3/21/18 3/21/18

St. Regis Wedding : Amanda & Ben : New York, NY

St Regis Wedding New York Brian Hatton Photography

Amanda and Ben were married on February 10^th, with a ceremony and reception at the St. Regis in New York City.

A Classic NYC Wedding at the St. Regis

It was a bit of a gray day in New York, with off and on rain, but that wasn’t about to stop Amanda and Ben from having a gorgeous wedding at the beautiful St. Regis. With its rich golden tones and classic New York ambiance, this was the perfect setting no matter the weather. This iconic New York venue is one of my favorites to photograph at, especially because you’re so well-taken care of, with everything you need all in one location.

I began by photographing Amanda as she finished up her hair and makeup and put on her dress with her mom. With some of her best friends around, the atmosphere of the Dior Suite was brimming with excitement.

After a first look in one of the event spaces, we took advantage of the covered entryway to the hotel for some portraits of Amanda and Ben together before their tisch and bedeken leading up to the ceremony with their family.

The ceremony room was lit in a blush color that set an intimate mood, with gorgeous arrangements by Putnam & Putnam flowers as well. Amanda’s vision was to bring the look of old Dutch still-lifes to the décor to complement the classic feel of the hotel, and I think she definitely accomplished that.

Ben and Amanda incorporated elements of traditional Jewish ceremonies into the wedding itself, with readings of the 7 blessings and an amazing cantor. They also added musical elements—which was particularly important to Amanda, who is herself a violinist.

That musical theme carried through into the cocktail hour, which had a live band setting the tone for the evening, before we went to the roof-level ballroom at the St. Regis, with its signature sky painted onto the ceiling, to celebrate.

Amanda & Ben, thank you for having me as part of your wedding. I wish you all the best and hope to run into you some time at Lincoln Center!

St Regis Wedding New York Brian Hatton Photography

Vendors

Wedding Gown: Amsale

Bride's Shoes: Manolo Blahnik

Cake: Ron Ben Israel

Florist: Putnam & Putnam

Stationary: Dempsey & Carroll

Band: Hank Lane/Steve Delisi Band

Groom's Attire: Ralph Lauren

7/12/17 7/12/17

New York Athletic Club Wedding : Nicole & Colin : New York, NY

Nicole and Colin were married on June 10th, with a ceremony at St. Ignatius Loyola and a reception at the NY Athletic Club.

I was able to photograph the rehearsal dinner for these two the night before the wedding. So, by the time the big day rolled around, I truly felt like I was familiar with all the family members and was eagerly anticipating the wedding right alongside everyone else.

On the day of the wedding, I met up with Nicole at the suite in the NY Athletic Club as she finished her hair and makeup. Meanwhile, Colin got ready at their apartment. The club has so much beautiful light to use in their rooms as well as their terraces. We made use of both before it was time to go to the church. Nicole and Colin were going for a classic, iconic NYC look, and the 1950’s Rolls Royce that showed up on Central Park South to take Nicole to the park summed that right up. I love the way the white car looks in front of the shaded façade of the church.

Father Walsh, a close friend of the groom’s family, led the Mass, making the ceremony especially memorable because of the personal connection. When it was through, we were sure to get family photos on the steps of the iconic church before we headed out and about Central Park for more portraits—again, capturing that quintessential “classic NYC” feeling.

After the portraits, we made our way to the NYAC for cocktails and the reception. The terrace off of the main dining room is a gem, the perfect way for guests to get a private outdoor setting in the middle of Manhattan, though my favorite images were the ones up on the roof. From there, we had a jaw-dropping view of Central Park and Upper Manhattan—a perfect setting for some unique photos of the bride and groom.

Of course, the stunning décor was greatly helped by Ariston Flowers, who are a household name in New York. This was my second week in a row working with them, and I thought the décor was the perfect complement for the space. And it should be—they are one of the house vendors and know the space intimately well.

Nicole & Colin, your wedding was picture perfect and truly captured that classic NYC feeling, from the iconic church to the famed athletic club and everything in between. It was my pleasure to photograph you and your friends and family, and I wish you all the very best.