Emilie & Todd; Wedding at The Lounsbury House in Ridgefield, CT

Meet Emilie and Todd.  They were married last Sunday in a Valentine’s Day ceremony at The Lounsbury House in Ridgefield, CT.  I first met these two a few weeks ago as we discussed the details of their wedding over e a cup of coffee.  From the very beginning they were very laid back about everything.  They are just a very “go with the flow” type of couple.  One of the first things I came to know about them is that Todd is quite the funny guy, and Emilie’s smile is completely infectious.  When she smiles, her entire face lights up and you can’t help but to smile right along with her.  There union was special, not just because of how much they compliment each other, or how you can tell how much they love one another just by being in the room with them, but because they can also mark this date as the day their family finally became one.  Todd’s two sons, Todd Jr. and Joe have also gained another person in their lives to love, to be loved by, and to look up to.  I feel so blessed to of once again had the opportunity to be part of something so special.  I know I say that about all of my couples, but I honestly feel that way about each and every one of them.  To share in such an emotional and monumental time in someone’s life is amazing, to feel truly touched by the event by the end of the night is a blessing!

I also would like to add a huge thank you to both of Todd and Emilie’s families for making Joe and I feel so welcome and at home amongst them!

Here are the details from the day:

Hair: Adam Broderick Studio

Make up: Kaylyn Touhey

Reception: The Lounsbury House

Catering: Ciao Catering

Band: Neutral No Brakes

Here are a few shots of Emile and Todd getting ready.

I love the shot on the right as Todd is giving his oldest son a big booming smile!  And then the contrast of Emilie being brought down the stairs by her father and mother. it’s very “full circle” to me.

Of course I loved the back light here in the window, but it was also awesome listening to Todd and Emilie’s vows, which they both wrote!  I also love the first kiss shot that Joe got from the top of the stairs.

Details, Details, Details…..

This was another one of those awesome moments.  Todd Jr. got to toast his father!  Needless to say when he finished there wasn’t a dry eye in the place, and none of the other ‘toasters” wanted to follow him!

I love how happy Todd is in this shot!

Here are a few more details of the reception, complete with some cake cutting and dancing.

This is Emilie’s Grandma and she was not about to take a seat at a table all night.  It’s just not how she rolls!  She was so energetic, and right in the mix with everyone!

Another one of my favorite shots of the day….LOVE LOVE LOVE the emotion in this shot!

We took a ton of formals…of course, but I really liked this in between shot, because it highlights what a fun playful family these guys are….

No Valentine’s Day Wedding is complete without hearts right!

Emilie and Todd meet while working for the school system, so it was only  right that I incorporated that in some where.

A little moody lighting…couldn’t decide which one I liked more….

And of course some Valentine’s Day heart candies….I thought this one was so appropriate (Grandma helped me pick it out)!

Lastly I want to give a big thank you to my husband  Joe for assisting me on this one.  My semi-permanent nuclear engineer trained assistant who loves to shoot weddings in his spare time and spend any amount of time with his wife on Valentine’s Day even if that means working on his only day off in 14 days! (was that a run on sentence?)