Jackie and Jimmy - November 8, 2008

Jackie's wedding day did not get off on the right foot, pun intended. She actually broke her foot the night before and we arrived at her house the next morning to find her with an ice pack on her foot, lamenting the fact that she would not be able to wear her Jimmy Choo's. But Jackie was determined to make the best of it and a few pain killers later, we were under way despite the injury and heavy downpours.

Here's a nice candid of Jimmy and his brother. Their family is very close and the day was a mix of laughter and tears.

The rain held up long enough for us to get this cool petal drop shot outside the church.

Jackie and Jimmy in their high-class 2008 Rolls Royce.

Their reception was held at Flowerfield in St James, NY. We had to take all of the formal pictures inside due to darkness and the rain, but the location worked out well.

Love this beautiful shot of Jackie. She doesn't look like she's in pain...

Family was a big part of their day and you could tell that they love and care for each other very much. This shot is of Jackie's grandmother reaching out to Jimmy during their first dance.

For a closer look at Jackie and Jimmy's wedding day, check out their slideshow below.

Jessica and Frank - Engagement photos

Jessica and Frank are getting married in February so we had to get their engagement pictures done before it got too cold. We set out to shoot in Central Park thinking late afternoon on Marathon Sunday wouldn't be too bad. We were wrong. The area around the park was just packed. So we moved our shoot to Battery Park, which turned out to be a great location. We arrived just before a spectacular sunset.

This shot is just under the Holocaust Museum with a great view of the Statue of Liberty in the background.

Sunset at Battery Park is a great time to catch a cruise ship leaving port.

Check out more of this shoot below:

Clara and Marcos - October 24, 2008

Clara & Marcos met each other before their ceremony for pictures at TriBeCa Rooftop near the entrance to the Holland Tunnel in lower Manhattan. We started with a few shots of the guys on the roof until the girls arrived.

We found this cool alley down at street level on Desbrosses St. for some shots of Clara and Marcos alone.

The ceremony began at sunset at TriBeCa Rooftop. This shot is of Clara making her way down the grand staircase for the start of the ceremony.

Were married! Let's party!

The catering was excellent. Lot's of great sushi and shellfish. Special thanks to Tracey from Polka Dot Events for pulling everything together.

The table settings were beautiful.

Of course we had to do a night shot on the roof.

Check out more of Clara and Marcos' wedding below.

Sofia and Kevin - October 18, 2008

Sofia and Kevin's wedding day couldn't have been better. The weather was perfect, the locations and decor were spectacular and the people were a lot of fun. They both got ready at their reception location, the Hilton Woodcliff Lake in Bergen County, NJ. Late fall is such a great time of year to be in North Jersey and the trees were all at peak color.

Sofia and Kevin have impeccable taste and it was reflected in every ascpect of their day. So let's start with the shoes. Christian Louboutin of course, with their trademark red soles.

Sofia had a piece of jewelry from each of her grandmothers attached to her bouquet. What a great idea and a sweet gesture.
The florist, Stephanie and Lambros of Allendale Flowers in Allendale, NJ, did a great job with the bouquets and the table centerpieces at the reception.

It took quite a few hands to get Sofia's pearls just right.

Love this glam shot of the girls in the Hilton lounge.

This one has a very "Breakfast at Tiffany's" look to it. Love it!

Sofia and Kevin's ceremony was traditional Greek.

The natural sunlight coming through the windows was perfectly situated for the ceremony pictures.

There was a park just behind the church which turned out to be a great spot for portraits. This one of the girls was Sofia's idea with an added twist from Michael.

Notice the birds watching atop the church roof.

This is a shot of the sign-in book we created using Sofia & Kevin's engagement pics.

Sofia & Kevin's table settings were elegant and cozy.

The real "money shot", in true Greek tradition.

There's a lot more to see so check out the slideshow below.

Dawn and Nick - October 12, 2008

So, if you follow our web site journal frequently you might remember Royce's wedding back in March - Royce was Amy's (6/17/07) MOH. So Dawn is Royce's sister. Oh, and Dawn's MOH is Lindsey and we shot Lindsey and David's engagement pics yesterday (see those below), and Lindsey and David's wedding is in December.

Try to keep up.

Dawn and Nick got ready at the Hilton Garden Inn in Westbury, NY on what was a beautiful fall day.

Love this shot of Dawn during her makeup session. Beautiful!

A cool shot of the guys courtesy of Marek.

Dawn and Nick's ceremony and reception were held at The Carltun in East Meadow, NY. The day was filled with a lot of their quirky personalities and it showed in the details of their decor; starting with the PEZ dispenser table cards, custom ordered from the factory.

