William and Kate…Where do I start? Your royal wedding was breath taking, thank you so much for allowing me to shoot your special day…Oh wait…that wasn’t me! 

Acutally, I’m glad I didn’t shoot the royal wedding, you know why?! Because my clients are WAY better than the royal family…just sayin’!

Here is a perfect example, Jessy & Evan! They found me through a friend of a friend and then we found out we have a BAZILLION friends in common. So of course we got along like gang-busters! We bashed around Skaneateles like WE owned the place and we have some amazing pictures to prove it! These two are so full of life and joy! I didn’t want to stop! Thanks Jessy & Evan! I can’t wait to shoot your EPIC 11/11/11 wedding!

xoxoxo,

Mabyn

We got a spectacular spring day!

Mr. & Mrs. Duck give their approval

One of my fave shots from the day

Love! Love! Love! Love!

2 more faves of the day! The Forsythia made me very happy

The Sweetwater cafe had some great light! mmmmmm.

<3

 

Every now and then something out of the ordinary will occur. I like it! It keeps me on my toes! In this particular situation, I received a Facebook message from a woman who seemed only “slightly” frantic. The message went on to describe how her sorority sister’s wedding was the next day and the photographer that the bride & groom had hired, (I wont go into detail on this) for some reason or another couldn’t do the wedding. She knew that it was a long shot, but she wondered if I could step in. If any of you know me personally, I can’t turn away some one who needs help, let alone a wedding! So of course I accepted, and I’m so glad I did!

I didn’t get to actually meet Tracie and Lawrence until the next morning when they were all dressed up and ready to go! That didn’t matter though, because they were completely laid back and wonderful! Our personalities went well together and they trusted me fully. It was a beautiful day full of quiet moments that melted my heart! It was such a pleasure getting to document their special day! Thank you Tracie & Lawrence! It was an honor!

xoxoxo,

Mabyn

The Details

Hair: Cheryl Trembley- Hairitage Salon

Dress: Mary’s Bridal (purchased from Spybaby Bridal)

Bridesmaids Dresses: David’s Bridal

Tuxes: Tuxedo Junction

Venue: Church: Sacred Heart Basilica Reception: Gilfillan’s West Hill

Florist: Wegmans

DJ: Jones Tones

Caterer: Gilfillan’s West Hill

Cake: Harrison Bakery

Their Songs:

First Dance: When I Fall in Love- Nat King Cole

Introductions: Ain’t That a Kick in the Head- Dean Martin

Bride & Groom:

What was the most memorable moment of your day?
Saying our vows

What was you favorite detail?
The beauty of the church

Any advice for future bride & grooms?
Don’t try to micromanage everything, let things take their own course

Funniest memory from you wedding day?
Best man’s speech

If you had to do it all over, would you change anything?
I would have hired Mabyn sooner!

What was your favorite wedding purchase?
My wedding dress

What is your favorite wedding photo and why?
Lawrence kissing my on my cheek on the altar- I love the black and white classic feel of it

The beautiful bride!

The church was absolutely gorgeous!

Can’t you just see the love pouring out of Lawrence? Uh this one makes me melt!

Tracie, you’re too cute!

When I see yummy light, I just can’t help but click away!

The moments at their reception were priceless!

 

He’s charismatic, she’s engaging. He’s matter of fact, she’s artistic & fluid. Together Leah & Patrick create an amazing duo! It’s easy to see when they’re together just how well they compliment each other! When we sat down and chatted about their amazing wedding plans I couldn’t help but think “Man, I’m a lucky duck!” Not only are Leah & Patrick amazing human beings, but they’re friends of mine. I can’t help but feel even more privileged to document a wedding day when I go into it knowing the couple. It adds so much emotion. That’s why I recommend a You + Me session to ALL of my couples. That way I can get to know you and call you “friends” on your special day. It’s during the You + Me session that we can make a connection & that connection transfers into beautiful photographs for you to cherish forever! It was easy as pie for Leah & Pat’s You + Me Session. All we did was walk around Syracuse & have a fabulous time together! Their wedding is the official kick-off to my wedding season and what a glorious kick-off it will be! I am SO excited!

xoxoxo,

Mabyn

 

Coolest orange wall EVAH!

I couldn’t get them to stop laughing!

This is the bench they sat on and chatted for hours on their “first date.”

I love these next 2!

So in love! So sweet!

The light in this one just makes me drool!