Jasmin and Steve's Wedding Part Two

So you saw part one here...

Here's part two!  And you can see how awesome Jasmin and Steve's wedding was!

Jasmin and Steve decided to do a first look instead of doing pictures after the ceremony, which is the more traditional route.

I understand why some couples decided to go the traditional route, but the anticipation of seeing each other before the ceremony is still great, and your wedding planner and your photographers can set it up so it's romantic and private.

Seeing each other beforehand really helps settle those nerves leading up to the ceremony and it also gets your pictures out of the way so you don't have to miss cocktail hour!  Also, depending on the time of the ceremony, it may be too dark to take pictures outside afterwards, so planning ahead guarantees great pictures outside.

The ceremony was held outside.  Here is Jasmin being escorted by her lovely mother.

What a beautiful picture!  I love watching guests expressions as they see the beautiful bride walk down the aisle.  It's usually the first tears of the day.  The groom smiling and beaming is always so wonderful.  It's also at this point, that I, as a wedding planner, high five my assistants because "WE DID IT!"  From here on out, it's just managing time until clean out.

I LOVE her dress.

This part is usually one of my faves as well. Being announced the first time as husband and wife (or husband and husband, or wife and wife) is so beautiful to me! 

The dinner was supposed to be held outdoors, with dancing under the tent, but do to the weather, we had to move everything under the tent.  The ceremony and cocktail hour was outside, so I consider that a success!

Natasha, Sara, and Duyen worked their butts off hanging up those lanterns. 

But I think they look great and it really added to their overall look.

Looks like it was a fun party! Kim of No Macarena kept the music going all night.

Thank you to Margaret of Unusually Fine Photography for the awesome images!

And thank you to Appleford and Robert Ryan Catering for the beautiful venue and wonderful catering!
Part three is next with some great detail shots!

Jasmin and Steve's Wedding - Pre Ceremony

On May 22nd, cHill Weddings was busy!  Christina was out with Sarah at the Sofitel for Jamie and Lynn's wedding, while Natasha and Sara was at Appleford for Jasmin and Steve's wedding.

Sadly for us here at cHill Weddings, this was Natasha's last wedding. Hopefully this won't be the last time we see her!  I'll be doing a post soon about her other business venture!

Special thanks to the amazing Margaret of Unusually Fine Photography.  We just wrote about them recently about their contest!

Without further ado, I present to you Jamin and Steve's wedding!

Okay... I want these shoes.  Jasmin, I'm coming over to steal these!


Appleford is a gorgeous venue, where Jasmin and Steve had their ceremony and reception.  I'm a lover of old homes, especially homes made with stone.

Here Jasmin is wearing the right shirt the morning of her wedding.  Wear a button down shirt so it is easier to take off without ruining your hair and makeup!*

I love love love this first look picture.  I'm a big fan of dimples!

I really loved Jasmin's gown.  It's always so refreshing to see brides wear something different.  She didn't wear the traditional veil and donned a flower instead (cool!) and had little sleeves with her sweetheart neckline gown.  I love again.

I think at this point, it may have just stopped raining... There were thunderstorm warnings left and right in the Philly area that day.  Around 4pm, Tasha texted me to let me know that cocktail hour was scheduled to move outside! 

Part Two will be coming shortly! Stay Tuned!

*True story: I think my sister cut or ripped my tank top off of me because I completely spaced and wore a tank top instead of a button down shirt. 

Unusually Fine Photography Gay Wedding Contest

Margaret and Max and Unusually Fine Photography is hosting a gay wedding contest! Unusually Fine Photography is a New York City boutique photography studio. Margaret and Max are the owners and are true artists. They recently shot Jasmin and Steve's wedding, clients of ours, on May 22nd and got some great shots on their special day. You can see how wonderfully unique their work is by going to their website unusuallyfine.com.

So, for the contest they are choosing one gay couple engaged to be married and shooting their wedding for free! And while it might not be legal for gay couples to marry in New York, Margaret and Max believe that it shouldn't stop any couple from tying the knot!

If you click on the video it will take you to Margaret and Max's blog where you can find all the details of the contest . Also take a look at the awesome video: The Unwedding Party.