Real Weddings: Laura + AJ

I love it when I see weddings that I know will still be beautiful in ten years, twenty years, fifty years… Laura and AJ’s wedding is one of those that has a timeless quality to me – not only due to the gorgeous details, but also because of the beautiful images that were captured by one of my favorite people and photographers, Luke Walker from Clark+Walker Studio.

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Laura planned each detail of her wedding – from the invitations to the flowers – around her elegant Renella de Fina gown.

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Laura and AJ met while students at Union College in Upstate New York, and returned to their alma mater for their ceremony, held at the lovely Memorial Chapel on campus.

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The reception was held in the ballroom of the Saratoga National Golf Club. Laura chose to play up the natural beauty of the room with a classic blush and silver color palette. 1920’s-inspired crystal and silver pedestal candleholders highlighted several tables, while others were set with lush baby pink rose centerpieces.

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Guests went home with jars of yummy gooey hot fudge sauce from local company Sundaes Best.

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The following Upstate New York vendors contributed to Laura and AJ’s wedding:

Photography – Clark+Walker Studio
Ceremony — Union College Memorial Chapel
Reception — Saratoga National
Flowers- Fleurtacious Designs
Dress — Renella de Fina from Lily Saratoga
Bridesmaid Dresses — Alvina Valenta
Hair/makeup — Make Me Fabulous
Cake — Mansion Catering
Entertainment — The Karen Lawrence Band
Day of Coordinator — Maureen Donnally of Timeless Weddings
Stationery — The Pink Orange and Paper Dolls of Saratoga
Favors — Sundaes Best Hot Fudge Sauce

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