Jennifer & John's Wedding

When you choose to have your reception at the home of the US Golf Open for 2009 (and 2002), you've got to hope it doesn't rain, right? Well, I must admit I did have a few concerns when I was awoken at 4am on Jennifer & John's wedding day to the sound of pouring rain and thunder and actually spent the next 30 minutes or so lying awake and figuring out Plan B just in case!

Little girls just love brides and the whole production that goes into becoming a bride so it was no wonder that these two cuties (Rachel (one of the bridesmaid)'s daughters) stuck pretty close to Jen while she was being made up.



Bridesmaid dresses in the bridal suite...

...and the gorgeous bridal gown waiting for Jen!





While Jennifer was having her make up applied, John's sister Kathleen was making sure Michelle's hair looked picture perfect.





Cute moment spotted by Jen's mom - thanks Linda - of Maggie wanting to be a part of the action.



A couple of finishing touches...









...and the bridesmaids' approval!



Jen's dad showed up as Meghan was having her make up done..



So, as it turns out, the Gods smiled on us this day and decided to hold off on the rain. They also blessed us with some very nice cloud cover which enabled me to get some beautiful portraits of Jen!



...and her beautiful (and fun) bridesmaids: Kathleen, Jessica, Rachel, Meghan and Michelle!



Off to the church!





Jen's mom came prepared with handkerchief in hand!



This has become one of my signature shots this year it seems and I must admit I do look forward to this moment! John catches the first glimpse of his bride along with his brothers Kevin and Brian!





Then after the ceremony, a quick inspection of the ring!



I simply love, love, LOVE this next image of Jen gazing out of her limousine just before heading off to Massapequa.



Jen's father has a spectacular house that overlooks Massapequa's south shore so we headed there to photograph some portraits before going to Bethpage.











Then on to the Carlyle on the Green - home of the Bethpage Black golf course!









The sign in this next photograph cracks me up every time I see it and is no doubt familiar to anyone who recently watched or attended the US Open here. It seems like it is the sort of warning that should accompany a double black diamond ski run at K2 mountain and although I have no possible idea what the worst case scenario is of playing a difficult golf course, it is nice that they warn you ahead of time anyhow.



If anyone was going to be hoisted in the air for the reception introduction, it was going to be Kathleen! Whenever she decides to get married, I will be there with bells on and "cam" in hand - she promises it will be a lot of "messy fun"!!





Crazy dancing at it's best - this is what I love!





Not so sure about this though...



Jennifer and John, I'm sure it was your good energy and great outlook that secured you an amazing rain free wedding day and you were both a joy to spend the day with. Thank you for allowing me to capture all your great moments!