After a season like 2023, we expected rain on this final Saturday of October, but instead, we were gifted with the most perfect Fall day for Ari and Justin’s celebration. From perfectly golden leaves to crispy ones falling like a gentle snowfall from a gust of wind during the ceremony, as a relative would call it, the day felt “spiritual.” And I couldn’t agree more. When I first connected with them last November, they had a very clear vision on what their day would look like; natural, romantic, cozy, simple, classy and lots of candles. And having been a witness to this Saturday, it was exactly that.

Ari and Justin met years ago in Miami when Ari attended school there and Justin was just visiting from Northwestern. In fact, she wrote about Justin in her diary freshman year. But as life would have it, they never kept in touch after that fateful weekend and they would continue on with their lives. But it’s funny how the universe conspires together when something is meant to be and in February 2020, they would randomly bump into each other in a bar in NYC and even though the pandemic hit right after, they’ve never been apart since.

Ari and Justin’s love story is one that only the greats could have written about. One that started YEARS ago with a meet cute that would seem to just be that; something that would never go beyond that weekend. But as their lives have intertwined the last few years, they’ve gone through some of the best of times and the lowest, and after getting to know them, the way Justin lifts up Ari with just a simple glance or simple gesture is one that would melt anyone’s heart.

Congrats Ari and Justin! Thank you so much for inviting me to capture the magic of YOU!

xo.

Creative Team:

Getting Ready Location: The Maker Hotel || Ceremony & Reception Location: Meadow Ridge on Hudson || Planner: Jeanne Stark || HMUA: Christina Delfino || Dress: Kyha Studios || Jewelry: Heirloom Jewelry from Private Family Collection || Suit Designer: Bhambi's Custom Tailors || Video: Love N Pixels || Florals: Athabold || DJ: Generation Events || Catering: Red Clover NYC || Cake: Cakes by Ashlee || Invitations: Harley Blue Design