Posted by: ROB & KATHLEEN View More: WEDDINGS Maybe it was the day we spent in Long Island having a bit of influence on me, but I found myself thinking about Billy Joel and one song in particular that reminded me of Sarah and Ben, "Home." It's a beautiful song (you should totally download it if you get a chance), and one line kept coming to mind as we started to go through the images for this post. "home is just another word for you." It had me thinking about them because Sarah & Ben have lived a lot of different places. All over the world, actually. In fact, when they met for the first time they were both far away from the places they were they had grown up. They both ended up at the same military base and met in linguistics class. They hit it off right away and established a deep connection, one that would stick with them no matter how many miles separated them. Lucky, too, since the time they were both in on that same base would be the longest amount of time they were actually living in the same place at the same time for quite a while. They developed a strong relationship that withstood the test of time and distance while they were deployed to different parts of the world. In fact, even by the time their wedding came along, it wasn't until days before that they were finally back together in the same place once again. After the wedding they would go back to the separate places were they were deployed, but they'll be back together again to establish a true home together - no matter where they end up living. In the meantime, they'll be right at home in the phone calls, e-mails and messages they have gotten so used to sending to one another of the course of their relationship. Because home is not so much an actual place, it's a state of mind - the true comfort you get when you have found the one person that truly makes you feel more comfortable than you ever have before. And you'll feel at home whenever you hear their voice, no matter where you are. * * * We started the day at Sarah's parent's house in Bristol, where the house was filled with positive energy while Sarah had her hair and make-up done by a sister of one of her bridesmaids. Despite the intense heat and humidity outside (their wedding was held on what was probably the hottest day in July), everyone was keeping cool and excited for the day ahead. While the make-up and hair were being finished, we took some time photographing Sarah's Casa Blanca gown. Despite the rising temperatures, Sarah was totally up for getting some shots outside before heading to St Aloysius Church in Plantsville for the ceremony where we were joined by our good friend Meaganwho photographed with us. The reception took place at Tunxis Plantation in Farmington. It was filled with tons of touches that incorporated Sarah and Ben's military backgrounds, family traditions and their sense of humor and playfulness. From Sarah's blue petticoat to the playing of the theme of "2001 Space Odyssey" during cake cutting, seeing Sarah and Ben together just made you smile. And maybe laugh a bit - their infectious energy is completely contagious.

Sarah doesn't usually have her hair and make-up done, so it was fun watching her face whenever she caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror all morning.

Sarah's Casa Blanca

Doesn't Sarah look gorgeous? You can see why Ben couldn't stop thinking about her whenever they were apart.

The ceremony took place in nearby Plantsville at St Aloysius Church.

Sarah's Dad, Larry, was actually the person who scheduled us for Sarah & Ben's wedding. He has an interest in photography as well and was happy to help out his only daughter plan the wedding while she was overseas.

As you can see, Ben was looking quite good himself, especially in his military uniform.

One of things we love to look for during ceremonies are little moments like this, when a couple shares a smile right in the middle of it all - like they can't believe it's finally actually happening after months of planning.

Their first kiss as husband and wife!

Sarah & Ben's reactions to coming out to the sea of bubbles were completely priceless. Just look at the giant smiles on their faces.

Before the reception began, we had some time with just Sarah and Ben on the grounds of the Tunxis Plantation.

By the looks of the smiles on their faces you'd never know it was over 100 degrees outside.

A fun shot with the wedding party before getting ready to go inside. I love the mix of the blues and yellows - totally cheery and vibrant and perfect for summer.

Sarah loved her bright blue petticoat - it tied into the colors of the day and gave a glimpse into her fun sense of humor.

First dance and some more huge smiles - you can't deny how happy Sarah and Ben were all day long.

Sarah's father was surprisingly calm all day for a father whose only daughter was getting married - a sign that he knows she's making a good choice in Ben.

