Michael Gallitelli Photographer

Venue: Hall of Springs, Saratoga Springs, NY
Date: September 15th, 2012
Wedding for: Gina and Philip
Church: St. Lukes, Albany NY
Limousine Service: Premiere Limousine
Flowers: Fleurtacious
Hair: Joanne Nicastro, The Classic Cut
Videographer: John DeBere
Cocktail Hour Music: Colleen Pratt
Reception Music: New York Players/ Mike Emery

I don’t know where to begin in describing this magnificent wedding day for Gina and Phil, but I guess the beginning will work!

As we entered the home of Gina’s parents, you could feel the excitement in the air! Gina was having her make-up done, maid-of-honor, bridesmaids, and family members already dressed waiting in anticipation for Gina’s reveal! Breathtaking is one way to describe the bride-to-be as she made her way down the stairs for her dad’s first look. There was not a dry eye in the house, including Gina! After capturing some stunning photographs of Gina, we finished up at the house with family and wedding party pictures. It was time to get to the church, where we found Phil, looking quite handsome along with his bestman ready for us to spend some time with them.

From the church we were off to the Hall of Springs for more photo’s and a wedding reception that everyone will remember! Gina & her mother had a vision of what she wanted for her wedding, and with the help of Mark Delos and his team, the result was sheer perfection! There were so many personal aspects of this wedding that represented the personalities of both Gina and Phil! For example, as a surprise for Phil, in the dessert room there was section dedicated to the NY Yankees; so when he walked into the room, his reaction was priceless! There was also an ice cream station inside, and outside there was a fresh pizza station and pizza free!

After all the formalities, it was non-stop dancing! When you have New York Players for your band, everyone has dancing feet!
This was a magical night, not only for the two wonderful families brought together by Gina and Phil, but for all their friends and families!

Thank you Gina and Phil for allowing us the opportunity to capture all the happiness this day brought you and your families!
Your enthusiasm made our work easy and so much fun!

Congratulations to you both for a happy and healthy life together!

Michael and Nancy

Venue: Hall of Springs, Saratoga Springs NY
The staff and management always make you feel welcome, and make sure your wedding dreams come true.

Wedding: Jane and Justin
From the moment I met Jane and Justin at their engagement shoot, I told them I couldn’t wait for their wedding! Here it is and just what I expected from Jane! Sheer perfection from her choice of gown, veil, flowers, parasols, venue and hervery handsome groom Justin!

This was a fun filled day starting at the Gideon Putnam Hotel for the pre-photo shoot of everyone getting ready. From there we went to the Yaddo Gardens for the first reveal and finished up with family pictures, ceremony, and reception at the magnificent Hall of Springs!

It truly was a magical night filled with laughter, fun, food, and dancing; lots and lots of dancing!

Date: August 24, 2012
Ceremony: Reflecting Pool
Bridal Consultant: Christine A Wheat Special Events Firm, On site consultant for this wedding was Leah and Jennifer who did a magnificent job and were very helpful to us too!

Florist/Décor: Renaissance / David Schmidt
David and his team are very creative and insightful to make every wedding individual

Reception Music: DJ Vic / Long Island
Very unique mix of music and had everyone on the dance floor all night

Videographer: Silhouette Art on Video / Brett Wasserman
Creative and fun to work with

My wedding dress from: www.bridalgallerybyyvonne.com/

Thank you Jane and Justin for allowing us to be part of this spectacular day with you! It truly was a pleasure working with you both, and we appreciated your enthusiasm and sense of humor!

Congratulations!

Michael and Nancy

Venue: The Lazy Swan Golf and Country Club, Saugerties, New York

This was our first wedding at this spectacular venue! I just can’t rave enough about all the work that has gone into this building! First the location is breathtaking with the ballroom overlooking the golf course and pond! There is a bridal suite for the bridal party to relax and wait for their ceremony to take place outside on the patio under a tent also overlooking the golf course. From there you have an option of the cocktail hour outside or inside depending on the weather. Then you enter the magnificent octagonal shaped ballroom with crystal chandeliers and the state of the art lighting system that is all computerized!

After the first dance and toasts, guests were treated to the main entrée that can be compared to a fine restaurant. Kristen the Banquet Manager and her staff worked like there were 160 guests in their home and made everyone feel comfortable and happy!

Date: Saturday, August 11th, 2012
Wedding for: Kristin and Christopher

Before Kristin arrived, we had time to spend some time with Christopher and groomsmen and watch them relax, laugh and enjoy themselves! In spite of a very rainy day, Kristin held it together and stepped out of her limo, walked into the bridal suite and smiled! She looked stunning and very anxious to get this celebration started! After the first look, we spent some quality time with Kristin for some amazing photographs, she is a natural! As guests were arriving the sky opened up with no rain clouds in site and the wedding of Kristin and Christopher under the tent was perfect!

Later in the evening still no rain so it was a great night for some incredible sunset photographs!

Flowers: A Night in Bloom, Kingston NY, Gorgeous floral arrangements by a very talented couple

Band: Grand Central Station, Albany NY, Paul and his band always do a phenomenal job getting everyone on the dance floor and just having fun!

Videographer: Lance Wheeler, He is very down to earth and has fun while gathering the memories you will have for a lifetime!

Cake: Villa Italia, Schenectady NY, The quality and creativity of your Wedding Cake will be shear perfection. It truly was a joy spending the day with you both, and thank you for your enthusiasm and allowing us to be creative to capture this wonderful day!

Congratulations!
Michael and Nancy

Amy and Shawn’s wedding
July 28, 2012
Christ the King Church, their story to follow….

Jane and Justins, Engagement shoot…

Gabe and Sean’s wedding at the always great Franklin Plaza,
July 25, 2012
Their story to follow…

Sara and Nick,

July 14, 2012

Their story to follow…

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This is a collection from my recent shoots

Katy and Kyle’s engagement shoot at Nipmoose
It was a great day!

Michael