transforming their home into a splendid wedding venue, replete with beautiful flowers and a whimsical cupcake wedding cake. With beautiful blue skies and the sun shining, Erik and I set out to capture this wonderful couple on their wedding day and had a tremendous amount of fun in the process.

Venue: Sarah’s Parent’s Home, Pound Ridge, NY
Makeup: Cathy Lanza
Catering: Tom Devine, Ciao Catering and Events, Danbury, CT
DJ: Jimmy Dee Music Productions, White Plains, NY

Erik and I were blown away by Sarah’s incredible Melissa Sweet Gown – perfect for her outdoor wedding!

A fun mirror shot of Sarah’s make up artist framing her beautiful face.

And a wide shot of her bridal party relaxing in the background.

Sarah has such beautiful eyes, and this is one of our favorite shots of her.

The bridal party watching as Sarah is getting her makeup done.

We love the way this shot came out – there were 9 bridesmaids, plus Sarah’s mother all in the vanity room helping Sarah with her dress.

We love Sarah’s heart shaped engagement ring.

Brad had a wedding present delivered to Sarah by way of a bridesmaid, and we love her reaction. After seeing the earrings he had given her Sarah said “Yeah..I think I’ll marry him” ; )

A quiet moment before the ceremony. Doesn’t she look amazing?

Brad’s mother putting on his boutonniere.

We absolutely love this shot of Sarah and her father walking down the aisle.

Sarah finally seeing Brad!

Such a perfect day.

Love it!

The kiss

Some romantic time with the newlyweds in the family garden.

We think she looks pretty happy here, don’t you think?

Considering they were being watched by many well wishers, they both did a fantastic job of looking relaxed.

Off to the reception – Details, Details, Details! Erik’s favorite was the Raiders cake (he is a fan!). I loved all the miniature bicycles. SO cute.

It was time for the first dance. We love the movement in these next two shots.

Topped only by a kiss

Sarah’s father had me literally in tears as he sang the song he wrote for Sarah when she was a baby. Such a sweet moment.

Sarah, holding back tears.

There was hardly a dry eye in the house!

Sarah and her Dad dancing.

We love this shot – the lights adding an interesting element to their special dance.

With an emotional embrace to finish.

It was time for Brad and his mother to take the dance floor!

Brad is such a gentleman and we are sure his mother is very proud

All the ladies on the dance floor!

And lastly, the inside of the tent in all it’s glory.

Thank you Sarah and Brad, Garrett and Cynthia, and all of your family and friends! We had such an incredible time, sharing such a special day in your lives.

xoxo,
Vicki + Erik

It was a perfect day in New York City. There was an abundance of sunshine with a cool breeze coming in from the water, and Erik and I were together with another couple in love! We adore the city – there are always interesting locations to be found even within a small radius, so it is always a new experience whenever we are there. And let us tell you, we were absolutely thrilled to work with Melissa and Jim. Melissa is stunning and an absolute sweetheart, and Jim is a true gentlemen and handsome as well. What more could we ask for?

We started at P.J. Clarke’s, the location where Melissa and Jim had their first date. Melissa was friends with one of Jim’s roommates, and the rest is history, as they say. We love this shot.

We love the angle, and the mood of this one.

As photographers, when two people allow us to capture moments like this, in a crowded restaurant no less, it blows us away.

Just outside and down the street, we asked them to stop by this fun wall art for a couple of quick shots.

We think it’s pretty obvious how in love with each other they are

We continued on down the street to the Hudson Hotel and were immediately taken by the escalator and the lighting surrounding it.

How fun is this? Jim even changed his position, unasked, as he was going up the escalator so that we could get both of them in the image. It was almost like they have done this before!

We love the lighting in this one as well.

A quick intimate moment in front of these doors – we were loving the yellow light coming through.

And then we were off to Central Park! The park was filled with people enjoying the long weekend and the photo shoot as well. Melissa and Jim did such an amazing job of looking like they were the only two people there that day.

We think this one is incredibly romantic!

Further in, we stopped to capture them in front of just one of the many skylines in NYC.

We think they both look incredible here.

Melissa is stunning, and her eyes are absolutely captivating.

Seriously, it doesn’t get too much better than this!

Central park has so many wonderful spots – like this one!

We love this, with just a hint of the kiss drawing us in.

We ended the day, after (rock-hard) pretzel’s and ice-cream (thank you!) with Melissa spending some quality time with one of the horses in the carriage line at the edge of the park.

Melissa and Jim, it was a true pleasure to work with two sweet and caring people that have such a strong presence together. Erik and I were smiling as we went over these photos together, and it is day’s like these that remind us why we are so grateful to do what we do for a living. We cannot wait to get you both in front of the camera again, on your wedding day!

xoxo,
Vicki + Erik