Sarah & Ben, thank you so much for inviting us to share in your day! We had such a great time with all of you!

Posted by: ROB & KATHLEEN View More: WEDDINGS Seeing so many weddings and watching the way so many different couples interact with one another, we have learned quite a bit over the years. Not just about where to photograph what or which lighting conditions make for an optimal portrait, but about what really makes for strong connections between couples. We have learned this not only because we talk to our couples about what they love about one another, but because we watch for the little things that come through when there's not a word spoken. And one of the greatest things we have learned was solidified even more through our meeting and working with Meghan and Marc. They taught us that when you have found the one person in the world that is clearly perfect for you, something special happens. You become an even better version of yourself. You become more comfortable in your own skin, more confident to be who you really are because you know there is no longer any need to be anything else. You have found someone who has reassured you that all the things that you have always loved about yourself really are the things that make you loveable. You can try new things, take bigger chances because you know that no matter what you'll have that person by your side. And, what we think may be the most important, you can sing and dance around the house knowing that person not only won't judge you, they'll probably join you. We had seen the sweet, gentle way Meghan and Marc interacted with each other during their rainy day engagement session in NYC back in May. We expected to see that again on their wedding day, and we did, tenfold. Not just when they were together either. You could see it with the smile on Meghan's face when she was told that Marc had arrived before the ceremony, with the look of unabashed excitment on Marc's face when he was told it was time to get into place because the ceremony was about to begin. Rob and I were both moved by the sweetness of their ceremony and the thoughtfulness of the vows they spoke to one another. It was during their reception that we saw something truly remarkable. After very romantic first dance and a elegant dinner, Meghan and Marc took to the dance floor and let loose. They sang to one another at the tops of their lungs and moved perfectly in sync with each song, laughing and pulling each other close. And we weren't the only people captivated by them, several times throughout the night a circle formed around Meghan and Marc as friends and family cheered them on. It made me smile because I could just picture Meghan and Marc at home doing the very same thing - letting go, having fun and just being themselves, knowing that neither of them would ever judge them for a whacky dance move or random song choice because they'd rather jump in. It was particularly moving to us because that very same scene wouldn't be unfamiliar in our house. Seeing the connection between Meghan and Marc - the gentle sweetness and the whacky fun-ness (totally a word), made us feel even luckier to not only do what we do for a living, but to have found one another. And having a job that makes you realize that all in one day, well that's pretty amazing. * * * We arrived in the morning at the The Wainwright House in Rye and settled in since it would be where we would be spending the entire day. Meghan arrived shortly after we did, looking even more gorgeous than she always does; with hair and make-up done by the New York City based Once Upon a Bride. She was completely relaxed and enjoying the morning, not wanting to rush a single minute of the day. She spent some time with her mother and bridesmaids in the bridal suite at the Wainwright House, overlooking the Long Island Sound. We took that time to photograph Meghan's stunning Vera Wang gown and her Stuart Weitzman shoes. When the flowers arrived, hand delivered by Alice of Petals by Alice in nearby Pleasantville, everyone agreed that the shades of ivory and green were the perfect match for all of the fabulous preppy-inspired outfits that would be worn that day. The bridesmaids were dressed in short navy blue dressed with a bright kelly green sash and the Marc and the groomsmen wore khaki pants, blue blazers and pink patterned ties - very fitting attire for a wedding taking place at a historic mansion overlooking the Sound. The ceremony took place right on the edge of the property, literally steps away from the water. The setting was matched by the equally romantic vows, readings and traditions of the ceremony. It was one of the hotter days in July, so once the ceremony was over many of the guests headed up to the much cooler tented area for the cocktail hour where they were greeted by the staff of Cornerstone Caterers, with plenty of refreshments. We took that time to walk around the beautiful property of the The Wainwright House with Meghan, Marc and their bridal party before dinner got underway. After a relaxing, multi-course dinner, the dance floor opened and Harborside Productions gave Meghan and Marc plenty of songs to dance to (my particular favorite, the bring-down-the-house dance off to Led Zeppelin's "Fool in the Rain"). The night came to an end with a sparkler send off and Meghan and Marc rushing through the crowd of friend and family cheering for them as they rode off into the night as husband and wife.

