Jennie and Mike are a local couple who recently asked me to photograph their wedding day which I was looking forward to not only because the groom and groomsmen were going be dressed in their Marine formal attire, but also because Jennie and Mike were being introduced while playing the Star Wars Imperial March. Two firsts for me!
I started the day at Jennie’s Mom’s house to photograph the ladies getting ready, and from there we traveled to the Elm’s College Chapel in Chicopee for the ceremony where we also met up with the guys. To finish the day the reception was held at Chez Josef in Agawam.
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- The sun was particularly strong that afternoon, so Jennie and her bridesmaids hung out on the somewhat shaded porch at her Mom’s house.
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- Jennie receiving some touch-ups to her hair while waiting for the limo to arrive.
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- Jennie headed back into her bedroom to make sure her accessories were accounted for and to apply some additional perfume.
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- Waiting patiently to head off to the ceremony.
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- Time to go!
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- A little one checking out the incoming guests while Mike gets some help making sure everything is in place on his uniform.
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- Mike outside the Elm’s College Chapel before the ceremony.
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- Jennie sneaked a peek at the arriving guests from the limo.
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- Mike collecting his thoughts as he waits for the ceremony to begin.
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- Jennie being escorted into the chapel by her father as the ceremony began.
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- Jennie had this great look of anticipation (and nervousness?) as she sees Mike at the altar.
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- A wide angle view of the ceremony and guests.
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- Jennie internalizing the moment.
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- Jennie and Mike exchanging their vows.
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- Mike high fiving his friend during the recessional.
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- Bustling the dress after the formals.
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- A Quick Portrait.
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- After the formals we all hung out behind Chez Josef as someone ran to unlock the back door to the bridal suite.
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- Jennie straightening Mike’s medals just prior to being introduced at the reception.
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- Jennie’s maid of honor gave a heartfelt, and tearful, toast.
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- The couple having a moment to themselves.
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- A few details from throughout the day.
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- This little guy was enjoying being surrounded by the ladies on the dance floor.
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- One of my faviorite shots of the day of Jennie and Mike dancing during the reception.
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- Jennie sharing a few laughs with the groomsmen.
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- At the end of the night the centerpieces were cleared from the tables revealing mirrored surfaces which I used to create this reflection of Jennie and Mike’s final dance of the night.
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