Lafayette Grand Cafe Wedding : Jen & Eugene : New York, NY

 Jen & Eugene were married March 31, 2018 at Lafayette Grand Cafe & Bakery in the NoHo neighborhood of New York City. When I met with Jen & Eugene for the first time, they asked me if I'd ever been to Lafayette.  "Yes" I said.  I had my own wedding reception there two years ago! I began with them at 11 Howard, a beautiful new hotel in SoHo where we jumped right in to a first look and portraits.  We were fortunate that the hotel made their bar and common areas available to us.  The clean, modern look was a great contrast to the outdoor and French wine cellar feel of the reception venue.  Jen's gorgeous bouquet was created by Designs by Ahn.  Walking outside, the light was bouncing around through the narrow streets which made for beautiful opportunities. The ambiance at Lafayette is so warm and intimate.  For a moment, it whisks you away from New York as you settle in with a hand crafted cocktail or glass of Burgundy.  The smell of Andrew Carmellini's cuisine comes wafting from the kitchen as serving plates are set down for guests family style.  It's the perfect location for a wedding of 70 guests. Documenting someone's day in a space as special to me as Lafayette is so satisfying, and I am grateful to Jen & Eugene for including me as part of their wedding celebration.