Sneak Peek: The Otesaga Resort || Wedding
This past weekend was 17 years in the making for Keely and Matt. After beginning their dating journey after Keely graduated high school, they finally started a new chapter together this weekend in front of their friends and family. I don’t think they could have asked for a better day!
After their wedding ceremony at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Oneonta, they headed back to The Otesaga Resort for the reception. For anyone who knows them, music is at the CORE of their being and their day showcased that. Keely’s uncle sang probably the most moving Ave Maria I’ve ever heard in my life, they had their friend Hughie Stone Fish perform on the piano and The Doyle Whiting Band closed down the night.
Congrats Keely & Matt! Thank you for having me join your family for such an incredible day!
xo
Incredible team that Keely and Matt pulled together for their most perfect day! THANK YOU for making this a true dream come true!
Venue: The Otesaga Resort & Hotel || Church: St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church || Dress: Suzanne Neville || Shoes: Jimmy Choo & Aruna Seth || Jewelry: Olive & Piper || Invitation Design & Custom Veil: Patience Brewster || HMUA: Lipstick N Lashes || Florist: Surroundings Florals || Linens: Total Events || Videographer: Love N Pixel Films || Band: The Doyle Whiting Band || Lighting: Mark Lavalley || Cake: The Bizzy Baker || Ceremony Soloist: Randall Scarlata || Cocktail Jazz Pianist: Hughie Stone Fish || Rings: Lennon’s WB Wilcox Jewelers
Sneak Peek: The Mount || Wedding
Breathtaking. That’s a word I’d use for this weekend’s wedding at The Mount. One that brought in the perfect weather, the perfect backdrop, and the perfect people.
Victoria and Matt finally had their celebration this Saturday after a postponement from last year. 2020 was a challenging year for them as it was for all of us. But for two essential workers, they worked through the storm to finally land on such a beautifully epic day that they are SO deserving of. Surrounded by 84 of their favorite people, they exchanged personal vows that brought tears to everyone’s eyes.
I cannot wait to dive into this wedding but for now here are a few sneak peeks.
Congrats Victoria and Matt! Wishing you love and lots more kitties in your future.
xo.
Huge thanks to the below vendors for putting together such a BREATHTAKING day for Victoria and Matt.
Venue: The Mount || Planning & Coordination: Katie O Events || Getting Ready Location: The Playhouse || Florals: || Carolyn Valenti Flowers || Bridal Salon: Angela’s Bridal || Dress: Lis Simon Bridal || Shoes: Belle Belle || Suit: Michael Kors || Bridesmaid Dresses: Jenny Yoo || HMUA: Alexandria’s Beauty Salon || Signs, Banners, Favors: Holly Winnie Calligraphy || DJ: Music Mixers Entertainment || Videographer: A Moment 2 Share || Linens: Classical Tents & Party Goods || Cake & Catering: Mezze Catering
Sneak Peek: Deer Mountain Inn || Wedding
Steph and Billy got engaged a few months before the pandemic hit last year. Deer Mountain Inn has always been their secret getaway for their anniversary. It was the spot where they got engaged and this weekend, where they got married. A spot so meaningful to them that they FINALLY shared it with those they love the most.
The night they got engaged, they knew they wanted to get married there and set the date for June 2021. But all things wedding planning came to a screeching halt, once the pandemic hit. As things started opening up earlier this year, they knew they still wanted to keep their original wedding date no matter what it looked like; masked, dance pods, temperature checks, testing, whatever. And so in March of this year they moved forward with all things wedding planning and whipped this beauty of a day together in THREE MONTHS!
This day was beyond PERFECT and I can’t wait to dive into the rest of the photos. But for now, here are a few sneak peeks. One of my favorite parts of the day was their private first dance with just their family on the mountain top where they had their ceremony; Chills through my body, tears hiding behind the camera in my face.
Steph, Billy…CONGRATS! Absolutely honored that I could capture it all and be there alongside of you as you shared this special place with all of us.
xo
Huge Thanks to these vendors for making MAGIC happen yesterday.
