This wedding had a fun nautical vibe to it because Aliza and Bror both love sailing and being on the water, which is part of the reason they chose the Saybrook Inn. Bror even has some familial ties to the area. This nautical theme was not only incorporated in the setting and décor of the Inn, but also in the special details throughout the day. Two of Aliza’s bridesmaids designed the invitation and stationery suite, which had a uniquely nautical flair to it. The table centerpieces also incorporated some of the vintage and antique nautical collectible pieces from Aliza and Bror’s personal collection. Their cake even had a little sailboat with their names and the wedding date.

Aliza and Bror were married on a gorgeous day in June. The weather was sunny with a nice breeze and some clouds passing overhead. Everyone was in a joyful mood and super relaxed, which is pretty much how Aliza and Bror are. They’re very laid back, go-with-the-flow people so it was easy to have a great time just allowing the wedding day to unfold naturally and have a good time. Another thing that helped us really enjoy the day and keep things stress-free was the inclusion of the First Look and wedding party photos before the ceremony. At our initial consultation we had talked briefly about including a First Look, but in the weeks leading up to the wedding we decided to add a little more time and really expand that aspect of the day, which allowed us to explore beyond the Saybrook Point Inn and head over to the historic Fort Saybrook Monument Park for portraits.

Because Aliza and Bror are so chill and respect the individuality of their friends, they opted to not put strict restrictions on the attire for their wedding party. Bror’s groomsmen were asked to wear slacks and a vest with tie as long as the colors were blues and greys. Aliza allowed her bridesmaids to all select their own outfits, requesting that they choose a floral pattern. One of them even opted to wear a jumpsuit which was super cool! New trend alert!

When I asked Aliza and Bror what special rituals or traditions would be part of their day, Aliza described it as “Jewish-lite,” which of course got me super excited. I photograph a lot of non- religious weddings and Christian/Catholic weddings, so any opportunity for me to photograph rituals and traditions that are from different religions and cultures is a big deal for me. Aliza and Bror decided to incorporate the breaking of the glass into their ceremony and a traditional Hora dance during their reception. And of course Aliza’s father, who is a professional singer also sang “Sunrise, Sunset” during his toast (and we all cried).

DJ	Sho Productions	www.shoproductions.com
Dress Store	The Stork & Fashion Exchange	https://www.storkexchange.net/
Dress Store	Bella Bridesmaid
Cake Designer	Creative Cakes by Donna	www.cakesbydonna.com
Beauty	Behind the Scene Girls	https://www.thebtsg.com/
Reception Venue	Saybrook Point Inn & Spa	saybrook.com
Photographer	Emma Thurgood Photography	www.emmathurgood.com

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