Oh my. I am not even sure how to begin writing about this past Saturday’s wedding! First let me warn you that this is going to be a long post. It was an amazing day – perfect weather, and everyone looked so beautiful. Erik & I met up with Kerri & the ladies at the Courtyard Marriott in Manchester, CT.

Kerri’s gown:

and shoes:

Getting ready:

Putting on the dress:

Her gown is so beautiful:

LOVE this shot Erik took – reminds me of a still from an Italian film:

final touches:

Then we headed down to see what the guys were up to. Jay putting on his tie:

Here he is with the wedding bands! I like to get this shot – it it also my gentle reminder to the Groom that he may want to know where the rings are ; )

Jay was looking very handsome:

Then we met up with the ladies again. Here is Kerri looking amazing!!

One of the many cool personal touches of the day – Kerri made her bridesmaids these awesome “strap-on” knives – think Tomb Raider. It was one of the most awesome ideas ever! Check out these sexy bridesmaids and bride!

We headed to the ceremony & reception at Wickham Park in Manchester. It was my first time there, and it is such an amazing place for a wedding!

Kerri walking down the aisle:

Jay’s reaction:

They’re married!!

Then off for some formal portraits:

Jay had a place in mind for shooting more pictures – it was a little way into the woods….and SO worth the time it took to get there!

On our way there….

I am so glad Jay knew about this place – I LOVE bridges (and duck’s)!

And this pond – with an asian flair. My favorite of the day!

I love a little flare sometimes:

Back at the cabin, we were checking out the cake:

and some bling!

We loved the moose head in the cabin:

Another of Kerri & Jay’s awesome personal touches at the wedding – cutting the cake with a Samurai Sword!

The first dance:

I had an AMAZING time at this wedding – Erik & I have been talking about it for days now. Kerri & Jay thank you SO much for having us – I laughed and cried all day, and you guys are one amazing couple. Thank you to your family & friends for welcoming us and being amazing people. Love, Erik & Vicki

Venue: Wickham Park
Hair: Keri Shea
DJ: After Hours DJ Entertainment

This past Sunday Erik & I met up with Stephanie, Mike and Theresa for a portrait session in Boothe Memorial Park in Stratford. What a cool park! I am thinking it will be gorgeous place to view foliage in the fall.

We started off with Stephanie and Mike against this very cool building – I love the texture on this.

I call this “Don’t Feed the Animals”

Theresa

Striking a pose…

I love all the textures!

and interesting structures…

Then we headed to a cemetary down the street for something a bit different. We liked this headstone ; )

Steph and Mike being cute…

We had a great time with you guys! Thanks for hanging out with us ; )

Here is a couple that has been together over 10 years (as the Justice of the Peace pointed out – longer than many people stay married) and are still so incredibly happy to be together. I feel so lucky that I got to be a part of their wedding day. They are one amazing couple – and their family and friends are pretty amazing as well.

Mardi started the day getting her hair done at The Body Shoppe Salon in Seymour. What a cool place! Erik and I were lovin’ the lighting and all the cool things to look at on the walls.

Look at that veil!

Erik rocked this mirror shot:

Then we went back to Mardi’s home and has a peek at the shoes and her gorgeous gown.

And her sweet little dog too.

The little ones were getting ready:

This is my favorite shot Erik captured:

Then off to take some formal pictures. We were originally planning on heading to The Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby, but when we got there it was raining. Instead, I called ahead to Woodwinds in Branford and they told me there was no rain – so we headed there.

Aren’t they stunning???

My favorite image of the day!

Then off to get married!

Such a beautiful day – no rain here!

Look how EXCITED Mardi is! I love it!

Yay! Mr. & Mrs.!

A sunset portrait of the newlyweds:

I absolutely fell in love with Woodwinds. This was my first time shooting there – and besides being an incredibly beautiful location, the staff was amazing! Especially Scott. I have never seen someone so effortlessly and AMAZINGLY coordinate a reception like this. Wow. I hope I get to shoot there again.

Check out this table shot – beautiful isn’t it? I love the centerpieces.

The cake:

The first dance:

One of the awesome bridesmaids with a polaroid camera. How cool is that?

And last, but not least, the rings!

It was extremely hard narrowing down images to post from this wedding! I wasn’t that successful at keeping it to only a few ; ) There are so many more – I will just have to post a slideshow soon!

Thank you Mardi and Chris – you were SO incredible to work with, and I can’t wait to see pictures from your honeymoon! Thank you also to Mardi’s & Chris’s friends and family for being so warm and welcoming.