Franklin Plaza
Saturday February 6, 2010
Nicole and Pete's Wedding Day
Don't you just love winter wedding's when the sun is shining and love is in the
air! This is what Nicole was thinking as she walked across the street from her
hotel room to the bridal suite at the Franklin Plaza to get ready for her
special day! After her bridesmaids helped her slip into her perfect dress, the
champagne was flowing and there was laughter and excitement in the air! After a
short but sweet ceremony held right in the ballroom of the Franklin Plaza,
guests were escorted upstairs to partake in the cocktail hour that always amazes
everyone with the huge array of tasty appetizers! As the guests were enjoying
themselves upstairs the banquet staff were busy transforming the ballroom into a
wedding fantasy along with sparklers and flowers provided by Price Chopper.
After an amazing dinner the night was filled with non-stop fun thanks to the DJ
Jeff Richards, who provided the music that had everyone dancing all night!
Thank you Nicole and Pete for allowing us to be part of your special day and we
wish you many years of happiness!
Michael and Nancy
Glen Sanders Mansion
Friday February 5,2010
Amy and John's Wedding
A chilly day in February outside, yet warm and cozy inside in the newly
renovated Sanders Suite where Amy was getting ready for her special day! After a
slight case of normal pre-wedding jitters, Amy was in her dress looking gorgeous
and ready to get to St. Joseph's Church to start her new life with her best
friend John! Back at the Mansion Chef Will and banquet staff were busy getting
ready to wow Amy, John and their guests to a spectacular array of culinary
flavors that were both pleasing to the eyes and the palate. The ballroom looked
beautiful thanks in part to Price Chopper in Latham for providing all the
flowers. After all the formalities, DJ Paul Malo kept this party going from
beginning to end!
We totally enjoyed working with Amy, John and their families and wish them many
years of happiness together!
Michael and Nancy
The Glen Sanders Mansion
Saturday, January 2,2010
Annemarie and Mark's Wedding
I can't think of a better way to start off the new year except to be part of
Annemarie and Mark's wedding! I think we had as much fun as the family and
friends of the bride and groom. As nervous and excited as Annemarie was, she
had everything planned out for her very special day. She looked beautiful from
head to toe and her pictures certainly did not show her nerves. When we met
Mark at the exquisite St. John's Church in Schenectady, he too had a case of the
jitters, but he looked quite handsome in his blue suit! After friends and
family were treated to a choral singer and moving service, we were back at The
Glen Sanders Mansion where quests were treated to a magnificent spread of a huge
array of cocktails and appetizers.
We just want to thank Annemarie, Mark and their entire family for allowing us to
be part of this very happy day and we wish you many years of happiness!
Michael and Nancy
Glen Sanders Mansion, Scotia New York
December 12,2009
Kelly & Brian's Wedding
Weddings in December can be rather tricky when it comes to the weather and the
cold, but when the bride and groom love snow, it makes life easier when you want
to go outside and take pictures!
We started out the day at the Glen Sanders Mansion Inn where Kelly was getting
ready. She looked beautiful as she posed like a professional in front of the
camera along with the entire wedding party.
From there we met Brian and his groomsmen at the church while they waited for
Kelly and the girls to arrive. After a beautiful ceremony, we were back at the
Glen Sanders Mansion where family and friends were treated to an amazing
cocktail hour, followed by a delicious dinner. After two emotional parent
dances, Nick Madelone the DJ for the evening, had everyone up on their feet
dancing the rest of the night!
We just want to thank Kelly, Brian and their friends and family for allowing us
to be a part of their very happy wedding day! It was truly a pleasure working
with you and we wish you health and happiness for the New Year and your new life
together!
Michael and Nancy
Saratoga National Golf Club
Saratoga Springs, New York
November 28, 2009
Sylvia and Neil's Wedding
What a spectacular day for a wedding; a little windy, a slight chill in the air
and a few clouds; priceless! The only other thing you could ask for is a very
excited bride-to-be named Sylvia. She looked absolutely stunning in her
magnificent dress, perfect shoes, and awesome wrap! Although Sylvia doesn't
like to be the center of attention, she worked the camera like she was doing it
all her life as her family watched on lovingly. After we left Sylvia and
Neil's house we were off to the ceremony at the Saratoga National Golf Club.
There was plenty of time to take advantage of the golf course as a back drop for
Neil's photo time. We also had some fun shots with his best men who love to
play golf! We have worked at Saratoga National many times, but no matter how
small or large your wedding might be, we are always in awe of how the ballroom
is transformed into whatever your dream wedding might be. After a beautiful
ceremony, and just before the sunset we again took advantage of the spectacular
view and took the wedding party out to the golf course. After an awesome
dinner, and all the formalities were completed, DJ Paul Malo, had everyone up on
their feet dancing the rest of the night!
