She wasn't sure when she first met him, he actually bothered her, but just two weeks later, she was telling a friend that Tony was the one she would marry. Tony has some mad charm, but it is more than that, he is honest and funny, and the kind of person you can be yourself around and laugh at yourself with. He fits just right with Lindsey, who is rightfully described by many as the kindest person they know. She is smart, hard-working and has a love of life and people that compliments Tony and his large ,loving, gregarious family.
When I walked into the house and saw Lindsey, I got goosebumps. She is the kind of gal whose smile will light up a room, add a wedding day to that and just seeing her makes you giggle. One by one the bridesmaids and family trickled in, all different, all glowing. Downstairs, when I saw Tony and his groomsman, I took a content sigh, knowing that with a wedding party like these fellas backing up a guy like Tony, today would be perfect.
Outside of Tony's parents house the Bride and Groom beamed at each other as they had a first look, and hugged and celebrated with family, then we headed off for photos. They were excited, but calm, like when you are full of confidence and know that everything is just as it should be.
The ceremony was gorgeous - and had a backdrop of adorable children. Afterwards everyone spilled out on the sidewalk for a traditional Croatian shot and visiting. Then we headed onto the party bus, (thank you Lindsey and Tony for my first party-bus experience, I want one every week now.) and entered a reception filled with tradition, warmth, sentiment, celebration and playfulness - which really encapsulate Tony and Lindsey.
Thank you for the wonderful celebration of all that matters- it truly was am amazing wedding and having the chance to photograph you both and know you both, makes me feel very blessed. Thinking of the fun we have had together puts a grin on my face.
Thank you to my assistant Jennifer Dodd Photography
Make-up: Cristy Smith
Dress: Bryan's Bridal
Wedding Day Coordination - Kristen LeMieux
Food: www.orlandoscatering.com
Wedding Cake: 18 Year-Old Mimi-St Pierre]
Desserts, Decor and Flowers the creation of family and friends
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The slideshow made me tear up as much as the real day. It was such a fantastic treat to be a part of your wedding, with your amazing families and community celebrating along with you!
(08.19.11 @ 11:17 PM)Amazing first look at shots! Karen you did a great job capturing what an awesome day this was!!
(08.20.11 @ 04:11 AM)WOW. looking at pictures has never made me cry before! karen you are amazing at what you do. Being blessed with this gift takes skill and luck, but making it a career is a blessing! thank you for truly capturing the moments.
(08.20.11 @ 08:18 AM)Thank you, Karen, for this slideshow! You and Jen really captured the spirit of the day and the joy and how happy everyone was. I have watched this so many times already and it makes me feel happy to bursting all over again.
(08.20.11 @ 09:39 AM)Wow! I am with Ana, tearing up & reliving a GREAT wedding thanks to the moments you captured!
(08.20.11 @ 01:49 PM)Wow - I don't even know what to say. These are amazing!! We were so happy to have you as part of our day...I know that anyone else who has had the honour of having you shooting at their wedding will agree that you are so much more than a photographer - you are a friend, someone who gives advice, and also a partial wedding day coordinator! You are amazing - and so is Jennifer! I'm going to wipe my tears and watch this a few more times. I can't wait to see the rest!
(08.21.11 @ 09:10 PM)Thank you so, so, so, much.
thank you so much Lindsey!
(08.26.11 @ 07:58 AM)Lindsey and Tony -- looks like a great wedding, and the two of you look sincerely happy and in love. So sorry that your cousins from down south are such strangers to you. Thanks again for the invitation and we hope to see you both and the rest of the McConnell/Mills/Lipovsky family up north some day. Best wishes!
(08.26.11 @ 04:48 PM)How sweetly touching, thank you so much for sharing that. I feel like I know you a little more now. Many happy wishes to you both and I say ditto to my sister's future family gathering idea.
(08.27.11 @ 02:39 PM)