Samantha and Blake were married on one of the first days of Spring, but you wouldn’t know it since there was still a bit of snow on the ground.  That was okay with us, because we really love how the brilliancy of snow can add a nice glow on skin tones for portraits.  Sam and her girls got ready at her parents house, which is just a hop, skip, and a jump over to the Crossings in Colonie.  We always love doing pictures there.  The ones of the girls are seriously stunning.  We met up with Blake at St. Pius X in Loudonville, just as Saturday’s mass was letting out.  Weather was cool, but nice enough to get outside for some shots.  The ceremony was beautiful inside St. Pius X and as the ceremony ended we grabbed the couple for some pretty interior and exterior shots during “blue hour” at the church.  Once we arrived at Normanside Country Club, we immediately got to work shooting details in the ballroom.  Coordinator Dave Hostig and his crew from Normanside transformed the space into an absolutely beautiful room.  The added touch of pink from DJ Mike Reilly from CT Productions‘ uplights, really added to the ambiance.  The guests were ready to party after an amazing cocktail hour spread and we had a blast seeing everyone; even the groom, “cut a rug.”  Thanks again to Sam and Blake for choosing us as your wedding photogs and we wish for you two all the love and happiness in the world.

Team of Wedding Professionals:

Officiate:  Father James Walsh          Venue: Normanside Country Club, Delmar, NY          Coordinator:  Dave Hostig from Normanside          Cake:  Make Me  a Cake Next Door          Music:  DJ Mike Reilly from CT Productions          Floral:  Felthousen’s          Makeup/Hair:  Beleeza Hair Salon          Gown: (Kathy Ireland) Bridal Gallery by Yvonne        Mens’ Attire:  (Vera Wang) Men’s Wearhouse          Video:  Ray Zanta Video        Rings:  Hannoush Jewelers          Photobooth:  Capture a Moment Photo Booth          Transportation:  Premiere Transportation          Photography:  Keith and Meghan Hitlin from Keith Hitlin Photography

The bling!

Bridal Prep.

Isn’t she gorgeous?

The Ceremony

Such a beautiful sky at this time of day.

Reception

Custom made Ice Sculpture from Normanside CC

Team:  Ray Zanta Video, Dave Hostig (Normanside) and DJ Mike Reilly-2 of the nicest people out there, Capture a Moment Photo Booth, and Meg keeping Sam dry.