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From Robert and Kathleen Photographers…This late summer is one of the prettiest weddings we have ever had the pleasure to photograph. It’s mix of natural elements and chic NYC location were a true reflection of the couple. Ana and Chris are gorgeous and their taste is impeccable. She was stunning in her Monique Lhuillier gown and Valentino shoes and he looked incredible in black tie. Ana is a nutritionist and incorporated a ton of natural elements into her day – from beeswax candles to centerpieces that were a blend of flowers and vegetables.

Ana & Chris’s story from Robert & Kathleen Photographer’s Blog…The connection that Ana and Chris share just seems natural. There is no pretense, no artificiality. They are bravely and unabashedly themselves and embrace the people they have closest to them in kind. They genuinely care about leaving the people they love and the world they live in just a little bit better than they found it. There are few people in the world that care so openly about making you feel comfortable in their presence like Ana and Chris do.

They do this because the love they have given to one another is so strong, so powerful that they can’t help from wanting to share it with others. And on their wedding day, they did just that. Standing on a terrace, perched fifteen stories up from the bustle of midtown Manhattan, it was as though you were transported to a different world as you watched Ana walk toward Chris in her wedding gown. With the wind blowing her veil and tears in Chris’s eyes, it was a vision straight out of a Hollywood movie. But it was even better than any movie you had ever seen. Because simply by being bearing witness to Ana and Chris exchanging their vows, you couldn’t help but be moved. There was no question that these two people were meant to find one another. Meant to inadvertently cross paths at a party in San Francisco years ago, when one of them was walking out and the other walking in. Meant to share a brief introduction and shake hands for the very first time during that short few minutes. Because when their hands touched, they felt something. In that moment, they knew there was a stronger force bringing them together. And from the moment they became a couple, they have accepted one another unconditionally and felt love deeper than they ever had before. And set them off on a life together where they would share that love with all the people closest to them. To love each one of them just as they have loved each other: openly, freely. All the while making the world a better place in the process. Because the world can always use more love. And it absolutely needs more couples like Ana and Chris.

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This is the sort of colorful Brooklyn wedding you just can’t help but love. The perfect blend of laid-back charm and serious romance, it’s a cultural-infused charmer from start to finish. Think vibrant teal, orange and pink hues, gorgeous florals from Park Deli and a stunning River Café setting. See it all captured beautifully by Judith Rae in the full gallery.

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From Judith Rae… Nozomi and Lee are definitely a unique and delicious couple! We can start with their Japanese inspired Jewish wedding – their chuppah was handmade using Lee’s great grandfather’s tallit (prayer shawl) tied to bamboo sticks and anchored with antique crates and flower pots. One of their best friends served as the officiant and officiated via an ipad. Through the years they dated, Nozomi taught Lee how to speak Japanese and his vows were written and recited in both Japanese and English as a sign of respect and love for Nozomi’s family and culture.

Having met in Brooklyn at Lee’s first Guactacular Event (Lee Frank is the founder of Nachos NY and Guactacular) they felt like the River Cafe and brick-covered Dumbo really represented their relationship. Lee and his groomsmen’s cufflinks represented all of their favorite hobbies, naturally Lee’s was an avocado representing his love for Nacho’s and guacamole! Nozomi’s passion for hair and fashion made her full tulle veil that resembled a beautiful mane of hair the perfect fit for this gorgeous bride. Nozomi’s veil was handmade in England by What Katy Did Next.

Photography: Judith Rae | Florist: Park Deli | Ceremony & Reception Venue: The River Cafe | Veil: What Katy Did Next

Retro Inspired Country Wedding

Add a dash of retro to a fabulous country setting and the result is this: a drop-dead gorgeous day filled with crazy cool details from an awesome team of vendors + a bride and groom who know a thing or two about being crafty. Think DIY goodness meets lush florals from The Green Cottage, yummy favors from One Girl Cookies and amazing images from Katie Osgood. See them here.

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From the Bride… People are always surprised when I tell them that Dmitriy and I met when we were just sixteen years old after he had transferred to my high school! They are even more surprised when they learn that we didn’t start dating until 10 years later. Having known each other for half of our lives, I have always felt that our relationship was unique. Because of that we wanted to make sure that our wedding wasn’t cookie cutter and was, instead, a reflection of us.

