Our first wedding of the season took place two weeks ago, when Andy & I left the sandy shores of Cape Cod for the bright lights of the big city…New York City, where we were invited to document the wedding of super sweeties Pam & Geoff, whom you might remember from our photo session with them this past fall in Needham. Click HERE to see their love session.
We first met Pam & Geoff three years ago at the wedding of Allison & Greg. Pam was Allison’s maid of honor. We had such an amazing time at Allison & Greg’s wedding. Everyone made us feel so welcome and so appreciated. We’d never experienced anything quite like it and aside from being truly humbling it really helped steepen our love & passion for what we do.
Needless to say, we were giddy with excitement when Pam called us to say she was getting married and couldn’t imagine doing so without us there.
Seriously?
Oh, and even better, her bridesmaids, Allison (our former bride) and Rachel, were threatening to boycott the wedding if we weren’t there.
I swear…it’s enough that Andy & I get to do what we love together. But, getting to meet such amazing people makes us so happy and incredibly grateful.
We arrived in NYC on Friday night before the wedding to scope out the Ritz Carlton Battery Park, where the ceremony & reception were being held the following evening. Across the street was the park and a crazy view of the Statue of Liberty. It was a great way to kick off the 2010 season. We had dinner overlooking the water and settled in early, excited about what lay ahead.
Here are some of our favorite moments from Pam & Geoff’s amazing day. Enjoy!
Pam is beautiful and she was just radiant in her Lazaro dress, with hair & make up by Once Upon a Bride…
Pam’s dad, Martin, looked chuffed as pie seeing his Pam in her dress. I love this perspective. Being a bit of a Daddy’s Girl myself, I couldn’t help but smiling when I took this photo…
This next photo of Geoff feels very James Bond to me. I love the quietness of it, and the way the light streams across his face. Lookin’ good Geoff!
We’re always excited when our couples want to see each other before the ceremony. If you plan for enough time, it really provides a great opportunity for getting some fabulous photos in a very relaxed setting, without having to miss your cocktail hour. And, since your wedding day will already go by in a blink, it’s nice to have that extra hour to enjoy. Here Pam gets ready to see Geoff for the first time. Can’t you just feel the anticipation looking at the excitement on their faces. So fun!
Ahhhhh….I think that’s how our couples feel when they see each other for the first time. All the nerves just instantly float away and sheer joy takes over….can’t you just feel it in Pam’s smile?
They were so excited to see each other. It was such fun to watch.
And, Geoff’s brother, Matt, got it all on video, with the help of Pam’s sister, Jessica. Where would we be without our siblings?! Life is good!
Pam & Geoff’s bridal party joined the photos for some fun shots in the park. Behind us was the water and a fabulous view of the Statute of Liberty. It doesn’t get much better than that!
Super fabulous bridesmaids Rachel & Allison….we love you girls!!!
Come on now….is she freaking gorgeous in this next one or what? I just love the angles of her body as she holds her dress. Perfection!
This little girl seemed as mesmerized by Pam as we were. She is too cute in her stylish shades and bright red summer dress. Love it!
A perfect NYC evening and a stroll along the water before saying, “I do!”….Life is good!
Glowing…
The willow trees in the park made for a perfect backdrop.
A different perspective of that same moment…
I love this next one….Pam looks utterly happy & content.
We really try and make the “posed” portion of the day as fun as possible for our couples…and for us, which isn’t always easy when you have limited time and zero memory for good jokes. But, we try. And from the look on Pam’s face in this next one I say we accomplished our goal. Pam’s laugh is so completely contagious!
Wrapping up, we head back to the hotel for the Ketubah signing. This next photo is one of those moments, when the reality of the day hits you. Pam looked at Geoff and said, “We’re getting married.” Love it!
It wouldn’t be a trip to NYC without a photo of our happy couple crossing the busy city streets.
During the Ketubah signing, Geoff’s mom and Pam’s mom share a hug. Awwwww.
I love this next one. Andy caught this beautiful moment just before Pam is about to head down the aisle, flanked by her super sweet and very attentive parents. Not being parents, it’s hard to truly know what this moment must feel like for them, but I imagine there’s a whole lot of love involved.
Pam’s dad gives his little girl a loving glance during the ceremony…
The lighting in the ballroom was uber romantic and the chuppah, created by Diana Gould, was gorgeous!
Pam’s adorable sister, Jessica, glances out to family & friends…
We did it….
The ballroom was gorgeous, with spot lighting on the centerpieces, my new D3S rocked it at 2000 ISO…thank you Nikon!
Love this moment during the hora….Do you think she’s having fun?
The toasts were funny, heart-felt and filled with love and Pam & Geoff enjoyed every second.
As did, Matt’s wife, Vikki. Love this photo of her listening to her hubby’s speech.
And this could be my fave of the day….Pam & Geoff give Jessica a big group hug after her speech. Love it!!
The music was fabulous and their guests danced the night away. It was a storybook wedding with a fairytale ending…
Big big thanks to Pam & Geoff. You two are wonderful and getting to be a part of your special day was an honor, a privilege and a total blast! Thank you for bringing us to The Big Apple and making us feel so welcome! We hope these photos serve as happy reminders of your incredible day for many happy years to come! More to follow shortly, but hopefully this tides you over till then. Thank you again for everything! We adore you guys! Big love, Christine & Andy xoxoxo