Dolce Seaview Resort Wedding: Lindsay & Jared

I was in the 7th grade… An awkwardly-tall 13-year-old who won the middle school science fair by creating a topographic “map in a pan.” (Before you begin to question… I promise you I was cooler than I sound.) But she. She was a senior in high school. The most popular and GORGEOUS girl at SSCS, to be precise. She was Lindsay Fields. And she possessed more grace and beauty in her pinky toe than I had in my entire body. Fast forward…

When Lindsay began working at a new company in the heart of NYC, she met Jared – the talk, dark and handsome to her blonde hair and blue eyes. Similar interests brought them together as friends. JUST friends.. But on an evening full of pizza and Role Models, she could feel him staring at her. Lindsay was determined to appear too enamored by one of the worst movies she’d ever seen to notice. But oh, did she notice. And Jared? He kissed her… After which it was agreed: They’d go into this – whatever “this” was – with no expectations. “Nonchalant,” if you will. It didn’t take longer than a week for Lindsay to know… She’d marry that man some day. Fast forward..

It was the 29th of October, 2011. I, Alyse French, shot the wedding of Lindsay Fields. But this time, she wasn’t just a girl five grades ahead of me. She was my friend. And one of the most gorgeous brides I’ve ever seen… The excitement leading up to this day had manifested itself in hundreds of exclamation points in more exchanged emails than I can count. And the excitement OF this day was purely magical. On the 29th of October, 2011, Lindsay Fields became Lindsay Lanzetta. Jared became one of the luckiest men on the planet. And I was reminded, again, how truly grateful I am for this dream-job-come-true.

L & J – Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for the confidence and enthusiasm with which you’ve chosen us as your photographers. And thank you for welcoming us with such love and excitement. You are an inspiration in what it means to love wholly. And we hope you enjoy your sneak peek! XOXO!!

Over the year that Lindsay and I emailed back and forth about her wedding day, I formed this vision in my head. Vintage glam. And it totally came to life.Big thanks goes out to my oft-second-shooter/always-friend, Amber Jacoby, for allowing me to be in two places at once. And capturing some sweet photographs.Lindsay’s hair was soo perfect. With many thanks to the ever-fabulous Devon from Riah in NYC.I love this moment. Lindsay, putting on her mother’s ring. :)And in the most beautiful Maggie Sottero dress… I’d swear it was made for her.If you know Lindsay, then you know she is one of the KINDEST, happiest, and smiliest people you will ever meet. I think the picture on the right sums that up. Here she is reading a card from her husband-to-be…Amber was able to shoot the guys while I shot with the girls. Love how stoic Matt (left) and Jared (right) are in these frames.This handsome groom’s wedding ring was once his grandfather’s. Love that his name is now etched right next to the original.Ceremony time. With the cutest flower girls ever, miss Katie, Lina, and Gianna.Have you ever seen a bride so radiant? As I overheard Lindsay telling Jared later that night, “I’m going to remember THAT moment forever.” :)
The beautiful gravity of this day was written all over their faces. Love this shot.After L & J presented gifts to their families, Amber captured these two moments, which get me every time.Married!!! And happier than ever.About a week before the big day, Lindsay emailed me about the ALL-rain forecast in the works. But thankfully, Dolce Seaview has a myriad of covered backdrops with beautiful light. And I like to think this wedding party proves it!Linds… You’re breathtaking. And yes, even during a mid-portrait session makeup touchup!P.S.!! Linds and I worked together to create a KILLER timeline for her wedding day. Complete with 45 minutes of portrait taking!All I can do is smile. :)
Thanks guys. For bearing the cold and the wind. You rocked it like no thaaang.Galloway Florist did an amazing job with Lindsay’s bouquet.Love this perspective from Amber.We then brought the fun inside for a bit.And then right back outside with one of the ten umbrellas Lindsay ordered in the 100%-chance event of rain. :) Also, the shot on the right… I think you two might make the most gorgeous couple on the planet with those smiles. And I’m so not kidding.It would be completely remiss of us not to mention Videoccasions. SO fabulous to work with!
Favorite, favorite.I love, love, love when brides share the details of their day with me ahead of time. When Linds found these adorable mini-chair cardholders, I was completely smitten.Vintage details everywhere!Many thanks to the coordinators and crew at Dolce Seaview, for the impeccable set-up and for making sure we were always taken care of.
DJ entertainment by Premier Entertainment! And cake by Lindsay’s aunt Barb, with Randolph’s Bakery & Fine Confections! It was GORGE.As if the whole day wasn’t emotional enough, these two had to be completely adorable and in love for the WHOLE reception. ;)Jen and Matt, your toasts were fabulous.Clearly… :)The father/daughter dance, to the sweetest doo-wop tune…If I haven’t already said it, Amber and I would like to thank both the Lanzetta and Fields families for being so welcoming and sweet to us. We miss you all already. That goes for you too, Mrs. Lanzetta. Looking all amazing during your mother/son dance… :)Sometimes you don’t mean to catch a moment that literally happens for one solitary split-second… But then you do. And you’re just thankful.Linds dancing with her brother Steven to the song Sister by Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds. It set waterworks in motion for sure.And they danced – and kissed – the night away.:)

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