holly & brandon are married!

holly & brandon’s wedding day dawned SUNNY AND WARM!!! i could end this post right here because that really describes everything about their day- but i can’t help but expound upon that just a little. ;)  for two med students in residency in new york city, it was beyond perfect! it was sunny and warm- did i mention that? and then when we walked into the salon and were greeted with holly’s shining eyes and brilliant smile i was as ready as anyone to get this lovely day started! i met her best friends- a few of whom i’d met at a previous wedding- and we all talked lightly about what was coming- holly marrying her soul mate, brandon. when everyone’s hair was perfectly set, our little party split and met back up a little later for mimosas and makeup before getting started with portraits.

i love this first image of holly because it’s so natural and sweet. she’d just finished with her makeup and was just looking around at her bridesmaids getting ready just taking everything in- she seems so content:

holly mentioned her desire to have a few bridal portraits taken as well as some images with her maids- so we all wandered around shooting together- me pulling holly off by herself every once in a while. she is so natural in front of the camera i kept having to remind myself that we were on a time schedule, haha, here are a few of my faves:

meanwhile, the guys arrived at their amazing ceremony site to get started on a few images of their own! i LOVE how matt used the natural shadows in this next image- brandon almost looks spotlighted!

the ceremony started and there was not a doubt in anyone’s mind that holly & brandon are perfect together! they stared into one another’s eyes, smiling but intense and promised their lives to one another. there were so many sweet moments to capture and cherish…and the sun cooperated quite perfectly!

after the ceremony holly & brandon had blocked off plenty of alone time for portraits- we couldn’t have been happier! the park (usually used for history events!) was the most perfect setting and holly & brandon worked with whatever we threw at them! their natural comfort around one another combined with their shared desire for amazing pictures created some of my favorite couple portraits EVER!

we hadn’t been able to work with the sun in SO long we may have gotten a little over excited with these next few, haha:

the reception flew by in waves of tears and toasts and some serious dancing! the band was beyond amazing– we’d recommend them to anyone who wants their reception to be a huge party! here are a few of our faves from the night:

holly & brandon, we wish you both the very best! you’re already such an amazing and inspiring couple- so fun loving and passionate about life! we are so thankful to have met you and we hope to see you again!