Venue and Catering: Deer Mountain Inn || Coordinator: Maureen Tussing at Deer Mountain Inn || Dress: Robert Bullock || Veil: Pronovias || Shoes: Stuart Weitzman || HMUA: Nancy Mcnamara || Suit: Suit Supply || Florals: Three Notch Florals || Videographer: JRW Weddings || Rentals: Events Unlimited || Band: Silver Arrow Band || Lighting: Bearfly Designs
Sneak Peek: Basilica Hudson || Wedding
Sarah and Greg. Where do I start. The first couple to come to me in March 2020 to pick my brain on my thoughts on this coronavirus thing. Within days we were back on the phone with a reschedule and mapping out our plans for hoarding toilet paper and an escape route to the Hudson Valley.
They made things official last year on the shores of Williams Lake in an intimate ceremony at their private family home. They were able to celebrate their one year vow renewal the way they envisioned. The day was beyond perfect and perfectly lit both outdoors and indoors in a sea of glowing candles at Basilica Hudson and a checkered dance floor that stayed full all night with the tunes of The Broadway Project of the Band Method.
I walked away from that night knowing we captured magic that day!
Congrats Sarah & Greg! Can’t wait to dive into the rest of the photos! But for now, here are a few sneak peeks!
xo
HUGE thanks to our incredible vendor team for making magic happen!
Getting Ready Location: Shakespeare on the Hudson || Venue: Basilica Hudson || Coordinator: Jeanne Stark of Hudson Valley Ceremonies || Dress: Jenny Yoo || Shoes: Stuart Weitzman || Custom Clutch: Etsy || HMUA: La Tua Bella || Personal Florals: Floral Fantasies by Sara || Decor: Hudson Valley Ceremonies || Band: Broadway Project of the Band Method || Linens: Columbia Tent Rentals || Lighting: Basilica Hudson || Catering: Rhinecliff Event Catering || Cake: They cut the top of their cake from their official wedding in 2020! Done by Maxine’s Catering
Sneak Peek: M & D Farm || Wedding
Kelly, Rich and I have known each other for YEARS! And I can say that because they booked me years ago! What was supposed to be a 2020 wedding quickly changed; to a third date and a new wedding venue for this year. And honestly, it could not have been better! Kelly first came to me saying that her vision for her day was “Grace Kelly having a garden party.” And I think you’ll agree after some of these sneak peeks from their day at M & D Farm in Upstate NY that we had just that!
Congrats Kelly and Rich! BEYOND honored to be there to capture it all for you!
xo
PS. I’m OBSESSED with Kelly’s shoes!
Huge thanks to the following vendors for making this day beyond perfection!
Venue: M & D Farm || Coordinator: Katie O’ Wedding and Events || Florals: Samantha Nass Floral Design || HMUA: True Beauty & Co || First Dress: Flora Vere via The RealReal || Second Dress: Marchesa Notte || Shoes: Loeffler Randall via The RealReal and Villa Rouge || Earrings: Dorsey Official || Suit: Enzo Custom Suits || Band: Atomic Funk Project || Catering & Cake: Mazzone || Rentals : Total Events || Favors: Upstate Trading Co || Photobooth: Smile Lounge || Getting Ready Locations : Airbnb
Sneak Peek: The Sablewood || Wedding
I ADORE Rebecca and Cody!
They booked me shortly after getting engaged on NYE this year. They knew that while all things were still up in the air as of January as to what a wedding celebration might look like in 2021, they simply COULD not and WOULD not wait to get married. I remember talking to them on the phone during our first call and Rebecca simply said that she was prepared to have 15 people, 50 people, or 100 people at her wedding, whatever would be allowed and safe, but it was definitely happening THIS year. I loved her spirit behind it because after months of watching my couples reschedule their dates, her determination on a Plan A, B, AND C was inspiring.
Fast forward 9 months later and we gathered together at The Sablewood to celebrate with 101 of Rebecca & Cody’s closest. Cody’s family’s heirloom (a 1937 Bugatti) got some work done and even showed up for the special occasion. And while we dodged rain drops all day, we lucked out with a little relief and took the car out for a spin for some pretty epic pictures.
