Gab & Amber, December 3, 2016, Old Daley on Crooked Lake
It goes without saying, Keith and I have shot many weddings, but this wedding right here, it has all the feels. The abundance of love coming not only from these two for each other, but from every single being that graced their wedding day was absolutely amazing. Gab is the assistant softball coach for Sage College and Amber is the head softball coach for RPI. The two not only share a love of softball, but it is truly what brought them together. We love how there were little details here and there that reflected the sport. Gab and Amber got ready in Old Daley on Crooked Lake’s wedding suites. It is neat that the couple can be directly across the hall from each other and have a unique room to themselves to get ready. I swear these two have so many friends that admire them and the excitement from everyone was infectious. Directly before the big day (and unknowing by each of them), Gab and Amber secretly messaged me about adding a spot in the prep time of the schedule to surprise the other with a special gift. What they didn’t realize is not even 5 min. after we received Gab’s email about this, Amber sent one of her own. Little things like that made it clearly evident to us how much these two belong together. It was an emotional gift giving experience and then each of their dads did a first reveal with them. It was a cold day, so we did their first look in the ballroom and once they saw each other, the smiles never stopped. We had so much time taking portraits and even captured some beautiful winter skies over the lake. The ladies were married next to the fireplace indoors and guests were greeted into the softball theme decorated ballroom and even got to take home a bag of sunflower seeds to munch on. The party was ON and guests danced hard ALL night! There was even a flash mob created during one of their attendant’s speeches. It was such a fabulous day to witness.
Gab and Amber, you remind us just how special love is and we are truly blessed that you chose us to capture your beautiful day. We wish you both all the love in the world; even though, we know you both have it!
Team of Wedding Professionals:
Officiate: Guy Maisonet Venue: Old Daley on Crooked Lake Catering: Old Daley Custom Catering Coordinators: Elise Testo & Sarah Tyrell of Old Daley on Crooked Lake Cake: Make Me A Cake Next Door Music: Claude Sawyer from LaBoom Entertainment Floral Design: Flowers by Jo-Ann Makeup/Hair: Kathy Howes from Trend Salon and Tiffany Maisonet Gab’s Gown: David’s Bridal Amber’s Attire: Suits from Mens Wearhouse Rings: Kay Jewelers Invitations: Caitlin Crowley Transportation: Yankee Trails Video: Dennis Shaw of Shaw Production Photography: Keith & Meghan Hitlin of Hitlin Photography Inc.
Brides’ Prep.
Those softball shoes are so cool
Great shot of Mom and Daughter getting ready
Surprise, you have a gift!
Surprise, you have a gift as well.
Amber got her dad special baseball cufflinks
First Look (and yes Gab pinched Amber’s behind first, LOL)
Instead of a guest book, guests signed a home plate.
Keep her warm, Amber!
WHAT A FUN CREW!
That sky is always amazing over Crooked Lake
Something a little different; love it!
The Ceremony
Everyone is looking at a speaker by the piano, but just love how this shot came out.
Reception
YES, that is a bucket filled with sunflower seeds.
Such a neat cake!
What started out as the 4th speech, ended up being a Flash Mob. LOVE Gab & Amber’s faces! SURPRISE!
Oh and we all learned that Grandpa can cut a rug!
Whisked away for some night shots.
Great team. Kathy and Tiffany on beauty, Meg always helping with those boutineers, DJ Claude, Dennis on video, Elise teaching cake cutting 101,
Sarah and one of her staff getting dragged on the dance floor, and Keith and Meg shot by a bridesmaid who we had to beg to get our camera back from; LOL.