sarah tew photography

Jessie & Steve live in the city and planned a beautiful wedding weekend just a short drive up into the Hudson Valley where they enjoyed mountain views from The Garrison.  I was delighted to get a chance to shoot at this wonderful venue again– I hadn’t been there since 2009 when I was super impressed with the tight ship they were running up there.  To my delight, Todd is still in charge, and let me tell you that he is fantastically organized and wonderful to work with– the service and food at The Garrison was, just as I remembered, *absolutely fantastic*, so kudos to the venue!  We started the day with coverage of the bride getting ready upstairs at The Garrison while the groom and his men put on their finishing touches and enjoyed a beer (and some World Cup coverage) at the charming bar downstairs.  After a sweet first look I took the couple around for a round of portraits before meeting up with their wedding party and family for the group shots they’d listed for me.  The weather was perfect and their ceremony overlooked a beautiful mountain-scape– it was gorgeous!  Highlights of the reception included some emotional parent dances, a toast by one brave little ringbearer, and a particularly talented guest performing actual flips on the dance floor to everyone’s delight.  I concluded the coverage with a few sunset portraits of the couple just outside the reception with the mountains in the distance.  Congratulations, Jessie & Steve, it was a beautiful start to what is sure to be an amazing marriage!

Vendor Information:
Venue & Catering:   The Garrison
Wedding gown:  Caroline DeVillo
Bride’s shoes: Badgley Mischka
Hair: & Makeup:  Janessa Pare
Officiant: Rev. Barbara Wyso 
Invitation & Paper Design:  Tess Demir
Floral Design:  Petals by Alice  
Cake: The Pastry Garden
Music:  DJ Wells Crandall – Sugartown Industries 
Rings:  Mociun and Stern 
Ceremony Musicians:  The Bardavon String Quartet

Lynne & Mark planned a simple, warm, and elegant June wedding at The Palm House at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens.  I have rarely seen a couple getting married beam and laugh this much, it was beautiful to behold– the laughter and warmth emanating from this couple during their portraits, ceremony, and reception was absolutely delightful and contagious.  Their ceremony under a large willow tree was officiated by a friend and included readings from friends as well as the official signing of their marriage license, as well as meaningful vows written by the couple.  Guests enjoyed an outdoor cocktail hour around the lily ponds and then entered the Palm House for dinner and dancing.  Everyone had a marvelous time and it showed!  I was so pleased to be there to capture this gorgeous day– congratulations to Lynne & Mark!  Here are some of my favorites from the wedding…

Vendor Information:

Venue: The Palm House
Wedding gown: Kimera Design
Catering: Charles Sally Charles
Music: DJ Kauto
Rings: The Clay Pot