Lauren & Kevin's Amazing Wedding at Carlyle on the Green

 

There's absolutely nothing like a Long Island Wedding.

I thoroughly enjoyed this wedding for so many reasons.  First, my amazing coworkers.  As usual, I get to work with my wife Teresa.  I also got to work with my buddy and New York-based assistant Lance.  We documented the day with our favorite wedding filmmakers, Geoff & Kate of The Light Mill Film Studios.  And we met a bunch of new friends.

Then, the location.  I got my start photographing weddings in the greater New York City area and there is just something about photographing weddings there that both inspires and amazes.  Carlyle on the Green was no exception.

And lastly, speaking of inspiration and amazement, there is Kevin and Lauren.  What a beautiful bride and an amazing couple!  I am so happy for the both of them and their families.  It wasn't easy to narrow these photos down for this post, but here are a few of my favorites from the day...

Lauren and her bridesmaids looked awesome with the help of Stacey and her team from Once Upon a Bride.

The weather was threatening rain but we were able to photograph Kevin & Lauren's first look on the beautiful grounds of the Carlyle on the Green.  Look at Kevin's reaction to seeing Lauren for the first time in her wedding gown...

... and Lauren's reaction!

No groom would be complete with a bunch of crazy guys to help him out on his wedding day.  These guys kept calling me "Lance" all day.  I guess I remind them of their friend Lance.  That probably would have been OK if it wasn't for my friend Lance assisting me.  Very confusing.

I believe this photo is an ideal example of a glowing bride!

Maya of Swank Productions did a great job setting up this room for the ceremony.  Those hanging candles behind the bride and groom were her handiwork.

These people know how to dance and have a blast!

DJ FLO got the party started right away with some amazing grooves.  The reaction of the dancers tells the story.

Endearing words from the Maid of Honor and the Best Man, Kevin's brother.

Congratulations Lauren & Kevin!  You guys rock!