Tara and Sean, wedding

Tara and Sean, wedding, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

My first... and probably last wedding. It was quite the experience and I now have even more respect for wedding photographers. It was a lot of work and I wasn't prepared for all the lighting, and other, challenges.

I did this for Tara, the bride, our family friend.

I watched her grow up from when she moved in next door at 2 years old.

It was a small, simple church wedding. She wore her mother's wedding dress from the 1970s and was absolutely beautiful!

I enjoyed the experience and know that I helped make her day special.

Best wishes, Tara and Sean!

Dave & Cathy

Busy weekend with Father's Day, my birthday and a wedding. 

We managed to survive it all and have fun. 

I'm sorry I couldn't get out to Coney Island to see the Mermaid Parade, but there were only two days in the weekend. Oh well.....

Dave & Cathy were married at the Stony Brook Yacht Club and we all had a great time.

Don't they look happy?

Now it's time to continue the celebration of my birthday. After all, shouldn't we celebrate the birthday month? I'll be posting more photos soon of the road trip to a new destination.

Road trip.......Rhode Island!

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Polish Festival in Riverhead

Every year at this time, the town of Riverhead is host to the Polish Festival.

There are vendors and food carts in the street with something for everyone.

It was held this weekend, August 18 & 19.

On Saturday, I saw the traditional wedding ceremony complete with the young bride and groom, the couple's parents, wedding attendants and this young flower girl. Beautiful costumes to complete the tradition, are a must.

The mission is to pass the traditions on to the next generation.

I think it was a success!

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