Sep 06 2012

Debbie & Troy’s intimate destination ceremony: Ladies’ Pavilion in Central Park

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Debbie contact me many months ago– she and Troy were planning their wedding as part of an exciting trip to the United States, a whirlwind tour taking them to various points on the east coast (including Savannah, GA, where I grew up!) after a leisurely week in New York, finally stopping in Las Vegas for a few final days of vacation before heading back to their home in Australia. This couple is passionate about travel– Troy is in the Navy and has been all over the world, and Debbie was enthused about having their marriage take place during their travel as a couple. I met them down at the unique studio apartment rental they found on wall street– such a cool building!  After Debbie’s makeup artist was finished (and Troy had completed binding her bouquet– such a sweet husband!) we shot some portraits of the couple there in the lounge and lobby and then stepped out into the rain to get a cab up to the park.  I was so honored to capture this special day– this couple was so sweet– rain? no big deal, it’s romantic! They were totally up for venturing out into Central Park (Ladies’ Pavilion is covered, after all) and snapped up a couple of umbrellas for the task. Congratulations, Debbie & Troy, I hope you enjoy all the twists and turns of this beautiful journey you’re on!

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Aug 29 2012

Loren & Lane’s Country Club Wedding in Westchester

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Loren & Lane tied the knot at Brynwood Golf and Country Club in an outdoor Jewish ceremony, their close family surrounding them under the Chuppah.  I was honored to be a part of their special day– Loren is one of those super-sweet people who has an amazing energy– she’s so enthusiastic and fun to be around, her excitement for her wedding day was nothing but positive and she radiated beauty and love all day long.  I got up there early and Zack and I scouted around the grounds– we were able to get a golf-cart ride down to find a few pretty spots amidst the golf holes where I could want to make portraits of the couple following their first look.  What a lovely area– I was very pleased with the spots we found and couldn’t wait to share the images with Loren & Lane.  Back at the club we took care of the family and wedding party shots, then I covered the Ketubah signing while Zack headed down to capture the ceremony area and guests arriving.  Their cocktail hour featured food from around the world, and the cute world travel theme of their wedding was in full effect. After a tender first dance the band got the Hora going and we were well on our way into a fantastic evening.  Congratulations, Loren & Lane!  May your love not only last but deepen ever more!

Loren & Lane’s Wedding in Westchester from Sarah Tew Photography on Vimeo.

 

Credits:

Venue:  Brynwood Country Club, Armonk NY

Dress: David’s Bridal

Rings: Howard Engel, Inc

Makeup & Hair:  The Ritz-Carlton Spa

Florist:  Rodier Flowers

Band: The Cal James Orchestra

Ketubah: Stephanie Caplan

Invitations:  Ink of Connecticut

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Aug 24 2012

The Wedding of Cynthia & Andi

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Cynthia & Andi live in California, so when they booked me we traded out the typical engagement session I include in my foundation collection in exchange for me to bring my open-air photobooth to their wedding.  I was able to meet with them on their planning trip to New Jersey, where Cynthia’s folks live and where they were to be wed this summer.  It didn’t take much for me to gather that this couple is totally in love– they are really sweet together and I was so excited to see them again at the wedding.  I was moved to tears by Cynthia’s vows– they wrote them of course, and couldn’t have done a better job.  I loved hearing the toasts from the parents– especially Andi’s father, who came all the way from Indonesia for the occasion, and had Andi’s brother translate for him as he delivered some very good advice for a strong marriage, which he likened to a sailboat that inevitably encounters rough winds at various points along it’s journey.  The band at the reception got the crowd up on their feet, and everyone had fun playing with the props the couple provided for my photobooth, especially the two ringbearers, who were cracking me up all night and getting pretty funky on the dance floor.  Thanks go out to Zack & Nick for their excellent 2nd shooting and asisstance.  Congratulations, Cynthia & Andi, may you enjoy every happiness!

The Wedding of Cynthia & Andi 8.19.12 from Sarah Tew Photography on Vimeo.

