07.07.07

"Couples bet on 07.07.07 as a lucky wedding day" read the cover of The Journal News that morning, and a photo of Kerry & Joseph ran alongside it. They had snagged us to photograph their wedding (you wouldn't believe how many inquiries we had for this date--at the hotel where they got ready there were five weddings taking place!!!) which turned out to be very cool, because their wedding was full of surprises...But to start, here's the photo of the article which featured them.

as kerry got ready, cool thing #2 was spotted...her friends had signed the bottom of her shoe for good luck...



but here was quite the surprise for me...when the bride and groom exited the church, the guests threw....no, not rice....no, not biodegradable non-bird killing fake rice....no, not bubbles...or confetti....but.....yes....butterflies. butterflies in boxes, set free as kerry and joe made their way outside. it didn't quite go over with the visual climax one might expect, as the butterflies sort of milled about and hesitated before flying off. and, if you are an animal rights sort, you might have some issues with the boxed up butterflies before the release, but it was definitely different and definitely interesting. here's my favorite shot of the moment....

kerry and joe were really fun and cool. here's some shots from the portrait session we did after the ceremony...



the reception was at The View on the Hudson in Piermont, NY. beautiful place, great food, and the weather was perfect.





another fun surprise. check out this AMAZING cake!!!! the coolest i've ever seen, for sure.

and then, apparently kerry is a baseball fan, because Mr. Met showed up and his presence caused quite the brouhaha...


and some of my favorites from devon's time with the guys getting ready....





congrats kerry and joe! may you have much luck with your lucky wedding date and throughout your marriage!