Lauer and Stephen: the wedding

Lauer and Stephen: the wedding

I posted a few of Lauer and Stephen's pictures earlier, but I still wanted to post the whole day. The wedding was elegant and classic and not one detail was overlooked thanks to H&RS Event Planning. I started out at the Queen City Club where the girls were getting their hair and makeup done. When I came in, I found a roomful of girls in bright pink robes and then ... these fabulous shoes :) You know I can't resist a good 'shoe shot'.

A couple of the bridesmaids 'steaming' their dresses.

Lauer checks out her makeup in the mirror ...

The girls check out the day's schedule of events ...

Lauer's mom gets some lipstick to finish off her makeup ...

Christopher Chamber from Chambers-Packer Studio was there to do hair and put in Lauer's veil ...

I love the look on her face when she pulled the blusher down over her face ...

Lauer's beautiful smile ...

Getting the dress on ...

as the girls watched ...

a little reflection ...

the shoes go on ...

and the final look is together ...

We hopped in the vintage car and headed over to the church ...

While I was with the girls, Karen was with the guys ...

Stephen putting on his bowtie ...

the guys hanging out before heading to the church ...

handing out programs ....

a little ceremony music ...

Stephen seeing Lauer come down the aisle ...

here comes the bride ...

her dad lifting the blusher ...

a little look during the ceremony ...

rings ...

the new Mr. and Mrs. ...

I love this photo of Lauer ...

the whole gang ...

and we are off to the reception ...

father of the bride toast ...

Stephen's speech ...

Lauer reacting to Stephen's speech ...

the band was WONDERFUL ...

and, as you can see ... they kept the reception 'hoppin' ...

Lauer and Stephen, I wish you both all the best and a lifetime of happiness! Congratulations!!

Vendor Love:

Wedding location: Holy Cross Immaculata

Getting ready location for the girls: Queen City Club

Getting ready location for guys: Hilton

Reception: Peterloon

Wedding Coordination: H&RS Event Planning

Hair: Chambers-Packer Studio

Makeup: Gerry from Saks

Catering: La Petite Pierre

Flowers: Robin Wood Flowers

Videography: Iconography Studios

Reception music: The Steve Edwards Orchestra (based in Chicago)

A big thank you to Karen for helping me photograph this beautiful wedding!

Office closed until Jan 18th

Our office will be closed from Jan 10 - Jan 18. I am taking some much needed time off. All emails and phone calls will be returned on or after the 18th. Have a great week!

Holly and Dan: the engagement

Holly and Dan: the engagement

When Holly emailed me about photographing her wedding this March, I wasn't too sure about photographing a wedding in early March. It was usually my time off. Then I noticed that she signed off her email with "Cheers, Holly". That is exactly the way I end my emails! Well, that coupled with the fact that their wedding was going to be at the French House - one of my favorite places to photograph weddings made it official ... I HAD to work with her! As if all of that wasn't enough ... when I met Holly and Dan for the first time ... I was SOLD.

L.O.V.E. them!

Their engagement session was super fun. First we wandered around Northside ...

Their baby, Girl.

After Northside, we went around the corner to Mt. Storm.

Holly and Dan ... I think it goes without saying that I cannot wait for your wedding!!!