We went house hunting earlier this week and found a house we loved - and the price was right! Unfortunately, I went back today with my brother in law and father in law and they informed me that it was a money pit. Ugh. The search continues…. I’m gonna be busy!

Last Saturday Tara and I had the extreme pleasure of photographing Jenn & Kevin’s wedding in White Plains, NY. I first met Jenn about a year and a half ago - she was a bridesmaid at Nicole & Mike’s ridiculously fun Beardsley Zoo wedding! Not too long after Nicole & Mike’s wedding Jenn contacted me to photograph her wedding and I was thrilled - Jenn was so adorable and fun and she definitely stuck out in my mind from Nicole & Mike’s wedding. I had a blast shooting Jenn & Kevin’s engagement session back in April… these two have such a great connection - I was really anxious to shoot their wedding.

I just love when couples plan oodles of time for photos and relaxing into their day! The girls ran a little late with make-up but since Jenn & Kevin had planned so much extra time we really didn’t even notice! Jenn & Kev have the cutest house in White Plains with these wonderful little sayings everywhere - “Live, Love, Laugh” was the most prevalent - definitely words to live by and it is very evident that they do!

I have never seen such a huge wedding party before and this group was awesome! I was nervous about there being so many because many times it’s extremely difficult to get everyone to be where they are supposed to be and to get “into” the photos. Usually the bridal party is by far the least thrilled with photos but this group was on the ball and totally willing to support Jenn & Kevin by helping them get great photos to remember their day. Of course, having Matt there to help Tara & I out was a huge bonus! (Thanks again, Matt!)

During the hustle and bustle of the day, I totally missed the fact that there was a guy missing from the bridal party… understandable with such a large group I guess… I later learned that the Best Man, Kevin’s brother, is serving in Iraq right now and was not able to come. The “acting best man” read an extremely touching e-mail from him that was what he would have said for his toast. I honestly don’t know how there was a dry eye in the house because I know I was crying and had to hold back from sobbing! Listening to this toast and both Jenn & Kevin’s fathers’ toasts, it was impossible not to see what an amazing couple they are and what amazing individuals they are.

So, enough gushing and rambling…

Ceremony: St. Bernard’s Church
Formal Photos: Westchester Hills Country Club
Reception: CV Rich Mansion
(All in White Plains, NY)

Here are just a few of my favorites from the day, but be sure to check out the slideshow too:

Now is this guy head over heels in love or what?! I love when a guy gives a great reaction to seeing his beautiful bride!

I didn’t dare ask 2 dozen people to jump at the same time… but Kevin did! =)

Tara caught this awesome close up of them:

First Dance… can’t you just FEEL the love? Jenn & Kevin, I hope that the rest of your lives is as happy as this moment!

Thank you SO much Jenn & Kevin for allowing us to be a part of your day! You guys are amazing and we wish you the absolute best! I hope you have a fabulous time in Jamaica!

Nicole & Mike: It was so fantastic seeing you guys again! I wish we’d had more time to hang out! You two are awesome and I can’t thank you enough for everything! We’ve gotta get together soon!

Tara: You rocked it, as always! Thank you!!!

Matt: I think I found myself a very trusty assistant and back-up second photographer! Thank you so much for all of your help and hard work!

Tropical Storm Hanna blew through for Meghan & Brad’s wedding at Keeler Taverns Museum in Ridgefield… Hanna forced them to change some plans (like the outdoor garden ceremony) and flooded areas of the reception, but they certainly didn’t let that get them down! At least we managed to squeeze in a couple of minutes outside before the rain came pouring down. Meghan had every detail planned out to perfection - she is a designer after all! Thanks again to Tara for helping me out!

Meghan & Brad: Thanks again for letting Tara and I be part of your day! We hope you had a wonderful honeymoon at Disney! Congratulations again!

Click here for the slideshow!

We had a visitor in our garden the other day… a common one, but not one of the usual suspects (rabbit, deer, chipmunk, etc.). It was a freaky looking but beautiful spider. I have never seen a spider like this so that kind of scared me (thinking it may be dangerous) but after looking it up I found that it’s a common garden spider and it’s harmless. I’m just glad I didn’t see this in the house! Check out the 2 insects this beauty wrapped up in all of like .000002 seconds! (one on the left of the frame, one under the spider)

Last Saturday, September 6th, was Meghan & Brad’s wedding at Keeler Taverns Museum in Ridgefield, CT and yesterday, September 13th, was Jenn & Kevin’s wedding at St. Bernard’s Church and the CV Rich Mansion in White Plains, NY - what great weddings! Meghan and Brad’s wedding was a bit soggy due to TS Hanna coming through, but Jenn & Kevin certainly lucked out with great weather for theirs, despite forecasts of rain and storms! Tara and I had so much fun at both weddings and I’ll be posting photos in the next day or so, so check back soon! A HUGE thank you to Tara for her help at both weddings and to Matt who helped us out at Jenn & Kevin’s!

…now I need a nap! =)