Kate & Bill at Glenora Wine Cellars, Upstate NY
Katy’s dress from Bonjulie’s in Horseheads NY http://www.bonjulies.com/
Last week’s activities landed the crew at The Camera’s Eye Studio in the vineyards of Glenora Wine Cellars for the celebration of Kate & Bill’s wedding vows.
Vows under the sun: http://www.thecameraseye.biz
Initially greeted by Kathy Marchenese, Wedding Coordinator at Glenora (kathy@glenora.com); my assistant, Patrick Boyer and I received a complimentary glass of Pomegranate Pizzazz.
Wine and cupcake tower at the Reception at Glenora
So kind of Kathy and very indicative of her nature and business style. We learned the lay of the land and watched the bridal party rehearse under the arbor that overlooked the grape vines and beautful Seneca Lake.
Ring exchange on the lawn of Glenora Wine Cellars: http://www.thecameraseye.biz
The next day, under the heat of an unforgiving sun, the bridal party and guests engaged in a lovely ceremony as Bill and Katy exchanged vows and rings in the late afternoon.
Maid of Honor, Glenora Wine Cellars, NY
We photographed in the vineyards and off location at an amazing privately-owned waterfall while guests ate gingerly at a wine & cheese tasting on the lawn and then a cocktail hour on a red and turquoise adorned deck overlooking the water.
Privately-owned waterfall near Glenora Wine Cellars
Later, we joined the guests inside for a red and teal themed reception decorated by an Ithaca florist who grew all her own flowers. You have to see this bouquet!
Bridal Bouquet from Ithaca-based florist
Our DJ on the night was Ryan Bombard from Ryan Bombard Entertainment, who entertained quests with his photobooth pictures that were glued into an album for the bride and groom to use as a quest book. What an great idea! Of course… we jumped in with our cameras, mexican hats and enormous red sunglasses! Not exactly work-related, but hey, how could we tell you how fun it was if we didn’t try it?!!
Bridesmaid’s Bouquet from Ithaca-based florist
Congratulations Katy & Bill and hats off to all vendors involved! For additional information, don’t hesitate to e-mail: lisamcqueeney@gmail.com, Facebook: Lisa McQueeney or visit the Glenora website: http://www.glenora.com/Weddings/Weddings-at-Glenora
Relief and excitement from our Bride and Groom
Connections…
We’re social beings. We connect, network, and converse with friends, colleagues, and family all day, everyday. There’s one connection to me that’s more precious than any other… and that’s the connection between a Mom and her baby. I love it!
I’ve been photographing babies for 12 years – from 5 days old and up. I can truly empathize with Father’s who say, “no one has the ‘touch’ like Mommy when baby is crying.” I can do all the same things she does in a shoot and the minute she lays a finger on her lil’ one, WhaLaaa!… Baby’s all better.
There’s a thrill in capturing that connection for a Mom and an even bigger one knowing she can show it to her child when he or she is older. They grow and grow and grow away from us and sometimes all we want is to “remember when…” One Mom put it best when she said, “Sometimes I want a day without anyone clinging to me and then I think to myself… I better take all the clinging I can get now, because soon they won’t even want to stand next to me in public!” How true is that??!!! ha Ha! Those are the moments you look at a picture like this and close your eyes to remember…. Aaaahh. :)
