This past weekend Chris and I had the fun time of being guests at the wedding of his friend from college, Jared.  Just when we thought we didn’t have any more weddings to attend for a while, we now have 2 this year!  The 2nd one I am shooting in October- my first ever wedding that I am going to document for the Bride and Groom!!  I am super excited yet nervous for that so taking photos at this wedding was good practice for me.  I have always loved taking photos at our friends weddings- such good times.

It was so much fun catching up with friends, eating, signing Journey at the top of our lungs (because honestly who doesn’t love Journey?  And singing it really loud after a couple drinks?) and eating some more.  I have never been to a wedding that had more food than this one- yum.  Cheryl was telling me last month how the first wedding that her and Jared went to as a couple was Chris and mine:)  So not quite 4 years later here are are celebrating with them.  First off I was not the wedding photographer, just a guest who as the night worn on her photos got a bit out of focus with the more wine I drank:)  But I did capture a lot of good photos!  So here they are- oh and I also left my flash at the hotel so all of these were shot without flash using my 50mm.  A good test for me and my new camera!  And I have to say the low lighting was not a problem with the 5DMii.  Hardly any noise at ISO 3200- amazing.  Love it.

The ceremony and reception were held at The Merion in south NJ.  I didn’t get an aisle seat at the ceremony, which I usually like to do, so I didn’t get many good shots in there.  But this is part of the lobby and was taken right after the ceremony.

The Flower Girl was so cute in her matching dress.

So much food- even a raw bar.  Chris was in heaven!

There was this amazing domed sky-lighted ceiling- I’m sure their professional photos are beautiful.

The college crew- I couldn’t decide which photo I liked more.  Check out Jude’s photography website here.  He is the 2nd from right.  We were discussing all things photography all night long.

Don’t stop believing…….Haha.  It was a blast!  Thanks Cheryl & Jared.  Hope you are relaxing the days away on your honeymoon.