Brooklyn Botanic Garden Wedding : The Palm House : Brooklyn, NY
Late spring at Brooklyn Botanic Garden has a way of doing the work for you. The greens are confident. The light is generous. Everything feels awake.
Olivia and Sunjay were married on one of those days.
The ceremony unfolded on the lawn beneath a sweeping weeping willow—branches dipping low, framing the moment like it had been waiting for them. Soft afternoon light filtered through the leaves. Nothing was forced or rushed.
Inside The Palm House, color carried the room. Bright, cheerful florals by Rebecca Shepherd played beautifully against glass and greenery—joyful, vibrant, alive. It felt like spring fully committing.
There’s a calm that settles in when a day is well held. Exquisite Affairs Productions coordinated everything with quiet precision, allowing the day to unfold naturally—giving Olivia and Sunjay the space to be exactly who they are together: fun-loving, relaxed, and completely at ease.
That ease shows up everywhere. In the way they laugh. In how they move through the garden. In moments that don’t ask for attention but reward it when you notice.
Alongside me was Fen Video Production—one of those collaborators who just gets it. Professional, thoughtful, unobtrusive. The kind of presence you want when the goal is to preserve a day as it actually felt.
This was a wedding that didn’t try too hard. It didn’t need to. The light showed up. The garden showed up. And Olivia and Sunjay showed up for each other—fully, joyfully, without pretense.
Some days just do that.
Ridgewood Country Club Wedding : Erica & Charlie : Paramus, NJ
There’s a particular kind of calm that surrounds a wedding at Ridgewood Country Club. Tucked behind a quiet neighborhood in Paramus, NJ, it reveals itself slowly—measured, elegant, confident in its history. It’s the kind of place that doesn’t need to announce itself.
Erica and Charlie’s wedding fit that setting perfectly.
The day began with a nuptial mass at Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River. Led by Fr. Bob, the ceremony was grounded and reverent, offering a stillness that set the tone for everything that followed. A moment to pause. To breathe. To take it all in before the celebration widened its scope.
Back at Ridgewood, the pace shifted—subtly at first, then all at once.
The day unfolded with an ease that comes only from careful planning and quiet competence. CBC EVENTS, led by Christine Figliuolo, orchestrated every transition with precision, ensuring that nothing ever felt rushed or over-managed. Guests moved effortlessly from one moment to the next, unaware of the invisible structure holding everything together.
Inside the club, the design leaned into texture and restraint. Florals by ANNA ROSE FLORALS softened the classic interiors—lush, organic arrangements that felt intentional rather than ornamental. They didn’t compete with the architecture; they complemented it.
One of the most striking elements in the room was the custom dance floor by SHOUT. More than décor, it anchored the ballroom, giving the space a tailored, editorial feel and signaling exactly where the energy of the night would collect.
And collect it did.
Music was clearly central to Erica and Charlie’s vision. 45 RIOTS took over the reception with a 12-piece ensemble that filled the room with sound—soulful, high-energy, and relentless in the best way. The dance floor stayed packed, the kind of scene where shoes come off quietly and nobody checks the time.
When the night refused to wind down, MEAN MACHINE carried the after-party forward, shifting the tone just enough to keep things electric. It was a perfect contrast—proof that tradition and edge don’t have to live in separate worlds.
Through it all, what stood out most was the balance. The architecture. The emotion. The noise. The quiet. Erica and Charlie managed to hold all of it at once—classic sophistication paired with genuine, unfiltered celebration.
It was a privilege to document a day that felt so complete.
The Creative Team
Photography: Brian Hatton Weddings
Planning: CBC EVENTS (Christine Figliuolo)
Venue: Ridgewood Country Club
Floral Design: ANNA ROSE FLORALS
Main Band: 45 RIOTS
After-Party Band: MEAN MACHINE
Dance Floor Decal: SHOUT
Video: NST Pictures
Linens: NUAGE DESIGNS
Liberty Warehouse WEdding : Olivia & Daniel : Brooklyn, NY
Olivia & Daniel were wed in August at Liberty Warehouse in Brooklyn, NY overlooking the Statue of Liberty.
Most couples come to me looking for a similar type of thing: “candids” and a number of staged bride/groom photos and group shots that tend to range 1-3 hours. On this particular day, we spent 5 minutes total on family and bride & groom portraits. They wanted to be totally and completely present on their wedding day letting me drift around capturing their and their guests’ experience entirely in the moment. I was fortunate to have a particularly dynamic afternoon with interesting light and weather and a guest list that included an international crowd dressed for success. It was fun to allow things to unfold entirely as they happened.
Harold Pratt House Wedding : Claire & Alec : New York, NY
Claire & Alec were married at The Harold Pratt House on NYC’s Upper East Side off of Park Avenue in the Spring.
The Pratt House carries the atmosphere of an old New York social club, yet without any of the formality or fuss. No members to bump into, no chatter at the bar. Instead, it offers a kind of quiet, old-world charm and a protected, almost secret feel that makes it perfect for an intimate guest list.
From the moment guests arrived, the building set the tone. A sweeping staircase greeted them in the entryway, inviting everyone upward toward dinner and dancing. On this day, though, the ceremony unfolded on the ground floor — intimate and elegant — before cocktails were shared in the cozy library. Jane Lee of Poppy Flowers filled the rooms with her signature touch, florals that felt both refined and alive. Relish Catering paired it with a thoughtful, plant-based menu that kept the atmosphere relaxed and modern.
With Central Park just a few blocks away, slipping out for portraits along Fifth Avenue was a natural choice — a chance to bring a little of the city’s energy into the quiet magic of the day. Photographing Claire & Alec’s wedding felt like being invited into something rare: intimate, unhurried, and centered on the people who matter most.
TriBeCa Rooftop Wedding : Lisa & Mike : New York, NY
Lisa & Mike's Classic New York Wedding at TriBeCa Rooftop
Some wedding days feel like love letters to New York City—and Lisa and Mike’s April celebration was just that. From moody cobblestone streets to a skyline sunset that stopped everyone in their tracks, their day was full of beauty, emotion, and that unexpected magic NYC sometimes hands you when you're paying attention.
The day began at the Beekman Hotel, where Lisa got ready surrounded by friends and family. She wore an elegant gown by Amsale and Loeffler Randall heels, her look brought to life by Styles on B and Facetime Beauty, who kept things chic and polished.
They were married at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church on Barclay Street, the oldest Catholic parish in New York City, with a heartfelt ceremony led by Father Jarlath Quinn. Between showers, we made our way into TriBeCa and grabbed a window of dry weather for portraits on Desbrosses Street. The textures of the neighborhood—the brick, the cast iron, the wet cobblestones—gave us the kind of effortless New York backdrops that I love.
The reception took place at TriBeCa Rooftop, where 230 guests gathered to celebrate. Carrie Gold designed an evening that felt warm and modern. The space was brought to life with florals by Peonies to Paint Chips, elegant paper goods from Etched in Sloane, and soft, inviting lighting by AV Workshop.
During dinner, the sky shifted again. After a brief but dramatic downpour, the clouds broke open to reveal one of the most breathtaking views of the city we’ve seen. Everyone made their way to the rooftop—cocktails in hand—to take it in. The sky was glowing and we took the opportunity to take a few additional photos before the light slipped away.
As the sun went down, Starlight Music’s Rhythm Shop kept the energy going with a live set that packed the dance floor. There was no shortage of movement, hugs, or wild joyful energy—and Alex Hopkins captured it all in motion. It was the kind of night where the weather made the day more memorable, not less. A little imperfect, a little electric. Very New York.
