Corin + Albert's Highlights: Rhinecliff Hotel Wedding

From the very first time that I met Corin and Albert, I could see how very much in love the are!  It's undeniable! Watch their faces throughout the video clip and I promise you will melt. They are so completely sweet together!

Here is a highlight video from Corin and Albert's sweet, romantic and fun wedding. I hope you enjoy!

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Vows on the Hudson

After four and a half years, Krista & Chris said "I Do" with the majestic Hudson River and fall's magnificent colors as their backdrop. The Grandview in Poughkeepsie was the setting for their intimate and personal wedding celebration. It was a perfect fall day; the weather was unseasonably warm, the clouds in the sky only served as a filter to allow the sun to shine a soft glow over everything, and the leaves clung to the trees in spite of the heavy winds and rains that had happened earlier in the week. How can it get any better than holding such a life changing event in the presence of the changing season? Below is a clip of their edited ceremony.

Inspired by all the gorgeous fall color and the smiles that never left their faces, we couldn't resist following Krista and Chris to capture some of their formal photography with their photographer, Cheryl Bolton-Reuter.

As we captured the cocktail hour activities and decorative details, we were entertained by Jeff Padovani of The DJ Solution playing accoustic guitar for the guests. Pumpkins were the centerpieces on the cocktail tables where everyone was sitting while enjoying the food, the view and the ambiance that the Grandview has to offer. Even as we entered the reception hall, it was dressed in fall; from the leaves on their wedding cake and tea light candle holders right down to the hand decorated coasters the bride and her bridesmaids crafted for her favors.



After their reception introductions, Stephanie Padovani of The DJ Solution read special words that the couple had written for one another to be read before their first dance. The words were serious, sweet, and fun. They talked about how they met, their first date, and conversations they had in the beginning of their relationship. My favorite lines among those written were:

from Chris to Krista, "I asked her if she used Palmolive on her hands because they felt so soft."
This was Chris' way of injecting humor during his first attempt to hold Krista's hand.

from Krista to Chris, "Now you're legally required to put up with all my quirks".
How true for all of us. I believe that this line should be added to vows.

Even after watching the video back, I don't know who got the bigger laughs or more ooohs and ahhhhs.

Wedding Details

Location: The Grandview, Poughkeepsie

Photographer: Cheryl Bolton-Reuter, Bolton-Reuter Photography

Entertainment: Stephanie & Jeff Padovani, The DJ Solution

Fabulous and Fun

The Grace Episcopal Church in Millbrook was the setting for this very special celebration. The church, built in 1901 and modeled after the church of Stoke Poges in England, is a gorgeous stone and stucco structure on the outside and a breathtaking sea of wood, brick and stained glass artistry on the inside. We were awestruck by the beauty the moment we walked in the door.

The ceremony was personal and sweet with a touch of unexpected humor. It is so common now to see cell phones inside the church. Most of the time you see them pop out when the bride and groom exit the church so that the guests can snap a quick picture. This time was a first for us. The groom's Grandfather got four words into his reading when his cell phone rang. A roar of laughter filled the church. He quickly apologized for the disturbance, took out his cell, pushed a button, put it back in his jacket and began his reading again. Four words in and again his cell phone rang. Another, more intense, roar of laughter filled the church as the grandfather again removed the cell from his jacket and opened it and this time,to lighten the mood further, said, "I already paid my bill." The bride and groom laughed right along with the crowd looking at each other and the bridal party. The rest of the ceremony was cell phone silent.




The reception was at the Grandview in Poughkeepsie. The guests arrived just in time to take advantage of the patio as the sun started to set. With the unseasonably beautiful weather, many guests were outside enjoying the sights, sounds and cool breeze. What a beautiful place to relax, watch the boats go by and have a cocktail and a quick bite to eat before the party.

The reception hall was beautifully decorated right down to the most amazingly perfect floral centerpieces we have ever seen. There was not a flaw to be found this day. It was all perfection and attention to every detail. It's very hard for me not to post a hundred pictures for this wedding. The details, the dress, the flowers, the ring... maybe there will be another post to come once I actually get into the final edit.

As the cocktail hour ended and guests spilled into the room, the bridal party was in the hall planning their entrances. They entered to the song "Men in Black" and each group had choreographed a little something for their walk in. The highlight of the bridal party had to be the best man when he removed his jacket and sunglasses (which they all were wearing) and dropped to the floor to do the worm.





Not to be outdone by the best man, the bride and groom took a non-typical approach as well, exploding through the doors and dancing to the dance floor to "Bring em Out". Once on the floor, the bridal party joined in, giving a hint of the party to come. Once the high energy entrances were complete, the bride and groom shared their first dance. It was a choreographed number that didn't quite work out as planned, but that didn't stop this couple from using the floor and giving the most fun first dance that we have seen. High energy, fast paced foot-work, audience participation and smiles on their faces from beginning to end. Below is a video clip to share. It is not the best quality because blogs only allow for a small amount of space for video. This is a test to see if I can share other video clips on the blog in the future. I hope that you enjoy Kristen and Hunter's very fun first dance.

Wedding Details:
Ceremony: Grace Episcopal Church, Millbrook, NY
Reception: The Grandview, Poughkeepsie, NY
Photography by: Lori O'Toole Images
Reception Entertainment: The DJ Solution