Allie saw Mike sitting in a booth at a bar so she went over and introduced herself. They got to talking and realized that they both went to college at Oneonta and knew a lot of people in common. As the night went on, Allie realized that she had never laughed so hard as she was at this moment with Mike. Welcome to Allie and Mike’s love story…
Mike proposed to Allie on October 30, 2009. Halloween had always been a big holiday for them as they love to dress up and celebrate. (You will see more of this later on in a gift that Allie’s father presented to the couple during their reception.) So it was fitting that their wedding happened a year later on this date.
Their Irish heritage is a big part of their lives, so they definitely wanted to include it in the details and green color scheme of their wedding day. We especially loved the florals by Putnam Valley Florist, and the bridal bouquet details they helped to incorporate of Allie’s Grandfather’s military uniform buttons. Allie was glowing on this day, and Lauren from Expert Makeup Artistry Studio helped to bring out her natural beauty.
After they tied-the-knot and became Mr. & Mrs. O’Connor, we headed over to their reception at the Falkirk Estate and Country Club where the owners allowed us to use Falkirk Farm and a horse as a backdrop for our photos. Quite simply, it was rustic beauty at its best and the fall foliage was perfect!
We headed back to the golf course and had the bridal party play with us for a bit, and then we headed inside to capture the details that Allie and her parents worked so hard on. You see, her Dad is a Graphic Artist who happens to love his family photos and wanted to incorporate them into the day in a unique way.
It was time for the party to get started and we just loved how the family let loose in their speeches and on the dance floor. And then, the big unveiling of the gift from Allie’s Dad…
…an incredibly designed canvas of the couple in their finest superhero costumes (a.k.a. Captain America and She-Ra) from a Halloween years ago. It was a work of art, and a testament to a Father’s love for his child. It read… “They Met, They Married, They Conquered the World”. It was definitely one of the highlights of the day!
Don’t you just love the Celtic decor of this cake? Allie made sure to tie in their heritage from start to finish! It was one of the most beautiful designs we’ve seen. The night ended with heartfelt parent dances, the kind that bring a tear to your eye, and a serenade from Mike’s Dad. Everyone was on their feet, dancing or singing along!
One thing is for sure. Allie and Mike grew up with great role models, the kind that show you what marriage, true love and support looks like. It was an honor capturing this day for you all, and we hope you have many more blessings this Thanksgiving!