The drive to the The Wainwright House was very scenic and we were really enjoying taking in the sights of the neighborhood. So much so, that we could have easily driven right past the entrance. Thankfully, there was a sign to let us know we had arrived.

And quite a dramatic front entrance to boot. As beautiful as the house is itself, it's view of the Long Island Sound is just as impressive.

Meghan got ready in the bridal suite at the Wainwright House, giving us plenty of time to get some shots of her Vera Wang gown and Stuart Weitzman shoes.

Meghan's bouquet, made by Petals by Alice, had the same soft, romantic feel as her gown.

Before she was even in her gown, Meghan already looked gorgeous. Her hair and make-up were done by he New York City based Once Upon a Bride.

While Meghan's mother was helping Meghan with the back of her dress, Rob and I captured it from two different angles, one of the many advantages of having the two of us shoot together. Rob's shot is on the right, and mine is on the left.

Rob stayed at the top of the sprial staircase to grab this shot of Meghan on her way outside.

While Marc and the guys hid away (so they didn't see each other before the ceremony), we spent some time with Meghan and her girls.

The navy blue bridesmaid dresses and kelly green sashes were such a great mix of preppy and cheerful. A perfect choice for a summer wedding.

We also love the elegance added by the pearl necklaces.

We headed back inside before the ceremony to let Meghan and the girls cool off a bit (since it was so hot outside). We spotted this nearly all-white room upstairs and decided to get some more shots of Meghan. How gorgeous is she? The swept up hair was perfect with the strapless gown.

As it's becoming very clear, Meghan has a great sense of style - her gown, the bridesmaids outfits, etc. She definitely carried it through with her choice of accessories and cathedral-length Vera Wang veil.

Of course, Marc can hold his own in the style department as well. He selected all of the attire for the groomsmen. In fact, Meghan said that one of the things she liked right away about Marc was how good a dresser he was.

Before the ceremony, Marc signed the marriage certificate. Making it even more real that they were just moments away from being officially married.

The ivory, navy blue, pink and green were carried through with the flowers in the ceremony as well, all done by Petals by Alice.

While Meghan waited with her father to walk down the aisle, I stepped back to get this shot.

Marc's nephews were the ring bearers - the next generation of sharp dressers.

This is my shot of Meghan walking to meet Marc....

...And this is Rob's shot of Marc's reaction to seeing Meghan...

...then he turned to capture Meghan's reaction back.

Meghan wiped away several tears during the ceremony, particularly when Marc read his vows to her.

As you can see, the Long Island Sound was directly behind the minister, creating quite a dramatic backdrop for the ceremony.

One of our favorite things is to capture the smiles that inevitably happen right after a kiss, especially the first one during a ceremony.

After the ceremony, Meghan and Marc headed off to get some shade under the tree before we spent some time with just the two of them.

We were loving the stonework throughout the property, a great mix with the lush greenery that surrounded it.

You would never tell it was nearly 100 degrees out, because Meghan and Marc didn't let the heat phase them one bit. They were too happy to let anything bother them at all.

On one side of the property, there was this maze of bushes that we knew would be perfect for a shot of the wedding party. Thankfully, they were all game to go climbing inside it. Totally worth it!!

While Meghan and Marc got ready to be announced into the reception, we took some time in the (very air conditioned) rooms of the mansion capturing the details of the tables.

Meghan and Marc were introduced as they walked down the large spiral staircase and their guests followed them into the library for their first dance.

Yet another example of the gentle sweetness between Meghan and Marc, just look at how they're holding each other.

Toasts were offered by Meghan's Maid of Honor and Marc's Best Man, his brother.

