fabulous/not-so fabulous - #3

here are some short & sweet tips from Kathy:

#1. Pack a pair of super comfy flip flops for later in the reception. I wore the J. Crew ones with an elastic strap. They were a life saver!

#2. If you're in the Rhode Island area, I loved my florist, Jay at Golden Gate Studios.



#3. Pack one big bag with what you think you'll need- then put someone in your wedding party in charge of it.


#4. A popular decoration at our reception was wedding photos of our parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, and siblings.

#5. If possible, get all of the the little stuff done two weeks before your wedding day so that you can enjoy the week leading up to it. My mom assembled a bunch of her friends, and we put all of the favors, welcome bags, bathroom baskets, and programs together two weeks before, and it was so nice not to have to worry about that stuff when people were arriving and I just wanted to spend time with them.



Thanks Kathy!!!!!!

7-7-7!

So, Kathy and Andrew drew the lucky date by pure chance, but they certainly scored a fantastic day! Kathy had to keep her eyes closed while getting her make-up done and found it very hard to comply when her flowers were being delivered and all of her attendants arrived in their dresses!!







I love when the church is laid out so that I can get these kind of shots during the ceremony.


We had a great time shooting on the beautiful grounds of the Aldrich Mansion where they shot Meet Joe Black!








One of the Aldrich Mansion's signature touches is a giant desert room in the library that is opened up after dinner. There must have been at least 30 cakes, tarts, and pies, with a chef serving up fresh bananas foster.


Kathy and Andrew took dancing lessons, and their first dance was by Rodrigo y Gabriela. Later on, Kathy had no problem tearing up the dance floor on her own!