Smiley faced Yarmulka's. Dawn originally wanted true yellow and black smiley's but Mom won that one.

Their floral was impeccably done by Spitz and Peck with truly unique flowers and an abundance of fall color. This shot shows the amazing hupa and ceremony area.

Here's a nice shot in the gardens at The Carltun showing Dawn's bouquet.

Marge and Homer topped their cake!

The band "Vision" was from the Franklin Wayne Music Group and they rocked the house all night long.

It's not every day that the bride chomps dollar bills from her Father-in-Law's shirt.

Dawn and Lindsey. Awwwww...

Check out more of Dawn and Nick's wedding below.

Lindsey and David's Engagement - October 2008

We had a great day in Central Park for Lindsey and David's engagement pcitures. Their wedding is at Capitale in NYC in December. Capitale is a really cool venue with a lot of history. We squeezed in the shoot the day before Lindsey was MOH in Dawn's wedding party (10/12/08 above). We were lucky to have two beautiful weekend days in a row.

This shot was taken in one of our favorite locations in the park, Shakespeare Gardens.

This guy on Bow Bridge is not a statue, he's real.

Love this quiet moment on the bridge.

A dramatic shot in the tunnel at Bethesda Terrace.

Love this one too.

We look for funny coincidences like this one that make us laugh.

Check out more of Lindsey and David below.

Jennifer and Tom - October 3, 2008

Jennifer and Tom�s wedding ceremony was held at a quaint church nestled in the Long Island Pine Barrens in Wading River, NY on a picture perfect autumn day.

Jennifer and Tom�s reception was held at Hamlet Willow Creek in Mt. Sinai, NY. We arrived just in time for a few sunset shots on the golf course. For the golfers out there, the golf course is one of the best on Long Island and is always in great shape. It�s a real challenge and plays 6311/130/71.1 from the blues. Hamlet Windwatch, its sister course in Hauppauge, is also a real treat. Both have GPS built into the carts so first timers can get the lay of the land with ease.

Jennifer set up a nice tribute to her late father, complete with a Mets jersey as a sign-in memento.

Future Bliss Productions shooters?

Check out more of Jennifer and Tom�s wedding below.

Caroline and Brian - September 27, 2008

Caroline and Brian's wedding day was supposed to include an outdor ceremony at the waterfront venue Davenport Club in New Rochelle, NY. However, the weather did not fully cooperate. But, we made the best of it and still got some great pictures.

Caroline and her bridesmaids got ready in the bridal suite.

They met before the ceremony on the beach for some photos. We managed to get some great shots before the rain came.

We all cozied up to the fireplace in the library for an intimate ceremony indoors.

Here's a cool shot at night in front of the Davenport.

Check out more of Caroline and Brian's wedding below.

Wendy and Cesar - August 31, 2008

If you are a regular visitor to our web site, you might remember Ana and Ed from June 2006. We got to spend another happy day with Ana�s family, this time with her brother Cesar. Cesar and his fianc�e started their wedding day at the Glen Cove Mansion in Glen Cove, NY.

Love the hair clip Wendy chose.

A cute shot on the grand staircase.

Cesar rockin� it, mansion style.

Wendy and Cesar had a beautiful day with clear blue skies, perfect for their outdoor ceremony at Leonard�s La Dolce Vita in Great Neck, NY.

A serious moment during the intimate ceremony.

A couple of fun portraits.

Check out more of Wendy and Cesar�s wedding below.

Colleen and Anthony - August 16, 2008

Well, Bay Shore was rockin' once again this weekend for Colleen and Anthony's wedding. After a wild ceremony at St. Pat's, complete with unwelcome flying guests we headed to the Brightwaters canal for some cool photos by the sea.

Colleen and Anthony win the prize this season for the largest bridal party.

Peat Moss and the Fertilizers were the entertainment for the reception at Captain Bill's Bayview House. They kept the party moving in high gear all night long.

A nice sunset shot by the pier.

Check out more of Colleen and Anthony's wedding below.

Maura and Carl - July 26, 2008

Maura and Carl couldn't have asked for a more beautiful wedding day. The weather was just incredible. Their family and friends were so much fun to be around. Maura's smile is infectious and the camera just loves her. They are such a happy couple too. They made our job easy.

Carl got ready with the guys in a cool suite at The Inn at Fox Hollow

Maura and the girls had a lot of laughs getting ready at her parent's house.

A nice shot of Maura just before the ceremony.

