JACQUELINE AND JONATHAN'S LONGSHORE WEDDING

For the people that check out my blog who are not in the wedding industry one thing you may not know is the relationship between client and vendor really does vary from couple to couple. Sometimes you know everything about them, sometimes you barely know anything other than the formal interactions over the phone and the rest unfolds on the wedding day. While Jacqueline and I conversed over e-mails and had a couple phone conversations I had no idea that her and Jonathan have a beautiful story of rekindled love over the course of many years. Best friends that lost touch for a moment and then found each other as their partner in love.

Aside from their beautiful story the wedding itself was gorgeous. Stunning flowers everywhere, subtle nautical details, including the "Jacs and Jonathan" glass as a gift. Also, Jacqueline was the star of the show but a very close second was a good boy named "Tank" who let everyone know when the bride was coming! 

Another great wedding in the books at one of my favorite venues in Connecticut. We were honored to be there and wish Jacs and Jonathan a lifetime of good memories. Cheers!

- Will 

ANGELA AND MAX'S BACKYARD WEDDING

I'm not one to pick favorites but I do love a backyard wedding. The videos always have such a personal touch because there has never been a wedding there before and there probably won't be one after. It's a one of kind thing (much like a marriage) and this wedding truly was one of a kind. A beautiful celebration of cultures and traditions from the vows to the food, they both put everything they love about each other into their wedding day. Also, these two couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day and a better team to work with. The wedding was designed by the ladies at Double G Events and they did an incredible job. Aside from making a ceremony site and reception hall in limited space happen the design itself was stunning. I particularly loved the custom napkins from Minted. 

Angela and Max were adorable together all day, sneaking in dance moves wherever they could and they both showed a charming display of affection by speaking in each others first language for the ceremony. Cheers to Angela and Max!

ERIN AND TOMMY'S LONGSHORE WEDDING

I usually start off by talking about the couple but I would like to make a brief statement about their families. Both families were some of the most warm and welcoming people I have ever encountered at a wedding and Erin and Tommy are a reflection of the best of them. If you need an example of the caliber of kindness in these household’s; Erin’s mom called me Monday morning, not a text or an email, a phone call to tell me how much it meant that I was a part of a perfect wedding day for her daughter. That NEVER happens. To be clear I don’t expect it or feel I deserve it, I’m doing my job, but I damn near got teary eyed when I hung up the phone. Alright fine... I got a little teary eyed.

The wedding was on a perfect summer day with a ceremony at Erin’s former high school Laurelton Hall, officiated by a clergy member from their alma mater and a reception at The Inn at Longshore. I’ve worked a few weddings at Longshore and once the sun begins to set it’s one of the most beautiful venues in Connecticut. I’ll never get tired of shooting a happy couple with the shoreline backdrop, literally glowing from the golden sun rays. Of course it didn’t hurt that these two were so in love and easy to work with. The photographer Brooke of Brooke Alison Photo and I kept getting excited about good light to work and they never felt bothered as well briefly interrupted their wedding day partying for a few minutes to work with us; they actually got just as excited as we did!  

I'll wrap this up with a congratulations to a wonderful couple and I agree with Erin's mom that it was a perfect day!

Congrats to Erin and Tommy!

JADE AND MALCOLM WADSWORTH WEDDING

Fun back story, my daughter Adylae (Addy) loves watching my wedding videos. I don't know why but I can only assume it's because a wedding often combines her three favorite things, pretty dresses, big parties and cake. With that in mind Jade is my daughters pre-school teacher and Addy adores her. After watching this video I think most will understand her sentiment. Jade is truly a delightful person to be around, always providing a smile and a lighthearted approach to any situation. As I predicted since completion of this video to this moment in time of blogging I have heard Jade and Malcolm's video in the background of our home dozens of times so far! 

The wedding itself was absolutely stunning! An earthy color palette of cream tones, cool greens with natural wood made for gorgeous details throughout the Wadsworth mansion. Their ceremony was a heartfelt exchange of personally crafted vows for one another in Wadsworth's rose garden which is one of my favorite ceremony cites in Connecticut. There was some nervousness from the wedding party about the weather but I swear to you once the ceremony started the clouds broke and the sun came out. It was incredible, it went from feeling rain on our skin to a mild temperature, beautiful sunny evening. I've done enough yapping, hit play and enjoy Jade and Malcolm's beautiful, rain free wedding at the Wadsworth Mansion! 

Cheers,
Will