Once dinner was done, Meghan danced with her father who had quite a bit of fun twirling her all around the dance floor.

At the end of the night, Meghan and Marc were given a sparkler send off by their guests. Rob headed up to the balcony to grab this shot.

And I grabbed this one from the ground - what better way to end the night than with a big kiss surrounded by sparklers? Meghan and Marc, thank you so much for letting us share in your amazing day! We truly enjoyed getting to know you both and seeing what makes your love so special!

Posted by: ROB & KATHLEEN View More: WEDDINGS A couple of years ago Jen saw a scene in a movie that really touched her. Sitting there on the couch watching "Shall We Dance?" she heard one of the characters say something that resonated with her in a way nothing had done before. It talked about marriage. Not just about a wedding day and all that entails, but about what happens after that day and all the days that follow. In the movie, one character asked another what is the point of getting married. It was the answer to that question that touched Jen so deeply. The response was, "We need a witness to our lives. There's a billion people on the planet... I mean, what does any one life really mean? But in a marriage, you're promising to care about everything. The good things, the bad things, the terrible things, the mundane things... all of it, all of the time, every day. You're saying 'Your life will not go unnoticed because I will notice it. Your life will not go un-witnessed because I will be your witness'." Those lines touched Jen so deeply, in fact, that she thought about it pretty often, especially when she was with Joe. She had know she wanted to marry him almost right away. They were young when they met and it didn't take long before they absolutely crazy about one another. But Jen is a unique mix - a hopeless romantic who also happens to bring a thoughtful approach to everything she does. She knows that marriage is about more than just being in love, it's also about being there for one another through it all - the good times and the bad. In Joe, she found someone that would do just that. And that made her love him even more. Years later, while working on the wedding vows she would read to Joe her mind kept wondering back to that night on the couch, and to that movie. She could think of no better way to express not only how she felt about Joe that day, but how she planned on loving him every day into the future. So she wrote from the heart, keeping that quote from the movie in mind all the while. And when she walked down the aisle in Edgerton Park in New Haven last month and she met his eyes for the first time that day, she was completely prepared to read those vows to him. She vowed that she would be there during each and every moment, by his side each and every day. He did the same, saying that through the ups and downs of life, he would be there to hold her hand through it all. Each of their individual lives would mean that much more because they would know it wouldn't go unnoticed. They vowed to be each other's witness. * * * When we arrived in the morning to capture the getting ready time with Jen and her girls we were greeted with cheers. We were yet another reminder that the day had finally arrived. Jen was busy having her hair and make-up done by Gina Rioux Gabriel, so we took the chance to get some shots of her David's Bridal gown, her Badgley Mischka shoes, her jewelry and her bridesmaid's chunky necklaces that she got from the same place their dresses were from, Ann Taylor. Shortly after we were done with all those details, the bouquets were delivered from Fleur de Lys in New Haven - greeted with the same round of cheers from the girls. Jen gushed over her beautiful hydrangea and white orchid bouquet, a reaction only outdone by the arrival of a gift from Joe which arrived just before we all headed out to Edgerton Park in New Haven for the ceremony. Edgerton Park is beautiful on it's own, but with the work of Fleur de Lys who created a row of flower petals and floral buckets on the edges of the seats and the staff at the New Haven Lawn Club who were coordinating it all including the lemonade stand they had set up for guests to enjoy as they arrived. It was a great idea, especially considering just how warm it was that day. After guests enjoyed several lemonades and the views of the park, the ceremony began. It was a moving ceremony, with Jen and Joe each reading their own vows pledging to be the witness in each other's lives. There was barely a dry eye in the when the first kiss as husband and wife came around but cheers followed as they walked back down the aisle together hand in hand. We spent a bit of time with Jen, Joe and their bridal party, taking advantage of some of the plentiful beautiful backdrops around the park. From there we headed over to the New Haven Lawn Club for the reception. The room looked amazing, with blue uplighting and navy blue and silver touches throughout. Of course, it looked even better once Jen & Joe took to the center of the dance floor for their first dance to David Gray's "Be Mine." Once the dance floor opened up, Todd from Powerstation Events had the guests on their feet the rest of the night, dancing the night away and celebrating with Jen and Joe. It was a day no one would soon forget, a day where they had all served as witnesses to the beginning of Jen and Joe's life together as husband and wife.