Credits:

Dress by Maggie Sottero

Shoes by Nine West

Rings from James Allen

Makeup by Carol Kurtzer

Florals by Flower Shoppe

Venue:  The Tides

Band:  Jason Craig

Ketubah by MC Artwork Studios

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Sarah Balkind Adler - August 26, 2012 - 1:56 am

Wow Sarah you really captured them and the feel of the day.

Aug 15 2012

Stephen & Jessica’s Wedding at The Palm House at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

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Stephen & Jessica had their beautiful wedding at The Palm House, one of the Brooklyn’s finest venues, which is situated in the midst of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, a lovely place to visit this time of year.  Being romantic, they wanted to wait and have Stephen see her in her gown for the first time as she walked down the aisle, so Zack and I covered their getting ready separately and then I shot as much of the bridal party and family picture list as I could without them being together.  After some concern about the weather the staff expertly prepped the room so they could have the ceremony indoors and then make a quick transition into reception time while the guests enjoyed a cocktail hour on the lovely terrace.  This interfaith ceremony was performed by Cantor Neil A. Berris and Reverend Anthony Gambuzza, and was finished with the traditional breaking of the glass.  I especially love the kiss shot my great 2nd shooter, Zack Delaune, was able to get from the side angle while I was centered to capture their triumphant walk down the aisle as husband and wife.  Just another example of why it’s so great to have 2 photographers shooting… During the cocktail hour I quickly grabbed a round of “just married” portraits with Stephen & Jess and then we rounded up their wedding party and family members to take care of the list of group shots they wanted to get.  This is always a stressful challenge, as of course during cocktail hour it can be much harder to gather the various people needed for listed groups– but with help from the maid of honor and Stephen’s best man we were able to get the list done just in time.  I managed to get inside and quickly shoot the tablescapes and room shot before the guests were brought in– something I always like to include.  After an adorable set of “mom” dances, the great DJ’s from PopShop got the crowd out on the floor and this party was a blast.  I loved how excited the junior bridesmaids were– they had whole choreographed sets of moves they were doing in unison, it was great.  When it came time to throw the bouquet one of them caught the flowers, too… all in all it was a really sweet affair, and I couldn’t have been more honored to be a part of this special couple’s big day.  Congratulations, Stephen & Jessica!

Stephen & Jessica’s wedding — The Palm House at Brooklyn Botanic Garden from Sarah Tew Photography on Vimeo.

Credits:

Dress & Veil by Provonias

Shoes by Nina

Hair & Makeup by Salon Bohemia

Florals by Opalia

Music provided by Pop Shop DJs

Invitations & Program designed by Lion in the Sun

Favors from One Girl Cookies

Ceremony musicians: Campanella Ensemble

 

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Lucia Barbara - August 16, 2012 - 11:34 am

my son and my beautiful daugther-in law just a beautiful couple.

Patricia Roth - August 16, 2012 - 2:36 pm

Sarah,
You are one fabulous photographer. Absolutely beautiful!
Stunning. Gorgeous! We will treasure these forever.
Thank you so very much.

Patricia Roth (Jessica’s mother).

Aug 09 2012

Alexandra & Will’s Brooklyn Engagement Portraits

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William & Alexandra are getting married at The Palm House at Brooklyn Botanic Garden next summer, one of my favorite venues in the city!  I was delighted to book them and excited to shoot this engagement session– we had scheduled it carefully for a weekend they were in town (they live in California) to be guests at someone else’s wedding– but friday evening rolled around and it was such terrible weather we would have had to do the whole session inside at Grand Central instead of the Brooklyn neighborhood they had first lived together in, where we had planned to meet.  I called Alexandra and we figured out we could shoot in the morning and cross our fingers the rain would be over– sure enough it was a beautiful morning, perfect for the shoot they had envisioned.  We met at the playground down the street from their old apartment building and walked from there down some cute streets to Grand Army Plaza and the Green Market there at the corner of Prospect Park. I was tickled that they dressed in bright colors and had these cute hats to wear when we wanted them.  Alexandra brought her production skills to bear and I was tickled that they had not only picked out spots that were meaningful to them but also came prepared with a change of clothes and a couple of adorable hats for added flair.  These two have been together since college and the deep connection and the history they share is totally evident– I can’t wait to shoot the wedding!  Congratulations, Alexandra & William!

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