After dating for two years, I relocated from Brooklyn, NY to the Hudson Valley to live with Dmitriy, so we decided we wanted our wedding to reflect our country lifestyle. We started by selecting the venue, Locust Grove, a historic house overlooking the Hudson River. We also knew that we didn’t want traditional wedding food. Lola’s Cafe and Catering helped us create a comfort food style menu of mac and cheese, fried chicken, cornmeal crusted red snapper, steak, mashed potatoes and more. To match our menu we decided to order six different layer cakes and lots of pies for dessert from our favorite local bakery, Bread Alone. And to add a little Brooklyn to the mix, each of our guests received a whoopie pie from One Girl Cookies, located in my old neighborhood.

Fitting with the country theme we had the fantastic band, Mama Tired, play 1950’s- 60’s bluegrass music during our cocktail hour (they also played Beatles’ songs during our ceremony). But the music wasn’t the only retro element of our wedding. My mom and I had been collecting vintage housewares for years; we even opened an Etsy store to sell our finds! (Only the items that we didn’t end up keeping for ourselves!) With such a great vintage collection, I wanted to make sure that Dmitriy and I incorporated some of it into our wedding decor. For the ceremony, we used our vintage white kitchen table along with our yellow 1950’s pyrex mixing bowl. The photo booth prop table was a 1940’s baking table from my mom’s kitchen, decorated with another one of our pyrex mixing bowls, some vintage milk glass and a retro butter dish. The photo booth props are Mad Men-style glasses, mustaches and lips.

My amazing mom helped with a lot more than just allowing us to borrow her table. Together we made the retro-themed string art table numbers with craft supplies we bought at Michael’s. She also sewed the reception table squares with two different fabric designs that we picked out together. We loved how they made the milk glass floral arrangements, by The Green Cottage, really pop! Using the same fabric my mom made bunting which decorated the dessert table. The fabric was also glued to the framed bulletin board which we used to display the escort cards. Luckily, I also have some artistic friends and family members. My cousin-in-law’s beautiful calligraphy is on our escort cards which were then secured to the bulletin board with red buttons that I glued to thumbtacks. One of our incredibly talented friends made us custom corn hole boards, along with the photo booth wall! Many of the details we weren’t able to make ourselves came from Etsy.

While all of these elements helped to make our wedding day special, we felt that it was very important to also have a personalized ceremony. Our wedding officiant Jeddah Vailakis worked with us to make this happen. We burned sage as part of a smudging ritual and incorporated nature into our ceremony. We each wrote our own vows so that we could truly express how we felt about each other. I have to say the ceremony was our favorite part of the entire day.

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We decided to have our mothers sign the marriage license.

My bridesmaids and I chose cocktail length dresses and red shoes to fit our retro theme.

The groom and his groomsmen wore custom-made suits based on 1950’s designs, along with retro-looking thin ties.

On our invitations we encouraged our guests to dress in a retro style and be as creative as they wanted!

Our wedding DJ, Ari from Beat Train Productions, was amazing! He worked with us to customize the indie rock and dance music playlist. And he actually spun vinyl, which we loved! We got so many compliments from our guests on the music.

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Rustic Meets Elegant Farm Wedding

This wedding has everything. Sara Wight snapping up some crazy cool photos (as she does), Matthew Robbins delivering the prettiest of designs, Nancy Sloan Alchek coordinating every fabulous moment and a bride and groom who are the definition of lovely. Add all of those amazing ingredients to a breathtaking + romantic setting like Willow Ridge Farm and, well… perfection, lovelies. See it all here.

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From Nancy Sloan Alchek Event Planning And Design… The inspiration for this beautiful lakeside wedding was to have the ceremony at the beloved family cottage where the bride’s mother and aunts were married. The property was perfect for the ceremony, but did not have the capacity for the wedding reception. The family approached their Putnam Valley neighbors, the owners of Willow Ridge Farm, who agreed to let them use their property for the wedding dinner dance.

