River Cafe Wedding : Melanie & Peter : Brooklyn, NY

On a perfect Autumn afternoon, Melanie & Peter were married at The River Cafe on the waterfront in Brooklyn, NY.

From my first conversation with Melanie I could tell we were on the same wavelength. I love when the concept for a wedding is that it’s essentially a dinner party with a ceremony tacked on. The River Cafe offers something no other venues can - a Michelin starred meal framed by The Brooklyn Bridge and overlooking one of the most famous skylines in the world. Pretty nice dinner party.

After some getting ready photos in and around 1Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, we made the quick walk over to the restaurant for a ceremony backlit by the setting sun. As you walk through DUMBO, it’s almost surreal to then slip into the manicured, lush green setting of the River Cafe still surrounded by all that is going on down there.

Photographer: Brian Hatton
Hair & MUA: Liza @ Beauty Icon
Florist: Superior Florist
Cake: Luckybird Bakery
Music: DJ Jasper Stapleton
Wedding Gown: Calla Blanche
Groom’s Attire: 18th Amendment
Event Planning: Courtney McFarland