I have known Ali since I first moved to Connecticut. She was the first friend that I made – she was the loving neighbor who came over to say “hi” and brought some cookies and flowers! We got to share being pregnant with our first children at the same time. She was a HUGE supporter of me when I started up my photography business, and still is. The one thing (but not the only thing!) I can tell you without a doubt is how GIVING of a person she is! Needless to say, I was more than happy when she asked me to be her wedding photographer. Of course, she just wanted me to take a few pics here and there and then have a nice time at the reception. I had a GREAT time on her wedding day and certainly took more than just a “few pics” like she asked.
We started the day out with some mimosas and a light lunch. Then Ali got ready and we headed to Wickham Park in Manchester to meet Aaron and do some Bride and Groom portraits before an evening wedding and reception at the Mill on The River in South Windsor. I just LOVE when the bride and groom decide to meet before the ceremony. It’s so intimate and romantic. They had a beautiful moment seeing each other for the first time and whispering in each other’s ear. (there’s me, wiping the tears in my eyes again!). The entire day exuded such LOVE and JOY that I don’t think I could wipe the smile off my face until long after I had left them. I had the HARDEST time narrowing down a few choices for this blog entry! So excuse the long post…..
I was thinking, it would be AWESOME to get this same shot on the day Abbey (Ali’s daughter) is getting ready for her own wedding!!










Ali and Aaron right before they see each other for the first time!!!!!


I cannot even express how much I LOVE these next 5-6 shots!!




Seriously!! Ali looked beautiful






And this one BELOW is BY FAR my FAVORITE of the Day!!






And I have to say… Shaun earned a game ball (his terminology, not mine) for the way he was all over the ceremony with his favorite 70-200mm lens! These next few are all his.












One to end the night…..


by Jenn
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