Guests arrived to Willow Ridge Farm, valet parked their cars and buses shuttled them to the family lake house. It was a warm, humid day with threatening rain showers in the forecast. Bins of both umbrellas and flip flops ensured that the guests would be comfortable. The family canoe was filled with cold water bottles on ice. Guests walked down to the waterfront where they entered a canopy style tent. Matthew Robbins Design created a beautiful setting for a most memorable ceremony, which took place under a chuppah, with the scenic lake view as the backdrop.

Immediately following the ceremony, guests boarded shuttle buses and returned to Willow Ridge Farm. Sperry Tents built the cocktail tent next to the farm’s pond, as well as a magical reception tent in the pasture. Matthew Robbins’ décor was both beautiful and complimentary of the bucolic setting, whether it was the charming lemonade stand, spectacular cocktail tent or the breathtaking tent interior and table design. Laurence Craig Catering served a memorable meal that made the dining experience an unforgettable one. His staff pampered the guests throughout the entire evening.

The Hudson Project had all guests on their feet throughout the entire evening as they danced the night away. The gorgeous wedding cake was made and designed by Charlotte Neuville of the Fashion Chef.

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Seaside Tent Wedding in Montauk

When it comes to outdoor soirees, nothing embodies summer weddings more to me than a tented seaside gathering. It’s what you can expect to see dotted across the coastline all season long. Weddings like this breezy Montauk affair from Cappy Hotchkiss, where the stars and stripes are flying high, the sun is shining and the smiles are abundant. Top it off with tunes from Around Town Entertainment and we’ve got ourselves a perfect summer day. Head on over to the gallery for more!

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Summertime Engagement Shoot at Coney Island

From Cappy Hotchkiss Photography…Sole East wedding in Montauk NY. A truly mellow couple with a truly mellow vibe. Her bridesmaid designed all the gorgeous paper stuff, invites, etc. and also designed the cool Montauk Tote bags that were given to all the guests as welcome gifts. The groom, Jay, works as some sort of big wig finance guy and actually took his groomsmen to Antarctica for the bachelor party!!!! Who the heck needs Vegas? But deep down in his core, a surf guy lives. Sole East is the perfect spot for a mellow surf style wedding. Super casual, bonfire, food cooked on the grill. No pretense. These guys were so mellow that upon arriving at the Montauk Lighthouse, where they had decided to take their wedding party photos before the ceremony, and discovering that there was about a 35 mph wind whipping, they just went with it. And the wedding party was game as well. No one complained, hair flying, clothes flying. They just had fun. The ceremony was in a church in Montauk and the getaway car was their Land Rover. Lots of family, lots of love. Kids in J.crew. Pie in lieu of cake. Crazy band, crazy dancing. The place cards were gorgeous silver pocket compasses engraved with the couple’s names.

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In terms of warm-weathered festivities, this engagement shoot certainly has the right recipe. It’s photo after pretty photo depicting a colorful summer day spent strolling around Coney Island with nothing but love and sunshine and the cutest little fur baby. That’s what we call summertime perfection photographed by Ahmet Ze. See even more right here in the full gallery.

Alyssa and Zach will be getting married next month and they chose to have their engagement session in Coney Island. It was a beautiful sunny day filled with color and liveliness. Their outfits and adorable pug, Zorro, were perfect for Coney Island.

Photography: Ahmet Ze | Dress: MichyLou | Hair: Drybar

Manhattan Elopement at Eventi Hotel

To know me is to know that I love elopements. And I mean I love elopements. There’s just something about jetting away to a cozy locale and saying “I do” with just your closest friends and family that makes my heart happy. And this gorgeous Manhattan affair captured by Gaspar Photography? It’s everything you expect an elopement to be: totally elegant, totally intimate and totally pretty. See it here.

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Elegant Wedding Inspiration at Weylin B. Seymour’s

From Gaspar Photography… Patricia who is originally from England had since settled in Florida where she had another chance at love when she met Rick. His outgoing personality mixed with her sweet subtle demeanor made for a perfect match. When they decided to make things official they decided NYC would be the perfect spot! With a few close friends (one being her sister that came all the way from England) they were married on a winter’s afternoon in the gorgeous Eventi Hotel.

We brought the outside in on this chilly day by having the ceremony in the hotel’s heated terrace.

The couple and their friends hit the town enjoying dinner, drinks and a broadway show!

