Mary Beck is such a sweetheart, and despite the fact that we had her trekking all over downtown Savannah (and in four inch heels, no less!), she was friendly, gracious, and open to anything! She wore a gorgeous gown by Reem Acra, and Manolo Blahnik Sedaraby pumps (best known for their appearance on Sex & the City a few years back), which Lila was particularly smitten with. We did most of the shoot in the vicinity of Forsyth Park–a historic park with a very Parisian feel–in order to take advantage of a variety of interesting backdrops. In the span of a block, we managed to get brick walls, overgrown ivy, wrought iron gates, Spanish moss & greenery, and of course the Forsyth Park fountain, which is lovely all the time but particularly stunning at twilight.

Since the shoot itself was relatively short, we were able to have some time in the evening and the next day to take advantage of all the city has to offer–including old friends! We met up with a couple of our favorite locals and headed to dinner at Il Pasticcio–definitely a great place to check out if you’re in Savannah and in the mood for some Italian (Lila almost cried tears of joy over the Pumpkin Sachetti with Piedmont Truffle Cream). The next day, we hit Broughton street for a quick shopping break–our favorites were @home, satchel, and the Savannah Bee Company–and managed to score some Christmas gifts before reluctantly getting back in the car and steeling ourselves for the five hour drive back home. Great bride, great town, great shoot, great trip–and hopefully we’ll be back again soon!

Since both Lori + Eric’s wedding were held at the Buffalo Club (making it so convenient on guests) It was important for me as a photographer being back “home” to showcase some of the jewels of this  ”Queen City of the Lakes”.  If you have never been to Buffalo the Architecture in itself is amazing.  It is one of three cities with buildings by Louis Sullivan, HH Richardson, and Frank Lloyd Wright, architectural gems!  We are close to Niagara Falls, A hop away from Canada and yes this March 6th wedding was cold to this now southern based photographer. But it was 40 degrees, sunny and in Buffalo that’s nearly a heat wave in March.

The Buffalo Club (The former Pratt house) is a classical setting for a wedding. From the sunny blue sky’s with a touch of snow on the ground, to the gorgeous natural light lighting, to the rich wood walls, it’s a stunning place to photograph.  The ceremony took place in the Millard Fillmore Room and was surrounded by candles and flowers that were deliciously done by Maureen’s Buffalo Wholesale Flower Market .  Guests recessed down to the “Reading Room” for cocktails as we took the remaining portraits with family. Lori and Eric cut the cake on the way up to the Fireplace Dining Room , where guests were served a three course meal. Once dinner was over guests enjoyed an evening of cocktails and dancing, and DJ Frank Sansone had everyone out on the dance floor. Even Lori and Eric!

Enjoy the photos. We look forward to returning to Buffalo for many more weddings and events throughout the years!

thanks for having us Lori, Eric, + Kennedy.

Congratulations!

The night ended with a last dance and a sparkler exit in which Kristen + Ben were seen off in the truck that Ben’s groomsmen so elegantly decorated.

Thank you for having us document your day Kristen + Ben, we look forward to seeing your families next at Cameron’s wedding in July and then Liz’s wedding in August. We love being a part of so many great family memories!!!