lauren + ryan 10.3.09

after shooting lauren and ryan's e-shoot, receiving their amazing wed invite and chatting it up on facebook i knew their wedding would be a dream to shoot! a weekend in cape may starting with a rehearsal dinner @ the blue pig restaurant in congress hall and continuing at a boardwalk arcade started off the wedding with a bang and really set the tone for what was next.. a fun, relaxed and unique wedding! the couple was married at the lady star of the sea church in town square and the journey continued on a trolley were we found so many fun spots for pics! converse sneakers were a huge part of the wedding- the entire wedding party donned them and so did some family members- so cool! the reception was held at the grand hotel on the beach. beautiful details like one of a kind table numbers using license plates and bingo cards! how cool is that!! personalized pint glasses and concert style wedding posters {created by the groom as a gift for his bride} were given to all the guests, re-usable green bags {green was the color!} with a funny message on the outside were filled with treats an itinerary, and things to do in cape may! signature drinks, the grooms own maple + bacon peanuts, cupcakes {that were delicious}, a pie ala mode buffet all made for fantastic eats! dancing, dancing and more dancing the night away and even a little punk {drop kick murphys} got ryan and his groomsmen out on the dance floor! this talented and fun couple made for such a great wedding to shoot! i loved every minute of it and am always so happy when give the creative freedom to create something unique and representative of the couple! congrats l+r and and let the journey continue...