The event was catered by T.W. Food, of Cambridge. It’s a restaurant that I’ve driven by a thousand times, heard fantastic things about, and actually have an unused gift certificate for from Christmas. After seeing the meal they prepared for Eric and Cassie, I can’t wait to visit the restaurant.

And the fun duckie-themed cake was made by Cassie’s Mom.

Congratulations again Cassie and Eric!

Have you decided on your Wedding Bands yet? If not then you owe it to yourselves to head down to DePrisco Jewelers in for their 19th Annual Wedding Band Event. During this event they have an expanded selection of wedding bands at great prices. The event started this past weekend and from what I heard it was busy, busy, busy. It runs until March 20th.

While you’re at DePrisco’s, check out the gallery of large prints I’m exhibiting there. They are all photos from the past year and for many of the images this is the first time they’ve printed at exhibition size. I love big prints!

And if you purchase your wedding bands at DePrisco’s, you can also get a complimentary engagement session if you book any of my collections. Just ask for the postcard describing the special offer while you’re there drooling over the wedding bands.

You know, I just realized that I have a nice little collection of their DePrisco’s little dark blue boxes at home. They are where I purchased my wife’s engagement ring, our wedding wedding bands, and any number of gifts. To me, DePrisco’s is more than just a Jeweler, they’re family.

With the help of their friends and family, Kelly and Nick separately spent the afternoon getting ready.

Nick received an unexpected wedding day present from Kelly–socks just in case he got cold feet.

There wasn’t an empty seat to be had at the ceremony held at the nearby Diamond Point Community Church. 

We took a few minutes to take photos with the wedding party after the ceremony.

The evening’s festivities were held at The Inn at Erlowest, a Queen Anne style stone castle built in 1898 as part of “Millionaires Row”, overlooking Lake George.

The reception was a joyous, elegant affair with toasts by Kelly’s father, sister Maggie, and Best Man Rob.

Later in the evening, Nick and the groomsmen dropped a funk bomb on the room with tight set that got people out of the seats.

When the DJ started spinning, young and old alike tore up the dance floor.

Congratulations again Kelly and Nick!

Before getting ready, Jee let me borrow her gown to take some pictures. I was like a kid in a candy store! Sorry, I didn’t look at the designer, but I’m guessing it’s a Melissa Sweet. I am sure of the boutique though, as I was intensely focused while taking the gown out and putting it back in its protective Priscilla of Boston garment bag.

Joe gets his boutonnière pinned by best man, Jason.

Jee sneaks a peek at the guests before heading downstairs.

The wedding was held at the beautiful Beach Plum Inn, which is cute little inn with spectacular views of  Menemsha harbor and the ocean. The Beach Plum also has a fantastic restaurant (seriously, I can vouch for that) that Jee and Joe like to frequent when they’re on the Vineyard. Though the inn is small, it has a ample grounds to host weddings, as you can see below.

After the ceremony, we traveled down the road to The Allen Farm Sheep & Wool Company to take some portraits and group shots. Jee and Joe really wanted their photos to feature a red 1950′s Ford pickup. How do you find and old red Ford pickup? Easy, first you hire a great event planner then ask her to find it.

Finding that truck was just one of the ways that Judy Murray of MV Event Planning helped make Jee and Joe’s wedding day special and stress free.

By now you’ve heard me say how much I like shooting with other talented photographers. At Jee & Joe’s wedding I was lucky enough to be working with South Dakota Wedding Photographer extraordinaire, Cory Ann Ellis. Working with Cory Ann is like a getting an entire box of Fruity Pebbles to myself. Why? Because she’s sweet to work with on the wedding day and later when I’m going through her photos, I come across surprises-in-the-box like the gem below:

On the way back to the inn, we made a quick stop at the 300 year old commercial fishing village of Menemsha. If you ask me, that boat doesn’t look a day over 250.

Jee and Joe took the reception by storm then slid right into their  first dance.

Before dinner, Jason toasted the newlywed’s future together.

Day turned to dusk, and then to night, and the Beach Plum staff lit the fire pit to ward off the evening chill.

Just enough cake to cut, surrounded by yummy, yummy cupcakes!

With the final wedding ritual complete, the rest of the evening was filled with fun, dancing and song.

Congratulations again Jee and Joe!

The Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA) is a prestigious international organization devoted to upholding excellence in the area of wedding photojournalism. Over the past five years I’ve been lucky enough to have images place in number of their competitions. In their most recent competition, the image below image placed 7th in the special “Trash The Dress (TTD) Portrait”.

Not only do WPJA judges take the responsibility of critiquing contest entries very seriously, they also have a sense of humor!

Previous winning images can be seen in the Achievements section of my WPJA bio page.

Congratulations to all the other winners as well. This competition wouldn’t be nearly as meaningful without the stiff competition of your incredible photography.

Sometimes locations in rural New England towns can be hard to find, but I had no problem spotting exactly where Mandy and Tom’s was being held.

I arrived just as Mandy and her helpers were getting ready.

Captain kept a close eye on everything, especially lunch.

Mandy wore a beautiful sand colored wedding gown.

Tom and the men looked sharp in chocolate brown suit coats over tan pants. Their boutonnières each featured a different fishing lure. Cool!

Mandy’s bridesmaids were fabulous in black cocktail dresses and the Jr. bridesmaids and flower girl complemented the adults in mocha dresses with chocolate sashes and super-fun flower flip-flops.

It was a simple ceremony by the lake under a gorgeous arch of vines, flowers and crystals. The ring bearer carried Mandy and Tom’s rings on a bamboo fishing pole.

After the ceremony Tom ferried us across the lake for some fun portraits.

The best man and Mandy’s mom gave a couple of heartfelt speeches,  then dinner was served at the longest table I’ve ever seen at a wedding.

The cake was delicious as the fellow below will attest. Sadly, I don’t think Captain got his share.

When darkness fell, Tom built a blazing campfire to ward off the evening’s chill.

Later in the evening, when a lot of the guests had drifted to the campfire Tom and Mandy shared a dance together in front of the house.

Congratulations again Mandy and Tom!

Below is my winning image from the First Dance Category. I just love when I’m in the right place to capture moments like this one:

And here is my winning image from the Venue or Location Category. Nothing like a dramatic sky to spice up a photo:

Congratulations as well to all the other winners as well. I’m honored to be recognized alongside your incredible images.