Sweet - Steven and Veronica - West Sayville Country Club

Something changes when you have kids.

The dynamics seem to sorta shift...and no longer are you a couple, but a family.

There is a greater love, and an even more special bond. You look at your husband or wife differently.

Not only are they your best friend and lover..they are now the parent of your child.

It's different.

It's sweeter.

It is the hardest job...yet most rewarding, and to share it with someone you love makes it even more amazing.

Our hearts get bigger and we share more, love more, laugh more then we ever thought possible.

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Maybe it was the mason jar centerpieces...or perhaps her birdcage veil and the stunning location that made their day

feel unique and fabulous.

Or maybe it was the fact that they had planned the wedding within two months, all the while taking care of their children

(a four month old, two and a half year old and a seven year old).

Oh.

And let's not forget about the new home they bought during that time too.

Talk about having your hands full!
I'm pretty sure there are capes under their clothes. ; )

When you have children, there is an even greater commitment and responsibility to preserving the love that has brought and bound you together. Tying the knot now takes on another meaning completely.

Life was sweet, and yet it somehow just got a heck of a lot sweeter!

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The ceremony and wedding reception took place at the West Sayville Country Club.

I adored photographing there. 

The grounds were beautiful and the dance floor faced a wall of windows which

made it very nice for pictures!

The view from inside...

Ring a ding, ding.

When the limo pulled up at West Sayville Country Club, and Veronica stepped out - you gasped a little.
Okay, alot.
She just had that effect. So glamorous and elegant.

I like how the window lead kind of mirrors the birdcage.
Little things like that make me happy!

Veronica, you're stunning.

Something blue...

Sooo...it goes without saying that photographer's love 'first looks'.
While it's not super traditional, it's sweet as heck.
It also allows some extra time to take pictures of the couple,
instead of squeezing them in between the ceremony and reception, or during the cocktail hour.
It's a bit more relaxed too.
While it may not be for everyone, it's definitely something to think about. 

Steve and Veronica's first look....

They did this on their own during the 'first look' - it wasn't posed.

Here, Dad was 'giving away' his daughter after their walk down the aisle.

Look at the look of happiness on both his face and his son-in-laws face - they can hardly shake hands.

Getting married under some tall oaks.

*sighhhh*

So romantic...

The nice thing about having the ceremony outdoors is that you have the ability to roam
around a bit more to get different angles of the bride and groom.

Here is a look at them up at the alter.

The kiss.

Husband and Wife.

L.O.V.E

indeed

Perfect profile....and let's face it...perfect everything else!

The cake was made with love by Steven's sister, Christine.

Check out 'The Cottage Cakery' to see more of her delightful work.

                                                                     The first dance.

The natural light was amazing from all of the windows.

Mother/son, and the father/daughter dance.

Their father's did the speeches.

They were fabulous!

 I love when a photograph has layers, like the image to the right.

The bond between father and son, and then Veronica peeking over her husband's shoulder at her Dad.

A candid moment...

One of my faves.

This was right after their 'first look'.

Their expressions are so natural - pure happiness.

My 'top five':

Favorite: I loved their first look. Steve was trying to peek...who could blame him really.

Coolest: The whole vintage vibe.

Sentimental: I love that their Dad's did the speeches. Very heartwarming.

Unique: I'm going to go with the bird cage veil. I have never personally had a bride wear that before.

So glamorous!

Funny: When Christian lost his two front teeth. The toothless grin was adorable!

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Thank you Veronica and Steven for giving me the amazing honor to be there for your day.

I loved seeing how everything came together. You made it look effortless!

Welcome to the sweet life...

how sweet it is!

p.s

Thank you Lisa and Kathleen for such a 'sweet' referral!

p.p.s

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