Hartford, Hartford HARTFORD! If you know me, you know I love Hartford, my hometown, my alma mater for life, my BFF! I know it’s scrabble dabble, it struggles, but when it comes out on top, well…. this little city can just shine!

Erin of Naomi Martinez did the makeup honors- her work is fabulous!

The got ready at the Mariott Residence Inn right smack dab next to The Gershon Fox Room- can we say convenient?

Portia’s awesome ladies’ entourage! Yes, these shirts helped me remember everyone’s names, I am not going to lie!


I was in shoe heaven!!




Check her out on her way to her First Look with Steve… she is so excited!!



Love this shot by Miss Rebecca Hales!!




From the custom Nikes to the fabulous brides maids dresses…. and mums the word on the flowers!!

Portia’s maid of honor and sister is so beautiful, and tall and tattooed!! I loved photographing her!

Come on, right? Super fabulous ladies!!


Reason number 1,543 why I love Mike Romano


Little Miss Rebecca from her birds eye view!
See what I’m saying here? Steve JUST saw Portia like 5 minutes ago during their first look, and see how he is all filled with emotion?





Just in case, here’s another kiss!!




Off we went to The Pour House in Hartford where it all began!!










Cake by Modern Pastry in Hartford


Reason number 598 why I love Mike Romano – his love of the silhouette!


Photo Bomb!! Peek a boo!


The Mike Romano love fest continues… I love his take on the first dance








Second shooter good times here by me and mine, Mr. Romano!! I love how brave Mike is by being in the throng of gals! That’s dangerous

Second shooter tutorial number 568! Mike’s wider shot of Portia’s Mom and sister snuggling and my tighter shot of them facing them…. we are quite the dynamic duo, no? Miiiiikkkkeeee!!!!!!

And they are off!!! Love that she had an outfit change too, Portia you are awesome!!

thanks so much Portia, Steve and your amazing families and friends for letting us do what we do!!
Big thanks to Always and Forever for their Day of Coordination!
XOXO





The pictures and wedding are stunning!
All the information about the wedding can be found on stylemepretty’s website (at the bottom):
http://www.stylemepretty.com/2010/08/20/gershon-fox-room-wedding-by-carla-ten-eyck/
I love these pictures!! I can only hope that my wedding comes bleeds this love, originality and all around fun-ness!! The colors were amazing and the uniqueness was inspiring!! Does anyone know where Portia’s dress is from?
I’m not kidding : this series is absolutely amazing. THIS is the way i always imagine this venue looking in my mind—this is the perfect combination of correct couple/photographer/venue! I am – I admit- insanely jealous.
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absolutely stunning. i love every single image. The perspective and the light on all of these shots just blow me away. Continually inspired. SOOO beautiful.
This was by far one of my favorite brides and bridal parties of the season to do. Gorgeous gals, great style and full of smiles. Your photos captured it all perfectly – cheers!
AMAZING!! Portia and Steve look so happy!!!
Holy Moly, C10! Let me pick my jaw off the floor. What an incredible job you guys! Super fabulous all the way around!!! xo
OMG! These photos are so, so, so amazing!!!!! You guys make SUCH a fantastic team!!! Congrats Portia and Steve!!!!
It is great to re-live such a fun event!
What a beautiful couple!! May you live happily ever after♥
Doooode!! This is a FABULOUS wedding. I am in love love love love and a little lust. And their rings? Never give up? It all sorta makes me wanna happy-cry
So you have to know that anyone named “Portia” is going to have a stunning wedding. You never disappoint, Mrs. 10!
ZOUNDS, that’s a good one! Love the color scheme, and love the personalities that clearly came shiny through!
O.M.G. I am completely blown away by these pictures. You were able to capture the fun and emotion of the day so vividly! You guys are the best without a doubt! Thanks Carla, Mike, and Rebecca for your phenomenal work!
xoxo -Portia