anthony messina was an incredible violinist & an italian gentleman & the most wonderful grandfather.
my grandmother & grandfather were married for sixty years….after my grandmother passed away, anthony was set up on a blind date with mae through his church….a couple of years later mae & anthony were married in new mexico…it was such a honor to photograph my grandfather’s wedding and this very sweet and intimate part of my family’s lives….you are never too old to fall in love….
this beautiful wedding was featured in martha stewart weddings several years ago…and will be a feature on junebug very soon…so keep an eye out….junebug will be showing many more images….
my grandfather is no longer with us…these photos will always be near & dear to my heart…
love is limitless…..xoxoxo
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May 31st, 2009 at 7:42 am
E. I’ve always loved these photos… I remember when they first were published in MSW. So happy to see them again. They are wonderful! xo
May 31st, 2009 at 8:35 am
Wow, I check your blog a lot and am so inspired and impressed by your imagery. But this post made me have to comment! Beautiful photos and a touching, beautiful story. First time I’ve seen it so thanks for sharing it again.
May 31st, 2009 at 9:02 am
sooooo lovely!!!
May 31st, 2009 at 10:33 am
Oh Elizabeth! What a beautiful man… I love these pics so much, his shoes, the overalls, the cross on his wall… and Mae’s time-worn hands on her stole… Oh my goodness – these make me happy
What a grandfather, indeed! xo, Christa
May 31st, 2009 at 10:34 am
ps. I meant suspenders not overalls! lol! gotta love these details
xoxo
May 31st, 2009 at 11:08 am
Awww, this is the sweetest post, my eyes got all teary! (I have such a soft spot for grandparents, even if they’re not mine!) I love these photos!
May 31st, 2009 at 11:28 am
These are so beautiful and timeless – and a wonderful story as well!
May 31st, 2009 at 3:13 pm
what a lovely, sweet story!
May 31st, 2009 at 6:38 pm
there is something so intimate about this whole affair. by far my most favorite images of your work. can’t wait to see the rest! i hope all is well!
June 1st, 2009 at 5:22 am
that actually made me tear up – what a beautiful and special event, and what lovely photos
June 1st, 2009 at 7:32 am
This post made me cry. You are so wonderful, as a person and as that person, it shines straight through your work. Beautiful and touching.
June 1st, 2009 at 6:46 pm
Elizabeth, these photos really tug at the heart. Thanks so much for sharing. Such an inspiration.
June 2nd, 2009 at 5:34 am
This set of photos, this wonderful man and his loving bride, and hope that all of us will find our partners regardless of age is incredibly inspirational. I am getting married this August to my perfect partner. We are both 40ish and feel lucky to be marrying for the first time. I have no grandparents remaining, and lost my mother 10 years ago, and as a result I felt such a warmth for your family photos above.
thank you
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:21 am
Wow, this is so beautiful. I am almost tearing up at my computer right now… Thanks for sharing.
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Thank you for sharing your grandfather’s wedding. The love and beauty depicted in your photography is so inspiring.
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:55 am
this is SO sweet. i nearly cried looking at the photographs – they are absolutely beautiful (the photos and the subjects!)
June 3rd, 2009 at 1:09 pm
oh my god so sweet
i just got watery eyed
June 4th, 2009 at 10:13 am
oh my god, lovely pictures, cute ones <3
and it made me cry because too many grandpas and grandmas have already gone
mine too.
but it’s so so great you have these gorgeous pictures and memories <3
June 6th, 2009 at 5:56 am
oh my. this is beautiful. i got very teary looking at these. What a gentleman! What elegance. Oh what a classy classy couple. Beautiful photos. Thanks.
February 4th, 2010 at 5:02 am
[...] Elizabeth Messina photographed the sweet, timeless wedding of her grandfather several years ago. From her website: “my grandmother & grandfather were married for sixty years….after my grandmother passed away, anthony was set up on a blind date with mae through his church….a couple of years later mae & anthony were married in new mexico…it was such a honor to photograph my grandfather’s wedding and this very sweet and intimate part of my family’s lives….you are never too old to fall in love…” [...]