Ever wonder why certain traditions only exist in certain parts of the world? I do! And, I have to say, the southern tradition of taking bridal portraits prior to the wedding day is one that New York City needs to adopt immediately! When the lovely southern belle, Alisa contacted me late last Summer to arrange her bridal portraits in New York City this Spring, I was super excited and met up with her to discuss ideas over coffee. As soon as I met her, I instantly loved her. Alisa is just bea.u.ti.ful inside and out and she is filled with a light and joy that is utterly contagious. She smiles endlessly and is just so much fun to be around. The bride-to-be just completed her Masters in Dance at NYU this Spring, and, being a true southern belle at heart wanted to carry on the southern tradition of bridal portraits in her favorite city before she moved back down to the south. Brilliant I tell you, simply brilliant!
Alisa looked absolutely stunning and half of New York City stopped to tell her so. And can you blame them? She is gorgeous! There is just something so special about New Yorkers taking the time to stop and congratulate Alisa and tell her how amazing she looked. I suppose it’s because of the pace of the city – the busied lives that everyone seems to have - always rushing to go somewhere with things to do. So, when they take a moment and stop, it almost seems to mean more than a place where you might see acts like that happen all time. It was awesome! And, I have to warn you, Trent, you are going to be simply in awe of your future wife on your big day so starting taking some deep breaths now! :) Alisa and Trent will be tying the knot in Oklahoma this month, and I couldn’t be happier for this incredibly sweet pair!
New York misses you already, Alisa! Wishing you a lifetime full of much love and laughter!
Big hugs,
Maggie
To see a SLIDESHOW of the lovely Alisa’s bridal portraits in New York City, click HERE!
A slideshow of more of Alisa’s bridal portraits in New York City can be seen HERE!
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Such a beautiful bride and you captured her beauty and her emotion fabulously. Loved the slideshow too. The timing of each picture sliding on and off the screen was perfect. WOW!
I couldn’t agree more about bridals in NYC. As a southern boy living in the city, I don’t quite get the reason why people don’t do bridals in the north. Let’s start the movement Maggie!
Maggie, these are AMAZING! You made me look (and feel!) like a model! You are such a wonderful photographer! Thank you SO much! I really can’t wait to show these to my man! It’s killing me to have to wait until after he sees me walk down the aisle! THANK YOU!
Gorgeous! The ice cream ones are adorable.
Aw, yay! Thanks so much Alisa, Trent, Emily, & Mom! It was such fun!!
Wow! Alisa looks incredible! These pictures are absolutely classy and sexy. GREAT job at capturing Alisa’s beauty.
Maggie,
These pictures are amazing! I loved the slide show – your wonderful pictures and Jack Johnson’s song! You captured her so well, and your comments about her are “spot on” – she is a beautiful woman, inside and out, and we are so glad she is in our family!