Jennifer, Ricky and I connected immediately the first time we met. And somewhere between Ricky telling me about his Jewish grandparents & Jennifer going gaga over the sample albums we knew I would be the perfect photographer for their wedding. As I started snapping shots of the flowers arriving in Jennifer’s room Jen pulled out two boutonnieres “these” she said “are for you and your assistant”. Well – that was a first for me, as the surprise must have shown on my face Jen added: “you’re special to us”. As if I didn’t love these two already – now I loved them even more.
In the midst of the hectic preparations in the bride’s room as the bridesmaids figured out a creative way to iron their dresses while wearing them, photographing their cute shoes & helping Jen get into her dress without messing up her hair, the vast importance of the day set in and emotions ran high.
I distracted Jen’s mind snapping some fun creative shots, and then found Ricky and did the same. By the ceremony time everyone was ready and collected, and as Jen came down the elevator waving her best “beauty queen” wave to her captive audience Ricky’s smile was splattered all over his face with joy.
For the reception Jen and Ricky changed into traditional Chinese apparel and tears showed in Jen’s eyes during some of the best maid of honor and best man speeches I ever heard. Then came laughter tears when they realized they couldn’t reach the cake on the top of the cupcake display to cut it. Followed by shock they really did smoosh the cake on each other’s faces…very blue cake…and a fun, fun dancing and partying into the night.
Sweet Jennifer and Ricky – love ya guys!!! Congratulations and a happy ever after!!!
