Michael Gallitelli Photographer

Venue: Saratoga National Golf Club, Saratoga Springs NY
The attention to detail is always above and beyond expectations from the wedding coordinator, to the banquet manager, the staff and the chef

Wedding: Laura & Jim
Easy going, fun, and just a pleasure to work with

Ceremony: Foyer @ Saratoga National Golf Club
Officiant: Pastor Bruce Newman

Music for Ceremony: Chamber Orchestra, String Trio, Mary Gilman
Florist: Price Chopper, Clifton Park, Katie
Reception Music: TS Ensemble, Al & his band
Whenever we work with Al and the band, it is a treat! They are not only musicians, but entertainers!

As you can imagine, having a wedding in December, can be a challenge for pictures outside. Yet for Laura, Jim and their wedding party, they had no issues as to being outside, after all, they are both meteorologists! The beginning of our day started out with spending time with Laura, her bridesmaids and parents. There was excitement in the room, yet at the same time, Laura was very calm. Later on we went to Saratoga National to meet up with the groom and his groomsmen and spent time with them before the ceremony. Guests started to arrive as Danielle the banquet manager and her staff put the final touches in place in for the ceremony. As Laura and her Dad walked down the stairs, you could hear a pin drop as Jim and guests watched with anticipation.

Laura looked so beautiful and I’m sure Jim was thinking the same thing as did all the guests. After a very sweet meaningful ceremony guests were directed upstairs to the cocktail hour and we continued with family pictures.

Entering the ballroom is always a treat and Laura had a vision and it was created! With cocktail hour over it was time to get this party started! After all the formalities were over, TS Ensemble finished off the night with music that had everyone on the dance floor to enjoy this happy occasion!

Thank you for allowing us to capture this amazing fun day with you both along with your families and friends!

Your enthusiasm and willingness to go along with our ideas made our work easy and fun for us too!

Congratulations Laura & Jim!

Michael & Nancy

The wedding of Drea and Andrew, their story to follow…

Saratoga National Golf Course
Jennifer and Ian’s Wedding
Saturday April 7th, 2012

The first wedding in April and we are off to an amazing start! We couldn’t have asked for a happier bride-to-be as we arrived at Jennifer’s mom’s home!
As we entered the kitchen we found Alayne from Make Me Fabulous do just that for Jennifer. After all the photographing of the gorgeous, gown, shoes, and flowers from Fleurtacious Designs, it was off to Longfellow’s Hotel where we met up with the very handsome Ian. From there we went to Saratoga National where Jennifer was getting dressed and where the reveal would be set up before the ceremony. This couple is so in tune with each other…….Ian asked how Jen was and Jen asked how Ian was and the answer was the same…….. they were both anxious to get started!

The reveal was perfect and so was the ceremony in the main ballroom at Saratoga National. The wedding party and guests were treated to a harpist playing as the bridal party entered the room. For an hour and a half guests were treated to an amazing selection of appetizers before entering the beautifully decorated ballroom for the reception. Dinner as always was delicious and Banquet Manager Danielle and her staff go above and beyond to make sure everyone is happy! After all the formalities, everyone enjoyed the music provided by DJ Paul Malo, who always gets the crowd on their feet and dancing all night!

We cannot thank you enough Jennifer and Ian for your enthusiasm and willingness to indulge us with the sunset pictures! Spending the day with you was truly so much fun! We wish you all the happiness you both deserve!

