Pamela & Bryan found me through WeddingWire, almost 1 year ago, back when they lived in Cambridge.  Since then, they’ve moved out to Albany, where they got married at the end of the Fall.  I love to travel, so even going to Albany for the first time was kind of an exciting bonus!  Part of my branding project included making a list of things that made me happy, and on it I put “visiting a new place for the very first time”… it’s still true, even when it seems like such an ordinary place (you know, compared to Zimbabwe or Cabo or Paris).  Albany, as it turns out, is a very cool town.  And Pamela & Bryan’s wedding ended up being lovely, and definitely fun!

The beautiful bride, getting ready…

I love this shot that my second shooter, Cait Robbins, captured!

It takes a team to dress a bride…

waiting for the elevator

Pamela & Bryan decided to do a First Look before the ceremony, so we could get some portraits before the sun went down and so they didn’t have to feel rushed before the reception.  So, Pamela & I went over by the Hudson River and waited for Bryan to come across the footbridge.  It was COLD out but, we ended up with some great photos!

Another great shot by Cait – this time of Pamela & Bryan practicing for their First Dance

The Bridal Party also came over for some portraits by the bridge

Since it was freezing, we went back to the Crowne Plaza for a few more portraits where it was nice and warm!

After portraits, it was time to get ready for the ceremony!  I LOVE this shot of Pamela’s grandmother reading the program!  I’m a sucker for grandparents anyway, but this is one of my faves!

The wedding was held at the beautiful Historic St. Mary’s Church

Since we’d done the first look, after the ceremony, the Pamela & Bryan just got to relax and enjoy some downtime before the reception started!

The First Dance they practiced so hard went off without a hitch!

Later in the evening they had an Anniversary Dance and Pamela’s grandparents were the only couple left on the dance floor.  Pamela knew that would happen, and arranged to have their first dance song played for a special dance… You Made Me Love You by Judy Garland.  I’m not going to lie, I was totally crying!

Pamela & Bryan – thank you so much for inviting us to be part of your day, and making us feel so welcome!  It was such a great day, and definitely a fun party!  Congratulations again, and I hope you love the photos!

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