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Mariann September 26th, 2007

Chrissie and Will got married in the O’Byrne Chapel at Manhattanville College and had their reception at the Whippoorwill Club in Westchester.

Chrissie looked gorgeous in her Provonias gown and Mantilla veil. Chrissie’s dad referred to the weather as the perfect Irish and Scottish weather in his welcoming speech.

Here are some of my favorite images from their day:

Chrissie listening to some Sarah McLachlan music while getting her make up done.

Chrissie’s dad was so happy and proud the entire day. Here he is watching his daughter arriving to the church.

Chrissie and her dad ready to walk down the aisle.

Graeme, Will’s brother playing the bagpipes during the receiving line.

How cute is Mattie, the ring bearer?

The couple’s great looking wedding party.

Mr. and…

Mrs!

Chrissie looked so beautiful even Will couldn’t help taking a few photos of her.

I think every man’s dream wedding location includes a few big screen TVs where they can glance at the game every once in a while.

Will caught the winning end of a Yankee game here.

Bouquets and centerpieces were made by Judy Wilsey and the band Body Heat kept the dance floor jam packed all night.

Chrissie and Will are enjoying a well deserved honeymoon in Hawaii.

Congratulations and best wishes!!

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Mariann September 20th, 2007

Being huge Mets fans, Alyssa and Rob picked Shea Stadium as the location for their engagement portraits.

It was very exciting to me because this was my first time inside the stadium. Loved the bright colors, the Nikon signs everywhere and the fact that we had the whole stadium to ourselves. Pretty cool indeed.

Alyssa and Rob were fun to take photos of because they really enjoyed themselves.

Here are some of my picks from the session.

See you guys in a few weeks in CP!

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Mariann September 19th, 2007

Karen and Seth chose the gorgeous natural settings of Eagle’s Nest for their wedding.

They had an interfaith ceremony overlooking the mountains of upstate New York. Special guest was Nena, the couple’s Weimaraner.

Here are some of my favorite moments of the day.

Seth waiting to see Karen for the first time.

The couple who has a horse, used a horse shoe for the rings rather than a ring pillow.

Gillian, the flower girl, proudly showing off the grasshopper she caught.



This is one of my favorite moments of the day; everyone looking over the aisle as Karen walking down with her father.














MC Fish got the guests up and dancing with some old classics like the Macarena.

Congratulations to Karen and Seth; thank you for including me in your special day!

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Mariann September 16th, 2007

Iris and Andrew picked the very trendy and full of character lower Manhattan neighborhood, the Meatpacking District for their after wedding portraits.

I shot this session with Leigh who was visiting the city for a couple days and had a few session lined up. Here are a couple of my favorites.

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Mariann September 15th, 2007

Julia and Brian tied the knot at the Palace in Somerset, New Jersey.

Ai Sakai is finishing up the make up on Julia.

Julia wore a gorgeous Amy Kuschel gown.

Julia and Brian’s first meeting on their wedding day.

The best man was holding on to the rings tight until the ring exchange.

Julia checking out her ring finger as a married lady.

Gotta love digital cameras. Julia and the girls already looking at the ceremony photos that were just taken minutes before that.

Brian is trying to think of some fun portrait ideas…..then something like this happens….

Tea ceremony. Julia and Brian got so many red envelopes and gold jewelry!

The party has officially begun.

I love how some of the wedding games included some of the engagement photos we took in Central Park.

Julia and Brian’s friends also put together a fantastic slide show showing their journey as individuals and as a couple.

Warmest wishes to Julia and Brian, an amazing couple!

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Mariann September 14th, 2007

This is the second time around that Courtney and Marc said “I do” to each other. The couple who’s been married for a year and have the cutest daughter, Olivia, decided to renew their vows in front of family and friends.

Here are some images from their special day.

Courtney wore an elegant Nicole Miller gown and carried a bouquet of Black Beauty red roses with crystals.

This is how Olivia greeted me when I first arrived at the house.

Courtney walked half way down the aisle where Marc was waiting for her and they walked to the alter together.

Getting into the antique Rolls Royce after the ceremony. Not sure why, but this is one of my favorite shots from the whole day. I like how happy they look, the light and the colors.

The reception was held at the Shadowbrook where the outside gardens are perfect for some portraits.

Courtney’s dream was to have lots of candles and warm lights in the room.

Courtney’s grandparents celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on the same day! I asked her grandmother if they have a special secret?

She said, they love to dance!

Congratulations to Marc and Courtney, the newly newlyweds!!

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Mariann September 13th, 2007

Labor Day=Wedding Day for Martin and Eunice.

I was really looking forward to Eunice and Martin’s wedding because I had so much fun with them at their engagement session.

Their wedding day was even more fun! Eunice had three bridal outfits and the most (4!) outfit changes ever.

The ceremony and reception took place at Westbury Manor on Long Island.

Check out the beautiful invitations that Eunice designed and made herself.

Sachiko is putting on the veil on Eunice.

Eunice is waiting to see Martin for the first time. She walked up behind him and did the old trick tapping-on-the-right-shoulder-and-coming-on-the-left-side, and Martin totally fell for it.

Eunice and the girls.

Martin and the boys.

This is such a great portrait of Martin because he was unaware that I took this shot.

Whenever he saw me with my camera he always made a goofy face. So I am glad I caught a few shots showing his more serious side.

Just moments before walking out to the ceremony.

And here comes the beautiful bride…

Mr and Mrs!

This little guy was walking around and was one of the inspiration for the invites.

Let the wedding games begin! Martin had to figure out which one was Eunice’s hand out of 30+ people while being blindfolded….

They really tried to trick him when they sneaked in a few guys as well…..But Martin did a great job and found the right hand.

Eunice wore a traditional Korean hanbok to greet all the guests.

Eunice’s aunt showing her how to tie the knot correctly on her dress.

Eunice and Martin had a fabulous first dance that was energetic and included lots of dips and lifts and turns.

They looked like pros on the dance floor.

Eunice and Martin are so special and I wish them love and happiness!!

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