Jun 14 2015

Brittany & Sean Wedding at The Roundhouse at Beacon Falls

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Brittany & Sean planned a beautiful June wedding at The Roundhouse at Beacon Falls, one of my favorite venues in New York’s Hudson Valley region.  I arrived early and found Brittany’s hair and makeup was right on schedule— always great news for the photographer who wants to stick to the timeline!  After putting on her incredible lace-covered gown, we went outside to meet up with Sean for a first look— little did he know there was a pretty exciting gift in store for him!  Brittany had bought him a rolex as a wedding gift and after a traditional first look we had him turn around so she could get out the box and “propose to him” with it.  Such a sweet moment— and of course he had a gift for her in exchange!  Other highlights of the day included a traditional hand-fasting during the ceremony, a ’second line’ of sorts during the recessional which featured the couple with parasols followed by the band and their wedding party dancing their way back down the aisle, and an absolutely incredible performance by the wedding band, NYC Swing.  Their little dog, Harper, the ‘Dog of Honor,’ made some pretty cute appearances during portraits and ceremony too.  I was particularly delighted by a little series of shots my 2nd shooter captured of a hilarious interaction between a flower girl and a ring bearer while I was busy doing the family formals.  We had a blast shooting this wonderful wedding and send out a hearty congratulations to Brittany & Sean and their families!



Vendor Credits:

Venue: The Roundhouse
Wedding Day-of Coordinator: Simone Heer
Wedding gown: Allure Romance
Bride’s shoes: Stuart Weitzman
Hair: Melissa Scrofani
Makeup: Erica Gonzalez Makeup Artist
Bridesmaid dresses: Bill Levkoff Bridesemaids
MOH: Bill Levkoff

Groom’s Tux: Brooks Brothers
Groomsmen Tuxes: Allure Men
Officiant: Joyce Lent
Invitation Design: Minted
Floral Design: Dean Andreades Forever in Bloom
Catering: The Roundhouse
Jewelry: Tejani

Music: NYC Swing

 

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Jun 07 2015

Lindsay & Courtnie’s Engagement Portraits: Gantry Plaza State Park, Long Island City

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Lindsay & Courtnie are getting married at the end of August at Brooklyn Winery, an outstanding venue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. They live not far away up in Long Island City just north of the Brooklyn border by the water– so for their engagement session it made perfect sense for us to capture them in their neighborhood. I love shooting in Gantry Plaza State Park up in LIC, it’s like a hidden gem compared to other waterfront parks in Brooklyn– you get the sense that nobody knows it’s up there except the people who live right around it. These women were so fun to shoot with, they are playful and goofy and endlessly sweet together, I can hardly wait for the wedding! Check out my favorites from their shoot and check back in September to see their wedding, no doubt it’ll be gorgeous!

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Jun 05 2015

Nicole & James’ Manhattan Wedding at The Little Church Around the Corner & Housing Works Bookstore

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Nicole & James planned their wedding at the beautiful and charming Church of the Transfiguration on East 29th street in Manhattan, to be followed by sweet reception at Housing Works Bookstore in SoHo.  I started the day in Nicole & James’ room at The Ace Hotel, where they were preparing just a block away from the church.  I was thrilled when in a moment of pre-wedding stress I suggested Nicole get up and jump on the bed to shake it off and she agreed!  This was something I’d dreamed of shooting for a long time and sure enough she looked radiant!  We went outside to meet her groom and made our way to the church, stopping for a handful of portraits in spots I had scouted around the block.  The Church of the Transfiguration, a.k.a. The Little Church Around The Corner, is historic and charming and full of beautiful details.  I was taken thrilled to shoot this lovely ceremony and afterwards we did their family group portraits at the front of the church before the newlyweds headed outside to join guests on a bus down to SoHo.   James is from Ireland originally and his family all came over for the wedding, so it was fitting that guests were treated to a doubledecker tour between the locations, complete with a storytelling guide.  Highlights of the evening included a lively cocktail hour, a delicious buffet style dinner, and a series of witty and moving toasts that were capped off by speeches given by the bride and groom themselves in tribute to one another.  It was so special being able to hear them share stories of how they met and fell in love with all their family and friends.  I was so honored to capture such an important day in this incredible couple’s journey together. Congratulations to Nicole & James!

