Julie & Raphael's Wedding

It's Blog catch-up time at Rappa Photography. My pre-Spring wedding season mission is to post at least some of the late 2009 weddings and portrait sessions that never made it here, one of which was the wonderful wedding of Julie and Raphael.

Julie and Raphael's wedding was actually the last wedding I shot in 2009 and I remember thinking, "It's always great to end the season with a wedding like this." Julie and Rafael were such a sweet, laid back couple who were clearly in love, celebrating their union with tender, tear-jerking moments and knew how to rock it when the party started.



How cute are they?



Julie was simply giddy and enjoying the formal portrait session.



Sweet and sensual.







Their reception was held at the exquisite Tappan Hill Mansion by Abigail Kirsch in Tarrytown. The entrance is spectacular. As we shot this, it was pouring outside and I couldn't have cared less!



Using the stairs in a non-traditional way.



The decor was lovely - a perfect balance of bling and elegant florals.



The first dance was so emotional (and one of the previously mentioned tear-jerking moments). Tears of joy all around. I always say I'm glad I can hide behind my big camera.



The best man and maid of honor speeches were a highlight of the evening. Notice how the guests in the background are all grins.





You can just feel the love here.



My favorite shot of the day....an innocent kiss in a magnificent setting. Congrats, Julie and Raphael!