Over the past two months, I have been hard at work going through all the work I’ve done over the last few years to incorporate here in a much needed website update! In the process, it brought me such incredible joy to relive all my clients’ wedding days and photo sessions, and even gave me some much needed clarity on what it is exactly I am MOST passionate about with what I do (more on this in a later post). At the same time, it was shocking to see how many weddings and sessions I NEVER had the opportunity to share here.
Like this beautiful wedding day of Margaret and Eric that was one of my favorite wedding days and is one of a handful of weddings I think back on whenever someone asks me what my ideal wedding day looks like. In my mind, of course I must have shared it because it was seriously one of the best weddings I’ve ever photographed! But the reality is, the year they got married was one of my busiest seasons and I had little time to seep let alone make blog posts (ask my husband about how many days I was still up editing when he was getting up to go to work. For reals, tho). So here I am, now sharing their wedding with you 3.5 years later. But regardless of the time that has passed since their wedding day took place, it still to me feels like just yesterday when I look back at these images. And that is the beauty of classic, timeless wedding days. They will never be dated or labeled as part of a specific wedding trend.
So if you’re planning a simple, easy-going wedding with a touch of refined elegance and unique, personalized touches (like live Lebanese music and dancing that happened during Margaret and Eric’s reception!), and if you’re looking for images that reflect this in a real, joyful, and heartfelt way – ooooh pretty please let’s connect. I’d be honored for the invitation to document your day.
Before diving into the photos, here are a few words from the bride you will NOT want to overlook!!
How would you describe your wedding vision/theme?
We wanted the wedding to be fairly traditional and classic -- an evening that all guests would enjoy, and something that we would look back on with no regrets. We hoped that the night would be more of a "party" than anything else. It was a supremely happy day, so we felt that a true celebration was in order!
Favorite moments/memories from the wedding?
We have so many favorite moments! We loved the toasts of the Maid of Honor and Best Man -- they were so heartfelt and sweet. We also loved that some of my cousins were able to perform live Lebanese music. The bridesmaids practiced the traditional dance (called the Dabke), but it was a surprise to see that the groomsmen also had learned and practiced the dance! It was an awesome moment.
Do you have any recommendations for future couples planning a wedding?
We were given a lot of advice throughout the wedding planning process. One piece that stuck with us and really held true was to consciously stop throughout the evening to "take in" everything that is happening. The night is so special and perfect because everyone you love is in one place together -- something like that might not happen again! It passes by so quickly; it is important to stop, take a look around, and try to lock the moments into memory forever.
Special shout-out to all the vendors:
Ceremony Venue: St. Louis Church
Reception Venue: The Buffalo Club
Officiant: Fr. Sebastian Pierro
Photographer: Dawn M. Gibson Photography
Florist: Trillium's Courtyard Florist
Caterer/Cake: The Buffalo Club
DJ/Band/Entertainment: Nik Lite
Transportation: Buffalo Trolleys
Invitations: Calling Cards Unlimited
Hair & Makeup: Spa 388 at The Buffalo Club
Bride’s Dress: Adriana Atelier
Favors: Condrell's Candy & Ice Cream
