You may remember Avi and Shira from their Central Park engagement session last fall. These two are about the happiest couple together you could imagine, and it was so much fun to photograph them both! Their wedding was held at the Atrium in New Jersey, and though the day was a little chilly for March, they were troopers with outdoor photos and we had a blast making some lovely images!
These are paper flowers! Aren’t they pretty?
Shira’s brothers helped her with the finishing touches.
As I’ve mentioned many times, I love when couples decide to do a first look. The expressions are priceless. 🙂
I don’t think these guys could have smiled more if they tried. 😀
It was pretty frigid outside, so we also opted to snap a few indoor shots as well so they could warm up a bit!
After portraits, it was time for Avi’s tish, the bedeken, and the ketubah signing. I love the shot below from the bedeken!
I believe Shira’s dad is reminding her of the correct letters, but mostly I just think it’s a pretty cute moment between the two of them.
And then time for the ceremony. Cool fun fact: The poles in their chuppah are made of sugar cane, which was then served at the reception; a tradition carried over from Shira’s father’s work in Africa.
After the ceremony it was time for my most favorite part of Jewish weddings, the dancing! Horas and the schtick and all kinds of fun! You guys, the floor was literally SHAKING during this hora! So much energy! 🙂
Side note. I’m fairly certain this is the best parents of the groom photo I’ve ever taken. 😉
Dear wedding shticks, you are my favorite thing ever.
And then there was the time Avi went FLYING. Holy moly. But he recovered playing a pretty wicked air guitar. So all was good. 🙂
Avi and Shira, thanks SO much for having me! You two make a wonderful couple and it was so fun getting to be a part of your day! Congratulations and best wishes!
