A Wedding at Water's Edge Resort and Spa
Our relationship with this bride's family goes back to her elementary school days when we had done a "Mother and Daughter" portrait of Mel and her mom Marlene. We also photographed her for her senior portrait. Three weeks before Mel & Mike's wedding we got a call from them that made us glow. They were getting married. What was suppose to have been a desination wedding ended up being a small dinner affair at Water's Edge Resort and Spa in Westbrook, CT. We had had dinner plans with friends but decided their wedding was just too important to miss.
The main reason they decided on Water's Edge, was because of the beach and the possibilities of some beautiful images. Well, that day it was suppose to rain later in the afternoon. We were supposed to have done the formals before hand and the romantic scenic photographs after the ceremony. My assistant, Rick, and I arrived early and the wind was blowing. It was cold but both families were troupers. We all decided to do the beach portraits first, before the ceremony so we would have been assured of some good images. It is a good thing that we did since immediately after the ceremony it began to pour.

From Mel & Mike:
Hello Stella and Marty!!
I hope you are both having a sunny and stress-free Friday! I just wanted to tell you both how much Mike and I absolutely LOVE the portraits, LOVE our album and LOVE all the other photographs. The entire experience - working with you both has been a pleasure and we will always look back at our beautiful pieces of artwork with fond memories of our special day. Our own memories - and those we made with Marty from the banks of the Connecticut River to the windy shores of the Long Island Sound. And Stella, we appreciate all of your advice, especially with creating our fabulous album!
My parents are in awe of their portrait and our album as well. We are all so lucky to have met, way back in 1985! And since then I know you have brought joy to my parents every day as they look at their portraits in the living room. Thank you for that - and to bringing joy to Mike and I every day as we look at our new portrait!
Hope to see you both soon!
Mel and Mike
Thanks Mel and Mike.

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