First of all, Shannon is amazing. We re-met about a year ago… which was about twenty years after her mom taught me in kindergarten! She booked the Snap Cinema team, which meant I got to work with my favorite people in the world– my parents, and my BFF Erin, AND she choose to honor me by having her wedding on my birthday! Okay… that may have been more of a coincidence, but I’m still counting it as an awesome birthday present!

There were several “themes” surrounding this wedding. Since it was a December wedding, there had to be some christmas decorations and well, Santa of course! Shannon is also a huge Disney fan, so you may notice some Mickey’s and Minnie’s in the photos below. There were also wine tastings and wine favors to reflect the best the Finger Lakes have to offer. And last, but certainly not least, being at Belhurst Castle meant Shannon was the Princess! And although the princess did not get the snow she had hoped for, she did get a spectacular full moon rise over the lake.

This was a magical day, and I am so glad I was able to share it with you. I cannot express how happy I am for you both! John, you are one lucky man, and Shannon, you’ve got a keeper. I hope you enjoy this sneak peak of your dream day, I cannot wait to get started on your Fusion Video!!

The Who, What, and Where

Ceremony: St. Mary’s Church in Waterloo, NY
Reception & Catering: Belhurst Castle
Venue Coordinator: Carmen Brennan Bain
Florist: Faith Flowers
Baker: Lori Legott, Club 86
Hair Stylist: Stephanie Woodsworth and Kate Springler
Transportation: S&S Limousine
Ceremony Musicians: Anita Babiarz and Cecilia Augustus
DJ: Q Productions
Videography: Duprey Video Productions
Rentals: Elizabeth Chair Covers
Stationer: Light and Ink (Blog on that coming soon!)

L-R: Darlene, Dave, Shannon, John, Lori and Erin

Thank you Shannon and John! from The Snap Cinema Team

This sunny September day started with a full Catholic mass. The church was filled with family, mostly Clare’s, and friends. This wedding featured the largest bridal party I have ever worked with– 18! Ten of those were siblings. (Clare is one of eight while Andy has one brother.) They are all fantastic people and were great to work with. My favorite part of the ceremony, you will see below, happened right after the first kiss: Andy turned to the crowd and did a little fist pump. It was the perfect way to celebrate!

Andy and Clare really kept me laughing, especially during the first dance when Clare attempted to lead Andy in a dip! This set the tone for the evening to follow. Dano’s on Seneca Lake provided the perfect blend of great food and great view, while The Critics kept the party rocking. The sun setting over the lake was the icing on the cake and the perfect backdrop for the evening.

I’ve talked enough… now I’ll let the pictures fill in the rest of the details. Congratulations “Candy” and thank you for letting me be a part of your day!

Finger Lakes Wedding Photography

The Who, What, and Where

Ceremony: St. Mary’s Church in Waterloo, NY
Reception: Dano’s on Seneca Lake
Florist: Sinicropi Florist
Baker: Creative Confections by Linda
Hair: Jessica & Co.
Reception Music: The Critics

Wedding Photography!

The Who, What, and Where

Venue Coordinators: Alison DeMarco and Sara Geen
Ceremony, Reception & Catering: The Rabbit Room at the Lower Mill
Florist: Linda McLaughlin
Baker: Liz Shultz, The Rabbit Room
Hair & Make Up: Beau Monde Salon 
Ceremony Musician: Robert Dibaudo
Reception Music: Showcase Sound
Videography: Duprey Video Productions
Rentals: PM Party Rentals

Special thanks to Erin Perrotta for assisting on this beautiful day! PS: Stay tuned for some photo/video fusion from Snap Cinema!

