One year ago today, I photographed a wonderful couple. You could tell just by looking at them that Meg and Dave were so in love.  The weather was just perfect, and they had a beautiful ceremony outside at Amarante’s Sea Cliff in New Haven.

Dave is a firemen, so it is a big part of their life. So onside of their beach theme, Meg had cool little ideas that incorporated that into their day. (And it was all a surprise for Dave!) Meg also chose songs for the reception that were fire themed! Their family and friends were so welcoming, by the end of the evening I felt like part of the family!

 

I love stories about details that make the day even more special to the couple. I thought this story was so sweet (and cool) I’d share it with all of you. It’s about Meg’s wedding dress….it was taken from the back of the wedding program, and was penned by Meg’s hand…..

 

The Dress

My oldest brother Joe lived in the orient for many years. When he was there, he had beautiful silk drapes made. At the age of 37, he passed away after a long battle with cancer. The drapes were sent to my mother, where she hung them in the living room. I fell in love with the silky material. I would drape the material around myself, and say that it was so beautiful, and that it would make a wonderful wedding dress.

The running joke amongst the family and friends was that I was going to get married in those “curtains”. When friends visited they would say “Gen, she’s not getting married yet…the curtains are still up!”

When Dave asked me to marry him, I knew that my dress had to be made out of those curtains. I designed the dress and had an amazing seamstress bring it to life.

So, you see, as my two brothers walk me down the aisle today, you will actually be seeing all three of my brothers participating in a day that is most important to me.

I made the medallion on the bodice of the dress with lace from my mothers wedding dress, the curtains and the beads. The rhinestone piece in my hair is from my Grandmother, and I carry the handkerchief that my mothers mother gave to her on her wedding day.

Today is a day when all family and friends who cannot be here physically are here with us in thoughts and spirits.

-Meg June 20, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reception Love…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And another cool part of the night was meeting Dominic Chianese! (Uncle Junior on the Soprano’s/The Godfather II, ect) He’s is a family friend of Meg’s. Mr. Chianese and his wife were super nice…and I was stoked to have my picture taken with him!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And Of course my favorite pic of the night:

 

And Lastly…Meg and Dave’s wonderful testimonial:

Connie was wonderful , the pictures were wonderful and the day was wonderful. I’d recommend Lyrical Lens to anyone getting married. Connie was flexible, cheery, wonderful and you can tell she loves what she does. My husband and I both thought she was fantastic.

~Meg&Dave

 

HAPPY 1ST ANNIVERSARY GUYS!  THANKS FOR THE HONOR! <3 LUV YOU!

 

 

 

Vendor Info:

Venue: Amarante’s Sea Cliff (www.amarantes.com/weddings)

Photography: Lyrical Lens Photography (www.lyricallens.com)

Entertainment: DK Productions (www.dkproent.com)

Cake: Creative Cakes by Donna (www.cakesbydonna.com)

Make-up and Hair: Melinda at Beautymarks Salon (www.mybeautymarks.com)

 

This is the last installment of the awesome engagement sitting we had with Sarrah and Colin at Lyman Orchards. We put together this Photofusion slideshow as a surprise for them. So excited they looooved it!! Thought I would stick it up here for all to enjoy!!

<3Connie

While we were out shooting Sarrah and Colin’s engagement shoot I decided to do something a little different as a surprise for them. (And Sarrah even said I was mean for not even giving her a hint…) hahaha. But I’d do it all over again because their reaction was so funny I could hardly contain myself…and to think I just did this one messing around, trying it out for fun. And they loved it!

I have to thank Dave Krevalin (www.DKproent.com) for coming to hang out and  shooting some video. And Nikki Boone for coming along and shooting with me! (<3 u guys!)

If you missed the last installment of Sarrah and Colin’s shoot you can catch it here: http://blog.lyricallens.com/2011/06/10/colin-sarrah-e-session/

This is part one of 2….

Enjoy.

<3 Connie

Sarrah and Colin are a amazing couple…so much fun to be around. And although they aren’t a hugely “romantic” couple, you can totally feel the chemistry, and the love when they are together.

For their engagement session we went to where Colin proposed, Lyman Orchards, in Middlefield, CT. ….ahhh so sweet…i know….

We had a great time walking around, and thankfully started early, because by noon…it was scary hot..and poor Colin in his sweater vest…   They were great in front of the camera, and such a beautiful couple. Which totally makes my job easier!

They braved the nasty storm last night to come in and see all the cool stuff from their session. (which i will be featuring all of the rest shortly…so stay tuned!)

And thanks to Nikki Boone for coming to shoot with me!!

Till next time, here’s some of my favs from the session…

<3Connie