Lafayette Grand Cafe Wedding : Caroline & Richard : New York, NY
Caroline & Richard held their wedding at Lafayette Grand Cafe in New York, NY.
My first conversation with Caroline & Richard was so comfortable and easy. I knew this would be a wedding I’d enjoy covering. A wedding at Lafayette is as upscale as it is relaxed. I love that you can have an exquisite meal with family and friends served in such a way that says “welcome to my home”.
I began this particular day of coverage jumping head first into family photos. From time to time I’ll meet a couple that would prefer to allocate time to the party coverage in lieu of the getting ready session. Either way is ok with me. We walked over to Washington Mews just North of Washington Square Park off of 5th Ave. I’ll never forget stumbling upon this picturesque, Old World European style side street and I’m still slightly taken off guard each time I return here. Being a stones throw (or so) from Lafayette, it’s a great option for a photo session backdrop.
Lafayette Grand Cafe Wedding : Sara & Noah : New York, NY
Sara & Noah were married in the NoHo neighborhood of NYC at Lafayette Grand Cafe.
After being displaced from its originally intended date of March 14, 2020, I was delighted to be a part of the retooled event utilizing the chic SoHo Grand Hotel and Lafayette just off of Washington Square Park. We walked along with their wedding party to Staples Street in TriBeCa to take some photos under the iconic skybridge. Even with the typical covered in scaffolding way of life in the city, it’s a great location to take some wedding portraits as there is next to zero vehicular traffic.
The vibe at Lafayette is cozy, romantic and so warm. The food and beverage programs are just so delicious that that in itself is an unforgettable experience for guests. Everything comes out family style which feels like a subtle “community builder” activity for guests who may be unfamiliar with others at their table. I love this place.
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. 