Their ceremony was held at St Aidan's church in Williston Park, NY. This shot is a fisheye shot of the happy couple leaving the church.

A quick toast in the limo just before arriving at the Fox Hollow

The grand entrance.

Check out more of Maura and Carl's photos below.

Lisa and JP - July 19, 2008

Lisa and JP are part of our group of couples from the Bay Shore area. We always have a great time with this crowd and Lisa and JP's wedding did not dissappoint. Their ceremony was held at St. Pat's on a picture perfect day. Okay, maybe it was a little hot and humid, but it was clear and sunny.

We went to Brightwaters Canal after the ceremony for some cool pics by the water.

Lisa and JP arrived at their reception at Chateau La Mer in style by boat.

The floral arrangements were fabulous.

Here's a cool shot of JP. Notice Lisa in his sunglasses. This was taken at the Fire Island Ferry Terminal just before they boarded, on their way to continue the party into the evening.

Check out their slideshow below.

Katie and James - July 13, 2008

Katie and James chose a spectacular location for their wedding ceremony and reception, Atlantica in Westhampton Beach, NY. Located on the popular Dune Rd, Atlantica is steps from the Atlantic Ocean and is a beautiful facility. Katie and James met before the ceremony for pictures on the beach.

The sunflowers Katie chose really popped in the pictures.

Check out their slideshow below.

Meg and Aram - July 12, 2008

Meg and Aram were married in a church ceremony that married their Catholic and Armenian traditions. The celebration continued at their reception at North Hempstead Country Club in Port Washington, NY. The party featured an American and Armenian band which kept everyone moving all evening.

The bride and groom arrived in a trolley.

The green and blue colors really fit the golf course theme.

The groom's father joined the Armenian band for some traditional music.

Check out their slideshow below.

Liza and Richard - June 28, 2008

Liza and Richard met before their ceremony for some pictures in the Meat Packing district of Manhattan, NY. Despite a quick thunderstorm and a few hair issues, we got some really cool images.

Their ceremony and reception were held at the West Side Loft in Midtown. The decor was hip and the food was eclectic. The evening was a great mix of NYC cool and Jewish traditions.

Check out their slideshow below.

Lisa & George - June 27, 2008

Lisa and George's wedding day was held at The Royalton in Roslyn, NY. The mansion was recently remodeled and is now a top-notch location for weddings. The girls got ready in the lovely bridal suite while the guys chilled in their own room complete with baseball on the LCD, chicken fingers and beer. The ceremony was held outside in the beautiful gardens. Here's a few pics from their day. For more, click on their slideshow below.

Anticipation.

A cool relaxed shot of the guys taken by Marek.

A formal shot in the gardens.

A classic Hollywood style shot in the stairwell. (Love the kid in the right corner of the shot)

:)

Jessica and Jerremy - June 21, 2008

Jessica's wedding day started with some serious medical problems. She really impressed us all with her perseverance and her desire to smile through it. You can't tell from her pictures what she had to endure, which is a testament to her tenacity. She did feel much better as the day wore on, so it wasn't all difficult. We loved working with Jessica and Jerremy and also with their wedding planner Elaine from Exquisite Events. Elaine was a big help with keeping Jessica fresh and she did a fantastic job booking the latin-flavored entertainment and "exquisite' decor.

Jessica and her proud parents in the Caddy.

Some photos from the Fox Hollow.

Enjoy their beautiful slideshow.

Clara and Marcos' Engagement - June 2008

Clara and Marcos' wedding is not until October 2008, but we took advantage of the beautiful NYC early summer weather and scheduled a shoot in Central Park and Times Square. They are a cute couple and seemed to relax and enjoy the evening. Central Park has an endless supply of cool locations.

These next two were taken in Shakespeare Gardens.

And of course Times Square.

Megan and Jim - June 7, 2008

Megan and Jim's wedding day was an unseasonably hot early June day at 94 degrees. Despite having an outdoor reception, we all managed to have a great time at the Larchmont Yacht Club in Larchmont, NY. The band rocked, the decor was nautical and the location was spectacular. Check out Megan and Jim's slideshow below.

Dawn and Nick's Engagement - May 2008

Dawn is the sister of one of our March brides, Royce, who was maid of honor at Amy & Brian's wedding in June '07. We like to keep it in the family ;)
Dawn and Nick are to be married at the The Carltun in October. We chose the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens for the first part of our shoot and then went to the beach in Belle Harbor, NY for the second half.

A georgeous field of Bluebells. One of only a few plants in full bloom this time of year.

Sunset on the beach..