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Do you remember Jessica and Mike? Yes, they are the super gorgeous couple we photographed for their engagement session in Manhattan last June. And now it finally was the day of their wedding!

And I can tell you: it was awesome. New Jersey style, with all the bells and whistles. Mike looked sharp and Jessica was just plain stunning. I started with the guys getting ready at their hotel, and the flasks the groomsmen got as presents were way cool: they came with a little funnel! Of course this had to be tested – along with some flavor testing ;-)

If you want to know what was going on with the girls getting ready, check out Critsey’s blog, she covered the ladies.

After the ceremony at St. Lucy’s in Newark, NJ we went to Lambert Castle in Paterson, NJ. Mike had booked the whole interior for the afternoon to get great shots. Way to go Mike!

The reception was at the (“One and Only”) Westmount Country Club which is plain gorgeous. Please excuse the plethora of food shots, but what would be a NJ wedding without all the food? And yes, flamed sweets. Oh, and check out the live and freshly made Mozzarella. This so made my day!

Mike topped it off with the coolest garter grab we have ever seen. While he was rummaging under Jessica’s dress, what he pulled out was not a garter, but … a cigarette. That rocks.

Jessica and Mike love photography and they were game for anything we did. This was definitely one of  our best weddings in 2009. And now for the pictures!

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The weather report was not very good. But that can’t stop Critsey and me from taking pictures. And Sherry and Kevin were in good spirits too while Joni of Creations Hair & Makeup enhanced Sherry’s natural beauty in our hotel room. While we chatted there, Kevin told us that he used to live in Australia for several years. I would have never guessed – he has no Aussie accent at all! When we left the hotel the rain started.

But not for long and by the time we got to Central Park it was already getting nicer. The two are an intriguing couple and we had fun right away! I am still impressed that we made it to more parts of the Park that I had thought. Usually we don’t get far because we find so many little spots nearby.
We used the opportunity of a cello player in the Park for a little dance and then moved on to Brooklyn Bridge.

Now the weather was wonderful, and on a Saturday afternoon like this Brooklyn Bridge is packed! No worries, we love it and it has become our specialty to get pictures on the bridge that make it look as if there were hardly any or no people at all!
We had such a great time with Sherry & Kevin and we can’t wait to photograph their wedding!

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My wife Critsey Rowe of Couture Boudoir is having a contest to celebrate her new website – www.coutureboudoir.com

The winner will receive a luxurious Couture Boudoir session to include a Custom Designed Couture Boudoir Album with the session photos. To enter submit a short story about you and your guy – two photos of yourself – your name – location – and phone number.
email to critsey@critseyrowe.com

Boudoir is the hottest trend in Bridal Photography. What a wonderful gift not only for your guy but for yourself! Already married? Valentine’s Day is just around the corner!

I am overly proud to announce my wife’s new website for her boudoir photography. Her photos are taken in gorgeous locations and are the most tasteful, sophisticated and elegant, second to none. Hence Couture Boudoir!

Make sure to check out the new website at www.coutureboudoir.com. The Holidays are coming up and here is a great idea for an unforgettable present. And … guys, I am talking to you, too (hint, hint!)!

Critsey offers her sessions locally as well as nationwide and she is even presenting an international tour where you can have your pictures taken in the worlds most vibrant places!

So here it is! The third and probably best episode of David Tutera’s new show My Fair Wedding on WE TV. Now that it has aired, I can finally show you the pictures that Critsey and I took. And honestly: the TV show doesn’t do the event justice! It was absolutely kick ass. If you haven’t watched it – make sure you do!

Upcoming Air Dates:
Monday, November 10 at 1am | 12c
Monday, November 10 at 4am | 3c
Monday, November 10 at 11pm | 10c
Tuesday, November 11 at 2am | 1c
Sunday, November 16 at 12pm | 11c
Sunday, November 16 at 11pm | 10c
Monday, November 17 at 2am | 1c
Sunday, November 23 at 1pm | 12c
Friday, November 28 at 8pm | 7c
Sunday, December 7 at 5pm | 4c

This is a lot of pictures. But bear with me – it’s so worth it!

Mandy’s portrait session at Faviana.

Mike’s dream: walk to the wedding on the railroads.

The coolest officiant we’ve ever seen!

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A sneak peek for the My Fair Wedding show with David Tutera is up! WE tv’s website shows a preview of what is coming.

Critsey and I were the photographers on several episodes and I can’t wait to share the pictures with you! Be patient, and on October 26 you can see a selection of images we took at episode #1 with Wanda & Bert’s “South Beach” theme here on the GG-Blog.

They wanted us back! So Critsey and I photographed episode 3 of David Tutera’s show “My Fair Wedding” on WE tv. It will air on November 9 2008.

We are very excited about this episode – totally different but just as amazing! Again, although I’d love to share right away, the pictures will be revealed when the show airs.

It is fascinating how David Tutera and his Team manage to blow us away each time anew. His and the production team are such great people. We are having a blast working with them!

Yes, we’re on TV. Critsey and I just photographed the wedding for episode 2 of David Tutera’s new show “My Fair Wedding”.

In this show celebrity party planner and multitalent David Tutera and his fabulous crew enhance and upgrade the weddings of select couples.

Ryan, David & moi

This past weekend we were in New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia to be the photographers at the wedding which turned out to be an amazing event, not only showcasing David’s talent and great personality but also featuring a very unique couple.

I would love to post some pictures, but for now it will be a surprise …

This episode will air on November 2 on the WE tv.