{Real Wedding} Jamie & Eamon Do Modern Vintage

Jamie & Eamon at Franklin Plaza

You may remember that colorific carnival engagement shoot I shared with you last Friday from Joe Elario Photography. Well oh happy day, we have Jamie and Eamon's gorgeous wedding too, and they sure did it up with their modern vintage style. A gorgeous neutral color palette and Jamie's birdcage veil combined with stately architecture and an antique car take us back a generation or two. 

I was so beyond thrilled when JP sent over this wedding; there is something heartfelt about starting with the engagement session and seeing it through to the I Do's. As it turns out, these high school sweethearts were married ten years to the day of their first date. Super swoon! They are so  adorable and we are happy to able to bring you their version of a perfect day! 

We begin our journey at Franklin Plaza in Troy, NY.  Gorgeous lines, roman style columns and arched window make for a stunning backdrop.

Photographer JP: We arrived at the hotel where the ladies were getting ready. Sitting in a stool in her robe was Jamie getting some final touches from Flawless by Tina. So we shot a ton of getting ready stuff then it was out to the mean streets of Troy (kidding) for some portraits with Jamie and the girls. These photos are some of my favorite images yet!

Be still my peony loving heart - seriously, I believe the best wedding flower ever! Delicate and full all at the same time, this blush bouquet, designed by JP's wife, Miss Fleurtacious Designs, is a perfect complement to Jamie's fitted mermaid wedding gown. I applaud her choice of a bold lip color and lovely birdcage veil to complete her modern vintage wedding look.

These images are breathtaking - Jamie is a gorgeous bride and Eamon is a lucky man. JP did an amazing job capturing the essence of the moment.

The ceremony took place St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Troy, NY, which was filled with family and friends. JP really took advantage of the church's architectural structures -  arches, ceiling, lines - to create a sense depth and scale.

JP: We loved shooting in the church because of the light, and the AC. Eamon told me he was a little nervous too. Jamie seemed pretty cool even when “here comes the bride” started playing. Once they were pronounced husband and wife it was off to some awesome spots in downtown Troy. We captured some incredible photos and then had them off to Franklin Plaza where this bride and groom attended their cocktail hour.

A perfect sliver of light falls at exactly the right moment. I love how it illuminates her veil!

And another one peeks through the window!

JP: So on Jamie’s Facebook she asked her friends “vintage rolls royce or vintage bentley????” I voted Bentley. I won.

Modern vintage at its very best - glam bride, handsome groom, to die for Bentley!

JP: The party started off right in the hands the Mike Emery’s New York Players where there’s no stopping that force. The result, a packed dance floor all night long. Both Jamie and Eamon were on that dance floor all night long except when they were goofing in the Elario Photo Booth! 

Well there you have it, the sophisticated yet fun, vintage yet modern, visually beautiful and pulling on your heartstrings real wedding of Jamie and Eamon. Thank you again to the awesome team over at Joe Elario Photography and especially JP for his excitement over this feature. Well done, sir, well done - can't get enough of this couple! Joe Elario Photography is a fabulous father and son wedding photography team known for their style, stellar reputation and reliability. The duo is available to shoot weddings & events in Albany, Saratoga Springs, Lake George, & NY. 

What do you think of Jamie's look? Are you thinking of going vintage modern for you wedding? We'd love to know your plans!


Go with the good stuff,

{Real Engagement} Jamie & Eamon - Carnival Love + Bubbles

You know when an image just stands up and SLAPS you - the colors pop, the love jumps off the page, the pose is spontaneous and perfect....yeah that kind of slap! Well, welcome to today's Real Engagement session with Jamie and Eamon, coming to us from Joe Elario Photography out of Albany, NY. Talk about unique - I simply adore the carnival setting for this super cute couple who happen to be grade school sweethearts!  This shoot transports me back to junior high when the county fair was THE place for young love to blossom. Carnies, cotton candy, and holding hands on the ferris wheel. Sigh.

Photographer JP Elario says, "I loved working with this couple! Jamie and Eamon have been dating for 10 years, these guys got together back in the eighth grade! A true love story right? And with all the fairs going on, I thought I must do an engagement session at one. I just knew all the colors and scenes would not disappoint and boy, was I right. Sure we had to deal with the carnies and wow, they’re a unique breed to say the least but all in all, it was a kick ass session."

These colors make the whole shoot. What a great location! I think this picture is my favorite.

Or maybe this one! It is so hard to choose!

JP: "What's a fair without a carousel? Jamie & Eamon let me buy them a round. Although standing backwards and shooting did make me a little dizzy, the shot was totally worth it."

JP "took care" of a bubble guy early on in the shoot and was bound and determined not to let those bubbles go to waste! I think they work so perfectly in this setting, soft and delicate, throwing off small soapy rainbows of light. LOVE it!

Can you imagine how hard it would be hard to choose a favorite group of pictures from this session? According to JP, this one is his favorite! I love the out of focus colors and lights in the background; Jamie and Eamon just pop right out of the image! 

JP: "The blue light is always the good stuff." I would have to agree on this one in particular. Amid the colorful flashing lights, carny calls, rollercoaster screams, and impossible to win games, Jamie and Eamon are almost like the eye in a hurricane, the energy is around them is frenetic and lively but their love is peaceful and steady.

This has to be one of the most enjoyable engagement shoots I have seen in a long time, and I get to see a lot! Amazing composition, color and just plain fun! I can't WAIT to bring your their wedding photos next week!

Thanks so much to JP for letting us share this light up your heart Real Engagement session. Joe Elario Photography is a fabulous father and son wedding photography team known for their style, stellar reputation and reliability. The duo is available to shoot weddings & events in Albany, Saratoga Springs, Lake George, & NY.  Personally, I am super smitten with them already, quick to respond, easy to work with and awesome sense of humor.

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Have a deLightful day - Go with the good stuff,

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