I had no idea whether or not I would be able to translate my vision of a wedding into photographs clients would like. I was mortified that no one would like my interpretation of their wedding. Mostly, I was petrified of no one liking me or hiring me. Then I talked to Chris and we chatted as if we had been friends for eons. Then Marisa got on the speaker phone and on the spot I was hired as their wedding photographer. I had no idea what I had said or done to win their trust but I was beyond thrilled. So thrilled that I couldn’t stop smiling the rest of the day.
And then we met and had dinner together in Philadelphia and our friendship was solidified. I left dinner that night totally confident in my abilities and in my skill and I don’t think that until now, neither Chris nor Marisa have had any clue of what they mean to me. They were the first clients that I ever really sold myself to and whom I asked in my sales pitch to entrust their wedding photography to me.
Despite the rain and the last minute change of plans, their wedding was nothing short of amazing…tons of love, tons of details, tons of happiness.
When I arrived at the bridal suite where Marisa was, there were, no kidding, 25 giddy girls in the room with her. I shot all of her getting ready shots on top of a chair in a corner of the room.
Isn’t she beautiful?!
And yes, their wedding had Celtic feel to it…honoring Marisa heritage.
Her dad composed and played a song for them…totally awesome!
And though their wedding was to be outside in the middle of Celtic Fest, when the rain started pouring, Naomi and her staff at Hotel Bethlehem, transformed the Grand Ballroom into wedding wonderland…and it was beautiful!
Luckily, there were patches of no rain by the time wedding formals came around and we were able to go across the street to Moravian’s campus for some shots.
Their wedding cake was just red velvety yumminess…and we all know of my affinity for cake! In the SLIDESHOW are images of Marisa’s wedding gift to Chris…by way of cake.
Their first dance…
Since we couldn’t have Celtic Fest outside…we brought it in! Mad props to Maureen O’Grady’s Irish Dancers’ for their amazing performance.
Then…salsa and meringue…in honor of Chris’ heritage.
TO SEE TONS MORE IMAGES FROM THEIR WEDDING DAY, MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT THEIR SLIDESHOW.
Finally, I’d be remiss if I didn’t thank my amazing second shooter, Lauri, for her invaluable assistance that day. Lauri, you totally rocked it!
Marisa and Chris…you are amazing and I wish you a lifetime of happiness. Much love and appreciation!
