This was definitely one of the most interesting elopements I've ever done. Shot entirely in the pouring rain! Jackie and Aaron are from LA, California (Peep the LOVE LA street sign in one of these shots later) and their parents were flying in to NYC to witness their union. Although the forecast had rain at 100%, their parents were only going to be in town this weekend - so we knew it was going to happen- rain or shine! We met at the Brooklyn Promenade; the officiant all ready, and everyone had armed with umbrellas! I was able to capture their adorable elopement in the rain, surrounded by their family and friends and it was AWESOME! It was whimsical, romantic, fast paced and definitely the kind of day you'd remember!! Despite the weather, there was a gorgeous backdrop and a lot less people walking around the park (which was really helpful!!) Jackie and Aaron were all up for everything!! Their upbeat spirit and willingness to get amazing shots DEFINITELY made it all worth it!! I had so much fun with them and was so thankful that despite some unforeseen circumstances- they were still able to have fun and enjoy their day!!! Photographing in New York, you really never know what you’re going to get! I was super excited to blog this New York City elopement and hope you guys will enjoy it too!! #iLOVENY !!
501 Union Wedding in Brooklyn in New York City
Jill and Justin, proud Brooklynites, avid marathon runners, and dedicated Knicks fans, selected 501 Union as the reception for their wedding. Drawn to its stunning ambiance that perfectly showcased their beloved neighborhood, they wanted the vibe to reflect their personalities. The day was a spectacular celebration of love and community, with both families gathering from near and far to witness their heartfelt union. It was an honor for me to capture these precious moments as a New York City wedding photographer, and here are a selection of my favorite shots from their unforgettable day!
An Intimate Backyard Ceremony and Reception at a Cozy Brooklyn Resturant in New York City
Kelly & Corey are good friends of mine— so I was really excited to photograph their wedding! They had a beautiful and intimate ceremony in the backyard of this adorable Brooklyn Restaurant called Milk & Roses. It was really fitting because books lined the walls of the restaurant - and if you know Kelly- she LOVES reading :D They got ready at the Franklin Guest House Hotel with Beauty By Jess Lee, and Kelly wore this beautiful dress from BHLDN. We did their first look in the gritty streets of Brooklyn and finally ended the night where their hearts truly belong- Queens! We got some amazing sunset shots by the Globe in Flushing Meadows Park then joined our friends for more celebrations! Here are some of my favorite shots of the day!
New York City Hall Elopement and Wedding Session
Liz and Soni were having a larger affair in a couple of months, but wanted to do something intimate before their big celebration. They decided to go to New York City Hall and have an intimate ceremony first (just the two of them! Plus me as the witness :D) and a sweet portrait session right after! It was such a great time to be able to photograph them in this moment and then wander around downtown New York City together afterwards! It was a nice touch since they were having their wedding in PA and it was a great idea to get some city landscapes and gorgeous wildness landscapes during the wedding day!
Vendor Credits:
Dress: Few Moda
Bride Shoes: Valentino
Engagement Ring and Wedding bands: Ritani
Groom Suit: J.Crew
Groom Shoes: Allen Edmonds