• Lately I've spent a lot of time thinking about how my brand is evolving, and the images I've been most drawn to. One word I keep coming back to is MOVEMENT. This morning I had a meeting with a new client and we talked through how my vision for photographing her wedding day is to freeze in time all the moving pieces of her wedding day. As a bride and groom, it's so easy to miss all the BTS stories that are taking place. The flower girl who twirls in her dress as soon as she puts it on, mom throwing her head back with tears streaming down her face of laughter during the MOH speech, and the moment the groom gives his bride one big spin on the middle of the ballroom floor as they dance together for the first time as husband and wife. Capturing these movements are the pieces of the beautiful puzzle that ultimately tell the story of your wedding day. And they are what this brand is all about and what this photographer (and her amazing team) look for. Double tap if you can relate and love seeing REAL and RAW images from a wedding day. #aliciaannweddings
    Lately I've spent a lot of time thinking about how my brand is evolving, and the images I've been most drawn to. One word I keep coming back to is MOVEMENT. This morning I had a meeting with a new client and we talked through how my vision for photographing her wedding day is to freeze in time all the moving pieces of her wedding day. As a bride and groom, it's so easy to miss all the BTS stories that are taking place. The flower girl who twirls in her dress as soon as she puts it on, mom throwing her head back with tears streaming down her face of laughter during the MOH speech, and the moment the groom gives his bride one big spin on the middle of the ballroom floor as they dance together for the first time as husband and wife. Capturing these movements are the pieces of the beautiful puzzle that ultimately tell the story of your wedding day. And they are what this brand is all about and what this photographer (and her amazing team) look for. Double tap if you can relate and love seeing REAL and RAW images from a wedding day. #aliciaannweddings
  • The prettiest little @sarahseven dress from @everthinebridal, along with the stunning woman who wore it and her adoring husband is on the blog today! Elaine and Brian's wedding at the Pavilion with @ctweddinggroup went off without a hitch, and was the perfect summer day! #aliciaannweddings
    The prettiest little @sarahseven dress from @everthinebridal, along with the stunning woman who wore it and her adoring husband is on the blog today! Elaine and Brian's wedding at the Pavilion with @ctweddinggroup went off without a hitch, and was the perfect summer day! #aliciaannweddings
  • As a young girl, she admired her mother and grandmother's wedding pearls, and dreamed of someday being a bride herself. Romantics at heart, Kevin and Kristine wove oldschool romance and class into every part of their wedding at @saltwaterfarmliving and it's all on the blog today. Link in profile. Image by Madi #aliciaannweddings
    As a young girl, she admired her mother and grandmother's wedding pearls, and dreamed of someday being a bride herself. Romantics at heart, Kevin and Kristine wove oldschool romance and class into every part of their wedding at @saltwaterfarmliving and it's all on the blog today. Link in profile. Image by Madi #aliciaannweddings
  • The scent of Summer filled the air and everything the sun touched offered a soft romantic glow. A single poised butterfly fluttered about the willow trees that covered the grounds of The Barns at Wesleyan hills, lingering a little longer around the dainty arrangements of peonies and roses. Birds sang their happy song, a melody that celebrated the events to come. The scene was nothing short of magical. Something that had come alive straight from the pages of a storybook illustration... Chelsea and Justin's wedding is on the blog today! Link in profile. #aliciaannweddings
    The scent of Summer filled the air and everything the sun touched offered a soft romantic glow. A single poised butterfly fluttered about the willow trees that covered the grounds of The Barns at Wesleyan hills, lingering a little longer around the dainty arrangements of peonies and roses. Birds sang their happy song, a melody that celebrated the events to come. The scene was nothing short of magical. Something that had come alive straight from the pages of a storybook illustration... Chelsea and Justin's wedding is on the blog today! Link in profile. #aliciaannweddings
  • True story - we love photographing grandparents on wedding days. They are such a wealth of wisdom, and often times are also the life of the party. Double tap if you have a grandparent that was/is your BFF 🙋🏽🙋🏽🙋🏽 Reesha and Lonnie's wedding is on the blog today! Link in profile. #aliciaannweddings
    True story - we love photographing grandparents on wedding days. They are such a wealth of wisdom, and often times are also the life of the party. Double tap if you have a grandparent that was/is your BFF 🙋🏽🙋🏽🙋🏽 Reesha and Lonnie's wedding is on the blog today! Link in profile. #aliciaannweddings
