Stephanie and Rafael were married on August 14, 2009. It was a rather warm day, as one would imagine - being August - but nothing was hotter than Stephanie and Rafael. This good looking couple made it easy for the camera. But more imporatant, they were a pleasure to work with.S&R were married at St. Joseph's in Lodi, NJ... a church with a brightly lit sanctuary. Stephanie looked amazing as she came down the aisle, and we got a good shot of Rafael swallowing hard with nervousness. Some of our best shots came from this ceremony, one being a wide shot from the back of the church of Stephanie and Rafael kneeling to pray - Stephanie's amazing dress elegantly spread out behind her.
A very emotional moment came before the ceremony where Rafael's family performed a tradition at his home. His mother, in tears, hugged him like only a mother could.
The reception was a lot of fun, with the bridal party getting into the mood early. A classic moment is when Rafael's men picked him up and held him upside down as he went for Stephanie's garter. The DJ appropriately played the tune from the movie Mission Impossible during the scene where Tom Cruise is suspended to steal the NOC disc!
The photographer that evening was a pleasure to work with, Nicole Marie. She was fantastic with the couple, and was able to get all the shots she needed and more without being rude (as some photographers can be)
Check out their highlights below!
