Finally a Snowy Nantucket!

The first fall of snow is not only an event, it is a magical event. You go to bed in one kind of a world and wake up in another quite different, and if this is not enchantment then where is it to be found? - JB Priestley

Mark and I are hard at work preparing our new brand and website this winter. In the meantime, the blog may be a little slow with work related images, but here's some eye candy we took yesterday to hold you over.

Nantucket is special every day, but during a quite snow, it's just something extra amazing. Stay warm!

Holiday Break!

Between December 22nd and January 3rd, Zofia Photography will be closed as we will be away on a much anticipated vacation involving big snowy mountains, hot tubs, fireplaces, and chair lifts!

Our online shop will remain open for orders, but they will not be processed until January 3rd. Turnaround times will be back to normal that week. If you have an album design to approve, please do so before December 22nd or after the 3rd. As a reminder, albums will not be sent to the lab until after January 3rd, as their holiday deadlines are well passed at this point.

All new wedding inquiries may be done by email and will be answered in a timely manner. Please do inquire so we can at least let you know whether we're available, and we'll be in touch when we return. In the meantime, if you need some eye candy, check out our Nantucket Weddings Lookbook on Pinterest : http://pinterest.com/zofiaphoto/nantucket-wedding-inspirations/

We hope you and yours have a very beautiful and relaxing holiday!

Beth English & Mark Donato's Nantucket Wedding

Just when we thought our 2011 wedding season was over, I get an excited phone call from my friend Beth to say she's getting married! Mark owns the quaint Sconset Market and Beth is the owner of currentVintage - a fantastic wine and vintage clothing boutique on Nantucket. She is someone I've admired and looked up to for a long time for her business sense, her kindness, and her beauty. So, to say it was my pleasure to photograph the wedding ceremony of this entrepreneurial and fashion icon of mine is an understatement.

The couple was so calm and happy on their wedding day, it was a joy to see. They are classy, elegant and loved. Thank you Beth and Mark for rounding up our wedding season with a wedding that warmed our hearts. xo

Venue : First Congregational Church, Florist : Flowers on Chestnut, Bridal Gown : VINTAGE!

HOLIDAY DEADLINES HAVE PASSED

Just a friendly reminder that ALL holiday deadlines have passed and any orders placed since December 10th are not guaranteed by Christmas. Any album orders placed in December will be put in line behind print orders. But never fear, you'll all have your prints and albums to share with friends and family soon. We're on it!

Holiday Deadlines!

Hope you're all gearing up for the holidays! We've been working like Santa's elves to get everyone's orders out the door ASAP, so you and your families can enjoy the gift of photographs, cards and albums this season. We appreciate your patience!

Deadlines for albums, books, framed prints and canvas gallery wraps have passed. Any album or book submissions will be accepted, but designs will need to be put behind all our holiday orders. Our pro lab will not be processing new orders until after the New Year.

You still have until DECEMBER 10th to order prints, holiday cards and digital files for guaranteed December 20th delivery. Print orders come in boutique packaging, all set for gift giving!

Inquire within if you need something last minute and we will let you know what can be rushed.
Thank you!

Tyler + Joe Serafin's Longmeadow Country Club Wedding

Tyler and Joe were married last weekend at the Longmeadow Country Club. We don't often go off island for weddings, but Tyler sent me a sweet email after her friends Kelsey and Adam's wedding on Nantucket a couple years back - so I couldn't refuse!
This amazingly photogenic and adorable pair came out to Nantucket this time last year for their engagement session and were such a breeze to photograph - I knew I'd just have a field day with them come wedding time. The country club was decorated with a Christmas theme, and it may have been 2 days post Thanksgiving, but the weather was GORGEOUS. So beautiful. Since Joey plays minor league for the Chicago White Sox they incorporated baseball in their escort "cards". Never seen that one before!

Mark and I had a great time with Tyler and Joey and we wish them all the best!

Venue : Longmeadow Country Club, Wedding Coordinator : Deedee Benyi (Always and Forever Weddings), Florist : Paul MacLaughlin, Cake : Royal Icings, Bridal Gown : J Crew, Bridal Shoes : Tory Burch, Bridal Hair and Makeup : Ochoa Salon and Spa, Band : Night Rhythm,  Second Photographer : Mark Crosby!

Paula + Joseph DiPaolo's Nantucket Wedding at Great Harbor Yacht Club

Paula and Joe managed to stay warm during a chilly and windy weekend here on Nantucket for their wedding at Great Harbor Yacht Club with help from their closest friends, family and a pair of fuzzy black Prada shoes. They had a pretty reception following at The White Elephant Hotel with colorful blooms of purple and red mixed with seasonal fruit and chestnuts. I couldn't have asked for a sweeter couple to round up my on-island wedding season.

