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Great Neck Country Club Wedding: Danielle + Matt

September 25, 2022

Magical doesn’t begin to describe this wedding day. The morning started by the coast with the guys getting ready beachside. Definitely not something I ever would have thought of but it was so much fun!! Then we moved over to a family home for Danielle’s portion of the morning and got the most gorgeous getting ready images. After a super sweet first look, we headed over to Great Neck Country Club in Waterford CT for the wedding and it was stunning!! This was my first wedding here but hopefully won’t be my last!!

This day was absolutely amazing and so heartfelt. From start to finish, I witnessed so much love. Between Danielle and Matt, of course, but also with the love showered on them from their friends and family. I don’t know if I’ve smiled or laughed this much at a wedding but this crowd was amazing. Their day started surrounded by their closest loved ones whose only concerned seemed to be on Danielle and Matt. You could feel the love radiating between them as we moved into their first look. The nervous giggles and awestruck reactions were easily some of my favorites. Followed by a ceremony filled with love and a reception full of fun, this was definitely a wedding to remember for all who witnessed it!!

Stationary Flatlay from Emerald Wedding at Great Neck Country Club in Waterford CT Rings stacked on invitation back from Emerald Wedding at Great Neck Country Club in Waterford CT Left image features wedding dress hanging on stair railing. Right image features two rings placed in a blush pink rose from Emerald Wedding at Great Neck Country Club in Waterford CT Left image shows bride looking down at bouquet. Right image shows bride getting dress buttoned up with help from her maid of honor at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride smiles at camera while her maid of honor helps button her dress at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Left image shows bride smiling at camera while her bridesmaids smile at her and help adjust her dress. Left image shows wedding rings stacked on a wedding invitation from Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride smiles at her son at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride and bridesmaids sit on couch smiling at the camera while wearing flannels at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Groom's shoes, cufflinks, bracelet, and ivory sit on slab of marble tile at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Best man helps groom adjust collar and tie next to a beach at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Groomsmen and groom hold best man in the air at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride walks across the lawn for first look at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride smiles as she walks across the lawn for first look at Great Neck Country Club Wedding
One of the sweetest reactions ever!!
Groom smiles as he sees bride for the first time during first look at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride and groom smile at each other during first look at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Groom smiles at bride at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride and groom smile and laugh together at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride smiles at groom during first look at Great Neck Country Club WeddingGroom walks down aisle during the ceremony at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Maid of Honor walks down the aisle at the ceremony at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Flower Girl walks down the aisle at the ceremony at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride and her father stand at the entrance before walking down the aisle during the ceremony at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride and her father walk down the aisle during the ceremony at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Groom and groomsmen smile as they see the bride walk down the aisle at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride and groom walk down the aisle during the ceremony at Great Neck Country Club Wedding

A sunset ceremony at Great Neck Country Club wasn’t something I knew I needed in my life but am so happy I got to be the one to capture these precious moments!!

Bride and groom stand at the altar with the officiant and wedding party during the ceremony at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Groom and groomsmen stand during the ceremony at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride and groom look lovingly at each other during ceremony at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride wipes tear while bridesmaids stand beside her during ceremony at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride and groom stand at the altar during ceremony at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Close up photo of bride placing the wedding band on groom's finger during ceremony at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride and groom share first married kiss during ceremony at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride and groom walk up the aisle after their ceremony at Great Neck Country Club WeddingBride and groom smile at the camera with groom's siblings and their spouses at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride and groom smile at camera surrounded with bride's family at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride smiles at camera with her mother. Groom stands with he son holding his hands and looking at each other at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Groom and groomsmen stand serious looking at camera at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Groom and groomsmen smile at camera with arms around each other at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride smiles at camera with junior bridesmaids smiling up at her at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride and flower girls smile at camera at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride stands smiling with bridesmaids and flower girls at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride and groom smile with their bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girls, and ring bearer at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Close up of bride and bridesmaids bouquet flowers at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride peeks over her shoulder while standing with arms around her bridesmaids at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Left photo is Groom looking off to the side with hands in his pockets. Right photo is a closeup of groom's tie and boutonniere at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride smiles at camera holding her bouquet with a sunset in the background at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Left photo is bride spinning in dress on a field. Right photo is a close up of the bride's bouquet at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride and groom stand on a green field golf course with the bride's veil blowing in the wind and a sunset in the background at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Close up of bride and groom's wedding rings at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride and groom lean foreheads together with sunset in the background at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride and groom walk while holding hands with a sunset in the background at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Close up of bride and groom holding hands with a sunset in the background at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride and groom walk towards camera while holding hands at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride and groom smile at camera while holding their son at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride and groom kiss their son's cheeks at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Detail photo showing the dining setup with Table Nine and Green linens and florals at Great Neck Country Club WeddingBride and groom enter their reception with their son at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride and groom join their reception at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride and groom share their first dance as husband and wife at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride and groom smile during their first dance at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Groom looks lovingly at his bride during their first dance at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Best man gives a speech during reception at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Best man hugs groom during speech at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Maid of honor gives a speech during reception at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Maid of Honor and bride tear up during speech at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Maid of honor and bride hug after speech at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Mother of the bride smiles while holding her grandson at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Wedding guest dances with her hands up at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride smiles while dancing with her father at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride and her father share dance at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Father of bride smiles at camera while dancing with bride at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Junior bridesmaid excitedly sings while dancing at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride dances with a junior bridesmaid at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride dances with maid of honor at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride and groom cut into their wedding cake at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride and groom feed each other cake at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Flower girl dances at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Father of the bride and his wife dance at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Wedding guest dances with hands up at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride gleefully dances with wedding guests at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride smiles at camera with wedding guests at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Maid of honor dances with a junior bridesmaid at Great Neck Country Club Wedding Bride excitedly sings along while dancing at Great Neck Country Club Wedding

Overall, this Great Neck Country Club wedding was one I will remember for sure! It was amazing to get to witness and capture the unyielding love that Danielle and Matt share for one another and I loved getting to photograph this fun bunch again and see so many friendly faces from Ashly and Matt’s 2019 wedding!! Wishing all of the love and happiness to these two!!

Venue: Great Neck Country Club | Photography: Chelsea Lavallee Photography | Bride Attire: David’s Bridal | Groom Attire: Men’s Warehouse | Bridesmaid Attire: Azazie | HMUA: The Hair Stop | Florals: Stop & Shop, East Lyme | Catering: Langley’s Restaurant | Baker: BJ’s Wholesale | Calligraphy/Signage: Made by the Bride! | Stationary: Zazzle | DJ: Robert Johnson | Photo Booth: Mirror Me!

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I am the lead photographer and the creative brains behind this business. While I do this full time, I am also a part-time ninja coach! I also am obsessed with coffee and love to dance and crochet!

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