Courtney and Thomas

Everyone expected the day to be filled with laughter, incredible food, great people, and good music. That's what you go to a wedding for. No one expected the weather to play a factor in the day. Unfortunately Courtney and Thomas were unable to use the beach as the location for their cocktail hour and BBQ as planned.  However we managed to take some amazing photos, despite the sand and wind whipping us in the face. I actually liked the effect the wind gave to Courtney's dress. The wind presented life and motion in the dress that made it easier to photograph. It also made the couple laugh every time it covered the bride's face. This helped to produce genuine smiles that I know they will appreciate when they look at their wedding album years to come. So I owe a big thank you to the wind for helping me show my bride and groom's playful side. 

Clara and Issac's Engagement Session

During the winter months in the Northeast we all wish that we can take a trip to the south and visit some of the warmer states. Despite the freezing temperatures, Clara and Issac, both raised in New York City, knew that the perfect place to do their engagement pictures had to be where they grew up. So they braved the cold, left sunny Florida and invited me for a lovely afternoon full of laughter and love. They showed me that regardless of the weather if you are with the right person you will always stay warm. 

Samra and Eric

A west coast twist on an Indian wedding is the only way to describe Samra and Eric's two day affair. Each of them were escorted in by their family with special items and adorned with beautiful cloths. The room was filled with so much love, color, and laughter. Everyone's clothes were stunning, to say the least. The bride and groom sat upon a stage were family came one by one and greeted them. During this custom each person takes a piece of food from a tray and feeds it to the bride and groom. They wished them well on their marriage and gave them gifts.  Afterwards the bride's family preformed a dance in honor of her. Next the groom and his friends and family preformed a very non traditional Indian dance for the Bride and her family. The guys tried their best and were very entertaining. Last but not least Samra and her court danced to a song. Her court was comprised of women from all over the United States. For everyone to learn the dance Samra had to record the steps and place the video on Youtube. To my surprise everyone was in sync as if they had weeks of practice. They all practiced together ONCE (The day of!). 

The next day Samra and Eric exchanged vows at Maritime Parc located in Liberty State Park in Jersey City. Samra, dressed in her traditional Saree; while Eric wore in a modern day gray suit. The space which they got ready in was white and bare. This gave a great contrast for the ornate sarees which all the women wore. It was a complete contrast though to the vibrancy and the colors seen and felt the first night. Their first dance was performed by the Bride's cousin. It was a beautiful way to end the night.

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