Pure, unadulterated glamour with just a touch of vintage elegance: that’s what we’re calling this gorgeous shoot from the talented team of vendors that happens to includes Facetime Beauty, DM Events Planning And Design, Ceci New York and Trent Bailey Photography. That’s a combo that really knows how to deliver the pretty and when set against the stunning Weylin B. Seymour’s, well… amazing. See it here.

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From DM Events Planning and Design… Right over the Williamsburg Bridge in Brooklyn you will find the iconic Williamsburgh Savings Bank. This marvelous gem has been thoughtfully restored from its already grandiose beauty into Weylin B. Seymour’s, a meticulously crafted wedding venue. Each and every nook and cranny has been designed with an eye for detail that makes our hearts flutter, and as you can imagine, as soon as it opened its doors, the wedding community swooned! Weylin B. Seymour’s reminds us of a time filled with opulence, elegance, and style – the inspiration for the photoshoot.

We knew our design needed to be worthy of this extraordinary venue. We started with the basics: tables and chairs and immediately thought of Nuage Designs, whose incredible linens and chair covers are actually anything but basic! With so many textures to choose from, selecting just one can be a challenge, but we felt that a champagne sequin linen would really pop in the space and not conflict with the ornate patterns and colors that fill the main room. We wanted to put a spin on the classic gold candelabra, a trademark of an opulent design, so we carefully curated a collection of mismatched glass candlesticks featuring gold taper candles. The candlesticks were placed within a garland of seeded eucalyptus which formed a runner of greenery down the center of our sequin fabric. While we didn’t want to compete with the colors of the room, we wanted to pay homage to them, so we selected lush blooms of peonies, garden roses, and ranunculus in gemstone shades of ruby and amethyst. Next, we focused on the place settings – we wanted each element to make a statement so we selected bold items such as black patterned china and gold flatware, and paired them with classic gold rimmed glasses. When it comes to stationery, no one does glamour like Ceci New York! The patterns of her designs were a perfect complement to the amazing patterns in the décor of the venue. Our vision would not have been complete without a luxurious desert bar and Nine Cakes created confections that were as beautiful as they were tasty. Dessert bars are all about variety of flavor and style, so to display the two cakes and few dozen small bites we had a blast selecting gold platters, dishes, and trays – some were so beautiful, they now adorn our studio!

As we reviewed our design plans, we reflected on how amazing a glammed up bride would look with all of the elements – our gorgeous tables, the vintage elevator, and the grand fireplace. The bride’s look was crafted by the totally amazing team at Facetime Beauty – not only are these beauty artists talented, but they leave you feeling like a million bucks (just the look we were going for!) If there is someone who loves to capture details as much as we love to create them, it is Trent of Trent Bailey Photography. He absolutely nailed it – we can get lost in all the dreamy photos from this fun filled day of design.

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Romantic Fall Wedding

So, I am sort of obsessed with fall weddings. Especially ones like this gorgeous Lake Placid affair, a wedding that combines rustic and romantic in the most beautiful of ways. It’s lush florals from Renaissance Floral Design meets the crazy coolness of Lake Placid Lodge meets one beautiful moment after another captured by Tracey Buyce. In other words? It’s the epitome of rustic elegance. See for yourself right here.

