This week’s wedding was very special to me. Though we had talked on the phone previously, I met Matt and Gina for the first time on Saturday and came away with two new friends. We had a ball doing some very unusual photos. We got an early start at the spa for hair and make-up. Moved on to the Bryon Park Golf Center for the wedding and reception. I always enjoy weddings but this one was a real joy. This couple, as well as all the principles, were as nice as I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.

Have you heard of trashing the dress? I mean the wedding dress. Documenting via photos the demise of the treasured dress which little girls dream of for years and big girls will spend thousands of dollars on to wear just once. It’s the newest trend in upscale wedding photography – destroy the dress. Now mind you, I am more than happy to accommodate the event but I don’t actively push the idea. Having the bride dive off the diving board into the Olympic-size pool! Or find yourself a nice sprinkler system on a steamy hot wedding day.

The sprinkler system came on while we were doing a final series of pictures and that’s when the idea came to Gina. Matt and Gina trashed the dress and the tux and I made a record of it. Fifteen minutes later we all packed it in refreshed and excited to see the results of our adventure.

Here are a few of the images.




















A note to Christine: Thanks for the vote of confidence. The part you played in this was excellent. I look forward to one day meeting in person.

Steve