I met Amber and several other good friends at the hotel for the preparation part of the day. We spent several hours together as they went through nails, makeup, sharing embarrassing stories, mom walking in on said stories… it was a blast. Documenting these moments comes so natural to me that I was able to be in the moment, as well as capture it. I remember hearing Amber’s sister, Desi, say, “You’ve got Lori over here looking like a monkey…” as Amber was getting into her dress. Everyone got a good laugh, and I got the picture. Win-win. If I were a guest at this wedding, I would have been in my hotel room or waiting for the ceremony to begin, missing all of the fun. So THANK YOU to Amber and Ben for inviting me to be with you on your wedding day! I hope you LOVE the memories I have captured for you as much as you enjoyed making them.

Wedding Details

Ceremony & Reception: Sellars Field, Burke, NY
Florist: Fountains Enchanted Florists
Catering: Back Draft BBQ & Burke Volunteer Fire Department
Baker: Ben’s Aunt
Hair Stylist: Serendipity Salon and Day Spa
Music: Spotlight Karaoke & DJ
Officiant: Craig Dumas
Stationer: Light and Ink, see their invitations
You can also view their wine country engagement photos

The centerpieces and other decorations were arranged with the wonderful love and assistance of friends and family.

Now on to the good stuff, enjoy this preview of the wedding, congratulations Ben & Amber!!

And one of my favorite photos from the night… the girls are doing a karaoke rendition of Justin Bieber.

Leave a comment and let me know what you think. I’ll be posting more images on the Facebook page soon, so if you aren’t already make sure you’re connected!

Recently, Anne brought Marc up to New York from their home in Florida to meet more of the family. While they were here, I stole them away to make some engagement portraits. We had a great time walking along the canal on a gorgeous summer day. When we finished up, Anne mentioned wanting some custom Save-the-Date cards to mail out. I asked about her theme, and some of the keywords that came up were: rustic, vintage, and nature. So I designed some cards for her with the concept of nature, and decided the idea of writing their names on a tree would be a perfect fit for them. Don’t worry– no trees were harmed in the making of this card! (The effect was added digitally.)

Enough of my rambling, here are the finished cards and some of my favorite photographs from their session! Enjoy!

Front and Back of Save the Date Postcards

The small print came in an envelope for guests to keep, while the larger print helped them find their seat!

One of my favorite things about weddings is how people personalize them. Lindsay did a great job with this, and I’m glad I got to play a little part in it! Each guest received a photo of the couple (from their engagement session with me) telling them which table they were seated at. There was a larger, matching photo on the table as part of the centerpiece display, and guests took home their smaller print as a keepsake.

The next cool way they personalized their reception, was by including the three minute Snap Cinema Fusion Video we had made for them! After the bridal party was introduced, the DJ directed everyone’s attention to the projector screen which played the video about how Steve and Lindsay met, dated, and got engaged. As it ended, Mr. & Mrs. were introduced to great applause! It was really a great moment to be there as a friend, and as the photographer! I’m sure my dad (who filmed and edited the video) felt similarly.

Guests watching the engagement video before the couple was announced into the room

The screen made it easy for all 200 guests to see, and was easily and quickly torn down to make room for dancing!

Just outside the doorway, I caught Lindsay and Steve watching their guests watch the film!

Here are a few of my other favorite moments from your day.

Father Daughter Dance moment

Laughter during the Best Man's toast

After the Maid of Honor's toast...

All I can say now, is CONGRATULATIONS LINDSAY AND STEVE and THANK YOU for letting me be a part of your once in a lifetime day! Wishing you many years of happiness and great memories.

All my love,
Lori

Not a single forced smile in this session, they just made each other glow.

And not afraid to have a little fun

And a beautiful sunset to complete the evening!

I can’t wait for their wedding in a few months, which will also be on Seneca Lake. Since Clare and I went to high school together, I already know many of the guests and bridal party. Its neat to think back on playing softball together, and now I get to watch them get married! Such an honor. I look forward to meeting the rest of Andy’s family and capturing the next chapter

I have to remember to pinch myself every once in a while… I really have the best job in the world. Hope you enjoy this sneak preview of the photographs!

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_6yrsvwoxc]

www.SnapCinemaHD.com