Alyssa and Josh

Anthony's Ocean View New Haven, Connecticut

We met Alyssa and Josh through or dear clients/friends, Sarah and Joe. We photographed Sarah and Joe’s wedding a few years back, so their referring us to Alyssa and Josh meant the world to us AND getting to spend the day with them at the wedding was a huge bonus!!!

Alyssa and Josh are such a sweet couple. The way they interact with each other and their love for Alyssa’s daughter, Madelyn is prevalent. Josh is the sweetest stepdad, and the song he and Madelyn danced to didn’t leave a dry eye in the house T

We started off at Silver Sands which was full or sunshine and burrs! I was happy to be on burr patrol though and remove them from Alyssa and bridesmaid’s dresses lol I also thoroughly enjoyed meeting Alyssa’s dad who loved to tease me and is a super awesome guy!

Their sunset wedding was straight out of a tropical paradise. I kept questioning if I was in Connecticut or Florida…but the chilly weather sadly reminded me. You’d never tell by the photos though! It was an absolutely perfect and gorgeous night!!! We had a blast playing with silhouette photos with the stunning ocean sunset.

Tim had a blast hanging out with Josh, Joe and the other groomsmen. He mentioned a few times how Josh had the best laugh and personality, and after meeting him, I can see why! They’re both truly wonderful people.

We’re so happy for them and grateful we got to capture their perfect day! We’re so excited for their expecting baby (who is due on my birthday!!!)!!! I can’t wait to meet him and see them again h

Congratulations, Alyssa and Josh!!!

Xoxoxo,

Rayleen, Meraki Photo, Inc.

Venue Anthony's Ocean View Fine Catering

First look photos at Silver Sands Beach

Alyssa’s dress by Michele- A Bridal Boutique in Westbrook, CT

Gifts to the bridal party from Etsy shop SimplyNameIt

Music and fun by Boppers Events

Rings by Cabela's

Bridesmaids dresses by David's Bridal

Suits by our favorite Men's Wearhouse

Officiated by their friend Josh Velez

Makeup by Ashley Mettey

Hair by Rebel Hair CT in New Haven

Catered by Anthony's Ocean View Fine Catering

Cake by Pastry Fusions


A romantic sunset wedding moment with palm trees silhouetted against an orange sky.
A bride in a lace wedding dress poses on a rocky beach shore with blue skies.
Two brides in white dresses share an intimate moment on a rocky beach.
A wedding couple stands together on rocky coastal outcrop against blue sky.
Person in formal attire stands alone on rocky beach overlook with ocean view.
Couple in wedding attire standing on rocky coastal formation with ocean backdrop.
Wedding couple standing on rocky beach formation during their coastal ceremony.
Person in grey suit expressing joy during beach wedding ceremony.
Wedding couple walking carefully across rocky coastal formation under blue skies.
A couple poses for wedding photos on a rocky beach with waves and blue sky in the background.
Newlyweds stand together on coastal rocks overlooking the ocean on their wedding day.
A wedding ceremony takes place on large rocks by the ocean under bright blue skies.
A small sailboat appears in focus between two blurred figures with ocean and sky background.
Close-up of hands revealing colorful floral tattoo art during a wedding ceremony.
Three-tier white and turquoise wedding cake with monogram topper displayed near a window.
Silhouette figure gazes out window during sunset at oceanfront venue.