Jun 22 2019

Molly & Matthew’s Wedding at Beach Point Club

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Molly & Matthew were married on a beautiful sunny Saturday in June at Beach Point Club in Mamaroneck, NY, just a short drive north from Manhattan.  I started the day capturing Molly’s getting ready in the bridal suite there at the club, where she and her bridesmaids were enjoying a hair and makeup process together in some cute robes Molly had given them.  My assistant photographer Somer was over with the guys while they got their gear on, and then it was off to the races!  I loved Matthew’s reaction to Molly’s stunning gown at the first look–  one of my favorite shots of the day is her laugh after he told her how hot she looked. After a quick set of couple portraits on the grounds of the club we walked over to the waterside for a round of group pictures with friends and family.  Molly saved her veil to put on just before the ceremony, which was so lovely on the lawn behind the club with in this seaside setting.  Guests were treated to an outdoor cocktail hour complete with a sushi bar, and the rest of the evening unfolded without a hitch.  Highlights included an impressively choreographed first dance, the sweet and funny toasts from the bride’s sister and Matthew’s best man, and a delightful cake cutting with lots of laughs along the way.  I was so honored to capture this beautiful wedding!  Congratulations to Molly and Matthew!

Vendor Credits:
Venue: Beach Point Club
Florist: Frank Soriano at House of Flowers NY
Hair & Makeup: Eva Scrivo Salon
Dress Designer: Maison Signore
Bride’s shoes: Jimmy Choo
Bridesmaid Dresses: Jenny Yoo
Groom and Groomsmen’s suits: Michael Kors Destiny Tuxedo
Music: Jay Prince Band of Hal Prince
Officiant: Judy Yavitz
Invitations: Crane Invitations
Cake Designer: Everything LuLu

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Jun 10 2019

Alicia & Carson’s Engagement Portraits at Coney Island

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Alicia and Carson are getting married in November at Housing Works Bookstore in SOHO, a wonderfully charming venue I’ve shot at many times and highly recommend, both as a bookstore and as a venue. These two couldn’t have been sweeter to work with and I was simply delighted by the color palette of their outfits and how perfectly it suited the location of Coney Island. Though rides were not in the cards for us, we got tons of neat shots with the action on the ground, exploring the boardwalk, the scenes inside Luna Park, a Carousel, and of course last but not least the beach itself. Check out my favorites from the shoot and stay tuned for their wedding later this year!

coney island engagement

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Jun 05 2019

Jaclyn & Larry’s Engagement Portraits in Greenpoint

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Jaclyn & Larry are to be married at The Village Club at Lake Success this coming December, and for their engagement portraits they chose to meet me in Greenpoint, one of North Brooklyn’s most charming neighborhoods. I so enjoyed capturing them in these colorful environments– from the water’s edge park space to their favorite ice cream shop with a bit of cross-word-puzzle work in between, we had a blast and got a lovely round of photos that will serve as a nice counterbalance to the wintry wedding images to come. Congratulations to Jaclyn & Larry and I can’t wait to shoot the wedding!

 

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Jun 04 2019

Daisey & Derek’s Coastal Connecticut wedding at Roton Point

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Daisey & Derek were married on a beautiful day in May in coastal Connecticut, just a short drive from New York City.  From Daisey’s preparation at her folks’ house through a first look by the water, a church ceremony, and even a boat-ride back to the yacht club for their reception by the shore, this was a whirlwind wedding day and there was so much beauty at every turn!  I was so honored to capture this sweet couple’s gorgeous wedding– these two actually met in high school and over the years they have built the kind of deep and resiliant love that everyone dreams of having with a life partner.  I knew I just had to share their story with you so I asked this beautiful bride if I could quote her directly!
Here it is in Daisey’s own words:

“The Beginning: We were just kids when we fell in love..

Our love story began in the halls of our high school. I recently transferred to a school in New Canaan,CT and Derek’s locker was next to mine. From those early days a friendship blossomed and soon we were tip-toeing into first love territory.

After graduation, we both set off to different colleges and new adventures. However, we never ended our friendship. Phone calls, Facetime, and weekend visits- we remained each others stronghold through the growing pains.

Fast forward four years, and I am assigned to begin Teach for America in New York City. In a serendipitous act from fate, Derek received an offer from a boutique trading firm 4 blocks away from me in lower Manhattan. Knowing this was the universe telling us to jump head first, we made a commitment to one another to give our first love a forever try.

New York proved to be the place we grew together, from coping with the anxieties of a first job, to exploring the secret gardens in a concrete jungle we spent every spare moment together-learning, laughing, and loving.

In Summer 2016 I received a job opportunity in CT, it was difficult to imagine a long-distance relationship, but we barreled through that challenge, not knowing that each small hill was preparing us for the mountain we would climb together.

June 2017 I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis- a summer filled with disability, needles, drug cocktails, pain, and fear. Without a falter, Derek held my hand, kissed my tears and never walked away. Those months led to a new normal, but much better stability. It was during the darkest hours, that we knew we wanted to spend every day together walking toward the sun.

We are forever partners, excited to continue our love story.” – Daisey


Vendor Credits:

Venue: Roton Point Association

Wedding Coordinator: Ava Improta of Forks & Fingers Catering by Design

Florist: Hansen’s Flower Shop

Ceremony Musicians: Pizzazz Strings

Ceremony: Assumption Church, Westport CT

Catering: Forks & Fingers Catering by Design

Cake: Lovely Cakes

Vintage Rolls Royce: Black Swan Limousine

Hair & Makeup: Luscious & Co Beauty

Wedding Gown & Veil: Enaura Bridal at Kleinfeld

Bride’s Shoes: Bella Belle Shoes

Bridesmaid Dresses: BHLDN

Groom’s suit: My.Suit

Groomsmen’s suits: The Black Tux

Engagement Ring: Victor Barbone

Wedding Band: David Harvey of Darien

DJ: DJ Stillo 

Videographer: 15 Minutes of Frame

Boatride in Tenacity provided by Captain Samuel Fuller

Flower Wall for photobooth provided by Hansen’s Flower Shop

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Nov 16 2018

Carissa & Daniel’s intimate fall wedding at Housing Works Bookstore

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Carissa & Daniel were planning an intimate wedding in the ever-charming Housing Works Bookstore Cafe down in Soho for a Saturday in November. The sun goes down early this time of year so we planned to meet at Central Park for some portraits of the couple alone before making our way downtown where they would check into their room at The James Hotel for a quick bit of downtime before arriving at the venue before the ceremony.  It was cold and windy at the park but Carissa and Daniel’s love seemed to keep them warm and in great spirits as we walked around getting lovely shots of them in some of the park’s most picturesque settings, complete with fall leaves!  After a warming car ride downtown I got one last portrait of them in the beautiful lobby of the hotel before heading over to Housing Works to capture some scene-setters before guests entered the space.  Carissa and Daniel signed a marriage license downstairs before getting married amidst close family and friends on the main level.  I was so touched by their ceremony– it’s clear these two are meant to be together!  Congratulations to Carissa & Daniel, it was an honor and a pleasure capturing this lovely wedding!

Vendor Credits:

Wedding Day-of Coordinator: Gillian Todd
Floral Design: Indy Faso
Catering: Scott Cavagnaro of Chef Cava
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