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From the Bride… We first crossed paths when we started working together. It was an instant connection. Within just a few short weeks, we both just knew. It helped that we were working together nearly 20 hours a day, seven days a week! Only a few months later we were living together and knew that it would be forever. Kevin had convinced me that we were not going to get engaged yet, because there were a lot of other things going on in their lives. He tricked me. The day after Thanksgiving 2012, we drove together up to Lake Placid Lodge in Lake Placid, New York. We had stayed there a few times earlier and absolutely loved the place. Kevin had originally planned to propose to me in London, but then, forgetting how old he has become, he broke his foot and tore his knee in a “friendly” game of flag football. By the time we made it up to Lake Placid, we could walk, but only just. I would later remark that Kevin was particularly quiet on the ride up. That’s because he had a whole plan in place. We were going to go to a great dinner in the lodge, and then return to the room to roses, champagne and a diamond ring. The only problem is, Kevin has never been good at waiting. And he couldn’t wait any longer. So, right before we went to dinner, Kevin called me over to him and told me that he had one more piece of jewelry for me to wear to dinner, as long as I agreed to something first. Then, down on hobbled knee, he asked me to marry him. Much screaming ensued. Eventually, I stopped hyperventilating and said yes!! To my surprise, Kevin had already set an appointment the following day with the wedding coordinator at the Lodge. By the end of that meeting, we had picked a date and knew we would be married there the following fall. Everything fell into place very quickly after that. I spent an hour and a half one night speaking with our amazing photographer, Tracey Buyce. She recommended the dream team of wedding vendors, which ultimately included John and Will from NuVue and the incomparable David Michael Schmidt from Renaissance Floral. Together with Greta Hovland from the Lodge, they made everything so easy and so perfect. The wedding itself was a three day affair. We brought 90 of our closest family and friends up to the Lodge and treated it like our home. The first few days we embraced the rustic Adirondack spirit of the lodge for celebrations and rehearsal dinners. But, on the day of the wedding, we wanted something different. David Michael Schmidt delivered by transforming the space into a wedding sanctuary. He brought in flowers we thought would be impossible to get at that time of year, and worked his magic in each of the many spaces that we used throughout the night as we moved from ceremony, to cocktails, to dinner and ultimately to dancing with our fantastic live band. All in all, we could not have asked for a better wedding. Our family and friends still rave about the entire experience, and we will have those memories forever. We can’t thank our team enough for making it happen.

Hello, lovelies! Alas, another week has come and gone. But whatever the weekend has waiting, we wanted to leave a good SMP taste in your mouth with some stunning florals from the talented ladies at Flower Girl NYC. Photographer Marjorie Prvl stumbled upon the Lower East Side establishment and, lucky for us, teamed up to create quite the gallery. So go. Be free. And take time to smell (er…look at) the roses.

From Marjorie Prvl Photography… In my search to expand my portfolio, I came across the talented ladies over at Flower Girl NYC and reached out to them. I asked them if they were interested in having me stop by the shop so that I could photograph a few of their bridal arrangements and they happily agreed. Their shop is located in the Lower East Side of New York. They crafted these simple but gorgeous arrangements for me to capture. Enjoy!

Photography: Marjorie Prvl Photography | Floral Design: Flower Girl NYC

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Intimate Wedding in the Hamptons at Trumpets

So I don’t even know these two dapper gents, but after spending my morning swooning over their engagement session and my afternoon swooning over their wedding, I’m pretty sure I love them (hope that’s ok guys). Because not only do they have serious style, but I can feel the love pouring out of every gorgeous image from A Guy + A Girl Photography , and that makes me weak in my wedding-loving knees. See more of their stunning day here.

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From A Guy + A Girl Photography …Jason + Nick’s intimate wedding was nestled in the beautiful and fabulous Hamptons. Their coordinating suits were custom-made by Brooklyn tailors. Nick’s grandmother baked bowtie cookies, iced with the couples’ wedding colors that were found throughout the wedding weekend. Rebecca Shepherd florals warmed up their waterside ceremony and the cozy indoor reception. Their first dance was a show-stopping number, choreographed by Jason (a broadway industry exec and musical theater-enthusiast), himself and the duo had clearly rehearsed to perfection. It was not only entertaining and impressive, their dance was one of the most memorable moments of the entire celebration.

Photography: a guy + a girl photography | Floral Design: Rebecca Shepherd Floral Design | Reception Venue: Trumpets At The Gate | Catering: Trumpets At The Gate | Grooms Attire: Brooklyn Tailors

This duo is obviously super stylish – you can see that in every last gorgeous image captured by A Guy + A Girl Photography. But what I really, really, really love about this fabulous NYC e-session is how much fun these two are having bopping around their beautiful neighborhood in the Upper West Side. It’s a day full of laughter, romance and, well, tree climbing. See every joyous moment in the full gallery.

From A Guy + A Girl Photography… This handsome Upper West Side duo had style and personality to spare. Their perfectly styled NYC pad was as smart and crisp as the actual Jonathan Adler store. Walking around their neighborhood, stopping for coffee and a quick stroll through Central Park, they kept us cracking up all over the UWS with singing, dancing, laughing and climbing trees.

