10/25/17 10/25/17

Glen Oaks Club Wedding : Hailey & David : Old Westbury, NY

Glen Oaks Club Wedding Brian Hatton Photo

Hailey and David were married on September 9th, with a ceremony and reception at the Glen Oaks Club in Old Westbury, NY.

These two were referred to me by a former bride of mine, Katharine Gray, who has also referred many of her other friends. As a wedding photographer, it’s the nicest compliment to know that she appreciates my work and trusts me with her friends’ pictures. And, of course, I sincerely appreciate it.

I met up with Hailey in the locker room of the beautiful Glen Oaks Club after she had gotten her hair done at a local salon. There, she got her makeup done and got into her dress, while David was nearby getting ready at the Viana Hotel in Westbury. We staged a first look on the golf course, followed by some photos with the bridal party on the back patio of the club before going inside for some family pictures.

The Glen Oaks golf course is one of the heralded treasures of the area. In fact, while we were taking pictures for the wedding, we saw preparations getting underway throughout the grounds for an upcoming US Open. It was a warm, familiar space for Hailey, too, because many people in her family are longtime members of the club.

The sunlight was just beginning to dim when we finished with our pictures, which set the stage for the ceremony, beautifully decorated by Atlas Florals. The stunning chuppah was just a preview of what was to come, as the ballroom was absolutely overflowing with flowers. It took three full days to load everything in and set up—with great emphasis on the jaw-dropping ceiling arrangement.

I really enjoyed photographing Hailey & David's ceremony. Cantor Schwartz brought some beautiful, glistening qualities to the wedding that had some excited guests in the back on their feet with delight. And yet they never lost that intimate feeling during the ceremony—which is especially impressive when you have a room full of a couple hundred other people.

Thank you, Hailey & David, for allowing me to be part of your love story. It was a pleasure to come to your home for your engagement session, and I enjoyed photographing your spirited, absolutely beautiful wedding.

Vendors:

Florist: Atlas Florals

Cinema: The Light Mill

Band: Hank Lane Band

Planning: Ariana Stecker of Save the Date

Cake: Butterfly Bakeshop

Favors: Laduree

7/5/17 7/5/17

Cipriani 42nd St Wedding : Danielle & Greg : New York, NY

Cipriani New York City Wedding Brian Hatton Photography

Danielle and Greg were married on June 3rd, with a ceremony and reception at Cipriani on 42nd St. On the day of the wedding, Danielle got ready right across the street from Cipriani at the Grand Hyatt, New York. This was a particularly spectacular location because of its direct connection to Grand Central Terminal, where Danielle and Greg saw each other for the first time. We staged a first look in the main hall of the train station—a magical moment for not only Danielle and Greg but all the tourists, travelers, and passersby. After we left GCT, we walked a few blocks to the New York Public Library for some pictures on the steps out front. We managed to time it perfectly as the sun came out for a gorgeous backlight of the bride, groom, and bridal party, too! I love photographing couples at the New York Public Library because it is such an amazing, historic building in the middle of Manhattan. And the fact that we got the lighting just right was stroke of good luck, since the library only gets direct sunlight for a few hours of the day. Finally, we returned to Cipriani, where Ariston Flowers had designed a beautiful wall of florals to set the stage for the ceremony. (I wondered what they would use it for after the ceremony, and as it turned out, it was the most epic backdrop for the photo booth!) Danielle had the most memorable entrance into the ceremony, too. The lights were raised, and she made her way down the aisle looking absolutely stunning. Then, it was off to the party! The Original Faze 4 band kept the dance floor packed all night in the cavernous, awe-inspiring space, and everyone danced their hearts out until it was time to head home. The entire wedding was simply stunning in the landmarked Cipriani. The venue was once the Bowery Savings Bank; historic and gorgeous making every moment a “wow” moment. I’d also be remiss if I didn’t thank Frank Ahm Films for their work with me at this wedding. Their Sneak Peek of the wedding was amazing! Danielle & Greg, it's been so much fun working with you—from your engagement session to your wedding. I can't wait to put together the album; it's going to be beautiful!

Vendors

Videographer: Frank Ahn Films

Flowers: Ariston Flowers

Band: “The Original Faze 4”

Glen Oaks Club Wedding : Hailey & David : Old Westbury, NY

Cipriani 42nd St Wedding : Danielle & Greg : New York, NY

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