Jen was incredibly excited when we arrived because it meant the day had finally come and because it meant soon she would be "the girl on our blog." She's a loyal blog reader, so that meant a lot to us. We told her she'd look amazing on the blog, especially since she looked gorgeous even before Gina Rioux Gabriel finished her make-up that morning.

Jen had a ton of accessories that we had a lot of fun photographing - the simple pearl necklace she would wear with her dress, her awesome five-inch Badgley Mischka shoes, her vows she had printed onto a special card, and the bridesmaids fabulous Ann Taylor necklaces.

Jen's David's Bridal gown fit was the perfect fit for her and really showed off her up-do accented with a white orchid.

Jen's actually a bit allergic to orchids, but she loves them so much she would suffer through it just to have them in her bouquet and throughout the decor of the day. Fleur de Lys did a great job with all of the flowers.

One final toast with mimosas before Jen puts on her dress.

Jen was full of expressions all day long, my personal favorite was this face when she opened up the gift Joe had sent over that morning. It was a pearl bracelet to match the necklace she would be wearing that day.

You can see the face continued when she saw the bracelet on her wrist.

Gina Rioux Gabriel did a few final touches on Jen before we headed out to get some shots of her.

One of the best things about Jen is that she's just as sweet as she is beautiful.

Also, she has these big beautiful eyes that are awesome to photograph.

The architecture of the buildings around Edgerton Park reminded us of Topsmead Park, the place where Jen and Joe selected for their engagement session.

Since the park is so close to the New Haven Lawn Club, the staff came over to oversee the ceremony and set-up a lemonade stand for the guests to enjoy.

The flowers of the day were a mix of pure white, light blue and green - all put together by Fleur de Lys.

At the end of every aisle there were small cones with confetti which showered Jen and Joe as they walked by down the aisle at the end of ceremony.

Jen and Joe both seemed to have the same sweet smile on their faces as the ceremony began.

This is my angle as Jen walked down the aisle to meet Joe.

And this is Rob's view of the same moment.

This was an incredibly moving moment, when Joe reached out and took Jen's hand and led her to the front of the aisle.

Something about the setting for the ceremony in Edgerton Park reminded me of a scene straight out of a fairy tale, with the big house in the background and the huge tree overhead.

These are some more of the variety of angles Rob and I cover as we shoot the ceremony. We've been working together for so long now we don't even have to communicate at all during the ceremony, we can predict the other one's next move. It really helps us to get all the angles.

This is a classic Rob shot, he loves getting the wide shots that really set the scene.

This is one of mine, I tend to get the closer shots and get the expressions while the couple looks at one another during the ceremony. This was Jen's reaction when the officiant announced their were husband and wife. She couldn't help but clap with happiness.

And this is Rob's shot from just a minute later, their first kiss and husband and wife.

It was a very hot day, but the bridal party were very patient with us while we got some shots of them in a shady part of the park. (Thank you guys!!)

Jen's little cousin is clearly a budding photographer - not only did he take a lot of shots all day, he was happy to show them off to any one who would look at the back of the camera. It was adorable.

After bridal party and family shots were done, we headed off into the park again with just Jen and Joe.

This field of blue hydrangea were just behind the place where the ceremony took place. We spotted them when we arrived and knew we wanted to head their for some shots.

One of their first moments catching up after the ceremony, Jen and Joe had a lot to say to one another.

And some time for some smooches too. (That's right, I'm bringing back smooches. Just cause I like it.)

