Jen and Tim, Hastings-On-Hudson…

This has to be one of the most beautiful brides I have ever seen.? I am not just saying that because she is a friend of mine, but she just glows happiness and gorgeousness.??? I first met Jen when we worked together? several years ago, when I was an exercise physiologist.? I believe I had just returned from maternity leave and she was expecting her first daughter.?? So there was a lot of mommy and baby talk between us.?? She knew my passion for photography and dream of taking it to another level.? In fact, her daughter was one of the first babies I ever shot as well as the first birth announcement I ever did.?? So when her and Tim got engaged, I was just thrilled that she asked me to shoot her wedding.??? I knew she would be a fun and laid back bride.? When she told me? that her wedding was on the same day as the owner of The Riverview’s son’s birthday party, and there would be a bouncy house, my first question was,? “Can we use the bouncy house?”? And that they did:

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The wedding itself was so sweet.? They first remembered those who could not be there for this special day including grandparents and the brides dad.? Because they already have a daughter together, they included her in the ring ceremony by presenting her with her very own “Cinderella” ring.? That just brought tears to my eyes.

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After the wedding we had very little time to get through family and wedding party photos, but I did have a moment to steal the bride and groom. I quickly tossed? them into my car and my assistant drove us to Main Street on Hastings-On-Hudson, where we captured some really hot bridal photos.?? The groom reminds me of the lead singer of a British rock band.? Very cool and hansom.? His bride, just stunning!

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This wedding reception was like the try outs for “Dancing With The Stars.”? The guests at this wedding has some GREAT moves.? Not sure if that was due to the cocktail hour ;) ? At one point, there was a dance off, jackets came off, and there was break dancing and all.? I do have to mention the DJ, he was just awesome with getting the party started and keeping it going.

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Wedding Details:

Make Up: Meredith Hayman

Hair: Jenn and Donna from Scott Thomas Salon

Flowers: Floral Designs by Janet King

Dress: Camille La Vie

DJ: Krompier Entertainment

Reception Hall: The Riverview

Assistant: The FABULOUS Katie:

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9 Comments

  1. Jen said . . .

    love the pictures and love you! thank you, thank you, thank you (and the fabulous Katie too)!

    Posted August 31, 2009 at 3:16 pm | Permalink
  2. Melissa said . . .

    Love ya too girlfriend!!!

    Posted August 31, 2009 at 3:21 pm | Permalink
  3. Meaghan said . . .

    These pictures are beautiful. Great job Melissa!

    Posted August 31, 2009 at 6:33 pm | Permalink
  4. janine said . . .

    these pics are so great, wish you could’ve done ours a few years ago!

    Posted August 31, 2009 at 7:51 pm | Permalink
  5. Peg said . . .

    Melissa, we’ve seen your birth announcements and they’re lovely. These wedding pictures are as unique, fun, and touching as Tim and Jen’s wedding. Beautiful!

    Posted August 31, 2009 at 8:06 pm | Permalink
  6. tim said . . .

    that is one handsome groom.

    Posted August 31, 2009 at 9:36 pm | Permalink
  7. aimee said . . .

    These pictures are gorgeous! Can’t wait to see the rest!

    Posted September 1, 2009 at 7:04 am | Permalink
  8. Mike said . . .

    these pictures are absolutely perfect. and i’m not just saying that because you caught me mid jacket-removal before breaking it down :)

    Posted September 1, 2009 at 7:44 am | Permalink
  9. Christine T. said . . .

    Wow…Absolutely amazing! Stunning photography! Perfect poses! The pictures look like they are right out of a magazine. Gorgeous couple, too.

    Posted September 1, 2009 at 9:55 am | Permalink