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Summertime Boathouse Wedding in Prospect Park

When both the Bride and Groom work for Etsy, you KNOW their nuptials will be crafted from the heart. Complete with paper goods designed by the B&G themselves, bright bloomage from Poppies & Posies, and a killer dessert spread by One Girl Cookies, this Brooklyn boathouse wedding is everything you’d expert…plus then some. Lindsay Hite of READYLUCK didn’t miss a beat, it’s all sitting pretty right here.

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From Ready Luck Photography…Elana & Amit met during their Freshman year of college at New York University. On June 9, 2013, after 14 years of dating, they decided to tie the knot in their hometown of Brooklyn, NY. They were married at the Boathouse in Prospect Park, just a few blocks away from their apartment.

Prospect Park is a particularly special place to Elana & Amit, so they took inspiration from the park and the history of the Boathouse when designing their wedding. Elana, a Designer and Founder of Mélangerie, created all the paper goods for the wedding with hearty production assistance from Amit, also a maker at heart (both Elana and Amit work at Etsy ) Details included handmade paper peonies for each invitation, programs fashioned as “field guides” to reference the Boathouse’s Audobon legacy, and letterpress floral coaster favors (from Sesame Letterpress) that did double duty as place cards thanks to lovely calligraphed tags by Paperfinger.

The ceremony was outdoors, dockside on the boathouse lake, and featured lots of personal touches, like a variation on the traditional Jewish “7 blessings,” each interpreted and read by a family member, and Elana & Amit’s golden retriever Teddy as the “flower boy,” escorted down the aisle by the bride’s brother. The bride & groom were married under a modern, floral chuppa created by Poppies & Posies, and guests shaded themselves from the afternoon sun with peppered parasols and paper fans.

The celebration continued with an family-style lunch at a single long table filling the width of the boathouse. The french doors were open to the patio, letting in the early summer weather and creating a laid back garden party vibe. Peonies were the focus of fabulous floral centerpieces and garlands created by Poppies & Posies, and guests were serenaded to the jazz tunes of Michael Arenella & his Dreamland Orchestra.

Elana & Amit’s favorite meal is dessert, so of course, the day ended with a spread of their favorite cakes and cookies from One Girl Cookies, Four & Twenty Blackbirds and BklynLarder.

This, my friends, is the epitome of a classic NYC wedding. It’s uber-elegance meets uber-sophistication meets everything you dream a traditional Big Apple affair should be. Think towering blooms from Konstantinos Design, a stunning Sugar Couture cake and a whole world of gorgeous captured by Robert And Kathleen Photographers. Get lost in all of the lovely (there’s a lot of it) right here.

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From Robert and Kathleen Photographers… Elena and Erick don’t do anything halfway. When they started planning their wedding, they knew they wanted it to be elegant. They wanted to give their guests an experience they wouldn’t soon forget. Their traditional Greek Ceremony took place in the Greek Cathedral on the Upper East Side, a sweet romantic ceremony filled with tears and joy. Their reception was held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, overlooking Central Park. The room was bathed in light, and decked out with dramatic orchid centerpieces.

The wedding story… The sun streamed through the windows, illuminating Elena’s face as she was laced into her gown. She took a deep breath, trying to take it all in. Immediately before her eyes was an expansive view of Central Park, with a bright blue sky above and people bustling to and fro. But up where she was, nearly 40 stories above it all, it was quiet. She took a few minutes to think, about everything that had led her to this moment and all of the endless possibilities ahead for her with Erick by her side. She had waited to find a man like him, never losing hope that he did in fact exist. She knew almost instantly after she met him that he was perfect for her and, even so, she never ceases to be amazed by just how well they fit together. As she took the steps out of the hotel and headed to the church to meet Erick, she could barely contain her joy.

Erick met her at the front of the church with a smile on his face and a tear in his eye. From the minute he hugged her father and took Elena’s hand, he didn’t let it go. He held it gently, caressing it with his thumb throughout the entire ceremony, offering her the constant reminder that, to him, she is the single most precious thing in the world. As they walked through Central Park together after the ceremony, she leaned into him, knowing that in his arms she has found her happy place. He glanced over at her throughout the day with the look of a man swelling with pride, because he knew that this was the greatest day of his life – and each day that follows will be made that much better now that Elena was his wife.

