Happy Labor Day SMPers! We’ve got the perfect wedding for you today. It’s a little bit country, a little bit city, and a whole lotta gorgeous! I’m loving the bushels of veggies, the warm richness of the long wooden linen-less farm tables, the hay bale ceremony seating, and the super sophisticated dress on the beautiful bride. Raquel Reis was there to capture all the beautifully crafted details and I won’t tell (or blame you!) if you spend your entire Labor Day in the full gallery.
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From the bride…We decided to have the wedding at the twilight lodge because we thought it would only make sense to use the magical space we are so in love with it. It’s a family owned property that we have invested ourselves in and pretty much made our own. We have quite literally renovated the bed and breakfast ourselves, from concept to creation. We wanted as many friends to be involved and we are lucky to have a great bunch there were talented and excited to be a part. The design was very important to me and again I wanted it to be US… I wanted the people that know me to say (this is so you- and they did!), I had tons of help from friends and family combined with my event experience. I was looking to integrate the idea of food/Hudson valley/vintage/rustic warm feel. I wanted it to be elegant and beautiful but mostly I wanted it to be FUN. Starting with the save the date – a recipe card – we started the design line that we continued on with the invites that where lots of fun – our friend/graphic designer came up with some of those brilliant ideas! They are so perfect for the region and our relationship. I wanted to use vintage food tins, to go along and tie the whole design together. As for the I wanted clusters of homogenous flowers in warm deep colors because I don’t like flower arrangements. Farm tables – with no linen – Turquoise/gold rim/lace plates to achieve a rich weddingy-tablescape. We wanted a ceremony that would be full of love and spirituality, religion and heritage and it was a bit tricky as we come from VERY different upbringing. We have two great friends called Heather – we thought they would be the best choice – and they sure were!
Photography: Raquel Reis / Venue: Twilight Lodge / Catering: Hugh Piney & Terrapin / / Flower Design: Marjeth Cummings / Design: Jenny Harkins / Makeup: Courtney Harge / Cake: Amanda Leigh / Lighting Designer: Linda Baldwin
The soft drape of her gown is stunning!!
Oh my goodness! Where is the stunning dress from???
This wedding is so warm and inviting. I love using vegetables as decor and you really made it your own. Stunning!
so much imagination and creativity in this wedding--and LOVE. this is a charming location and incredible vendors and people. We loved photographing it.
the amazing linda baldwin from http://www.lindabaldwinflowers.com/ did the lighting!!
Where did you buy those beautiful plates?!?!?!?!? Could I buy them from you and or rent them?! lol
each photo took my breath away, more than the last! I'm positively breathless!! this is, absolutely, a dream wedding if ever I saw one! kudos :)
Gorgeous!
It was a total pleasure working with Liron and Attila on their special day. Everyone came together to achieve what was a remarkably elegant and lovely affair!
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September 6, 2011 at 6:18 pm
Raquel, I love how you captured these moments so effortlessly. As if you were a fly on a wall. Each photo is both crafted naturally, and "loosely" documented. Great composition, bokeh and light in the table setting image. I love the first image of the bride holding her shoes up close, and the fun one of her climbing the rocks too! |
I adore her gown! Who designed it?
you rock baby! You have the capacity to capture the moment, the atmosphere....
you rock baby! You have the capacity to capture the beauty, the moment, the atmosphere...
Gorgeous photographs! Truthfully, she is one of the most talented photographers in the city, not only for weddings either (although her wedding work is intimate, candid, elegant - whatever the client's tastes and personality is) but I've also seen her do galas, parties and theatrical events. She's an artist pure and simple!
Raquel totally captured the groove of this event. She's the best
Gorgeous! The photographs capture this wedding in such an amazing way! Fantastic!
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