We would like to thank Sylvia, Neil and their families for allowing us to be
part of your amazing day! You made it very easy for us to capture the happiness
and love that you all have for each other!
Michael and Nancy
Erin and Herman
Albany Country Club
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Erin and Herman's Wedding
It was another rainy, chilly weekend, yet that did not discourage Erin and her
wedding party from totally enjoying this very happy day! Erin looked stunning
in her wedding dress, like she belonged in a bride's magazine as did her little
flower girl Kate! There was a beautiful ceremony at the Holy Names Chapel where
Herrman along with family and friends waited for Erin to walk down the aisle
with her dad to marry her handsome groom.
As we arrived at The Albany Country Club, it was once again raining, but that is
when you have to look outside the box and use your imagination and get creative
for some photo's that turned out awesome! Thanks to Erin and Herman being very
cooperative and fun, we are very pleased with the results.
After everyone enjoyed a fantastic dinner served by a very attentive staff at
the Albany Country Club, Paul Malo the DJ for the evening, had this energetic
crowd on their feet dancing all night until it was time to say goodnight!
We want to thank you both along with your family and friends for allowing us to
capture this very happy day with you all!
Michael and Nancy
Poughkeepsie Grand Plaza Hotel
Jessica and Michael's Wedding
November 7, 2009
What a beautiful day for a road trip to Poughkeepsie to photograph the wedding
of Jessica and Michael! We love road trips and this was extra special since
this is the second wedding we have shot for this awesome family! The
anticipation of this special day was felt from one family member to another,
including Jessica's four year old niece. The wedding party were all smiles as
we went outside on a chilly but sunny afternoon. At the church we found Michael
excited and anxious to marry his sweet Jessica! After a beautiful mass, we were
on the road again to the Poughkeepsie Grand Plaza Hotel to get this party
started!! As you will see from the pictures, this is a NY Giants football
loving group of guys and gals who had more fun with a football helmet that was a
gift from the best-man to the bride. It was so much fun watching that helmet
being passed from one person to another. There were also some serious moments
like the bride and grooms first dance
and Jessica and her dad enjoying a moment together that won't be forgotten. We
just want to thank Jessica, Michael and their families for allowing us once
again to be part of this very happy day and we wish you health, happiness and a
wonderful life together!
Michael and Nancy
Franklin Plaza Troy, New York
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Kristen and Karl's Wedding
As we all know, Saturday was a very rainy ominus day, but it did not detere the
excitement and enthusiasm of Kristen and Karl's special day! Kristen and her
wedding party were so much fun when we started at her house! The ceremony was
awesome at the Siena College Chapel and then once again we were off to the
elegant Fraklin Plaza where they never disappoint in bringing their best to
every wedding.
This wedding was filled with surprises! Two fantastic first dances, a special
song written and sung by Karl's friend, a dance floor filled with happy guests
thanks to DJ Paul Malo. Let's not forget Bret Wasserman who does an awesome
job capturing the entire day.
Thank you Kristen, Karl and family for making us part of your happy day and
making it easy and fun for us, you rock!
Michael and Nancy
Sylvia and Neil
We had a fun shoot with Syliva and Neil at Washington Park in Albany. It was much colder then it looks in these photos, but they were willing and so was I. Looking forward to the big day in November at Saratoga National Golf Course.
Franklin Plaza Troy
Sunday, October 18th, 2009
Robyn and Dan's Wedding
Robyn and Dan had the "best wedding ever" last night at the Franklin Plaza. We
started out at the Franklin Plaza Suites where everyone was staying. From the
moment we met the bride and groom to be, we knew we were in for a treat. They
are fun, spontaneous and both have a great sense of humor which made our work
that much easier to get some awesome memories in photo's. There were so many
surprises that added to this already special day that I don't know where to
begin.
First there was a red mustang that Robyn surprised Dan with to drive to Russell
Sage College to take some photo's. Then after all the formalities were
completed, Paul Malo, the DJ for this excellent wedding had everyone dancing The
Slovackian Wedding Dance that should be a tradition at everybody's wedding! The
last surprise of the night was when Dan sang to Robyn and there was not a dry
eye in the room.
Thanks to the Franklin Plaza for always surpassing every bride and grooms dream
wedding come true and special thanks to Robyn and Dan for just being themselves
and letting us be part of their most memorable wedding!
Michael and Nancy