Venues : Great Harbor Yacht Club and The White Elephant Hotel, Coordinator : Unique Nantucket, Florist : Flowers on Chestnut, Bridal Gown : Priscilla, Bridal Shoes : Prada, Bridal Makeup : Yolanda Grant, Bridal Hair : RJ Miller Salon, Paper Goods : Nico and Lala, Vintage Car : Highland Drivers 

Emilé + Brian Hammett's Wedding in Woodstock Connecticut

My sister's best friend of about, oh, 74 years just got married! Mark and I got to hang out with my parents and Ava at the wedding as well, since they were guests! I'm pretty sure Ava needs a new pair of dancing shoes now. Emilé and Brian were married at the Inn at Woodstock Hill on an unexpected, absolutely balmy and beautiful autumn day. Just as my sister, the first bridesmaid, started her walk down the aisle, a huge flock of singing birds flew right overhead. It was a pretty surreal beginning to the ceremony!

Emily + Steve Hollister's Nantucket Wedding at the Sconset Casino

Emily and Steve were married at the First Congregational Church with a reception at the Sconset Casino. They have known each other for many years and practically grew up together. Their families even have island homes right next door to one another! This made the wedding very, very sweet, as you could really feel how much their families love them both.

Emily incorporated pretty shabby chic style with DIY and vintage inspired details, much of which she carries at her store - Milly and Grace here on Nantucket. Her mother wore a gorgeous taupe BHLDN dress. Teal and peach were seen throughout the day. The bridesmaids wore white dresses with teal sashes and Betsey Johnson heals. The pops of color were beautifully done.

Venues : First Congregational Church and Sconset Casino, Florist : Soiree Floral, Bridal Gown : Christos, Bridal Shoes : Kate Spade, Bridal Hair : RJ Miller Salon, Bridal Makeup : Lizzie Wiggin at Beauty by the Sea, Invitations : Parchment, Table Cards and Banners : Etsy, Cake : Jodi's Cakes, Caterer : Nantucket Catering Company, Band : Eye 2 Eye, Videographer : September Productions

Caroline + Cushing Donelan's Nantucket Yacht Club Wedding

Caroline and Cush met when they were both working at my favorite Nantucket restaurant, The Pearl. They have since moved all the way across the country to sunny California but came back for their nuptials. They were married at the First Congregational Church with a lively and FUN reception at the Nantucket Yacht Club. They incorporated some sweet personal details to their wedding such as vintage postcards from their travels instead of table numbers, custom bird cake toppers made by Caroline's mom, and wine from Cush's family's vineyard Donelan Wines.

In the most musical of all ceremonies, a surprise flash mob of kids joined the couple at the alter and sang "Oh Happy Day" just as they finished their "I do's"! The band kept the vibe going by playing great songs and having everyone on their feet most of the night.

These two are not only so stinking cute, but also one of the sweetest couples Mark and I have ever photographed. We wish you all the best, Caroline and Cush!!

Venues : First Congregational Church and Nantucket Yacht Club, Wedding Coordinator : Jimmy Jaksic, Florist : Flowers on Chestnut, Bridal Gown : Vera Wang, Bridal Shoes : Jimmy Choo, Bridal Hair and Makeup : Darya Salon, Cake : Pam Goddard, Band : Eye 2 Eye, Videographer : September Productions

Judith + James Pagnam's Sankaty Club Wedding on Nantucket

Judith and James had a wedding ceremony at Sankaty Beach Club followed by a reception at the Sankaty Golf Club in 'Sconset on 9/10/11 - probably the biggest wedding date of the year.

They traveled from Beverly Hills to the island, combining their love of Nantucket and James's love of golf! Judith's niece and nephews were a big part of the wedding. Not only was Eva the flower girl, but Nathan and Eli both made beautiful speeches and Eli even played piano and sang a couple songs, including one that he wrote! Everyone was blown away by his young talent.

Judith also collected vintage keys for their escort cards. Many Jewish wedding traditions were incorporated, such as the beautiful floral chuppah at the ceremony. My favorite part of the day was when every one got on the dance floor for Hava Nagila and the Hora. Even the kids got into it. It was so much fun!

Getting ready location: The White Elephant Hotel, Wedding venue: Sankaty Beach and Golf Club, Florist: Soiree Floral, Cakes: Nantucket Bake Shop, Bridal Gown: Romona Keveza with Vera Wang belt, Bridal Shoes: Jimmy Choo, Bridal Hair and Makeup: RJ Miller Salon, Band: Perry Rossi Orchestra, Nantucket Photobooth
Thanks to Maria for second shooting!

Nicole + Scott's Vow Renewal at The Chanticleer.

Nicole and Scott celebrated their 10 year wedding anniversary with a vow renewal by Reverend Ted Andersen at The Chanticleer in 'Sconset. Mark and I were not only the photographers, but also guests, since Nicole is a friend of ours with whom we also work with often. She owns Unique Nantucket Events, a Nantucket wedding planning business. Nicole wore a dress by Melissa Sweet, shoes from Vanessa Noel, and custom hair piece and shoe clips designed by Whitnie Clarke of Bows and Arrows. Her hair was styled by Catherine Kinsella and her makeup was by Yolanda Fernandez Grant.

The intimate outdoor garden ceremony was followed by an amazing dinner inside The Chanticleer. Flower arrangements in birch bark vases by Dawn Kelly of Soiree Floral added a beautiful pop of red color along throughout the long table. This event also marked Nicole's parents 35th year wedding anniversary!