CONGRATS REBECCA & CODY!! I can’t WAIT to dive into all the images captured on your day but for now here are a few sneak peeks!
Love you both! xo
This day was BEAUTIFULLY brought together with this incredible team!
Venue: The Sablewood || Dress: Pronovias || Shoes: Bella Belle || Make Up: JessicaLynne Makeup || Hair: Timeless Updos || Suit: Joseph A. Bank || Bridesmaid Dresses: Jenny Yoo || Family Heirloom Car: 1937 Bugatti || Catering: Deliciously Different || Cake: Gingersnap Cake Shop || Florals: Farmhouse Floral Design || Videographer: Fyvie Films || Band: Grand Central Station || Officiant: Hon. Matthew Coseo || Transportation: Premiere Transportation || Invitations: The Paper Source
Sneak Peek: Gramercy Park, NYC || Wedding
Lucy and Louis has been through a whirlwind of a planning process.
After making the difficult decision to push their large celebration to this year, they still gathered to have a microwedding last January in one of the most romantic church ceremonies I’ve ever been honored to witness. But as we inched closer to their large celebration this year, more hurdles were thrown in to get to this day; omicron, an unexpected MASSIVE snowstorm to hit the city the day before/day of their wedding. But they never wavered and neither did their guests. And in true celebratory fashion, 140 guests safely (vaxxed, boosted, tested) gathered to FINALLY celebrate Lucy and Louis in the most glorious of ways.
Here are just a few sneak peeks but I cannot wait to dive in deeper into this beautiful snowy day.
Lucy, Louis, YOU MADE IT!!
xo
Huge thanks to this incredible team for making all the magic happen!
Coordination: The Get Together Events, Co || Venue: Manhattan Penthouse || Dress: Anne Barge || Shoes: Lilly Pulitzer || HMUA: LRN Weddings || Band: Starlight Music NYC || Cake: A Simple Cake NYC
Sneak Peek: St. Patrick's Cathedral, NYC || Wedding
Kelly and Grant made things official this last weekend. Having met in NYC, they wanted to invite their family to share the incredible city that was the backdrop to their love story.
They had a BEAUTIFUL day getting ready at Lotte New York Palace before walking over to the iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral to share their vows with each other among their friends and family. This is one of my favorite churches in the US and always such a treat when I shoot there. Always in awe of the architecture that surrounds us. Afterwards we headed over the Hudson River to celebrate at Liberty House and danced until Hurricane Henri came.
Congrats Kelly and Grant! Thank you for adopting me into your families for the day. The love you have for each other exudes from your families and I felt it deep in my core.
xo
I can’t wait to work on the rest, but for now here are a few sneak peeks.
Big Thanks to the vendors below for making this day magic!
Getting Ready Location: Lotte New York Palace || Church: St. Patrick’s Cathedral || Dress: Demetrios || Shoes: Loeffler Randall || Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie || HMUA: Beauty Icon NYC || Florist: Jimmy Reyes Floral Designs || Cake: Palermo Bakery || Reception: Liberty House || Band: Silver Arrow Band
Sneak Peek: Canfield Casino || Wedding
Lauren and Josh met during a Moot Court competition at Albany Law School in 2014 and while I won’t say who beat who, I will say that the start of their existence with each other was not quite love at first sight. But a welcome back party two years later did put them on better terms and soon after started dating.
Josh and Lauren gathered their loved ones at the iconic Canfield Casino in downtown Saratoga, just steps away from where Josh proposed in Congress Park many months before. It is clear that the people they surround themselves with is a reflection of who these two are; kind, genuine, and always putting others before themselves. In fact, they shared the spotlight with Lauren’s parents as they eloped 35 years ago and never had a wedding celebration. So to kick start the night, Mom and Dad took to the dance floor and had a first dance to themselves to their surprise. I’m pretty sure everyone was crying. That’s probably one of the sweetest things I’ve witnessed in a long time and Lauren and Josh are just like that. The people you want in your family, in your friend group, or at the very least, your neighbor.
Congrats Lauren and Josh! Looking forward to diving in deep and working on all the memories you created on your day. But in the meantime, here are a few sneak peeks!
xo
PS. Go Green!
