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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!

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

KTB 7/13/22 KTB 7/13/22

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

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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.

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

KTB 7/12/22 KTB 7/12/22

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!

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

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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