Becky and Jon met at a birthday party on the Lower East Side in NYC, and their first date was at ABC Kitchen, a restaurant & bar featuring vintage teacups and speakeasy decor. Both Becky and Jon LOVE the mountains, hiking and doing active things together and with their puppy. So when it came time […]
Upstate New York
Late Summer Engagement in the Catskills
Before their wedding Brandon and Brittni they had a gorgeous Catskill engagement session. It was a beautiful light-soaked day on Cooper Lake in Lake Hill, NY, which is just outside of Woodstock, NY. Both Brittni and Brandon have deep ties to the area and it was so special to be able to do both their Engagement and […]
Woodland Catskill Wedding with Vintage Speakeasy Details
Get ready to be delighted by this vintage wedding in the woods. The Roxbury Barn is a magical place, with 100-foot tall pine trees that create a natural cathedral under which Jasmine and Lorne said their vows. This exquisitely designed wedding combines a charming woodland venue with urban chic details. Like any true-blue New Yorkers, the couple incorporated subway […]
Diamond Mountain NY Anniversary Shoot
Stephany and Aleks eloped last year but never got a chance to do their engagement photos. So for their anniversary they decided to hike to the top of the Diamond Mountain in Harriman State Park. Stephany and Aleks both love to travel and always seek new adventures together so when photographer Elvira Kalviste offered to do a shoot on a […]
Owls Hoot Barn Boho Styled Shoot
I grew up in New England, where hot summer nights pushed the family outside where the kids play beside fields of wild flowers and the adults dined Al fresco under a canopy of twinkling fire flies. So when I saw this pretty summer Boho inspiration shoot expertly captured by Petronella Photography and perfectly styled by […]
Outdoor Hudson Valley Wedding with Handmade Details
As promised, here’s part 2 of this gorgeous Hudson Valley wedding. If you missed it, check out yesterday’s post with amazing emotional details. One of my favorite parts from yesterday is that the bride AND the groom were walked down the aisle by their parents. Today, these gorgeous handmade details will make you swoon!
Handmade and Vintage-Inspired Outdoor Hudson Valley Wedding
I’ve got another two-part wedding for you. Out of 140 images submitted, I just couldn’t edit down to 20. Why? Well, because this bride is gorgeous, and this groom is incredibly handsome. What makes this couple so amazingly beautiful? Aside from the obvious, Mary and Michael exude joy. And Jordan Quinn did an amazing job of capturing […]
DIY Engagement in the Poconos + Bride-to-Be-Interview
To DIY or Not to DIY… There is something so special and amazing about DIY projects. They are a personal and creative expression. They can add personality and character to your wedding. But many DIY projects can overwhelm even the most organized and craftiest brides. In that case, I have two suggestions: either start early […]
Backyard Hudson Valley Wedding | Catskill Mountains
Mari & Patrick July 09, 2011 Hudson Valley Destination Wedding Hudson Valley Weddings hold a very special place in my heart. The Catskills are tall, noble mountains that create a stunning backdrop for any wedding, while the flat, low Valley floor makes for easy weddings, especially for your older guests. There aren’t any high altitude […]
