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Lisa & Andy at Opus 40, May 10th
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Stunning, Stunning, Stunning. Words are hard to use to describe Lisa and Andy's wedding at Opus 40 in Saugerties. An eco-friendly green wedding in an incredible setting with a happy laughing couple, family and friends. Moss and peonies, favorite books, two dogs. Chestnut tree seedlings as wedding favors (I planted two in my yard).

This entire wedding came together in just 2 months yet no detail was left untouched. I think Lisa was my happiest bride ever! I felt like I didn't have to do anything - just document the day. Perfection.

The NY Times was there covering this amazing wedding so be sure to check it out this (May 25th) Sunday. or click here: NY Times article

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Getting ready
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Andy turns and sees Lisa for the 1st time
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A moment between best friends
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A beam of sunlight burst out as the bride arrived at the alter
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Lisa's native American heritage was honored in a blanket ceremony
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Lisa and Andy's favorite books were part of the table decor
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Lisa and Andy at Opus 40, May 10th
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Dana and Chad, April 26th
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April 26th

Dana and Chad's wedding was finally here! Dana is the daughter of Karen Villanova of the Villa Borghese in Wappingers Falls and I had been looking forward to her and Chad's wedding for some time now. The day was gorgeous and Dana had found a gem of a place to take wedding photos at Stonecrop Gardens in Cold Spring. I've lived in the area my entire life and had never discovered this gorgeous place. The hardest part of my day was the fact that we didn't have enough time to walk through the 12 acres of gardens. Dana was breathtakingly beautiful and I'm still amazed at how easily she and Chad climbed up and down trails and rock formations in 4 inch heels and slippery dress shoes. But the photos we got were really worth the extra effort they put in. Afterwards, we headed to the Villa Borghese in Wappingers Falls for an evening with a 7 course dinner and dancing to the music of the band In Transit.

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Photo at Stonecrop Gardens
Reception at The Villa Borghese
Video by Artistic Images

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Chad and the guys
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The girls at Stonecrop Gardens
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The stunning Grand Ballroom at the Villa Borghese

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The Party!