Connecticut | Maine Wedding Photographers Bethany and Dan

January 21, 2021 Connecticut, Weddings

West Hartford Connecticut Wedding: Claire and Jason

Enthusiasm is the word that comes to my mind when I think of Claire. Jason keeps it chill from what we could tell on the wedding day, and Claire brings the energy. A winning combo eh? One detail I adored about the day was the casual vibe. Her dress was flowy and free which I felt went well with the general feel of the day… which was both of those two things: flowy and free.

Together, Claire and I waited in a horse barn, for her walk down the aisle. Then we played as a quad in a pasture and then with some horses. What more could you ask for really? COVID threw a wrench in plans for everyone, and Claire and Jason found a way to make it work beautifully.

Venue: Private Home | Dress: BHLDN

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February 26, 2018 Connecticut, Weddings

Stonington Connecticut Wedding: Stephanie and Jay

We headed down to Connecticut for Stephanie and Jay’s wedding. I remember feeling welcomed the moment I walked into the room. Stephanie has a way of putting people at ease. She and her mom were just relaxing all alone in a room while they had their makeup done. No music. No chaos. Just getting ready calmly for her wedding. This kind of peace continued the whole day. After a first look, wedding party portraits, and a few last minute touches, it was go time! Wedding time that is…

The pretty marshy woodsy background decorated both the ceremony and cocktail hour. Everyone headed inside for a special meal, that Stephanie was really involved in since she is a Nutritionist. Yummy yummy! Next came a special dance for her late father, where everyone came to the dance floor and danced to some of his favorite songs. It was such a sweet and fun dedication. These two souls are kind and good and we were honored to be there with them for their wedding.

Venue: The Meadows | Catering: Gourmet Galley | Florist: Golden Gate Studios

Cake: Zest | Makeup: Marianne Shows | DJ: Extreme Soundz

December 18, 2017 Connecticut, Weddings

Middletown CT Wedding: Erin and Tommy

Erin and Tommy. Where do I even start? We have known Erin’s family since almost the beginning of our wedding photography career since we photographed her sister Lyndsey’s wedding back in 2012. Sometimes clients definitely move into a special place in our lives and these sisters are some of those special ones. Tommy is a new friend to us and we are so so happy Erin has snagged him as her husband.

Tommy got ready in a family home and Erin in a nearby hotel. We all piled in a party bus and headed to the church for the Catholic ceremony, rich with Polish elements since “Tommy” is actually Tomasz. After the receiving line, we headed to the reception. When I saw the light strings all along the walls and draping the dancefloor I was stoked! There were lovely Polish traditions along with Polish music to keep that heritage strong. Being able to photograph new and different things to us, is always an exciting part of weddings. It was one of those nights that we really wanted to stay late into the party but after all that dancing and photographing we were spent.

Ceremony: Sacred Heart Church | Reception: The Pavilion at Crystal Lake

Florist: Cynthia’s Flower Shop | Cake: J Cakes | Dress: Ru De Seine

More from Erin and Tommy: Engagement Session

May 25, 2017 Connecticut, Engagements

Simsbury Connecticut Engagement Session: Erin and Tommy

We have known Erin since our first season as Bethany and Dan Photography! We photographed her sister’s wedding in 2012 and have been connected with this family ever since. We were over the moon for her when she met Tommy, who from all accounts including our own, is a total treat. Being asked to be a part of two weddings in the same family is always a high high honor and we literally could NOT be more excited for their upcoming wedding.

Erin’s grandmother lived in Simsbury, and she wanted to have the session in this town where she and Tommy have so many sweet memories. They even had their first “day-date” at Rosedale Farms Vineyard, one of the locations in this session. After a hike up to the top of a nearby overlook we geeked out about the dreamy light and views we had for the end of the sessions. All in all, a great Wednesday evening dont you think?