After wandering through the park a bit, we spotted this bench and thought it would be nice to give Jen a break from her five-inch heels.

It also gave them a chance for some more snuggling. Always a bonus.

Jen and Joe have a playful nature about them that's totally contagious. They just make you smile.

We always enjoy working at the New Haven Lawn Club, not only because it's a gorgeous building (inside and out) but because the staff is really attentive.

In rooms with tall ceilings like these, we always recommend uplighting to emphasize the unique features of the space and to bring some warmth as well.

We totally love the chandeliers at the Lawn Club, they really enhance the room's art deco vibe.

Jen had thought of so many great details for the day - from the cards where guests to provide words of wisdom to the custom chair backs for her and Joe and the incredible white orchid centerpieces for the tables. It all created a very elegant look.

Before introductions we grabbed Jen and Joe for a few more shots, this time in front of the Lawn Club.

Jen and Joe's first dance song was David Gray's "Be Mine." We'd never heard it before but downloaded it as soon as we got home, it's a great song.

They couldn't tear their eyes off one another throughout the entire song.

Joe's best friend since he was a kid was the first to offer up a toast, making Joe laugh before he got a bit more sentimental. Then, Jen's sister took her turn, also providing some laughs and tears from Jen.

The last toast was from Jen's friend Amanda who reminisced about the first time she met Joe and how crazy Jen was about him even then.

Then a blessing was read before dinner got started.

Joe's a Marine, so the cake was cut in true Marine fashion - with a saber.

Then it was time for Joe to dance with the first woman in his life, his mother.

Jen definitely got some distance on her bouquet toss, no small feat considering the size of the Lawn Club dance floor.

Another great expressive face from Jen when she realized her friend Amanda had caught the bouquet.

Of course, Joe had his own technique when it came time to do the garter toss.

At the end of the night, guests where treated to a candy bar filled with tons of sweets to keep them on a sugar high all the way home. A fitting ending to a an amazing wedding with a very sweet couple. Jen & Joe, we have really loved getting to know you both and very much enjoyed being a part of your day. We hope you had an amazing time on your honeymoon in the Carribean!

