Riverview Wedding | Lauren + Radu

What a great way to start off the wedding season. These two put on an amazing day and the rain stayed away. It was actually a perfectly overcast day with some beautiful natural lighting.  There is always something a little extra special about a wedding when our military is involved. The post comes at a perfect time following Memorial day. I think the "sabre arch" might be 1 of my favorite ceremony moments. I photographed it a few times now and it never disappoints. I'm always so honored to work for such good people.  Check out some of my favorites from the day. Enjoy!! lauren_radu_w_blog01lauren_radu_w_blog02lauren_radu_w_blog03lauren_radu_w_blog04lauren_radu_w_blog05lauren_radu_w_blog06lauren_radu_w_blog07lauren_radu_w_blog08lauren_radu_w_blog09lauren_radu_w_blog10lauren_radu_w_blog11lauren_radu_w_blog12lauren_radu_w_blog13lauren_radu_w_blog14lauren_radu_w_blog15lauren_radu_w_blog16lauren_radu_w_blog17lauren_radu_w_blog18lauren_radu_w_blog19lauren_radu_w_blog20lauren_radu_w_blog21lauren_radu_w_blog22lauren_radu_w_blog23lauren_radu_w_blog24lauren_radu_w_blog25lauren_radu_w_blog26lauren_radu_w_blog27lauren_radu_w_blog28lauren_radu_w_blog29lauren_radu_w_blog30lauren_radu_w_blog31lauren_radu_w_blog32lauren_radu_w_blog33lauren_radu_w_blog34lauren_radu_w_blog35lauren_radu_w_blog36lauren_radu_w_blog37lauren_radu_w_blog38lauren_radu_w_blog39lauren_radu_w_blog40lauren_radu_w_blog41lauren_radu_w_blog42lauren_radu_w_blog43lauren_radu_w_blog44lauren_radu_w_blog45lauren_radu_w_blog46lauren_radu_w_blog47lauren_radu_w_blog48lauren_radu_w_blog49lauren_radu_w_blog50lauren_radu_w_blog51lauren_radu_w_blog52lauren_radu_w_blog53lauren_radu_w_blog54lauren_radu_w_blog55lauren_radu_w_blog56lauren_radu_w_blog57lauren_radu_w_blog58lauren_radu_w_blog59lauren_radu_w_blog60lauren_radu_w_blog61lauren_radu_w_blog62lauren_radu_w_blog63lauren_radu_w_blog64lauren_radu_w_blog65lauren_radu_w_blog66lauren_radu_w_blog67lauren_radu_w_blog68

Hair & Makeup - Larissa Lake |Venue - The Riverview | Florist - Agnew Florist | Cake Artist - The Riverview Catering

 

USA

I have had the honor to photograph the weddings of a few of the country's bravest people. I'm always in awe of our soldiers. Happy Memorial Day. Here are a few of my favorite military wedding photos. stumpf_wed_1192chamberland_wed_0485 chamberland_wed_1310 stumpf_wed_0067 stumpf_wed_0546  stumpf_wed_1207 TSP_8573bw TSP_9123-2

Cheshire Pizza

So here's a little peek at what I love shooting when I'm not shooting weddings. This was such a fun opportunity for me.  The husband/wife team that started the business is handing it off to their daughter and son-in-law. The son-in-law (Dimitri) wanted to preserve the character, heart and soul that was put into the restaurant.  Here's a little write up from the son-in-law. "What was intended to be a temporary opportunity to provide for one’s family turned out to be an amazing 40 year career for Mike and Hope Halkias, owners of Cheshire Pizza Restaurant. Mike and Hope have recently retired and daughter Rita and son-in-law Dimitri plan to take over the reign.

While this Cheshire landmark was able to provide for Mike and Hope’s family it also let them walk away with some invaluable friendships and memories.  The customers have become family to the couple and when asked about their retirement they stated that the customers is what they will miss the most.  When customers walk in you will often hear them call Hope “Mama”; she was a mother figure to many, even those that were older than her.

Leaving the place they called home for 40 years will definitely be tough on them however they are both proud and relieved that it will be staying within the family; allowing their legacy to continue and grow for years to come."

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