Amanda + Alex . Connecticut Wedding Photographer

This day was as close to perfect as a wedding day can get.  The sun was shining, the wind was blowing ever so slightly, and there were blue skies as far as the eye could see.  I walked into the lovely estate house at Tyrone Farm and saw Amanda's dress and fell in love.  A wedding dress says a lot about the bride, of course, but it also sets the tone for the day.  This dress told me that today would be simple, elegant, easy going, and tasteful.

The bridal suite at Tyrone Farm is gorgeously layered with antiques and vintage wallpapers.  It was a great backdrop for Amanda as she prepared to say her "I do's".

Amanda's sister was the maid of honor and Alex's sister was his best woman (in lieu of a best man).  Alex's sister also prepared all of the florals and modeled them after the wildflowers throughout the farm.  

Tyrone Farm is truly beautiful and Ian, the owner, was a wonderful host for the guests as well as the vendors.

Every man should own a tailored suit.  I loved Alex's choice for his wedding day.  It complimented Amanda's dress in simplicity, but also said a lot about his personality.  

Amanda and Alex chose to see each other before the ceremony to calm nerves and help the day's events go by more smoothly.

I don't usually blog a formal family photo, but I thought this was lovely.  Amanda and Alex did a group family photo together, symbolizing the joining of two families through their union.  I love the casual feel of this image and hope the families enjoy this for years to come!

Time to get married!  It was a sweet choice to have Amanda's mother join her down the aisle.

Cousins played folk music during the ceremony and reminded me of a southern wedding.

The cake was one of my favorite details of the day.  Alex hand painted the bride and groom toppers to reflect their attire!  The glasses were a fantastic touch.  I was so excited about this cake that I made a brave decision to move it outside for a photograph.  It was scary, to be honest!  But worth it.

Amanda's father prepared the parting succulent gift with his beautiful calligraphy.

At the end of the night, the guests were given sparklers.  Not for a grand exit that Amanda and Alex would run through.  They were just for fun!  There were so many things about this wedding that made sense.  Traditions were not kept for tradition's sake.  I guess when a couple dates for 12 years, they have time to think about what is truly important to them on this truly important day.

Amanda and Alex, thank you so much for having me photograph your wedding.  Thank you for trusting me with this beautiful day.  Ian, thank you for your hospitality at Tyrone Farm.  I hope to work with you again in the future!  And Edson Dias Photography, I had a great time with this contracted job, so thank you as well!