Vendor Information:
Getting Ready Location: Ace Hotel
Wedding gown: Mika Inatome
Bride’s shoes: Trotters Petra Wedge Pump
Groom’s suit/tux: Theory
Invitation Design: The Bride and Annie Sieg
Map by Naomi Leeman
Floral Design: Opalia Flowers, LLC
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James Mahon - June 6, 2015 - 7:40 am

Thank you so much, Sarah, for capturing our wedding day so beautifully. I can’t believe how much you were able to photograph at the church and the reception without us even noticing that you were there taking shots – talk about a photographer ninja! The colors in these photographs are magnificent. They bring out the church, and the outfits, so well. My sister has already said that they are the best wedding photographs she has ever seen. I agree. We are incredibly lucky. These photographs will give us and our families joy for years.

May 30 2015

Cyprienne & Brian: A Wedding at Wave Hill

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Cyprienne & Brian were married on a lovely Saturday in May up at Wave Hill, a gorgeous park in Riverdale, in the Bronx, with distant views of the Hudson River from it’s spot up on a hillside. We started with the tail end of their getting ready and a first look so as to jump right into portraits with the family before guests began to arrive, and I was able to make a handful of sweet couple portraits before we headed down to the ceremony site. At the conclusion of a beautiful ceremony officiated by Dr. Joseph Chuman of the Society for Ethical Culture, guests were prompted to release butterflies! It was lovely, though of course some were quicker to fly away than others! One of my favorite shots from the day is of Cyprienne with a butterfly resting on her shoulder during cocktail hour! Upon entering Wave Hill House, a mansion-like building housed by the Park, guests were ushered into a beautiful reception space complete with antique chandeleirs, stone floors, long banquet tables, and warm wooden ceilings. Cyprienne & Brian shared a beautiful first dance and were toasted by friends and family and even Mark Twain! You heard me right– Allan Kinney was on hand to deliver a speech in a completely white suit. It was unforgettable and unique, just like the rest of this wedding. By the end of the evening we’d captured a bunch of shenanigans in our photobooth, cigars and single malt scotch out on the patio, and an impromptu Horah on the dance floor. I couldn’t be happier for this wonderful couple– congratulations, Cyprienne & Brian!

Vendor Credits:

Venue: Wave Hill

Event Coordinator: Events by Shoshana

Floral Design: Mixed Greens

Catering: Great Performances

Mark Twain Impersonator: Alan Kitty

Ceremony/Cocktail Musicians: The Bailsmen

Officiant: Dr. Joseph Chuman of Ethical Culture Society

DJ: Beat Train NYC

Crepe Cake: Lady M

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May 25 2015

Sarah & Michael’s Hudson Valley wedding at Buttermilk Falls Inn

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Sarah & Michael live in Baltimore and were married on a beautiful Saturday in May up at one of my favorite venues in New York’s Hudson Valley, Buttermilk Falls Inn.  Though there was a chance of rain it held out long enough that this sweet couple was able to have their ceremony on the patio overlooking the Hudson River.  I loved the vintage style veil Sarah wore with her dress, which was also stunning and perfect on her!  Their ceremony was officiated by the groom’s brother and he did a great job— meanwhile the bride’s brother had us all laughing by brandishing a sword at a key moment— it was all so well done!  While guests strolled up through the grounds to the Barn where the cocktail hour and reception were, I got to make some pretty portraits with Sarah & Michael—  the ponds, the waterfall, the giant weeping willow trees, this place has so much to work with!  For their reception the couple had hired a unique ‘dueling pianos’ act to provide music, and after some delicious farm-to-table dinner, the guests were up and on the dance floor. I was so thrilled to be there to capture this lovely wedding— congratulations to Sarah & Michael!



Vendors credits:

Venue: Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa

Event Design: Every Little Detail Wedding and Event Planning

Floral Design: Floral Fantasies by Sara

Wedding dress: Claire Pettibone

Veil:  Veiled Beauty

Shoes: Jimmy Choo

Hair & Makeup: La Tua Bella Beauty Bar

Jewelry: Roundabout Design

Bridesmaid dresses: BHLDN

Bridesmaid Jewelry: Treasures570

Groom’s Suit: Christopher Schafer Clothier

Groomsmen Suits: Men’s Wearhouse

Invitations & Place Cards, etc:  JK Designs

Catering:  Henry’s at the Farm / Buttermilk Falls Inn

Ceremony Musicians: Metropolitan Hot Club

Reception Music: 176 Keys Dueling Pianos

Cupcakes:  Twisted Soul

 

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