Lindsay & Brian's Princeton Wedding
Friday, October 2, 2009 at 03:34PM It was a warm and muggy day in August for Lindsay and Brian's wedding at the Princeton Chapel. We've been there many times now, some earlier visits are shown elsewhere on our blog... Although there are some common elements, each of these ceremonies is unique, owing to the personalities and priorities of the couple, and the way that is reflected in the details.
Lindsay got ready at the nearby Nassau Inn, where Shelley got a closeup that shows her joy and excitement. And she also created a beautiful shot to show off her veil:
Every time we return to the Princeton Chapel, there are always some new and interesting angles to explore, both inside and out:
Handsome groom Brian was waiting for the start of the ceremony, and took advantage of a large fan to keep cool in the August heat... This building went up in 1925, and air conditioning was not part of the plan:
Since they didn't have a thousand guests to fill the seats in the main Chapel area, Lindsay and Brian decided to use the front area, with seating on the sides for the audience. This makes for a feeling of connection and intimacy that otherwise can be lost in such a vast space. The ceremony was simple and classic, and we got a great image of their exit:
Leaving the Chapel, it was time for bridal party photos, and since their was a light sprinkle, we decided to walk to a sheltered archway. Little did we know that the light sprinkle would become a downpour!
While the deluge continued outside, we used the sheltered walkway, and still managed to get some great bridal party images, including this shot of Lindsay with a smile that will overpower any bad weather:
The limo driver drove right up to the edge of the archway so that all the bridal party could escape and go onto the reception at Cherry Valley Country Club.
We weren't so lucky, walking through 4 inches of water back to our car. Hey, it's an adventure! On the drive to the reception location, we encountered lots of flooded areas, and even went by an emergency where a guest's car was swamped with water! They were rescued, and as far as we know, everybody made it to the party. Through all the muggy heat of the ceremony, and the deluge of rain, Lindsay and Brian maintained their poise and calmness, and their continuing great attitude really saved the day... By the time the dancing started, everybody was ready for a release, and the party really rocked:
So there you go, after all the planning and decisions, you still have to go with the flow. Congrats to Lindsay and Brian for making it a great day anyway, and never losing sight of what it's all about:
