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!

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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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!

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!

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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!

Critsey and I had a great time, and after shooting Mandy at Faviana’s for her glamourous portraits we went hand had those huge posters made. They were almost as tall as Critsey!

On the day of the wedding we split up and I went with the guys. Priceless. This is what you didn’t get to see on TV …

Critsey went with the girls … I SO love the shots with the old 1950 car!

Yes, we saw Mepri Hall before David and his crew did their magic …

Bombshell Mandy and Mike Little now are Cat and Kitten!

The Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue.

Mike checking out the groomsmen’s gift.

The groom’s cake – Mandy’s phantasy of a cupcake and spiders came alive.

And the wedding cake: Diamonds are a girl’s best friend!

Mandy did an impressive job singing on stage. The huge portraits turned out great.

We took Mandy and Mike out for some romantic pictures.

Full Blown Cherry from Philadelphia rocked the house big time.

Critsey handed Mandy an album with the photos taken at Faviana’s. The album was kindly sponsored by Kambara Albums.

Beer & champagne & a wedding cake …

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.

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!

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.