Scranton Wedding Photographer: Hannah and Matt's Lackawanna Station Wedding

Hannah and Matt are probably the most adorably in-love couple I have ever had the pleasure of photographing. They were almost bite-able. Yes, I really did just say bite-able. Somebody stop me! Anyway, BECAUSE of their bite-able-ness, making pictures with them was waaaaay too much fun!

The beautiful historic lobby of Scranton's Lackawanna Station Hotel was a perfect backdrop for Hannah's fabulous Alfred Angelo dress and Graceland shoes.




I made a quick detour to check in with Matt and found him enjoying an introspective, relaxing morning... as opposed to his bride, who was delighting in the process of transforming from gorgeous to oh-my-goodness-is-it-even-possible-to-become-more-gorgeous-than-THIS gorgeous with her mom and best girls. Thank you, Enchantment Studio for beautiful hair and make-up.




I loved that Hannah and Matt opted to see each other before the ceremony for a First Look.



Because they were looking forward to sharing the sight of each other in their wedding finery for the first time privately, they were able to express what the magnitude of the moment really felt like without hesitation.







We scheduled their first look early enough to be able to take our time making amazing portraits afterward.








Oh, my goodness. You two are killin' me!

Thank you to Kildare's Irish Pub for a spectacular backdrop for some of our pictures.



A unique element of the day was the fact that Hannah and Matt actually got married last July just before Matt's deployment to Iraq. Nonetheless, the fanfare of the wedding of their dreams was emotionally charged and over-the-top exciting. Maybe even more so, given the circumstances.



Hannah's wedding rings came from Kay Jewelers and they are seriously romantic and exquisite.



Their ceremony was beautifully officiated by Jane Hess and there were plenty of smiles and tears to go around as Hannah and Matt renewed their vows.

Magnificent floral arrangements and bouquets were fashioned by McCarthy Florist in Scranton. Linens and overlays were supplied by Tron Enterprises of Kingston, PA.

The Lackawanna Station Hotel's Banquet Manager, Mary Mullen, was a joy to work with and fastidiously oversaw every little detail of the event with a staff that offers top shelf customer service from start to finish... and beyond. Thank you for taking such good care of not only your guests, but of us also, Mary.



WJOY DJ's provided music and wow... look at the lighting!



Matt looked awesome in his Joseph Abboud Tuxedo from Sarno and Son Tuxedos. Shake it, Matt!





Thank you, Minooka Pastry Shop for a stunning wedding cake. Hannah and Matt looked equally as stunning in fondant.

Hannah and Matt, you are beyond special and I can't thank you enough for honoring us with the privilege of photographing your wedding. Your love for each other is contagious and I wish for you a world of happiness, health and good fortune.

Happily,

Terri

TO SEE THE SLIDE SHOW OF HANNAH AND MATT'S WEDDING DAY, CLICK HERE!

Hudson Valley, NY Wedding Photographer: SARAH & PETER'S SPECTACULAR WEDDING!

I think, quite possibly, that being a wedding photographer is the best job on the face of the earth. How lucky am I to be honored with the rare experience of capturing all the happy, poignant, amusing, unique, and extraordinary moments of a couple's wedding day and creating a collection that tells their story and memorializes it forever? This alone is enough to get me out of bed in the morning, but when it just so happens that your bride and groom are fabulous people that you can't wait to spend the day with, all the better! And on top of that, when you find that their mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and closest friends ALL turn out to be amazing, caring people... not only individually, but collectively as a supportive group, then you know that this couple is blessed and you have somehow had the remarkable fortune of being asked to pay tribute to a force of nature that is rare and very special.

This was exactly the phenomenon that Diana and I encountered on Sarah and Peter's wedding day. As circumstance would have it, their intense joy was mixed with an underlying current of stress and worry as the events of the day unfolded. When many couples would fall apart, Sarah and Peter stood strong and dealt with the wide spectrum of emotion that their day had come to bear. Sarah's family became a nurturing cocoon; Peter's family supported them all; and their friends kept them focused. I have never seen a group of people pull together all at once so cohesively and without a thought or word to coordinate efforts. It was simply a natural occurance to maintain the levity of the day before them despite the scare of a health risk that could have toppled the balance at any given moment.

Sarah and Peter... you are incredible. Your families are incredible. And you have the best friends in the world. Enjoy your Croatian honeymoon and the journey of life together as a married couple.

Happily,

Terri



































































I can't end this post without taking a moment to express to Sally, Whitney, Jamie, and Chris what extraordinary people I think you are. I also want to thank Jacquie, Bill, Linda, Ron, Paige, Sarah and Peter's extended families, their guests, and Erin, Meredith, Liz, Cassie, Lindsay, Tim, Ian, Matt, and Bret, and most importantly, Sarah and Peter for welcoming us and sharing their day with us. Diana and I were honored to capture this slice of your lives and thank every one of you for the experience.

To see more of Sarah and Peter's Hudson Valley wedding, feel free to CLICK HERE to view a slideshow!

Also, special thanks go to group of spectacular friends and vendors that facilitated Sarah and Peter's vision:

Venue / Wedding Manager: Phyllis Montelone, Eldred Preserve, Eldred, NY
Wedding Coordinator: Jill Hopler
Officiant: Bret Witter
Florist: Potter's Cottage, Jeffersonville, NY
Baker: Kristal's Konfections
Hair and Make-Up Artists: Veronica, Bianca, and Brenda from Apple Day Spa, Honesdale, PA
Brides Dress: Winne Couture
Groom's Suit: Seersucker Suit by Jos. A. Bank
Bluegrass Band: Roger Brinkerhoff, Dan Brinkerhoff, Randy Wright, and Chip Forelli
DJ: Mark Peters, Brooklyn, NY