Huge thanks to this incredible team for making this a stunner of a day!
Venue: Canfield Casino || Coordinator: Alexis Coleman || Dress: Jenny Yoo || Bridal Shop: Lily Saratoga || Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell via BHLDN || Suit Designer: Mr. Formalwear || DJ and Photobooth: DJ Chris Johnston || HMUA: Alexandria’s Beauty || Florist: Felthousen’s Florals || Caterer: Mazzone Hospitality || Cake: Perfect Blend || Wedding Bands: Northeastern Fine Jewelry || Wedding Favors: Saratoga Olive Oil
Sneak Peek: Basilica Hudson || Wedding
Leah and Jimmie met at Bard College as lab partners in Biology Class. While they currently live in southern California, they fell in love with not only each other but also the Hudson Valley. They knew that when it was time to make things official, they wanted to have all their closest friends and family to gather together for a whimsical celebration in upstate NY.
Their day was one for the books as they were brought together under a Chuppah and began the ceremony with a breathing meditation among their guests to unite the group. Their day was filled with reflections of Leah and Jimmie in every corner from the custom made bridal jacket by Leah herself, to Jiimmie’s boutenniere and Leah’s bouquet, The Lawn Boys performed during the reception and covered songs by Phish, and closed out the evening with a cathartic bonfire to release all the bad juju from 2020. Needless to say, it was a memorable day and one that was full of color and whimsy.
Congrats Leah & Jimmie! We are so grateful to have been there to capture your day together… FINALLY! We’re looking forward to working on the rest of the photos but for now, here are a few sneak peeks.
xo.
HUGE thanks to my colleagues Maisie and Josh for capturing this EPIC day!
This day also could not have happened without the following vendors:
Venue: Basilica Hudson || Coordinator & Rentals: Hudson Valley Ceremonies || Getting Ready Location: The Wick || Custom Bridal Jacket: Made by Leah the bride! || Jacket Pins: Peculiar P Designs, Vintage Lane Jewelry, Layered Mint || Purse: Min & Mon New York || Dress Designer: Martina Liana || Bridal Shop: The White Flower Bridal Boutique || HMUA: La Tua Bella Beauty Bar || Hair: Metal Art Space || Suit: Pronto Uomo || Boutonniere & Bouquet: Danas Paper Flowers || Map: Peculiar P Designs|| Band: The Lawn Boys || Florist: Floral Fantasies by Sara || Catering: Rhinecliff Event Catering || Cake: Anabelle’s Village Bake Shop
Sneak Peek : Wythe Hotel || Microwedding
Patina and Victor’s plans changed for this year. But waiting another year was simply not an option.
So 10 of their closest family members (vaccinated and ready to gather) came together at the Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn this past weekend to celebrate and witness the two of them say their vows. With the backdrop of Manhattan on a perfect day, up high on the terrace of the loft at the Wythe, there were tears and ring exchanges. These two are the sweetest and I’m HONORED I could be a witness to this momentous day as they became Mr. and Mrs.
I can’t wait to dive into the rest of the photos, but for now, here are a few sneak peeks!
Congrats Patina & Victor!
xo
Thank you to the following vendors for making this microwedding so perfect!
Venue: Wythe Hotel || Florist: Shannon Florist || Dress: Pronovias || Shoes: Neil Lane by Nine West || Suit: The Black Tux || Coordinator: Tori Thomas || HMUA: Lucille Lu
Sneak Peek: Grand Cascades Lodge | Wedding
Colleen and Kyle had a STUNNING wedding at the Grand Cascades Lodge in NJ, this past weekend. Two days after Thanksgiving, surrounded by their closest family and friends, they promised their lives to each other for all of eternity. Flipping through these photos, you would never think that it was 30 degrees outside but as always, they were troopers! I had an awesome time getting to know them during their engagement shoot this past summer in the West Village where it was MUCH warmer.
Can’t wait to show you more from this iconic wedding, but for now here are a few sneak peeks.
Congrats Colleen and Kyle! Enjoy the warm waters of Antigua!
xo
