Chris + Tyler and their clan of crazy fun family and friends (some of which I consider my own Family) partied the day away with so much emotion, love, laughing and dancing at The New Haven Lawn Club in New Haven CT. I met Chris years before when I photographed his sister (and my now family and ride or die) Liz + Greg’s wedding. She was married on my 10th wedding anniversary, and decided to have the wedding she did because her Dad was fighting a valiant fight with cancer. He ended up losing his fight after years of being super strong, and his presence greatly missed throughout Chris + Tyler’s wedding day. His sisters walked him down the aisle, and it was poignant and emotional as they walked down and Chris lit a candle in remembrance of their Dad. There are events in life that bond you, and losing a parent is one of those things that bonded me to the Stafford Family for life. I understand their pain, and it makes me see them in a special light, and helps me document their family and this day in a way that’s authentic. Amongst the gorgeous floral designs crafted by Gary Z of Stamford, and the tunes being spun by Jock in the Box, we had such an amazing day filled with toasts that made my stomach hurt from laughing so hard (LIZ!) and also made me tear up, the best toast combo you can do!
Chris and Tyler, thank you thank you thank you for opening your hearts to me and Joel on your day! I am so happy you are family! XOXOXO
second photographer: Joel Callaway
venue: The New Haven Lawn Club, New Haven CT
suits: Suit Supply
flowers: Gary Z of Stamford CT
hair + makeup: Catie + Amy, Hamden CT
DJ: Jock in the Box
paper: Hartford Prints!
cake: J Cakes
photo below by Joel Callaway
photo below by Joel Callaway
photo below by Joel Callaway
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