We met Cara & Eric last December when we photographed Eric's sister, Melanie's wedding to Craig. It's always nice to work with familiar faces and having knowledge of family dynamics is always a plus.
I actually photographed Cara & Eric's engagement session for them a couple of months back and at that time noticed how completely in love they were. Not that all couples about to get married aren't, but they seem to have a very special bond, a deep respect and affection for each other that they are not afraid to show. And that is a very, very good thing!
Their wedding ceremony and reception all took place at the Bourne mansion in Oakdale on Long Island's south shore - this place is straight out of an F. Scott Fitgerald novel!
Cara looked absolutely stunning thanks to Theresa's incredible make up skills..
...and while Cara was being made up, Eric played some baseball with his father Bob and best man Steven!
As I was walking through the mansion, I noticed that the cake was already displayed in the reception room and felt compelled to photograph it. Now I don't usually do this until the room is completely set up with candles and place settings, etc. but this cake was so unbelievably cool I just couldn't pass it by. Not only was the cake unbelievably cool but Eric and Cara had a cake topping made of two look alike bobble heads!!
Cara looking beautiful in her wedding dress..
..and the big moment about to commence with Cara making her appearance with her father..
..a brief moment alone right after the ceremony is a special time to let it all sink in..
This next photograph is one of my favorite images of Cara and Eric - it's so unposed and natural and captures the love between them I think.
Art alert!!!
The back side of the mansion has an area of mirrored glass windows which are perfect for creating cool distorted images. Maybe not a great wall portrait idea for grandma but a great album filler...
The Bourne Mansion has many cool locations to photograph at, a tree lined walkway on the south patio...
..and the columned grand facade that greets you when you first drive up..
Cara and Eric had been practicing a Foxtrot routine to perform during the reception for quite some time. Apparently this had been kept secret from EVERYONE, except Kim and myself and was somewhat out of character for the two of them so there was a big WOW factor involved here.
This was an important dance for both of them and they were even practicing it during the final throes of cocktail hour! Behind the white door on the left is the Bridal Suite where their unsuspecting families and bridal party were getting ready for their introductions!
And then the actual performance!! I swear this knocked everyone's socks off - it was like watching Dancing With The Stars!!
..did I mention they had a fabulous cake?..
..and the cake cutting ceremony. Did I mention how cool that cake was?
Cara and Eric, thank you for trusting your wedding images with us. We had such a great time at your wedding with you and your families and all of your cakes!
I actually photographed Cara & Eric's engagement session for them a couple of months back and at that time noticed how completely in love they were. Not that all couples about to get married aren't, but they seem to have a very special bond, a deep respect and affection for each other that they are not afraid to show. And that is a very, very good thing!
Their wedding ceremony and reception all took place at the Bourne mansion in Oakdale on Long Island's south shore - this place is straight out of an F. Scott Fitgerald novel!
Cara looked absolutely stunning thanks to Theresa's incredible make up skills..
...and while Cara was being made up, Eric played some baseball with his father Bob and best man Steven!
As I was walking through the mansion, I noticed that the cake was already displayed in the reception room and felt compelled to photograph it. Now I don't usually do this until the room is completely set up with candles and place settings, etc. but this cake was so unbelievably cool I just couldn't pass it by. Not only was the cake unbelievably cool but Eric and Cara had a cake topping made of two look alike bobble heads!!
Cara looking beautiful in her wedding dress..
..and the big moment about to commence with Cara making her appearance with her father..
..a brief moment alone right after the ceremony is a special time to let it all sink in..
This next photograph is one of my favorite images of Cara and Eric - it's so unposed and natural and captures the love between them I think.
Art alert!!!
The back side of the mansion has an area of mirrored glass windows which are perfect for creating cool distorted images. Maybe not a great wall portrait idea for grandma but a great album filler...
The Bourne Mansion has many cool locations to photograph at, a tree lined walkway on the south patio...
..and the columned grand facade that greets you when you first drive up..
Cara and Eric had been practicing a Foxtrot routine to perform during the reception for quite some time. Apparently this had been kept secret from EVERYONE, except Kim and myself and was somewhat out of character for the two of them so there was a big WOW factor involved here.
This was an important dance for both of them and they were even practicing it during the final throes of cocktail hour! Behind the white door on the left is the Bridal Suite where their unsuspecting families and bridal party were getting ready for their introductions!
And then the actual performance!! I swear this knocked everyone's socks off - it was like watching Dancing With The Stars!!
..did I mention they had a fabulous cake?..
..and the cake cutting ceremony. Did I mention how cool that cake was?
Cara and Eric, thank you for trusting your wedding images with us. We had such a great time at your wedding with you and your families and all of your cakes!
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