Jessica & Gregory

Jess and Greg were married on March 27, 2010. This quiet, humble couple was a delight to work with.

First, we got great video of Jess getting ready at her home in Fair Lawn, NJ. Jess and her army of bridesmaids gathered to share in Jess' excitement and anticipation. As she continued to get ready, I got some great shots of all the activity going on all around to include one family member fretting over a "zit" he said he had. His wife covered it up nicely!

When Jess was ready, everyone in the house was stunned at how amazing she looked. Some of the video I got of her in her dress was some of the best I've ever shot. Jess has amazing blue eyes, a wonderful smile, and a gracious personality.

The ceremony at St. Catharine Roman Catholic Church was beautiful. One of our camera was in a balcony with a view behind the alter - a unique vantage point that worked out very well.

When Jess came through the doors of the church, the sun outside lit her up like an angel (ok, I'm being a little dramatic) but by the look on Greg's face, he thought the same thing. Greg by the way was a complete gentleman, laser focused on Jess, and a pleasure to work with.

At least 150 people were on hand to see the two tie the knot. And then it was off to Macaluso's in Hawthorne, NJ for the reception. What a party!

The spread was the absolute best I've ever seen! Macaluso's does it right.

The introduction of the bridal party was classic, with bridesmaids and groomsmen delighting the crowd with crazy antics as they came down a staircase. One groomsman slid down on his belly - to which I learned later he sprained his wrist! It's not a party unless someone gets hurt!

The DJ, Elite Rhythms, was on top of it all night. Music was great, dancing was non-stop, and when the party came to an end, the room was still packed.

It was one of my better wedding experiences.

Doreen & James

Doreen and James were married on a very exciting March 6, 2010 day in Hoboken, NJ. Everyone in Hoboken that day was green with envy! Well, perhaps they were green because it was the annual St. Patrick's Day Festival in Hoboken.

That's right, Doreen and James decided to get married on a day that just so happened to coincide with Hoboken's biggest party gathering.

The weather was amazing for early March. A warm sunny day greeted the couple as they arrived at St. Francis at Jefferson and 3rd.

Doreen looked amazing as she came down the aisle, James nervously waiting for her.

The part of the ceremony I remember most was the priest who gave a very profound yet entertaining message. At one point he said something like, "at times during your marraige Doreen will ask - Jimmy, why didn't you do this? Jimmy, why didn't you do that? To which Jimmy will respond, yes dear... yes dear... yes dear... but in his mind he will be thinking, KILL, KILL, KILL!" The congregation erupted in laughter. I'm sure the married couples on hand that day found it right on target!

As for the reception, it was a fantastic evening at they Hyatt in Jersey City. While my one videographer got shots of Doreen and James outside with the New York City skyline behind them, I turned around a short highlights video of the ceremony I played during cocktail hour.

An excellent live cover band played many older and contemporary tunes. One special part of the evening is when a friend or family member (I'm not sure which) grabbed the mic and performed a flawless 80s rap.

It was an excellent day...