  • It was the most perfect of summer days as Alex and Brendan promised forever to each other. As she put her dress on, the warm sunlight peeked through the window, as if to promise her that the warmth would come. After a solid month of cold and rainy days, it was a toss up wether or not the weather would hold out for their wedding day. Sure enough, though, as she made her way to her groom, the sun beamed down upon them. We aren't sure which was more apparent - the glowy warmth of the sun, or Brendan's smile as his bride made her way toward him. Between a stellar lineup of vendors and the amazing friends and family that helped out with Alex and Brendan's wedding day, their wedding at The Barns at Wesleyan Hills went off without a hitch. More of their beautiful wedding is on the blog! Link in profile. #aliciaannweddings
    It was the most perfect of summer days as Alex and Brendan promised forever to each other. As she put her dress on, the warm sunlight peeked through the window, as if to promise her that the warmth would come. After a solid month of cold and rainy days, it was a toss up wether or not the weather would hold out for their wedding day. Sure enough, though, as she made her way to her groom, the sun beamed down upon them. We aren't sure which was more apparent - the glowy warmth of the sun, or Brendan's smile as his bride made her way toward him. Between a stellar lineup of vendors and the amazing friends and family that helped out with Alex and Brendan's wedding day, their wedding at The Barns at Wesleyan Hills went off without a hitch. More of their beautiful wedding is on the blog! Link in profile. #aliciaannweddings
  • Let's hear it for the sisters! Double tap if you have a sister that you adore and who has seen you at both your best and worst and still chooses to love you AND like you! I love showing up on a wedding day and seeing sisters that are BFF's like Emily is with her sisters @hannah.rachael.photography and @sugar7683. They were both a calming presence on her wedding AND helped gently nudge Emily toward making the decision she ultimately wanted (to get married outside, despite the rain), even when others were telling her otherwise. Sister has this amazing way of knowing what you're thinking and what you really want and need in life and I, for one, am thankful to have a few amazing sisters in my life! Also, in case you missed it earlier, Emily and Dan's GORGEOUS wedding at @thehickories is on the blog today! Link in profile. #aliciaannweddings
    Let's hear it for the sisters! Double tap if you have a sister that you adore and who has seen you at both your best and worst and still chooses to love you AND like you! I love showing up on a wedding day and seeing sisters that are BFF's like Emily is with her sisters @hannah.rachael.photography and @sugar7683. They were both a calming presence on her wedding AND helped gently nudge Emily toward making the decision she ultimately wanted (to get married outside, despite the rain), even when others were telling her otherwise. Sister has this amazing way of knowing what you're thinking and what you really want and need in life and I, for one, am thankful to have a few amazing sisters in my life! Also, in case you missed it earlier, Emily and Dan's GORGEOUS wedding at @thehickories is on the blog today! Link in profile. #aliciaannweddings
  • It wasn’t ideal, but they were going to make the most of it. It’s funny how something completely ordinary, like weather, can run the show on the most important day of your life. It had poured all morning. The kind of pouring that sends even the most brazen of frogs hopping back to their homes to take cover. The sky was overcast, gray, hazy, and offered no suggestion that the sun would make an appearance. It was as if the sun had packed up its rays for a vacation and willingly let the rain take its place. And yet, some could argue that the dreariness the weather brought was somehow fitting. It was a gentle reminder that they had recently lost a family member so near & dear. With dark clouds looming overhead, Emily’s sisters gave her a pendant to attach to her bouquet with an image of her recently passed grandfather. He was light and goodness, and missing him was gray. After going back and forth many times, Emily and Dan finally decided to have their ceremony outside. It was still raining, but it seemed to let up for a brief minute into a light mist. She took a deep breath and began her journey towards her beloved husband-to-be. Just then, the sky opened up revealing an incredible ray of light that shone on her back and emphasized the radiance that was her. She smiled as a single tear escaped her eye. There he was, the light and the goodness. Her grandfather had never intended on missing her big day, and he made sure to make his presence known in the most warm and beautiful way. More of this gorgeous wedding is on the blog today!! Link in profile. #aliciaannweddings Planner: @ryanscottevents Hair: @upstyle.co Dress Shop: @everthinebridal Gown designers: @misshayleypaige Florist: @foreverinbloomflowers Custom Beer: @cypressbrewingco Venue: @thehickories Caterer: Planet BBQ Video: @wtrfilms Band: Clark Eno Orchestra Rentals: @powerstationevents
