Woodend Sanctuary Wedding, Alex + Taylor
Where do I start? Beautiful bride? Handsome and charming groom? Endearing families? I was touched by the connection between Alex and her sister Isabella which I noticed first as she helped Alex into her wedding dress. There is a pairing of images showing Alex with a tear rolling down her cheek as she and Taylor see each other for the first time before the ceremony and their first kiss as husband and wife. Jump down a few more frames and Taylor gets a group hug from his best men. Minutes before walking down the aisle, this happened without notice and I was so happy to be right there to catch it. Down a little further is another pairing with the cake topper that Alex made and painted herself out of wooden clothes pins as well as she and Taylor enjoying drinks just after the ceremony.
Later on in the night the best men gave the funniest toast I have ever heard and had the whole place in tears. I had to work to keep my composure as I laughed as hard as the guests. Thank you guys for letting me be witness to this awesome wedding. For the record, there is not a single image here that was posed in any way. Every moment is natural and real, the way they should be.
There was an all-star team featuring wedding planning by Aimee Dominick, flowers by Sidra Forman, DJ Evan Reitmeyer video by humanstory films food by Occasions Caterers classical guitarist Said Tinat, hair by Giselle Chreky, and makeup by Kim Reyes
John Dimsdale said: Awesome. You've captured some of the magic of that spectacular evening. on 09.07.09
Alex and Taylor said: Jay, these pictures are truly breathtaking. We were in tears looking at them. Thank you for your wonderful calm presence on Friday. on 09.06.09
Zoe Tite said: Wonderful photos Jay. Absolutely beautiful. on 09.07.09
Isabella said: Absolutely stunning. I can't believe how beautiful you've made Alex's reflection look in the flat screen TV in the hotel room! And at no stage in the day was I aware of you capturing these beautiful images. Really impressive. on 09.07.09
The bride's mum said: My heart stands still each time I look at these pictures, which capture so wonderfully Alex's love for Taylor and our love for her. You were the most discreet and courteous of photographers. Thank you. on 09.08.09
Eric said: Wow, I couldn't imagine better wedding pictures!! on 09.08.09
angelica res said: Dearest Alex, I asked your dad to send some pictures of your wedding to Taylor. You look stunning and very happy! The 11 years old Alex I first met in 1991 as alittle girl! Just wish you all the happiness in the world! Much love and God bless! Angelica on 09.08.09
Michael Button said: wow! beautiful pictures! on 09.09.09
Lucy Fisher said: completely stunning! love them! on 09.09.09
Aunt Sally said: Imagine! Tears are streaming down my cheeks. Such beauty and such memories to be hearken back too in such short notice. Unbelievable photos. Thank-you Taylor and Alex, ancestors, photographer and Bambi alike, I am enjoying these. Much love to all of you. on 09.10.09
Fiammetta Rocco said: What a lovely, lovely bride and what a handsome groom (not to mention elegantissimo father of the bride). so sorry we couldn't be with you, but this makes it all seem so close. Thank you for sending them. Much love, Dan, Fiammetta and Tosca on 09.15.09
Kris Anderson said: Guys, I shed a few tears looking at these: really, really lovely photos. It's wonderful to see everyone looking so unreservedly delighted. So sorry we couldn't be there! on 09.22.09