I like to think that you can tell the true success of a marriage by the level of joy displayed by those closest to the couple – especially their respective fathers. If the fathers are happy, the couple will have a long, successful marriage. That evening, Elena and Erick’s fathers took to the dance floor over and over again, quite literally dancing with joy that their children had found one another. It was beautiful to watch, knowing that the joy Erick and Elena have found with one another has spread to their families. Their wedding day was the first of many celebrations that would bring their two families together. There is a big, bright future ahead for Erick and Elena.

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This adorable duo nailed it. They crafted a wedding around their laid back personalities and the result is a glowing summer soiree that is oozing with the love. Starting at the fresh palette and carrying right on through to a delish BBQ and a barn dance party (the best kind!), W Studios New York made sure no detail went un-caputed. This gallery is sure to put a little pep in your mid-week step.

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Colorful Pratt Mansion Wedding

From the beautiful Bride… We wanted our wedding to be a representation of who we are as a couple and what we enjoy. We are laid back people who love the North Fork of Long Island and spending time with our family and friends. For these reasons, having a dance party in a barn with delicious BBQ food on 4th of July weekend seemed like a perfect fit, and it was. We tried to use local vendors wherever we could from our centerpieces to the amazing entertainment provided by The Lone Sharks. We asked Meghan’s aunt to perform the ceremony and she did a beautiful job creating a special moment for us and our guests under the beautiful big oak tree. Our guests were able to enjoy a beautiful Summer sunset over the farm as they danced in the barn or socialized in the tent. Our advice would be to not feel pressured into doing anything because it is a wedding and your guests may have certain expectations. Have fun celebrating who you are as a couple and sharing that with your guests and they will be honored to be part of your day.

When two people with a true passion for art tie the knot in a colorful Pratt Mansion wedding, the results are amazing. Especially when that vibrant shindig is a fabulous collaboration between their creative juices and some of New York’s finest vendors. Think Barbara’s Flower Shop, Cristal Paredes and Judy Pak all coming together to make some serious magic. See so much more in the full gallery.

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Autumn Barn Wedding in the Hamptons

From Judy Pak Photography… This couple met in design school and has been together for nine and a half years. As one became an Architect, the other became a graphic and motion designer. Therefore it only made sense to design their wedding inspired by their mutual passion, art. The Art of Love – Sablan Wedding had this concept help guide them in selecting and crafting every aspect of the wedding which generated a colorful and light color palette of coral, aqua, and gold.

The ceremony was a collaboration of various musical artists who played live music before and during the ceremony. The ceremony officiant designed a union that was 100% tailored to the couple, a ceremony in which is guests felt that their presence was necessary. The ceremony told the full story of their journey together. Instead of readings they had the best man and maid of honor recite quotes about love from famous artists. Lastly, coming from a diverse cultural background they were able to include a Haitian as well as a Chamorro tradition.

The cocktail hour was actually an exhibit showcasing elements of collaboration, design and graphics that they created with their love. The guest book was a sketch book where guests were encouraged to fill the pages. There was a photo booth station filled with playful cut outs that allowed the guests to have fun and get to know one another.

The centerpieces were a gradient of roses of different colors, held within a gold frame. As aqua colored paint brushes were scattered on the table one can identify which table was theirs by the mini famous painting about love on each table. The couples honeymoon table had two artist manikins embracing each other.

All this happened at the Pratt Mansions with a backdrop of the Metropolitan Museum of Art! “The artist is the person who makes life more interesting or beautiful, more understandable or mysterious, or probably, in the best sense, more wonderful.” -George Bellows

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Vera Wang

Spring 2015

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Jim Hjelm

Fall 2015

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For those of you who might be craving a rich dose of color, we’ve got just the ticket. An autumn-loving Hamptons wedding with the prettiest shades of navy, orange and red, to be quite specific. It’s a story best told from the lens of Brklyn View Photography with florals by Kim Jon Designs that are sure to take Pinterest by storm. Grab your mug o’ coffee and get settled here for so much more.

