A shot of the dress from underneath…

 One of the Val and Sid’s nieces.

 The flowers…

 In true “Rock Star Bride” style, Val had to have two pairs of shoes.  A traditional pair for the ceremony, and your not so typical…straight up sexy, for the reception.  Can you guess which is which??

 One thing I loved about the whole day was the getting ready time.  Normally I am all over the bride and taking pictures of every little movement she makes.  BUT being able to be intuitive to your clients, and “roll with it” is something that you learn over time.  In this case, I quickly learned that this wedding day wasn’t just about Val and Sid, but the uniting of two incredible families.  So my coverage soon moved from the norm of “Bride and Groom” to “The whole GINORMOUS family”.  Here is Val’s mom dressing little Noah (Val’s nephew and also the ring bearer).

 Val’s necklace and ear rings

 Val’s Brother In-Law and Sister escorting her into the church.  Ohhh..and it poured

 Noah again, after the ceremony, watching it pour outside.

The reception was at The Portuguese Cultural Center in Danbury, and it had the biggest dance floor I have ever seen.  It resembled a stadium.

Here are some details….

 There was dancing….

 And portraits…..

 And more dancing……

 And more portraits……

 Some seriously sexy dancing…..

 And a huge family portrait!!!!!

This is Val’s family…..and getting these guys all together at 11PM was quite the story…but it was done!!!!

Some more dancing……

And some portraits…..

 and of course the night ended with a ring shot!!!

Ohhhh and I almost forgot……

Something scandalous…….

If you are under the age of 25

Close your eyes now!!!!!!

Come’on doesn’t this guy look like Jay Z?…

A big Thank You to Melissa Kosswig for team shooting this one with me.  She is a trooper

Val and Sid,

Getting to know both of your families and ALL of your friends was amazing!  I can’t think of a better way to of spent a Saturday night.  Your day was filled with a million moments, all heart felt and passionate, but I already knew that you both are full of heart.  What I didn’t know was…ya’ll can party!!!!!

Thank you all again!!!