November 2015

Dave and Paige are an amazing couple! When I asked what one of their favorite stories was about themselves, they gave the perfect response. When Dave met Paige, he told his mom she was the one! They did not start dating until 7 years later.  Its things like that, which only make a day like this so much more special!

They planned a perfect Bohemian Glamour themed wedding, down to every last detail. Including what I thought was super cool, but home made cook books with some of their families favorite recipes! I mean really? How awesome is that! (p.s. I am gonna need a pdf of that, I didn't get one and I need all the help in the kitchen I can get!)

Their first dance to Ed Sheerans Think Out Loud, was an absolutely perfect moment, with a gorgeous dress spinning about. And I had to include some bouquet toss shots, that I normally don't in these post, because Paige threw the bouquet like a boss, and Dave matched it!

And to get into the sentimental moment, that really hit me in the feel goods. Daves wedding ring is that of his late grandfather, and I happened to be outside, at just the moment when he showed his grandmother his ring. I mean come on, really? You trying to make people cry tears of beauty?

With all the planning and thought, they threw an absolutely spectacular day, and every vendor came through and provided a perfect evening.

Wedding Dress by: bhldn.com

Florist:  Daleys Florist 

Ceremony Venue/Justice of Peace: St Therese Church. 

Reception Venue:  The Farmington Club 

Hair and Make Up: Hairworks Salon 

Dj/Band: Jeff Ladd Dj plus 

Cake: Modern Pastry 

Bridesmaid Dresses: Bhldn.com

Groomsmen Attire: Jr. Ghamo 

Special Thanks to Rob of RC Zajac Photography for second shooting with us again!

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I met Jono and Hayeon last year at Jonos Brothers wedding. Let me tell you, the Pilattis know how to throw and awesome wedding, and my second Pilatti wedding was no let down. Jono and Hayeon are an amazing couple, so amazing in fact they had 2 Weddings! One here at Wickham Park and a second with all of Nicks family flying around the world to join them! The most memorable moment for these two of their day was setting eyes on each other for the first time. With the scenic backdrop of Hartford behind Jono and the lovely gardens of Wickham Park behind Hayeon, I can't blame them! The rain held out just long enough for a perfect ceremony, and when the showers rolled in, we of course had to take advantage with some night shots.

Their first dance should not be left out either! We all got 'Rick-Rolled' as they danced to Never Gonna Give you up by Rick Astley, but things only got more exciting when they added a second song to the first dance, finishing it off with Back That Ass Up by Juvenile. I mean really, how awesome are these two.

Their Rustic Log Cabin themed wedding really came together with some truly great vendors and lots of hard work put in by these two! And knowing how things have gone so far, I can happily say, I can't wait to continue to be a part of the amazing Pilatti Family! See you guys when Jackie gets married!

Wedding Dress by: David's bridal

Florist: The Growth

Ceremony Venue/Justice of Peace: Cheryl Constantine

Reception Venue: The Log Cabin at Wickham Park

 Hair  by: Bora by Epris Hair Studio

 Make Up by: Lindsay at Green Tangerine

Dj/Band: TJ Jedynak

Videographer: Dani Choi

Cake: Mozzicato

Catering: Tastebuds- East Hartford

Bridesmaid Dresses: David's Bridal

Groomsmen Attire: Men's Warehouse

Favors: Giant Cookies/Candy Bar

Special thanks for second shooting by: Hoan at HKT Photography

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I always struggle picking the best photos to tell the story of someones day on the blog. And Jim and Jeanette is no exception. There really are just so many photos I love of their amazing day. From start to finish, everything went perfectly, and couldn't have been more beautiful! I normally would say more here, but I really can't. When something is so perfect, you just have to admit it, and stop trying to come up with words to describe it! I hope you enjoy!

A huge thanks to everyone who made it possible!

Wedding Dress by:

Dress - Blush by Hayley Paige

Veil by Sara Gabriel Veiling & Headpieces, both purchased from The White Magnolia Tampa, http://whitemagnoliabridal.com/

Florist: Hamden Florist, http://www.hamdenflorist.com/

Ceremony Venue/Justice of Peace: Trinity Episcopal Church, Rev. Lucy LaRocca, zionvicar@att.net

Reception Venue: Woodwinds, http://www.thewoodwinds.com/

Hair and Make Up: Hair Dimensions, http://www.hairdimensionsthesalon.com

Dj/Band: Miles Elliot, bookdjme@gmail.com, www.mileselliotmusic.com

Videographer: Will Gangi, http://www.stayinspiredmedia.com/

Cake: Pastry Fusions, pastryfusions@comcast.net, www.pastryfusions.com

Bridesmaid Dresses: David's Bridal

Groomsmen Attire: Men's Warehouse

Favors: Bloomin, https://www.bloomin.com/

To book your wedding email us at photosbyjbenson@gmail.com

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