Kayla + Nick's Wedding, 18 May 13 | Rochester Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer

Connections. This wedding was about connections for me. Kayla and Nick expressing their connection to one another with an emotional, touching ceremony. Kayla's mom being the art teacher for several of my past clients (both wedding and senior portrait). The love of two families that showed with a classic yet stylish wedding. Oh and they had a painter (!) to capture the essence of the ceremony (how cool is that?) at Hemlock Lake park, a place I've visited many times.

To fit with the timeless vibe, their reception was at Wingate Barn in Livonia NY. Prior to banquet halls and country clubs, weddings were frequently held inside barns. It only made sense that I captured part of their wedding on film.

The start of my coverage was at a cottage on Honeoye lake with the guys who, upon reporting a delicious breakfast and relaxing morning, were eagerly ready. The women were preparing at Kayla's childhood home.

Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


She was a ham for the camera! say "cheese!"
Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Kayla's mom Cindy couldn't resist
Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Dad sees her for the first time in her wedding dress
Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


About to hand her off
Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Joyful
Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Grandpa is happy too
Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Kayla loves trees (and Nick).
Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Aerial view
Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


I normally don't get excited about details, but this cake by Leigha Dalton was amazing
Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Wingate Barn is a great place for weddings for sure. Easy for photography :)
Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Help at the toast
Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


First dance
Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Obligatory cute baby picture.
Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Nick had Kayla's engagement and wedding band custom made to look like tree branches. Amazing!
Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Getaway car!
Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Nighttime approaches
Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


A final farewell
Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer Rochester Hemlock Livonia Honeoye Wingate Barn Andrew Welsh


Thank you for letting me be a part of your amazing day.
-- Andrew