It is always an honor for us to photograph a wedding… but it was extra special to be there to support our cousin Nikki, as she married the man of her dreams in upstate New York.  And what a wedding it was!  With a church ceremony followed by a spectacular reception on the shores of Lake Delta, we felt lucky to be there!

Getting ready to be married!

Coming down the aisle of the church with her dad… beautiful.

Steve waiting for their arrival.

A beautiful old church.  What a wonderful location for a ceremony.

Nikki’s sister sang beautifully at the ceremony.  What a gift!

The big kiss!

Coming back down to the aisle.  Husband and wife.

Real joy… captured immediately after the ceremony concluded.

A simple, but beautiful detail: Nikki’s veil.  Gorgeous.

We took to the golf cart for about 10 minutes of photos, just as the sun was setting.

Timeless and beautiful.

Fading light… just as the sun sets, and moments before their introductions to the reception.

Hand in hand: their first dance as husband and wife.

There was no trouble getting people out on the dancefloor.

Freshly made donuts during the reception.  They were incredible (we had to try them), and had to wonder why everyone doesn’t do this at their wedding reception!  Great idea!

We also brought our photo booth along so guests could leave photo messages for Steve and Nikki.

Let’s just say folks got creative with their photos.

A+ to the guy in the tux doing John Travolta.  A++ to the guy with the chicken who needed to quench his thirst at the very moment that the flash bulbs went off!

More creativity.

We never cease to be amazed by wedding guests and a photobooth.

The mustaches were a big hit.

Nikki and Steve: THANK YOU for having us at your wedding.  THANK YOU for coordinating your dates with our insane schedule… we were so honored to be there, to celebrate with you, and to support both amazing families.  Have fun on your Croatian honeymoon!!  You deserve it!

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Details/Vendor Links:

Ceremony:  First Presbyterian Church, Rome, NY

Reception:  Teugega Country Club, Rome, NY

Caterer:  Teugega Country Club, Rome, NY

Florist:  Coriale Flowers

Band: The Billionaires

Cake: Desserts Beyond The Ordinary

Photography:  Brian Wedge Photography

We’re back (again) in Maine at Migis Lodge.  It seems that the now famous “Julie and Jim” of last year (link to their blog posting) had prompted more requests for wedding coverage at Migis than we could accommodate in our schedule.  Lucky for us, Nicole and PJ contacted us early enough last year when we still had room in our calendar, and we were so happy to return to Migis!

Immediately upon arriving I found this incredibly contemplative scene: the hair stylist pondering the back of Nicole’s head.  I loved the limited light and how serious everyone looked.

The seriousness of the moment was interrupted by Nicole grabbing a mirror, and running to the bathroom to look at the back of her hair.  What followed were an explosion of fist pumps, smiles, jumping and dancing (yes Nicole, it was dancing).  I’ve never seen someone so PSYCHED with their hair.  I knew that if she was going to be so happy with that moment… that there would be plenty more to come.

Next up: Dad sees Nicole in her wedding dress.  Bring on the tears, the tissues and an expert ability to remain beautiful even when crying.  I still don’t know how they managed to do it all so well, but they did.

Another Marcia Davis Flower arrangement.  So talented!

Nicole’s dad, waiting to board the boat.

Nicole was the first bride aboard the completely restored antique Migis boat.  Beautiful, beautiful work.

Nicole and her dad making their grand entrance: the mountains in the background.

Nicole and her Dad walking down the isle.  That’s joy!

With a reader reading in the foreground, Nicole listens attentively with tears in her eyes.

You may notice that everyone is turned in a direction opposite of the groom as they listen to a song being sung by a friend.  I thought it was so sweet that PJ’s focus stayed with Nicole, as she wiped away a few tears.

Holding on. Two hands.

The kiss.

I love capturing small details like these.  Just moments after being declared husband and wife, a blessing is offered for them in the background.  Nicole and PJ each turn to their respective families, and their eyes fill once more with tears.

No tears… just happiness!

Sunset with your new husband/wife aboard an antique boat.  Life doesn’t get much better than this moment.

Classic in every sense of the word.  This image is timeless.

Stuck holding a bridesmaid’s bouquet.  Nice work PJ.

So beautiful!

During the mother-son dance, PJ and his mom embrace.

PJ, going big.

Groomsman, going bigger.  Migis Lodge will never be the same after this split on the dance floor.

What a wonderful celebration, and an honor to document the story of their special day for them!  Great people, great stories and wonderful details.  Thanks for having us!

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Ceremony / Reception Location: Migis Lodge

Flowers: Marcia Davis

Band:  Jim Ciampi Band

Andrea and Adam are friends with a large number of our past clients/friends who are all connected through Middlebury College, Dartmouth Medical School and Tuck Business School.  They, like our past clients are all these incredibly talented, down to earth, over achievers who value family, natural beauty and a wonderful combination of elegance and simplicity in their wedding weekends.

Andrea grew up going to Sebago Lake, and they both had a deep appreciation for the rugged beauty of the area.  When trying to find a location that could host a weekend long celebration complete with lobster bake and bonfire… Migis Lodge was the right fit.

After a week straight of cold rain, the skies parted and we had wonderful weather for the wedding!  We were so happy for them, and from the rehearsal dinner through Sunday the weather was perfect.

The bridesmaids react to seeing Andrea dressed for the first time in her Vera Wang dress.

Her bouquet by Marcia Davis… beautiful as usual!

Off to the ceremony!

Andrea’s amazing sister and niece carrying the back of her dress.

Bridesmaids marching to the wedding.

As is traditional at Migis, the bride arrives by boat.  Here she sits with her dad.  The anticipation building…

One of the most beautiful entrances possible… stunning!

Adam sees her for the first time!

With parents behind each of them, the ceremony begins.

In a BEAUTIFUL interfaith ceremony… the couple joins hands.

This was my favorite part of the ceremony.  Wrapped together, the Rabbi offers a blessing.  Just beautiful!

Their first kiss!

The Chuppah made from birch logs.

After recessing back down the isle, Andrea turns to face her husband for the very first time.  Special moment.

Classic.  Timeless. Beautiful.

Such genuine joy.  It was wonderful to see!

Then I just turned around and this is what I saw… still don’t know what was happening here!

Does it look like she’s a little apprehensive?  Despite the ever present potential of a head injury from a collision with the ceiling… they escaped unharmed!

Then the real party begins…

It was a great weekend!  Thank you Adam and Andrea for having us!  It was an honor to support you, your friends and your families!  We plan on seeing you at our annual Boathouse Studio BBQ this fall if not sooner!

Want to see the complete set of photos??  Just go to www.brianwedge.com and click on View Proofs.

Vendor Information:

Location, Catering & Cake:  Migis Lodge

Florist:  Marcia Davis

DJ:  Brian Sparhawk

Dress: Vera Wang