Tara & Jared, January 13, 2023, 90 State Events
Tara and Jared’s Wedding started off our 15th year of business with their big day in downtown Albany. We have been planning with this couple for about 2 years (even doing 2 engagement sessions with them) and they put together an amazing team of professionals for their day. They had so many details planned, that we were so happy they had the amazing Kelly Jeanmaire as their Wedding Planner. We started at the Albany Renaissance Hotel, where both Bride and Groom got ready. When we arrived, their details were nicely laid out and we got right to work. The color scheme for the day was Blue and Green; which not only is their favorite colors but mentioned in one of their favorite songs by Thomas Rhett. After hair and makeup was finished, Tara and her girls had some fun shots in their coordinating robes and then got dressed. Tara looked amazing in her gown and did First Reveals with her bridesmaids and dad before we brought her downstairs to have a First Look with Jared. These two looked stunning together and their shoes were amazing; especially Jared’s with all that blue sparkle. The couple requested photos with their 2 dogs; Luca and Snowball and then we got on a transport and headed towards the Education building. It was a cold day, so we moved quickly and then made our way to the venue to get pics there as well. The set up for the Ceremony and Reception had such attention to detail. Their Engagement Session images were blown up to poster size and spread around the room and guests were greeted to beautiful violin music. Once down the aisle, the officiant announced that guests would have a “Media Minute” where they could take as many cell phone pics within a minute’s time and then all cell phones needed to be put away. After the ceremony we took some more pics outside and then everyone moved to the Reception. The couple danced a choreographed dance and there were toasts and parent dances as well as an Anniversary dance and special “Friday, the 13th dance” dedicated to anyone who celebrated or had something special happen on the 13th. They even did a sparkler exit with their wedding party and close family members. Tara and Jared, you sure had an action packed day and one we will never forget. Thanks for choosing Hitlin Photography Inc. to capture your love story.
Team of Wedding Professionals:
Officiant: Edmund Cechnicki (father of Groom) Ceremony & Cocktail Hour Music: Tania Susi Music Venue: 90 State Events Wedding Planner: The Main Event by Kelly (Kelly Jeanmaire) Catering: Mazzone Hospitality Venue Coordinator: Shana DiCocco, Olivia Weekes and Leslie Pistilli from Mazzone Music: Mike Garrasi from Music Man Entertainment Makeup: Jessica Lafata from JL Beauty Inc. Hair: Cassondra Schauble from Cassondra Luxury Hair Bride’s Gown: Sareh Nouri from Kleinfelds Attendants’ Gowns: Azazie Men’s Attire: Generation Tux Rings: Tiffany & Co. Invitations: Zazzle Video: Jessalyn Meehan from Jessalyn Meehan Films Photo Booth: Music Man Entertainment Transportation: Premiere Transportation Photography: Meghan & Keith Hitlin of Hitlin Photography Inc. Hashtag: #TLC113
Bride Prep.
Sara was so excited for the day. She had great energy.
Gorgeous
First Reveal with Dad. Bride standing on Dad’s shoes.
Groom Prep.
I love how their dogs were in the room
First Reveal with Mom
First Look
The both looked stunning
Since it was January 13th, they wanted to do a special pic at 1:13pm.
Their dogs wore suits as well
Next stop 90 State Events starting with shots inside the vault
Ceremony Time. The amazing Tania Susi Music played the violin while guests came in.
Media Minute for anyone to take a cell phone pic, and then all phones away
Love how their dog is looking at them as they kissed
Just Married
Love this pic!
Downtown Albany on a Friday VIBES
Details in Cocktail Hour
Reception
Choreographed First Dance
Tara’s Dance with her dad quickly changed into “SHOUT!”
Such a party
Near the end, there was an Anniversary Dance and a special Friday, the 13th Dance for anyone who ever had an important event on Friday, the 13th. Oh and guests took some treats for their pets when they left.
Sparklers
The A-Team: Keith, Kelly helping with the dress, Meg, Tania on violin, Olivia and Leslie from Mazzone, The Main Event ladies, Jessalyn on video, DJ Mike and Cody from Music Man