Megen and Ben had the most beautiful wedding in Upstate New York at the Aurora Inn and E.B Morgan house. I booked their wedding over a year and a half ago and it seems like we’ve been talking about it for ever! Well, it finally came and I was so happy to be a part of it. Megen and Ben are the nicest people you could ever hope to meet and their families are wonderful too. Megen is all about pink and I am absolutely crazy about her Pink Monique Lhuillier gown…so elegant! Congrats guys!

Location: Aurora Inn, New York

Coordinator: Heather Davidson

Dress Designer: Monique Lhuillier

Shoes: Chanel

Caterer: Aurora Inn

Florist: Stanley’s Flowers, NY

Cake: Aurora Inn

A few images from Ben and Megen’s joyful Tea Ceremony in Pittsford, NY and their cute pup Loki!

Here are a few images from Max and Jenny’s fabulously fun and romantic engagement session. We started out in an awesome graffiti alley in the Mission district of San Francisco, then went over to Dolores park with Bi-Rite ice cream and then up to the top of Twin Peaks where we braved the wind and fog, which proved to make for a perfectly whimsical and dreamy backdrop. These two fell in love at Burning Man so it seemed only fitting that we incorporate their costumes into our evening of shooting as well. Erik and I had such a great time with Max and Jenny, and I can’t wait for their Big Sur wedding in October!!…Then potentially a Wreck the Dress session at Burning Man next year

And then the sun went down…and things got a little crazy…

Philip and Mary traveled from Hawaii to share their intimate and emotional wedding at Waterbar in San Francisco with their closest family and friends. Some of the portraits were also taken at Sofitel Hotel on the peninsula. Philip and Mary were friends (with secret crushes) in grade-school, but life sent them in different directions as they got older and they lost touch. Then, after 30 years apart they were reunited through Facebook and realized their feelings for each other had only grown. It was obvious from the moment I arrived that they were completely smitten with eachother They were such a joy to photograph…their love for each other and their wonderful story is truly inspiring….Aloha nui loa!

“No Keia La, No Keia Po, A Mau Loa” ~ From this day, from this night, forever more

I am pleased to announce that today my work is featured on Style Me Pretty!

Style Me Pretty is a popular wedding blog that regularly features some of the best and most innovative wedding styles and trends…Check it out!

http://www.stylemepretty.com/2010/03/12/irish-wedding-inspiration-by-shannon-leahy-ii/

Event Design & Planning: Shannon Leahy / Photography: Larissa Cleveland / Flowers: Shannon Leahy & Anne Millett / Ceremony & Reception Location: Manka’s Boathouse / Invitations & Paper: Mira Aster / Shoes: Steve Madden / Dress: BCBG / Cake: Flours SF / Linens: La Tavola Linen / Tabletop Rentals: Classic Party Rentals / Chairs: Blueprint Studios / Models: Erika Schneider and Travis Binen / Hair & Make-up: Ashley Wright

Here’s a few more images from the shoot:

I am proud to announce that Karin and Marlon’s amazing South African wedding has been featured in the current issue of Destination Wedding and Honeymoons Magazine. This was truly a fantastic event, and a trip I will never forget. Karin and Marlon are a genuinely wonderful couple, and it was an honor to spend time getting to know them and their families the week of their wedding.

Below I’ve included a few of my favorite images that aren’t the the magazine. You can pick up Destination Wedding and Honeymoons Magazine at any major bookstore.

Wedding Location: Thula Thula Private Game Reserve, Zululand, South Africa
Wedding Theme and Colors: Theme was elegant spring safari. Colors where white and grass green
Bride’s Attire (designer/label): Monique Lhuillier
Groom’s Attire (designer/label): Armani
Flowers: Althea Higham & Jane Whitby of Dream Themes
Entertainment: Richard Anderson
Invitations: Lisa Frey, Bella Carta Studio
Honeymoon Plans: Nicci Young-Wiese, Young Safaris