Thank you!
Michael and Nancy

Saratoga National Golf Club
Alyssa and Scott’s Wedding
Friday, October 14, 2011

What an amazing weekend of weddings we had starting on Friday with Alyssa and Scott! We arrived at the Hyatt Place in Saratoga, and found Alyssa enjoying the
company of her girlfriends while we got started! Everything Alyssa picked out for her wedding was so perfect for her and her bridesmaids! She looked stunning in her gorgeous dress and posed for Michael that captured the essence of her personality and beautiful smile! We arrived at Saratoga national Golf Club to join Scott and his groomsmen, where
the reveal would take place, as well as the ceremony and reception. Although this was a rainy day off and on, this actually was lucky for several reasons! Why you ask, well, Alyssa and Scott love water, so umbrellas were used for some fun photos as well as a pair of cute boots for the bride! Even the centerpieces at the reception was a water theme. After a heartfelt meaningful ceremony in the pouring rain, under a tent, guests were treated to an elaborate cocktail hour while we set out onto the golf course for some awesome pictures!One of the hi-lights of the evening, was the entertainment for the evening. Alyssa and Scott truly picked a band that reflexed their fun loving personalities! The band just didn’t play music, they are entertainers like nothing we have ever seen! They are from New York City, and their name is Eternity. After all the formalities, they played and entertained non-stop and literally nobody sat in their seats while Videographer Lance Wheeler captured the action. Alyssa changed into her second dress and she and Scott danced and just totally enjoyed every moment of this amazing evening!

Thank you Alyssa and Scott for your enthusiasm, your spirit and sense of humor which made our time with you totally enjoyable and fun! You are so perfect for each other and we wish you all the happiness you both deserve!

Congratulations!

Michael and Nancy

Saratoga National Golf Club
Saturday, September 10th, 2011
Jennifer and Jon’s Wedding

Saratoga National Golf Club in September, for an outside wedding, is like a brides dream come true! Jennifer and Jon could not have a picked a better day, than the one they were given, thanks to mother nature cooperating. We started our day at the Marriott Hotel in Saratoga Springs, where Jen was surrounded by her hair and make-up ladies. Soon after, it was time for the reveal of the dress which was so perfect for Jennifer, so beautiful! Downstairs in the hotel was a sweet little piano and outdoor patio that was perfect for some fun pictures with Jennifer and her bridal party. As we left the girls and arrived at the Golf Club, we found Jon and his groomsmen enjoying a little quiet time.. What a magnificent day it turned out to be when Jennifer and Jon said their vows under the tent overlooking the golf course!

The evening continued with the cocktail hour, more pictures and later to the ballroom that looked amazing! Guests were treated to a night of delicious food, dancing and so much fun! The banquet manager Danielle and her staff did an awesome job as always! Traci Montanino the wedding planner helpedJennifer and Jon plan this dream wedding! DJ Jeffrey Scott is so much fun to be around and Videographer Lance Wheeler captured all the dance moves everybody brought to the floor!

Thank you Jennifer and Jon for allowing us to also be a part of this magical day!

Congratulations, and may you enjoy all the happiness you both deserve!

Michael and Nancy

Allison and Brandon at the Saratoga National Golf Club

August 20, 2010

The month of August was a perfect month to shoot weddings and Allison and Brandon’s was no exception. The couple planned the entire event on their own. This bride should become a wedding planner instead of a teacher. Everything was great, the weather, flowers, church (St. John’s in Schenectady) family and friends could not have enjoyed themselves more.

Thanks for letting us document your special day, it was a real treat.

Michael and Nancy

Saratoga National Golf Club

June 26, 2010

Megan and Paul’s Wedding

Our June Weddings have come to an end and we are in beautiful Saratoga Springs!  The day started in Granville New York where the bride to be and her wedding party were getting ready.  Megan looked amazing and very excited looking forward to her  new life with Paul.

After the ceremony we are back at Saratoga National to have some fun with Megan, Paul and the bridal party!  The golf course is a great back drop to capture the essence of this happy couple and just let loose!After all the introductions, for the first dance, Megan surprised Paul and hired his favorite singer songwriter Jeffrey Gaines to entertain everyone.  Videographer Lance Wheeler, was right there to capture the moment! Dinner, cake, dancing and later a smores table out the patio completed this happy wedding day for Megan, Paul family and friends to remember forever! Thank you for allowing us to be a part of this special day, we truly had fun and enjoyed ourselves!

Congratulations!

Michael and Nancy

Saratoga National Golf Club

Friday, June 11, 2010

Sarah & Bryan’s Wedding

Here we are again in beautiful Saratoga Springs New York, with another extraordinary bride and groom!  From the glorious Yaddo Gardens where we started photographing the bride and bridal party, we knew it was going to be a spectacular day!  Sarah looked stunning as she posed like a professional model for a bridal magazine.

Friends and family watched Sarah and Bryan as they walked down the aisle outside at the magnificent Saratoga national Golf Club.  After an amazing dinner and all the formalities were completed, DJ Paul Malo had everyone dancing until midnight.  In addition to dancing the men and some of the women were treated to hand rolled cigars outside on the deck.

