Katie & Jason's Wedding

April 19th was Katie & Jason's Wedding day. We have actually known Jason for more than 10 years now as he was our neighbor and a Shamrock regular when Kim and I first moved back to Long Island. Katie is a school teacher who works with a current neighbor of ours and that's how we ended up meeting with them again so six degrees of separation is definitely at work here.

Katie shows off the soles of her shoes with Jason's initials on them - does this mean they are 'sole' mates??

While Kim was with Katie, I hung out with the boys and took some impromptu group shots..

Coming from England, I appreciate people who appreciate good beer and Hoegaarden is definitely one of my favorites..

A final check in the mirror before heading off to the church..

This is not your typical 'Alter' shot, but I love the sharp bouquet and soft Bride & Groom as a backdrop to the flowers..

Invite some children to your ceremony and give them bubbles to blow and you know you have a recipe for success..

Katie with her pupils who showed up to enjoy her Wedding day!

The reception was held at a beautiful venue here on Long Island called The De Seversky Center. It's a Gold Coast mansion on magnificent grounds - as you wind along the driveway and catch a first glimpse, you feel like you are about to attend a Jay Gatsby party!..

After some formal shots we strolled around the grounds and Kim was able to steal this very special shot of Katie & Jason enjoying their first day as husband and wife..

Kim - hard at work!..

The elegant dining room..

..and the first dance..

I'm not quite sure what is happening here - someone took their shoes off and dumped them in the middle of the dance floor then everyone followed suit! Once they started running out of shoes, ties and shirts were also thrown on to the pile!

Katie had one of the best bouquet tosses I've seen - nice and high and straight down the middle!

I love it when the single ladies actually try to catch it rather than watch it fall to the floor..

..and I especially love it when there is a full out brawl to see who actually gets to keep it!!!

Katie and Jason - thank you for allowing us to share your special day with you. We had a great time with you and look forward to catching up over a Hoegaarden at Shamrock's soon!!