It was a rainy day, a surprise nor’easter when it should have been sunny and bright. During the ceremony rehearsal, you could see the venue staff cleaning up the previous day’s wedding – which clearly took place on the gorgeous lawn, overlooking the water. I know my bride was anxious to take photos in all the wonderful picturesque (outdoor) locations at The Oaks Waterfront Inn. But as the rain kept coming and coming and the temperature dropped while everyone was getting ready, it became clear that wasn’t going to happen.
She walked down the aisle with her mother and when she arrived, there was a puddle where she was supposed to stand. So she shrugged and took a step back and laughed it off. I was so impressed with the grace and ease with which this couple handled the day. So rainy we can’t do photos practically anywhere? No big deal. We have to move from Plan A not to even B, but right on down to Plan C? Okay, that’s cool. These guys were so chill and it was clear they put every one of their guests at ease and as far as I can tell, everybody had a rockin’ good time.
Her mom and aunt did hair and makeup for all the girls. A seriously talented duo.
We managed to skip on down to the dock which was, thankfully, covered!
Love this one of their families dancing together.
Their little nephew pretty much stole the show.
Congratulations you guys!
Vendors:
Photography: me
Ceremony and Reception Venue: The Oaks Waterfront Inn
Hair & makeup: Bride’s mother and aunt
DJ: Mark Savage
Catering: The Oaks
12 Comments
marty · May 4, 2012 at 1:14 pm
Beautiful images! The b/w one of her hugging (possibly) a grandmother? It almost makes you cry just looking at it.
Eduardo Suastegui · May 4, 2012 at 4:21 pm
Another terrific job for you. It was a lovely wedding, and that came through nicely through your lens.
Marcella Treybig · May 4, 2012 at 6:50 pm
at least she was dressed for the rainy occasion, those wedding shoes are SO cute/cool I love them!
David Childers · May 4, 2012 at 9:15 pm
Those kid shots are priceless, so many photographers overlook them at weddings, but what great memories you got here.
Janet Palmer · May 5, 2012 at 12:29 am
Rain schmain… they look so happy & how much fun is everyone having!
mike · May 5, 2012 at 11:18 am
Lovely work, Amber!
Andrew Cheal · May 5, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Full of emotions! Love the bloke dancing with the kid on one arm!
benj haisch · May 5, 2012 at 1:35 pm
those portraits in the rain are killer.
Johanna · May 6, 2012 at 7:04 am
She’s such a natural beauty. I love the BW photo of the group dancing (0319).
Barbara Hager · May 6, 2012 at 12:54 pm
Her dress is amazing! ANd her hair, wow!
And your pictures are nice too. =)
Alexandre · May 6, 2012 at 2:03 pm
A lot of happiness on this shoots! Radiant bride, this is amazing!
Kelsie Taylor · May 7, 2012 at 2:08 am
So beautiful! Love the contrast between how sweet the first half of the post is with how fun the second half is. 🙂