Congratulations Sarah & Bryan, and thank you for allowing us to capture this wonderful day with you, your family and friends!

Michael and Nancy

Saratoga National Golf Club
Cailin and Alan's Wedding
Saturday March 13, 2010

When you live in California as Cailin and Alan do, a destination wedding on the
east coast makes it easier for friends and family to gather and celebrate their
wedding!  Then when you pick a venue, there is nothing more beautiful than
upstate's finest, Saratoga National Golf Course in Saratoga Springs, New York.
As we entered the room where the bridal party were being pampered and looking
fabulous thanks to Elayne from "Make me Fabulous", we were greeted by a very
happy bride-to-be Cailin!
Now the fun begins when the wedding dress is on, the shoes fit perfectly and the
veil goes on easily and Cailin posing like a professional and looking like she
belonged in a Bridal Magazine!
After a perfect ceremony in the lobby of the Golf Club, guests were treated to
an hour of cocktails and hors d'eouvres.  Now it is time to get this party
started!  After all the formalities and guests were treated to an amazing
dinner, DJ Paul Malo, had every everyone dancing and celebrating!
We would like to thank Cailin, Alan, family and friends for making our work
easy and fun, we enjoyed spending the day with you and wish you health and
happiness!

Michael and Nancy
		
		
		

			

				
			


			

				
			


			

				
			


			

				
			


			

				
			


			

				
			


			

				
			


			

				
			


			

				
			


			

				
			


			

				
			


			

				
			


			

				
			


			

				
			


			

				
			


			

		

Error Resizing Image: error_loading_image
Original Image Path: "C:\Domains\metrolandphoto.com\wwwroot\blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/michael-gallitelli-7679.jpg"
File “C:\Domains\metrolandphoto.com\wwwroot\blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/michael-gallitelli-7679.jpg” doesn’t exist?

Error Resizing Image: error_loading_image
Original Image Path: "C:\Domains\metrolandphoto.com\wwwroot\blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/michael-gallitelli-8464.jpg"
File “C:\Domains\metrolandphoto.com\wwwroot\blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/michael-gallitelli-8464.jpg” doesn’t exist?

Error Resizing Image: error_loading_image
Original Image Path: "C:\Domains\metrolandphoto.com\wwwroot\blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/michael-gallitelli-7679.jpg"
File “C:\Domains\metrolandphoto.com\wwwroot\blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/michael-gallitelli-7679.jpg” doesn’t exist?

Error Resizing Image: error_loading_image
Original Image Path: "C:\Domains\metrolandphoto.com\wwwroot\blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/michael-gallitelli-8464.jpg"
File “C:\Domains\metrolandphoto.com\wwwroot\blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/michael-gallitelli-8464.jpg” doesn’t exist?

Saratoga National Golf Club
Saratoga Springs, New York
November 28, 2009
Sylvia and Neil's Wedding

What a spectacular day for a  wedding; a little windy, a slight chill in the air
and a few clouds; priceless!  The only other thing you could ask for is a very
excited bride-to-be named Sylvia.  She looked absolutely stunning in her
magnificent dress, perfect shoes, and awesome wrap!  Although Sylvia doesn't
like to be the center of attention, she worked the camera like she was doing it
all her life as her family watched on lovingly.   After we left Sylvia and
Neil's house we were off to the ceremony at the Saratoga National Golf Club.
There was plenty of time to take advantage of the golf course as a back drop for
Neil's photo time.  We also had some fun shots with his best men who love to
play golf!  We have worked at Saratoga National many times, but no matter how
small or large your wedding might be, we are always in awe of how the ballroom
is transformed into whatever your dream wedding might be.  After a beautiful
ceremony, and just before the sunset we again took advantage of the spectacular
view and took the wedding party out to the golf course.    After an awesome
dinner, and all the formalities were completed, DJ Paul Malo, had everyone up on
their feet dancing the rest of the night!
We would like to thank Sylvia, Neil and their families for allowing us to be
part of your amazing day!  You made it very easy for us to capture the happiness
and love that you all have for each other!
 

Michael and Nancy