Anna and Frank – Live, Laugh, Love – Three Village Inn, Long Island Wedding
There were a few times through out the morning when Anna would spring out her seat with her fists thrown high in the air, and let out an enthusiastic squeal that she was getting married. Some would say it was the Red Bull, but I would beg to differ.
As far as I’m concerned everyone should have an Anna in their life.
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Enthusiasm. Isn’t it grand?
There are many people who talk the walk, but I find that fewer and fewer people actually walk the talk. I know. I’m kinda writing in riddles here, but stay with me.
“Live, laugh, love.”
We have all heard the saying, but how many of us actually follow it?
I think many of us don’t adhere to it because we are either too busy preparing for our future, or looking back in our past. We are unable to fully appreciate the moment we are in for all that it’s worth because we are caught up in the mundane affairs.
Most people are waiting for ‘some day’ in order to start living the life they really want. But if you think about it, the only time we ever know we have for certain is the present moment…which means there is no better time then now to be happy.
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Anna and Frank, I love your love. I love the way you look at each other, and I love the way you throw your heads back and laugh with all heart.
Every moment I have spent with you both was lived fully because of your company.
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Here’s hoping we are all living life to the fullest by laughing and loving (like Anna and Frank)…full time.
Soo if you’ll look closely at the invite you’ll see the design incorporated a ski lift!
Skiing was Anna and Frank’s theme for their happy day.
They had this fun idea to purchase old wooden skis for their guests to sign, but when they came in, it ended up being a coat rack!
I think the dress above, and the invite were tied together nicely by such a fun addition – that they thought they would have no use for. : )
The amazingly talented James (Anna’s brother), created and designed all the stationary used through out the day. It was beautifully coordinated, and added such a personal touch.
The goggles below were even brought to the reception for the cake cutting!
The beginning…
Apparently it takes two to tie a tie. ; )
Before slipping into her gown, a little spin of happiness…
Anna and her Mama…
A lucky sixpence and a family heirloom necklace…
Anna found out the favorite childhood book of each of her bridesmaids, and gave it to them along with a fabulous clutch, and some other goodies as a ‘thank you’.
I love little token gifts on a wedding day that can possibly be passed down to their future children one day…
So old school. I LOVE it!
You’re goooorgeous Anna!
A shared laugh…
Probably one of my favorite suit/tux ever. Frank has such a Hollywood look to him, doesn’t he?
I adore a vest! It looks great when the jacket is un-buttoned or when the gentleman take off their jackets during the reception.
Totally rocking the bow ties!!
Love the brown shoes too!
The first look…
I like how their eyes never left her as they were shaking hands.
Checking each other out!
The look of love…
One image…but a few different stories…
The vows…
Mr. & Mrs. Gries…
Enjoying a few private minutes away from the crowd to take in the moment fully…
The Facebook ‘teaser’…
Last image before heading to the reception…
The decor…
The tables were named after their home away from home…the Keystone Mountain Trails.
How beautiful is the burlap and twine together?!
It makes me so happy when everything comes full circle (invite, program, seating chart, table, style/theme). I adore how the logo was thoughtfully carried out through out each piece too.
Just love…the ring!!
Come on. How darn fabulous are these? The reverse side was the guests table seating.
The bar code with their date…how awesome!!
They were hardly ever apart the entire night. They enjoyed their guests, dancing, eating, drinking, and merriment together.
Note to grooms: Have fun at your wedding!
Be silly…or in their case…stay silly.
It’s one of my very favorite things about the both of you!
They matched their cake topper!
I have never seen guests have so much fun. They loved these wands!
One of the many first moments as husband and wife…
I’ll end on this sweet note…
Anna and Frank, where do I begin?! I love you both dearly. Your enthusiasm, kindness, compassion and love was inspiring.
I have smiled countless times through out my day re-living moments of your wedding. I adored the heartfelt, sentimental touches and how it all reflected your life together.
Your thoughtfulness and generosity was overwhelming. A simple ‘thank you’ doesn’t even begin to express how grateful I feel to have been there to witness your amazing beginning.
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I love it all ! The photos, the story and most of all my best friends and her wonderful husband !!! Well done Stacey! As for the Bride & Groom – flawless & magical !
Thank you my dear! Your wonderful make-up artistry made Anna look even more beautiful…which I didn’t know was possible. Thanks for taking a moment to stop in and leave a comment!
What a fabulous wedding, your parents must be so proud!!!!!!Best wishes to a beautiful couple and may you grow old together and cherish these memories for ever in your hearts.
Most beautiful and meaningful. An unforgetable love story. Congratulations to Anna and Frank!
SO CUTE!!! You two will be very happy.
Anna and Frank,
I’m sitting here with my cup of coffee scrolling through your wedding and it has left me in tears. I can agree with Dear Stacey, I love your love! You are one of my favorite couples, the kind of couple that anyone near you knows will last forever….I want to be just like you when I grow up! I love you both, thank you for sharing this page and your day! I feel like I’ve gotten a glimpse of just how amazing it was!
Such beautiful photographs from what seemed like an incredible day! Congratulations Anna and Frank! xoxo
Happiness forever. Your love touches all.
Even though I am a thousand miles away, I feel as though you are still with me twin!! And with these images I feel as though I have experienced your special day with you!! I love you and know you and Frank will create an amazing life together. TA DA!!!!!!!!!!
I could look at these all day and every time feel as if I’m there all over again! Beautiful pictures. Beautiful day! So much love to the bride and groom!
Oh Stacey, you kill me with these pictures! These are fantastic. Congrats Anna and Frank! You two look SO happy together! It is hard to look at these pictures without smiling! 🙂
A beautiful collection of photos to compliment a most beautiful wedding!
Well done Anna and Frank and your loving families!
Rock on with more love and laughter!
Absolutely stunning…..I can’t remember when I have seen such wonderful pictures of a happy beginning.
May God Bless You Both!!!!!!!
Stacey! One of my favorites by you…adorable couple!
Wonderful day, wonderful couple, beautiful photo’s….
What a sweet, touching and heartfelt story of a wonderful couple, who have so much to look forward to, as they begin their lives together. You can’t help but feel the love when viewing these beautiful photos. Congratulations to all of you!!
Stacey, I honestly cannot stop looking at these pictures, and the reason why is because every single one embodies the exact emotion that I was feeling. Intense happiness….and it honestly brings me right back to the day, as if it were yesterday, instead of a month ago. Thank you for documenting our love, our lives, and these special moments, because I know that in 20 years down the road when I look at these images, they will envoke the same emotions that I felt that day and that I feel right now when looking at them.
And to everyone who has left a comment: thank you for your kind words. It is such a blessing to have read these comments and heart felt gestures of well wishes for our future. Thank you.
Anna…I’m so happy you feel just as much as you see when you look at the pictures. That is my hope and goal for everything I document. Hearing you say those words, made my week! Thank you for giving me the most amazing opportunity to be there for you day. I can’t wait for you to see the rest of them! S : )
So beautiful…I love them all. You captured their love perfectly, Stacey! Love you, Anna and Frank!!
Thank you Mrs. Hudson for your kind words through out ALL of our conversations. Working with your family has been a bucket full of happiness in my life. I mean that truly. Thank you for raising such an amazing girl! – S : )
Beautiful couple, beautiful pictures keep loving, living and laughing God Bless!