Gaby & Andrew: Part II

 

As promised, more photos from Gaby & Andrew's beautiful wedding day on August 15! Their fabulous reception took place at one of the most elegant venues in the Triangle area and my personal favorite, the Carolina Inn. I always try to step outside for a few exterior shots once the sun has set, but it's not fully dark yet -- that's when you get that beautiful deep blue in the sky.

 

 

 

Some details from the reception, helmed by the always-wonderful Tracy Adams of Adams and Events. (Seriously, call her -- she makes wedding-related stress disappear.)

 

 

 

The couple's grand entrance into the Old Well Ballroom -- there were so many flashes going off, this must be what it's like to be Brangelina.

 

 

 

 

 

The first dance. Gaby's just the right height so that when she looks up at Andrew, her face is at the perfect angle. Just one of those things photographers notice -- and love.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The exquisitely-detailed, scrumptious cake from Cinda's Creative Cakes. The inspiration: champagne bubbles!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Andrew's brother Jeffrey kicks off the toasts, while Andrew's mom and dad proudly look on.

 

 

 

 

 

Rather than toss her bouqet, Gaby presented it to her cousin and maid-of-honor, Emily. Gaby gave a wonderfully warm speech about how much Emily means to her. There's always a moment at every wedding where I get a little misty-eyed -- this was it.

 

 

 

 

I love this shot of Gaby's dance with her dad. I've been asked before how I make decisions about which photographs to leave as captured (in color) and which ones to convert to black and white. The answer is both technical and mysterious -- sometimes the color in a photo is perfect and enhances the subject matter, as in the photo below. I love how the colors in the background seem to surround Gaby and her dad.

 

 

 

But in this shot, up close -- I love how deleting the color and going with classic black and white helps to focus on their expressions.

 

 

 

Andrew takes a turn with his mom.

 

 

 

 

 

And then Gaby takes the floor for a spin with her stepfather, Arnold.

 

 

 

 

 

Later, Gaby danced with her mom, Marianne. Love it!

 

 

 

Everyone was having fun. This fine gentleman looks like he can't believe his luck!

 

 

 

Oh how I love to photograph guests having fun at a wedding. Nothing's worse than framing up the perfect shot of a guest having a ball --

then they notice me and turn their back! FAIL!

The talented DJ responsible for keeping everyone on their feet having fun? Mel Manning from Joe Bunn DJ Company.

 

 

 

 

 

But best of all were Andrew and Gaby, thoroughly enjoying themselves. It's too bad Gaby's so unexpressive. ;)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gaby and Andrew met at one of Chapel Hill's most famous nightspots (I won't call it a bar) He's Not Here -- so naturally, the couple gave out cups with the distinctive logo.

 

 

 

Mayhem ensued. Just what was in those cups?

 

 

 

Weddings are also family reunions of a sort, so I'm always happy to take time out from the festivities to capture relaxed group shots like this one

of grandparents and grandchildren. These pictures are so important to get when everyone's together.

 

 

 

All too soon, it was time to call it a night. Last dance.

 

 

 

Off to Paris!

 

 

 

Gaby and Andrew -- words fail me. Thank you for being so wonderful to work with and giving us so much loveliness to photograph! We wish you everthing wonderful and a long life, with plenty of time for rocking on the porch together!

 

Oct 30, 2009 | Wedding Photography | 1 Comment »