11/9/18 11/9/18

99 Scott Wedding : Allison & Mike : Brooklyn, NY

^^Don't you love how soft, romantic and wraparound the light is in those last fleeting seconds of daylight? Me too. Allison & Mike pulled out all the stops for their September wedding in Brooklyn, NY at 99 Scott. Getting ready at 1Hotel Brooklyn Bridge is not just a good choice but in many ways the why-go-anywhere-else choice. After utilizing this rustic contemporary space we made our way to St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church for the wedding mass before taking portraits in DUMBO. The icing on the cake was arriving at 99 Scott in East Williamsburg. There are some venues I pull up to and think to myself, is it too early to renew my vows?

Keeping it all together: Exquisite Affairs Productions

11/29/17 11/29/17

Studio 450 Wedding : Isabelle & Jonathan : New York, NY

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Isabelle and Jonathan were married on October 13^th, with a ceremony and reception at Studio 450.

After photographing their engagement session at Coney Island, when I arrived at the Dream Hotel in Midtown to do some getting ready pictures for Isabelle, I was so excited to see them tie the knot. Jon was getting ready at the Kimpton Ink48 nearby. Both venues have a modern vibe that perfectly fit their sensibilities.

Their first look location was a first for me: the James A. Farley Post Office Building, right across from Penn Station. I loved this idea of Isabelle’s not only because it was centrally located between the hotels and the venue but because it was a totally unique place for a first look. The columns added a dramatic flair and it was easy to forget we were standing in the middle of New York City.

A short walk later, we were at Studio 450 for a rooftop ceremony surrounded by the skyscrapers of Manhattan with the Empire State Building in view. This is one of my favorite venues. Between the rooftop view and the wraparound windows, you can see that stunning horizon from anywhere inside as the sun goes down. It’s also totally unassuming—you’d never know just walking down the street that one of the coolest NYC loft wedding venues is upstairs.

After a traditional Chinese tea ceremony to honor family members, it was time for hilarious speeches, dancing, and plenty of fun all around. I was particularly entertained by the fact that Isabelle and Jonathan had given their dog free rein throughout the night! He’d run around, say hello to some guests, and then plop down right on top of Isabelle’s dress while she danced. It was hilarious. LOL

I also had the pleasure of running into some musicians that I went to school with 10 years ago. Bianchi Musica Productions is a professional ensemble that reads music from iPads, so there’s no fumbling around with paper music, which was perfect to keep the focus on Isabelle and Jonathan during their ceremony. I can’t believe it took over 500 weddings to run in to a few people I know! I have to give Blue Smoke Catering a shout too because they added the perfect personal touch to the reception. What’s better than getting married and then chowing down on your favorite BBQ comfort food?

Jon & Isabelle, I thoroughly enjoyed documenting your story, from engagement to wedding. Thank you for trusting me with these important moments in your lives!

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