Braganza Wedding 2X

I was greeted by the family dog when I arrived to take the prep shots... look at those eyes...
You know I am a big animal lover, I couldn't resist taking this photo.

The Groom was so excited he sent a text message to the Bride - several times ...

This wedding was particularly special for me

because the Groom is the brother of Pierre, the Groom I photographed in Hawaii last year.

Our Bride Melody was a Bridesmaid in Ati and Pierre's Hawaii wedding also.

Ati looked beautiful as she helped Melody get ready for her big day.

I have been a big fan of her style since I saw the fabulous job she did planning her destination wedding in Hawaii.

Rumor has it that these two will be offering their services to Brides on a professional

basis pretty soon. I have been encouraging them to do so an I cannot wait until

they get started.

I was really looking forward to spending some time with these two families.

There is so much love and genuine affection between them all it is really wonderful to be a part of it all.
I had the great honor of having Clifford Bluitt of Signature Weddings photograph with me that day. Cliff and I have known each other for a very long time and he is the consumate professional and an extrodinary photographer. He has a pretty tight schedule so I am always thrilled when he is available. He is the only photographer I know who could possibly love photographing weddings as much as I do. And that's saying a lot...
The toast given by the couples brothers and sisters were beautiful and extremely touching.

But Mel still looks incredible. Her make up was flawlessly done as was her hair.

The kissing contest winners were Melody's parents.

The glass on my lens was scorched !
The reception was one moment of excitement after another.

Paolo and Melody's performance was HOT !!



The original ticket from the Sade concert where they met.
I love details like this.
A slide show from this fabulous day will be coming soon...