Posted by: ROB & KATHLEEN View More: WEDDINGS Sometimes you see a couple that were so clearly meant to find one another it makes it clear that fate really must exist. There really is no other way to explain just how remarkable it is that Saryn and Dave found each other despite quite literally living across the country from one another. It's remarkable not just because of the distance, but because there is no way that either of them could have found anyone so clearly perfect for them even among the millions of people living in their respective cities of New York (Saryn) and LA (Dave). Because in one another they have found someone that truly understands the importance of making the perfect playlist filled with obscure 80's hits, who will gladly spend the afternoon watching classic comedies from the '80's and '90's and promptly quote them for weeks, and who isn't afraid to make a fool of themselves if it'll make the other one laugh. Even more, in one another they have found what they didn't think existed before. In Dave, Saryn found a man who still holds the door for her, sends her flowers "just because" and makes her smile every single day. In Saryn, Dave has found a woman who is not only gorgeous and intelligent, but can keep him completely captivated in conversation and make him laugh easier than anyone he's ever known. Together, they have a connection that is visible. When they're together it's almost as if they are communicating in a language all their own. When they are laughing and joking together, you can't help but smile even if you have no idea what they're laughing about. When they are holding hands or looking at one another, their connection is so intimate you almost feel like you're intruding simply by standing nearby. It goes without saying that on their wedding day they were connected in an even deeper way. And you could tell that everyone in attendance could feel it too. Because for that day they were getting a glimpse into the incredible bond between Saryn and Dave. As they read their vows to one another, there was complete silence from the guests, moved by the opportunity to see what true love really looks like. It wasn't the only time they would see it that day, of course. You could see it any time they were side-by-side, the way Dave held on to the small in Saryn's back or how she reached for his hand. Even when they were in separate parts of the room during the reception, they would share a look or a smile here and there. And all night you could feel the energy in the room. Everyone so happy that they couldn't help but let go and dance the night away. Celebrating not only for Saryn and Dave, but also at acknowledgment that they had seen something truly amazing that day: proof that fate and true love really do exist. And if that's not a reason to celebrate, I don't know what is. * * * For some people the prospect of working on the fourth of July may seem unappealing, but when your job is getting to spend the day with your friends photographing a beautiful, completely-in-love couple at a wedding by the water in Guilford, it's definitely beats sitting behind a desk any day. It was a day we had been looking forward to because it meant we got to see Saryn & Dave again (this time on the East Coast) and we got to work with our good friend Candice Coppola from Jubilee Events and Tom Morlock from Vantage Point Films. It was the perfect kind of holiday weekend wedding, too. The day had a laid back pace to it all, especially since all of the events of the day took place at one venue, the Guilford Yacht Club, and since Saryn & Dave had really done their best to make sure it was a memorable evening not only for the two of them, but for their guests as well. With the help of the incredibly talented Candice and her team of Jubilee Events, they crafted a day filled with bright colors and lots of thoughtful touches - from their lounge area set up outside during the cocktail hour to their "midnight snacks" of sliders, mini hot dogs and milkshake shots made by Jordan Caterers, no detail was missed. The tone of the romantic & fun evening was set from the moment the guests arrived. The ceremony took place on the grounds of the Yacht Club, overlooking the sound in the distance and flanked by deep greenery on either side. The white chairs were decorated with ribbons in shades of deep blue, teal and purple and the white birch chuppah (made and decorated by Elisabeth from Blush Floral Design, who provided all the flowers for the day) was accented with bunches of purple flowers. The inside of the Yacht Club was just as beautiful, with the same bright shades carried through in the linens, table decor and centerpieces. Dessert included not only a white cake adorned with red, and blue fresh fruit made by a bakery in Saryn's hometown, Madison Chocolates, but also a red, white & blue candy bar set up by Candice and her assistants from Jubilee Events where guests could have their pick of any of their favorite classic candies. Of course, the true focus of the day was on Saryn & Dave who not only looked great themselves, but were spreading their contagious joy to everyone in attendance. That joy started even before they saw each other for the first time that day. From the moment Saryn arrived fresh from having her hair and make-up done by Catie from Dana Bartone & Co., she was already glowing. While she and her girls were getting situated in the bridal suite, we spent some time photographing Saryn's gorgeous Melissa Sweet gown which she had purchased from Beth and her incredible staff at The White Dress by the Shore in Clinton. It was the perfect dress for their outdoor ceremony, it swayed as she walked across the grass and walked out to meet Dave while Led Zeppelin's "Over the Hills and Far Away" played on Spanish guitar by Lorena Garay. It was a unique and beautiful choice for the ceremony music and their great taste in music followed through to the reception, where their custom mix was provided by Jon from Powerstation. Throughout the night there were many great moments watching Saryn and Dave. Sweet moments where they were so into one another everyone else melted away and then wild, wacky moments surrounded by their friends and family laughing so hard they almost had tears in their eyes. Being a witness to moments like those remind us just how lucky we are to do what we do, and how sometimes working on a holiday can be totally worth it.

We arrived at the Guilford Yacht Club before Saryn and Dave, so we took some time to walk around the property and get some nice set-up shots of the details of the club.

I don't know about you, but to me nothing says summer in New England quite like some white adirondack chairs and water in the distance.

Saryn had some great accessories, mostly in shades of silver and white. She had two pairs of shoes, heels by Nina and silver flip-flops. She had a jewel-encrusted belt to go with her dress, purchased at The White Dress by the Shore and a simple silver clutch that used to belong to her grandmother.

Saryn said she picked her Melissa Sweet gown at the The White Dress by the Shore because it reminded her of something Madonna would have wore in the '80's.

