When I first met Dana and her mom at a little coffee shop in Albany over a year ago, I knew this wedding was going to be special. Dana knew exactly what she wanted and wasn’t going to let me go without signing us on to photograph her wedding. It’s such a great feeling and an honor.
I only got the pleasure of meeting Brian during their engagement session. Like most grooms, Brian had to do a little warming up to the idea of having his photograph taken over and over and over again. Anyone who knows a photographer says we all have the same famous line, “just one more.” It’s so true. Brian eased into the situation and quickly started to have some fun. That’s why I feel these sessions are so important. It builds a relationship and when the wedding day comes, we ALL know what to expect.
Dana and Brian’s wedding day had one small detail that was out of most of our control, weather. Both dreamed of a wedding ceremony at the summit of Hunter Mountain and if it was even remotely possible, they were going for it. From the top, you could see the storm approaching and we couldn’t stress the point enough that time was of the essence unless you wanted 120+ sopping wet guests at your reception.
Dana and Brian danced into the night and from the images below we sure pulled a fast one on old mother nature and beat the odds.
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Venue: Hunter Mountain – www.huntermtn.com
Florist: Susan Johnson
Bridal Dress: David’s Bridals – Charmeuse One-Shoulder Soft Gown
Music: Piano Man Productions – http://www.pianomandj.com
Cake: Apple Cider Donuts from The Catskill Mountain Country Store and Restaurant – http://www.catskillmtncountrystore.com
1st Dance: Turning Page by Sleeping at Last