    It wasn’t ideal, but they were going to make the most of it. It’s funny how something completely ordinary, like weather, can run the show on the most important day of your life. It had poured all morning. The kind of pouring that sends even the most brazen of frogs hopping back to their homes to take cover. The sky was overcast, gray, hazy, and offered no suggestion that the sun would make an appearance. It was as if the sun had packed up its rays for a vacation and willingly let the rain take its place. And yet, some could argue that the dreariness the weather brought was somehow fitting. It was a gentle reminder that they had recently lost a family member so near & dear. With dark clouds looming overhead, Emily’s sisters gave her a pendant to attach to her bouquet with an image of her recently passed grandfather. He was light and goodness, and missing him was gray. After going back and forth many times, Emily and Dan finally decided to have their ceremony outside. It was still raining, but it seemed to let up for a brief minute into a light mist. She took a deep breath and began her journey towards her beloved husband-to-be. Just then, the sky opened up revealing an incredible ray of light that shone on her back and emphasized the radiance that was her. She smiled as a single tear escaped her eye. There he was, the light and the goodness. Her grandfather had never intended on missing her big day, and he made sure to make his presence known in the most warm and beautiful way. More of this gorgeous wedding is on the blog today!! Link in profile. #aliciaannweddings Planner: @ryanscottevents Hair: @upstyle.co Dress Shop: @everthinebridal Gown designers: @misshayleypaige Florist: @foreverinbloomflowers Custom Beer: @cypressbrewingco Venue: @thehickories Caterer: Planet BBQ Video: @wtrfilms Band: Clark Eno Orchestra Rentals: @powerstationevents
  • More than a few tears were shed as her family gathered around Danielle and Mike on their wedding day and her grandmother placed an heirloom necklace around her neck. Their entire day was a nod to their heritages, but also celebrating the union of two incredible people who were starting a legacy of their own. Danielle and Mike are on the blog today, and it's not a wedding you want to miss. Link in profile! #aliciaannweddings
    More than a few tears were shed as her family gathered around Danielle and Mike on their wedding day and her grandmother placed an heirloom necklace around her neck. Their entire day was a nod to their heritages, but also celebrating the union of two incredible people who were starting a legacy of their own. Danielle and Mike are on the blog today, and it's not a wedding you want to miss. Link in profile! #aliciaannweddings
  • Pretty maids all in a row. #aliciaannweddings
    Pretty maids all in a row. #aliciaannweddings
  • The day was overcast and rainy but it could not have been more perfect for Elyssa + Michael’s elegant wedding. They are old souls with a deep appreciate for old fashioned romance, charm and elegance. Whether it was Elyssa wearing her romantic lace wedding dress with her hair gently pulled back in bun or the way their wedding reception building took you back in time with the beautiful original architecture and charm; it all echoed their love for the what’s important in life and their love of it. They couldn’t wait one more moment to get married, so they decided to start their wedding day off bright and early, with a morning ceremony, a reception at @roiarestaurant, and then continued into the day by having an after party with all of their loved ones. On the blog today! Link in profile, image by Gina. #aliciaannweddings
    The day was overcast and rainy but it could not have been more perfect for Elyssa + Michael’s elegant wedding. They are old souls with a deep appreciate for old fashioned romance, charm and elegance. Whether it was Elyssa wearing her romantic lace wedding dress with her hair gently pulled back in bun or the way their wedding reception building took you back in time with the beautiful original architecture and charm; it all echoed their love for the what’s important in life and their love of it. They couldn’t wait one more moment to get married, so they decided to start their wedding day off bright and early, with a morning ceremony, a reception at @roiarestaurant, and then continued into the day by having an after party with all of their loved ones. On the blog today! Link in profile, image by Gina. #aliciaannweddings
  • One of our favorite times of the wedding day is when we get to photograph the bride alone. We kindly ask all the bridesmaids to step out for a few minutes, and we tell our bride to take a deep breath. These few minutes, alone, before she walks down the aisle to marry the love of her life, are some of the most sentimental moments of a brides wedding day. If she's allowed this time, she is able to soak it all in. To look in the mirror and stare at the woman in front of her - the one she dreamed of becoming from the time she was a little girl. Sometimes she smiles. Sometimes she laughs. Sometimes she cries. Regardless, these moments are so important to photograph because years from now, as she has her own little girl, ever time she sees these portraits, she will be reminded of those few quiet moments alone on her wedding day. #aliciaannweddings
    One of our favorite times of the wedding day is when we get to photograph the bride alone. We kindly ask all the bridesmaids to step out for a few minutes, and we tell our bride to take a deep breath. These few minutes, alone, before she walks down the aisle to marry the love of her life, are some of the most sentimental moments of a brides wedding day. If she's allowed this time, she is able to soak it all in. To look in the mirror and stare at the woman in front of her - the one she dreamed of becoming from the time she was a little girl. Sometimes she smiles. Sometimes she laughs. Sometimes she cries. Regardless, these moments are so important to photograph because years from now, as she has her own little girl, ever time she sees these portraits, she will be reminded of those few quiet moments alone on her wedding day. #aliciaannweddings