Windy Rooftop Photoshoot and a Sweet Elopement in NYC

Rizalene and Nico got married at New York City Hall. Before their ceremony, they got ready at the William Vale Hotel in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. We headed up to the rooftop of the hotel and boy was it was WINDY!!! So windy that at some points, Rizalene’s hair would be blown straight up! It was so fun though and we love the rawness of what we captured! Next we headed over to Manhattan to Cityhall and had their ceremony with close family. We then ended the elopement back in Brooklyn and got some awesome shots at Domino Park.

Williamsburg Brooklyn, New York City Engagement Session

Claire and Miles were a HILARIOUS couple.  Throughout the shoot, Miles kept making Claire (and me!) laugh like crazy.  He is quite the jokester and they both were a lot of fun to be around.  The two live and breathe Brooklyn and have such a heart for the culture and history.  Miles hails from Ireland, but has been living in Brooklyn for some time, so there is now where his heart lies.  It's great working with people who love trying interesting and creative ideas for shots. We were able to walk around Williamsburg, then to the rooftop bar at the Wythe Hotel, then end up at the East River Park for a gorgeous view of the New York City skyline! Here are some of my favorite shots of the session:

Cozy Williamsburg Brooklyn Wedding in the Midst of a Hurricane in NYC

New York City got hit with some high winds that weekend because of Hurricane Joaquin but nothing stopped us.  With a high energy and fun bridal party, a stylish bride and groom, nothing could dampen our day.  We geared up and breezed through Grand Central for the wedding portraits and had the ceremony indoors at an adorable and intimate restaurant, Le Barricou, which had an awesome vibe of comfort and cozy.  Add in some crazy swing dancing, dinosaur wedding favors, AMAZING delicious dinner, drinks and cupcakes- well, it was definitely a night in New York City to remember!! A really unique New York City wedding!

A Sweet and Intimate Wedding at The Brooklyn Winery in Brooklyn New York

Tina & Carson met as undergraduates at NYU. Since then, they’ve traveled well, eaten well and have explored the world together. They’re a fun and sweet couple that love to laugh together and drink (they collected ALL the beer bottles for their center pieces themselves and even enlisted the help of all their friends to drink more to get more bottles leading up to the wedding day!!) They got ready together in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn at a quaint airbnb a few blocks away from their ceremony space at the Brooklyn Winery. Tina’s taste is impeccable, Brooklyn Winery was a GORGEOUS space for the ceremony and reception. The Brooklyn Winery had EVERYTHING the couple wanted - rustic decor to vintage plate settings and perfectly cooked fried chicken! Tina’s Marchesa Notte wedding dress looked AMAZING on her and everything just felt perfect. It was wonderful time working with their squad and here are some of my favorite shots from the day!

Credits to the amazing team of the day:

Photographer: Cynthia Chung Weddings
Wedding Ceremony & Reception Venue: Brooklyn Winery
Wedding Dress: Marchesa Notte
Wedding Shoes: Valentino
Florals: Floral Designs by Sofie
Makeup / Hair: Beauty with Grace
DJ/EMcee: Red Wedding DJ/MC/Photobooth
Grooms Tux: Articles of Style Custom Tux