What an amazing couple Jennifer+Dennis are! We were so lucky we got to shoot their Aurora Inn wedding earlier this month. We really do love the Aurora Inn, it always feels like a vacation, and these two really did just that with three days of diverse activities for everyone to enjoy!

Always tons of decor to get all the proper detail shots!

Jennifer’s dress was beautiful. Everything about it was fantastic!

I love these shots below. Dennis’ mother was ecstatic and very excited for him! He too was glowing while he was getting ready.

And of course the guys enjoy a beverage to calm their nerves before everything gets underway.

Love these shots of Jennifer getting help with getting her dress properly fastened. What a cool pair of photos.

Wow. Look at how great Jennifer looks. Wildflowers did such a great job with those flowers!

Their ceremony was great. You can really see how truly happy these two are!

Surprise! Time to get some shots out in the butter light (and snow too)!

Jennifer was a trooper, toughing it in the snow in just the dress! Totally worth it!

Love that centerpiece, so neat and Aurora Inn did a great job with that cake, as always.

Here’s to you two!

Wedding & Reception Venue(s): St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Aurora, New York; Aurora Inn, Aurora, New York.

Dress: Paloma Blanca; Jaqueline’s Bridal, Rochester, New York

Shoes: J.Crew

Hair/makeup: Elements Salon, Auburn, New York

Bridesmaid dresses: Bill Levkoff

Flowers: Wildflowers, Dryden, New York

Cake: Aurora Inn, Aurora, New York

Catering: Aurora Inn, Aurora, New York

Entertainment: Prime Time Funk, Rochester, New York

Save The Dates: John Wischman from Ocho Loco Press

Coordinator/Planner/Designer: Heather Davidson; Aurora Inn, Aurora, New York

What are your wedding colors and/or themes?
Cozy winter wedding – with touches of blues, silvers, greens and glowing fireplaces and candles.

Do you have a special proposal story?
A surprise proposal on a wintry weekend getaway in Quebec City.

What is your inspiration when planning your wedding?
Providing our family and friends who live throughout the country and world with the chance to be together and enjoy the winter beauty of our beloved Upstate NY.

Did you incorporate any fun themes/motifs or design elements?
Since so many of our guests had to travel long distances to celebrate with us, we tried to incorporate three days of events. February 3rd we had a small gathering of friends and family at the Aurora Inn to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit and the Chinese New Year with Dennis’ family. February 4th we hired a party bus from Superior Limousine and organized a Fingerlakes wine tour. Dano’s Heuriger of Lodi, NY fortified our guests with delicious Knockwurst and Pork and Sauerkraut boxed lunches.

Did you include any special traditions, old or new?
The ringbearer, Jen’s 7-year-old nephew Curtis, carried a jewlery box containing the wedding rings. The jewlery box belonged to Dennis’ grandmother who was an artist. We used the same cake cutter that Jen’s parents and two sisters used at their weddings. All of the couples’ initials and their wedding dates are engraved on the knife. On the cake table we had framed photographs of our parents on their wedding days. We thought it was a nice tribute to them and a reminder of the memory of Dennis’ father.

What’s next for you as a couple?
Traveling. After exploring the wine regions of Chile and Argentina for our honeymoon, we’re excited to continue the journey of life together!

Thanks so much you two!