Cooperstown, New York Wedding

You might remember this stunning Hollywood couple from the sexy photo-shoot in Malibu I had photographed this past February. The only thing that might look a little different is the color of Alyssa's hair. She is back to her roots in more ways than one! Alyssa just finished shooting a recent movie before the wedding in which she starred as a brunette. Alyssa and Josh are from New York, so they left the West Coast for a Fall Wedding at home and Alyssa returned to her blonde hair color.

Alyssa & Josh's wedding took place in Cooperstown, New York at the Farmers Museum with a beautiful reception to follow at the Otesaga Resort Hotel. As Alyssa filled me in on all of the wedding plans, I became more and more excited waiting for their day to arrive. I truly had the photographer’s dream. A movie star couple comfortable in front of the camera and all of the fall colors in upstate New York. I had perfect locations scouted out and then we got the weather forecast... RAIN and Lots of it! My only hope was that the sky would be clear for portraits. 

While the girls were getting ready, I could tell Alyssa was so worried about the weather. So I told her not to worry, the rain was going to stop and we WERE going to get the amazing shots she dreamed about! It was actually really sweet; Josh was organizing board games in the lobby for all of the guests so they could have some fun indoors. As the rain came down, the guests boarded the trolleys and made their way to the Farmers Museum, less than a mile away.  I began photographing Alyssa using the window light (even though it was very dark outside) and just as I started snapping away I could see a small sparkle in her eyes start ever so softly and then this beautiful ray of light was shining right on her face... Beautiful!

We headed out to the ceremony and the rain was holding off. The Farmers Museum is an outside Museum of historic landmark buildings that have been relocated to create a small town. Set on the edge of rolling hills and a gorgeous lake, it was beautiful! The ceremony was so exquisite that I was moved to tears! During their vows they filled in the end of this sentence twenty different ways: " I love you because... ".  Like a good movie, you know it was perfect if it makes you laugh & cry at the same time! Their dog was even the surprise ringbearer! Following the ceremony and the Lavender toss, they made their way onto a carousel for the champagne toast and a ride. The fog rolled in just in time for portraits!

The cocktails were held on the back porch of the Otesaga with heaters roaring and the crisp fall evening setting in, it was going to be a great night. The reception room was glowing with candlelight and I especially loved their favorite movies quietly playing on the back wall. Not only did Alyssa & Josh jam out to the Red Hot Chili Peppers for their first dance, but Josh took to the stage with an amazing performance on the drums.  Between the photo-booth and cigars, the guests were well entertained for the entire night.