meghan & john, august 21, 2015, pat’s barn, rensselaer, ny

I remember meeting Meghan and John last year, and immediately thinking…yes, I want this one, for sure. Luckily, they felt the same about me, I guess! I just knew they were going to be a ton of fun to work with, and we proved that to be right on their engagement session last summer. For the wedding, we were blessed with a gorgeous hot summer day, and it was a beautiful and super-cool event in every way. I thought the guys looked great in their suit jackets and blue jeans, and that helped to set the tone for the entire day.

We started at Ambiance Salon, where the girls were just finishing up with their hair and makeup, then went over to Meghan’s mom’s house for the final preps and some photos. Meghan & John’s 1st Look was at Russell Sage in downtown Troy. I love shooting in that part of Troy–lots of variety, cool architecture, etc. And then it was on to Pat’s Barn for the outdoor ceremony with a truly unique twist–their unity ceremony was done with the making of a Jack and Coke, which Meghan & John seemed to enjoy quite a bit. Mazzone Catering always knocks it out of the park, so no surprise that the cocktail and hour and reception were just right–elegant, but with a country flair.

Congratulations to Meghan & John–here’s to a lifetime of happiness!