Amanda Rose Photography

I had so much fun at Rachel and Dan’s engagement session this past summer, so I had no doubt that I would have a blast at their wedding in the gorgeous Society Room of Hartford! They are such a sweet couple and knew how to throw a great party to celebrate with their friends and family!

If you’ve ever considered doing a “First Look”, here are the benefits: We get to capture the moment you see each other for the first time face-to-face, You get tons of great portrait time, and it takes all of the pressure off “coming down the aisle” without losing the emotion, and you get to join your cocktail hour and start the party early with your guests!

I loved that Rachel and Dan decided to do a First Look! Once they saw each other, Dan’s smile and Rachel’s emotion was just priceless!

I was loving the icy blue, silver, and snowflake decor…perfect for a winter wedding!

Venue & Catering: Society Room of Hartford

Florist: Rose, Inc.

Hair and Makeup: Kaitlyn Calendrelli

DJ: Long Island Sound Entertainment

Cake: Creative Cakes by Donna

Thanks again to Rachel & Dan for a great time at their incredible day!! xo

With Valentine’s day around the corner, we can’t help but think about L-O-V-E! And nothing says love more than a couple on their wedding day gazing at each other and all you can feel is the vibes coming off of them! This is the case with Allison and Brian. When they look at each other, you can tell just how madly in love they really are! It is the sweetest thing!

I am mildly…ok that’s a lie…I am completely obsessed with these shoes!

It’s always so bitter-sweet, those moments when Dad has to give his daughter away. But I love the kiss on the cheek right before he hands her off to her soon-to-be hubby!

Remember what I said about being able to tell just how madly in love they are…look at those faces! Priceless!!

Luckily for me, Allison and Brian planned lots of time for photos in between their ceremony and reception, so we were able to make the best of the last bit of light for the day and wonder in downtown Collinsville/Canton to have a little fun!

How handsome are these fellas in their black and purple?! Loving the contrast and pop of color!

Then it was time to head back to the Simsbury Inn and get the party started! Allison and Brian kicked the night off right with their frist dance….wait for it….wait for it…

BAMMM! Half way through their slow dance, they broke out into this beyond awesome choreographed dance and completely surprised all of their guests! It was so great!!

Venue, Catering, Cake: Simsbury Inn

Florists: Harwington Florist

DJ: Tony Ramos of My Life Your Entertainment

Makeup and Hair: Teazd Salon

Thank you again to Allison & Brian for including me in their gorgeous winter wedding!! xo

I love Christine & Kyle! I can’t say that enough! They are the sweetest couple ever…and so madly in love with each other.

They have the cutest story EVER!! It all began at Hamden High School, where their romance blossomed from sweet puppy love into full-blown true love that has lasted the test of time! Now they have a sweet little doggie, Lexie, who is such a cutie pie! I was so disappointed that I didn’t get to see her at their house the morning of their wedding, but there was so much hustle and bustle with all of ladies around, I guess there was no room for a “fur baby” too.

Yes, that is a prom picture of our adorable couple…where it all began!

All of their details were so well thought out. I absolutely loved the burlap on the tables and the custom-made cake topper to look like Kyle and Christine with their doggie, Lexie! SO CUTE!!

Venue & Catering: Woodwinds

Makeup artist: Kaylie Dorsey

Hair: Brian Cummings

Cake: Petanino’s

DJ: Jock in the Box

Thank you so much to Kyle and Christine for letting me capture their big day! I had so much fun with them and all of their family and friends! To many more years of happiness and love!! xo

To say that Liz and Joe are one of my favorite couples of the year is an understatement. Every time I’ve worked with them, it’s been pure magic! It all started at our initial meeting where I knew it was a perfect fit, but continued on to their incredible country chic engagement session (which was one of my favorites of the year…shhh don’t tell anyone) which you can see here.

Now on to their wedding day…ahhh how gorgeous was Liz’s dress. It also might be one of my favorites for the year as well. Loved the voluminous layers of ruffles that just made it fun and flirty, yet elegant! I couldn’t decide which shot of her dress I liked best!

How gorgeous is Liz?? Seriously? I can’t love these two shots more!

This party was insane! People were getting lifted in the air, including the bride. People were dancing on their backs on the ground. The party was up, down, and all around. It was craziness from the start to the last second. Between the large brass horn (apparently a family tradition), and the foam hockey pucks that were tossed at the bride and groom as they were introduced, to the chanting and sing-alongs that were hysterical and mildly inappropriate lol…it was just pure madness in the best way possible! I loved every minute of it!

Venue, Catering & Cake: Simsbury Inn

Florist: The Growth Company

DJ: John “Cadillac” Saville

Makeup artist: Liz Cruz

Hair Stylist: Amy Bosquet

Thanks again Liz and Joe for throwing a phenomenal party and including me on such a special day!