Connecticut Wedding Photographer : Alissa Dinneen Photography

Lauren & Ben's Wedding Day

Jeff & Mark's Wedding in Provincetown, Cape Cod, MA (Brass Key / Crowne Pointe)

Jeff and Mark were married Saturday, October 24, 2009 at the Brass Key in Provincetown, Cape Cod, MA. The celebration continued at the Crowne Pointe Historic Inn and Spa. It was a beautiful wedding: the couple, the location, and the food was so good!!

Jeff is my friend first and he is also an associate that works with me at weddings. He's been an amazing support system for me, and my business. Jeff is a one of a kind guy that I can not say enough about, Mark it doesn't get any better than Jeff!! Everybody needs a Jeffie!! I am so happy for the two of you!!

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Here are a few of my favorite images. Enjoy!                             

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Kimberly & Gaetano's Wedding @ Saint Clements Castle (and Wear It Again Session @ Lyman Orchards)

Kimberly and Gaetano were married on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at Saint Clements Castle in Portland, Connecticut. Kimberly is a sister of one of my previous weddings, Amy (Amy and Kuthair). I know I've said this before, but I always love working with repeat families.

Kimberly and Gaetano were suppose to get married outside in the sunken garden (at Saint Clements). However it ended up raining, and well kind of snowing (hence really cold). Regardless of the weather outside the wedding was gorgeous.

Some of Kimberly and Gaetanos's vendors include: Jessica's Country Flowers, Mobile DJs, Harold's, and Valentino Tailors.

After the wedding, I sent Kimberly an email asking her how she would feel about getting dressed up again, and going out for another round of pics. I knew that getting married in the fall, amongst all of the color, was what they planned on and thought why not get it anyway! No it's not the day of their wedding, but it's within the month and the same year! We went to Lyman Orchards, which was absolutely perfect. I can not take credit for the location at all...my fabulous upcoming 2010 couple, Caren and Adam, can take all the credit--this is now one of my FAVORITE spots. Thank you sooo much Caren and Adam!!

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Enough talking, check out some pics. Enjoy!!

                                                                                    

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Kara & Andrew's Wedding @ Hartford's Society Room

Kara and Andrew were married on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Saint Patrick - Saint Anthony in Hartford, Connecticut. The celebration followed at The Society Room, also in Hartford. 

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Some of Kara and Andrew's vendors include: The Garden Path Florist, bride's gown by Vera Wang from Mariella Creations, bride's shoes were Benjamin Adams (from Stylish Impressions in Farmington) bridesmaids wore Jasmine, groom wore Hugo Boss suits from Nordstroms,  invitations by William Arthur from Papyrus, calligraphy by The Calligraphy Studio, cake by Creative Cakes by Donna, and wedding rings from Beckers. 

Here are a few of my favorite images. Enjoy!                                    

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Today is Kimberly & Gaetano's Wedding Day!

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Jillian & Nicholas's Wedding Album (Water's Edge Resort & Spa)

Jillian and Nicolas were married on July 25, 2009 at the Water's Edge Resort and Spa in Westbrook, Connecticut. I'm so happy to say that I just ordered their wedding album, The Original Wedding Album. I can't wait to see the final product!

Here is a slideshow of their album layout. Enjoy!

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Liz and Garry's Wedding @ The Quinnipiack Club (New Haven)

I am so excited to finally post Liz and Garry's fabulous wedding from Saturday, September 19. They were married at Holy Infant Church in Orange, Connecticut and the celebration was held at The Quinnipiack Club (otherwise known as the "Q" club).

Liz has a thing for dragonflies, they were featured throughout her wedding (see pics). Dragonflies were printed on the invites, topped the cake, and were on the stunning escort table (again, see pics). And since we've chatted so much, I also know that their china pattern (Kate Spade) features silver dragonflies. By now, I think you get the hint, dragonflies are special to Liz. While Jeff and I were upstairs setting up the gown for pictures, we looked out the window and both thought that the front walkway would be a great place for some pics (me being up high and Liz being down low). After I photographed a few bridal portraits, I had Liz go outside for the walkway pic. You wouldn't believe this, but there were several dragonflies outside the house at this exact moment. Liz said that she's never seen dragonflies in front of her house, and hasn't since.  I'm not a spiritual person, but this came from above!! Below is the moment, and my best and only picture of a dragonfly--not the greatest, but the proof is in the puddin!!

Now that you know the dragonfly story, you're ready to VIEW SLIDESHOW.

I loved Liz and Garry's choices in vendors. I had to ask them to share in detail so that I can share with you. Thank you Liz and Garry!

Stationary and Bridal Consultant: Talia of Six Pence for Your Shoes

Bridal Gown: Modern Trousseau from The White Dress by the Shore

Bridal Shoes: Jimmy Choo & Christian Louboutin

Bridesmaids Gowns: Jenny Yoo from The White Dress by the Shore

Flowers: Flowers by Danielle

Entertainment: Celebration Entertainment

Cake: Sugarbelle 

Favors/Cookies: Sugar Bakery & Sweet Shop

Chair Linens: Chair Affair

Table Linens: BBJ Linens

Cocktail Entertainment: OBrien Strings

Day of Coordinator: Touch of Elegance by Malissa

Here are some of my favorite images from Liz and Garry's wedding. Enjoy!

  
    

    
 

      
     

   

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Marichu & Mark's Wedding in Simsbury, Connecticut

Marichu and Mark were married on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at St Mary's Church in Simsbury, Connecticut. The celebration followed at Abigail's Grille and Wine Bar (also in the town Simsbury).

The weekend I first spoke to Marichu back in June was when the tornado went through Farmington and Wethersfield.  Marichu was out shopping for wedding day shoes (she didn't find them this day either), a tree landed on her car totaling it. Thankfully Marichu got out unharmed. When I heard this story, my jaw just dropped and stayed down. I later found out that the tree had split into an upside down Y and she was in the middle--someone was with her this day!

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Here are a few of my favorite images from Marichu and Mark's wedding. Enjoy!

The cross in the picture below Mark made of the wood from the tree that totaled Marichu's car. I had to include the shoes in this picture (since she was shopping for shoes when the accident happened).

I love this picture below, check out all of the facial expressions--priceless!! 

 

 

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Flowers by Jessica's Country Flowers. Wedding cake by Sweet Maria's.

Stephanie and TJ's Wedding

Stephanie and TJ were married Saturday, September 5 at Saint Gregory's Church in Bristol, Connecticut. The celebration followed at The Farmington Club in Farmington. It was a perfect day for a September wedding! 

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Here are a few of my favorite images. Enjoy!

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Julie & Karim's Wedding @ Hartford Marriott Downtown

Julie and Karim were married on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Memorial Chapel at Wesleyan University. The celebration took place in Hartford at the Marriott Downtown. 

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Some of Julie and Karim's wedding vendors include: Powerstation DJ, florist (Jane) Just for You Floral Design, dresses by Bella Sera and Bride's Choice, and tuxes by Men's Wearhouse. 

Here are a few of my favorite images from Julie and Karim's Wedding. Enjoy!

          

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