Jessica and David's wedding day started out bleak with heavy downpours all morning but as Jessica stepped into the church to exchange her vows with David the sun came out and shined brightly for the remainder of the day, providing another glittering day for wedding photography in Skaneateles! David and Jessica had a lovely reception at the Sherwood Inn but before we got there I flagged down their limo en route to the reception when I spotted a roadside patch of vibrant wildflowers...I was worried they would be annoyed but Jessica and David were so excited because they had been eyeing the flowers as well! It is so rewarding when couples allow you the time and flexibility to be spontaneous on their wedding day, I believe the greatest moments are unexpected and unscripted...the small "in-between" moments prove over and over again to be the stand-out images of wedding. When you allow your photographer time to observe and flex their artistic muscles you get a much richer set of images than if you have busied them with extensive "must have" shot lists. I owe a huge thanks to Jessica and David for being up for anything and just delightful to work with, be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the post to see their lantern launch (I hope to see more of these at weddings in the future)!
Couple stop to enjoy the wild flowers at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Couple's wedding program on top of lavender plants and a close up shot of the groom's boutonniere at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Bride's and bridesmaid's reflection in the mirror at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Plants capture the raindrops at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Bride puts on her wedding shoes at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
A friend puts on the bride's wedding veil at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Close up shot of the beautiful bouquet at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Bride and her bridesmaids clown around in front of the mirror at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
A man holds an umbrella over a bridesmaid as she steps out in the rain at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Close up shot of the beautiful bride at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Bride with bouquet poses in the garden at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Stained glass window silently proclaims the name of the church at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Bride and her father prepare to enter the church at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
The wedding party face the priest in front of the altar at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Detail of the bride's wedding gown and the couple at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Long shot of the couple in front of the altar at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Happy priest faces the couple in front of the altar at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Groom looks amused in this black and white shot at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Couple leave the church as guests look on at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Couple share a romantic moment in the garden at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Couple face each other in the garden at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Couple stroll in the garden at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Couple share a tender moment by the lake at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
The wedding party stand in front of the lake at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Couple get romantic by the lake at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Couple hold hands in front of the lake at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Facade of the wedding venue at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Escort cards for guests at the wedding venue at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Numbered table with flowers at the wedding venue and dark skies at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Cheese and fruits for guests at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Couple dance in front of guests at the wedding venue at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Couple get romantic on the dance floor at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Couple share a happy moment at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Couple pose in front of the lake at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Couple embrace in the garden at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Couple enjoy their moment together by the lake at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
The stem of a flower makes a perfect stand for the couple's wedding rings at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Guests clown around on the dance floor at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Bride and her father dance at the wedding venue at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Guest shows his dance moves at the wedding venue at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Couple and their guests show their dance moves at the wedding venue at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Couple have a good time on the dance floor at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Couple prepare to release a paper lantern at the Sherwood Inn Wedding
Couple hold up a paper lantern at the Sherwood Inn Wedding