Saryn's bouquet made by Elisabeth from Blush Floral Design picked up the color scheme for the rest of the day with shades of purple and blue throughout.

When it was time for Saryn to get dressed, she had a lot of help from her bridesmaids and mother.

Saryn's hair and make-up were flawless, all the work of Catie from Dana Bartone & Co.

It was pretty hot outside, so we stayed in the club and got some shots of Saryn in the beautifully lit hallway upstairs.

Once we told Dave that it was time for the "First Look," he couldn't stop smiling. He simply couldn't wait to see Saryn.

Saryn's dress swayed in the breeze and the wind caught her veil as she started to come up behind Dave. It was a beautiful moment.

We took a few minutes with just Saryn and Dave before they had to head inside for the Ketubah signing. We didn't have to walk around on the grounds too much to find some great spots for pictures.

This spot is just a few steps away from where their ceremony took place. The depth created by marshy green area behind them is one of our favorite spots at the Yacht Club.

Saryn had mentioned she'd like to incorporate some balloons into their pictures, which we loved! It totally fit with the romantic and fun feel of their day.

Candice brought along these purple parasols (they were actually used at her own wedding as well) which picked up the purple touches and provided a bit of a break from the sun for the bridesmaids, and the guests later during the ceremony.

Saryn decided to have a mix of colors for her bridesmaid's dresses, which totally fit for the relaxed summer feel of the day.

The groomsmen also picked up the color scheme, with each of them wearing a different brightly-colored tie.

The consensus for the day: Saryn looked stunning.

Before the ceremony could begin, Saryn and Dave headed inside and signed their Ketubah with their closest family and friends gathered around the table.

The ceremony details were simple and beautiful - the white chairs decorated with a mix of ribbons in shades of blue and purple and the white birch chuppah with a family prayer shawl across the top.

Dave was walked down the aisle by both of his parents.

The flower girl, Dave's neice, was totally focused on her task. She dropped the petals perfectly and was so into it, she didn't even stop once she reached the end of the aisle - she just kept going. It was adorable.

As Lorena Garay played "Over the Hills and Far Away" on the spanish guitar, Saryn was escorted down the aisle by both of her parents.

Dave couldn't stop smiling as Saryn approached.

The ceremony was very sweet - with their emotional vows and a few laughs.

One of the greatest things about outdoor ceremonies is our ability to shoot in places that couldn't usually reach if the location was surrounded by walls. Shots like this are perfect examples of that.

One of our absolute favorite moments of a ceremony is when they walk down the aisle for the first time as husband and wife. Just look at the smile on Saryn's face!

The cocktail hour included a lounge set-up on one side of the club decorated in shades of blue. Guests enjoyed it all night.

The interior of the Yacht Club looked amazing, thanks to Saryn & Dave's vision put into action by Candice.

Gotta say, Rob loves getting to take pictures of food, especially when it's unbelievably yummy food made by Jordan Caterers

The red, white and blue cake was the perfect Fourth of July treat, made by Madison Chocolates.

There were several toasts given, all of them showcasing Saryn & Dave's unique sense of humor and deep connection to one another.

The second floor balcony of the Yacht Club gives us the unique opportunity to get shots like this, especially great during the hora.

We spotted this gorgeous sunset right after dinner and asked Saryn and Dave if they would like a few more pictures. They were totally up for it.

While the guests were all eating dinner, Candice and her assistants were hard at work setting up this red, white & blue candy bar. It was a huge hit!

There were a couple dances of honor - Saryn with her Dad, Dave with his Mom and then Saryn danced with her brother.

Just before the last couples of dances, Jordan Caterers rolled out these incredible midnight snacks.

What's the best way to end a Fourth of July wedding? Sparkler send off of course!! Saryn & Dave, thank you for inviting us to share in your day. Hope to catch up with you both when we're in California!!