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From Brklyn View Photography…Weddings are celebrations of happiness, true love and starting your life together as husband and wife. Maureen and Hank’s gorgeous barn wedding is every bit stunning as it is meaningful. Maureen wore a delicate lace wedding gown which looked as if it was made just for her. Hank had their wedding date sewn into the lapel of his custom tailored suit. The bridesmaids wore their own lace navy dresses and held amazing bouquets of orange, white and blue flowers tied together with a striped grosgrain ribbon. As Maureen’s father walked her down the aisle, Hank’s face says it all, she was absolutely breathtaking. After their ceremony, the couple’s cousins handed out noisemakers to guests so they could make some noise as the newlywed’s left the church.

For the happy couple, they wanted to create a fun, festive and inviting reception for their guests to dance the night away and enjoy delicious food inside Ocean View Barn in Bridgehampton. One of my favorite details inside the barn was the marquee love sign that hung above the bar – so romantic! I am so honored I was able to be part of Maureen and Hank’s wedding day and spent a wonderful evening surrounded by love and happiness. It was truly magical!

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Elizabeth Fillmore

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Romantic New York City Engagement Session

Lovelies, I adore this e-sesh like no other. The first moment I laid eyes on the drop dead gorgeous imagery from Rebecca Yale Portraits, this love session quickly made it to the top of my favorites list. With sunny New York City as the backdrop, cherry blossoms and tulips galore, and one stylish-as-ever duo, I have a feeling it might sweep you off your feet too. See it all here!

From Rebecca Yale Portraits… Chanel and Adam wanted to capture the feeling of New York City in their engagement photos so we picked two spots—the West Village and Central Park during cherry blossom season to get a feeling for all New York City has to offer. We shot on the first truly warm Spring Sunday after a long cold winter and it felt like the whole city was smiling with us. We started out the shoot with a high fashion look paired with the cobblestone streets of the West Village. Chanel paired a very chic peplum dress with a vintage pearl necklace by her namesake, Chanel. The bride and groom then switched to a beautiful cream dress and perfectly tailored suit to complement the cherry blossoms in full bloom up in Central Park. We caught the beautiful rays of light during golden hour as the cherry blossoms cascaded down around them creating a perfect New York moment.

From the beautiful Bride-to-be… New York City is a special place for Adam and I. It’s where we first met, fell in love and will be saying our “I do’s” and marking the beginning of our new life together. For our engagement shoot we wanted two locations, one that is fun and edgy, and the other that is classic and timeless. Having lived in the city for over five years, we knew exactly which areas we wanted for the shoot, the West Village and Central Park. Not only are these places we adore—countless dinner nights and casual strolls in the park—but also places we wanted to capture without any time constraints, just two people enjoying the wonderful city that brought us together.

Lucky for us, we were blessed with a beautiful Spring day, where the sun was out and cherry blossoms were blooming. The photos brought our vision to life, creating a story that shows the love we have for one another in some of the most memorable locations of New York City.

Romantic Fall Wedding

I know I’ve mentioned my love of fall weddings probably more than necessary, but, hey… they totally rock and they deserve every shout out in the world. Especially when they are as lovely as this sweet day captured beautifully by A Guy + A Girl Photography, a day that is so rich in autumn hues and drop-dead gorgeous details (hello yumminess from Cake Alchemy), it will leave you drooling all week. Start your swoon-fest right here.

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Glamorous Gramercy Park Hotel Wedding

From A Guy and a Girl Photography… Rebecca and Ari are doctors, currently based in Boston, originally from NY. Though they connected just a few years ago, their fathers have been friends (colleagues) for decades. So this romance was quite serendipitous!

Rebecca and Ari are super high energy and total adventure junkies. In addition to a doctor’s schedule (which includes 36-hour shifts) and planning a wedding (a never-ending to-do list), somehow, this duo found time to secretly take dance lessons. Their wedding day’s first dance was a quick tempo, perfectly-executed choreographed number… surprising all of their friends and families. During our initial conversations, their only requests were, “silly, fun pictures on our wedding day… and we LOVE jumping!”

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Monique Lhuillier

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Spring 2016

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A candlelight-filled reception at the Gramercy Park Hotel just might be my favorite way to celebrate. All at once totally glamorous and completely intimate, it’s garden party meets traditional in one of NYC’s most storied locations. Add in some gorgeous paper goods from Hartford Prints!, the perfect stylings of Lovely Day Styling & Events and pretty, pretty captures from Katie Slater Photography and, well… happy Friday, lovelies. See it here.

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