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.

Roundhouse Wedding : Alex & Kim : Beacon, NY

Alex & Kim were married at The Roundhouse in Beacon, NY in August.

I tend to let weddings marinate a bit with the couple before I get around to posting them. So, it’s always great to get a chance to relive these events myself later on. This particular wedding at The Roundhouse this past summer was one that had a resounding undertone of fun throughout the day. It was an overcast August afternoon but the smiles and enthusiasm stood in for the sun. I was fortunate to be introduced to Alex & Kim by one of my former couples who later randomly became my across the street neighbor. Small world.

Oheka Castle Wedding : Gianna & Fritz : Huntington, NY

Gianna & Fritz were married at the historic Gold Coast mansion Oheka Castle on Long Island in Huntington, NY.

Getting ready on site at Oheka Castle, I photographed the last bit of Gianna’s getting ready with her mom and grandparents. There were some incredibly sweet moments between Gianna’s grandma and grandpa all day - what a delight to be able to capture for them. Going for an ultra classic look, we let the beauty of the space and natural radiance of the couple do all the talking. I noticed when pulling URL’s for the vendor list below that Reem Acra uses Oheka for their main promo materials at the moment. Seems that was a good choice.

A wedding at Oheka is really unlike any other in the NYC tri-state area. It suited this particular bride and groom perfectly as it exudes this elegant grandeur which Gianna & Fritz fit right in to. We were lucky to have the enveloping soft light for much of the day making it ideal for portraits throughout. Stealing the couple for just a few minutes during cocktail hour allowed us to capture a handful of extremely warm images of the two of them as the sun grazed the horizon line.

Photographer: Brian Hatton
Videographer: First Day Films
Florist: Arcadia Floral
Stationery: Fine Lines
Makeup: Face Time Beauty
Band: Atomic Funk Project
Wedding Gown: Reem Acra
Bride’s Shoes: Stuart Weitzman
Groom’s Attire: Charles Tyrwhitt
Rings: Zolands

99 Scott Wedding : Supriya & Sameer : Brooklyn, NY

Supriya & Sameer were married in Greenpoint, Brooklyn hosting their wedding at 99 Scott in October.

I see a lot of photography of South Asian weddings that seems so melodramatic. I love bringing a more documentary approach so that we can get a sense of personality and let the rich colors and traditions speak for themselves. This wedding at 99 Scott was so full of life - what a joy to photograph.

Photography: Brian Hatton
Cinema: First Day Films
Event Planning & Design: Jasmine Multani, Wealhouse Co
Venue: 99 Scott
Caterer: Benares
Florist: Florals by Chloe
Stationery: Sean Horner
Hair & MU: Cinderella Bridez
Officiant: Chandrasekhar Sharma
Lighting: MVP DJs
Wedding Dress: Sabyasachi & Seema Gujral
Groom’s Attire: Drake’s

Tribeca Rooftop Wedding : Jordan & Dan : New York, NY

A summer wedding at Tribeca Rooftop in New York City.

Everything about this day at Tribeca Rooftop was good vibes. I met up with Jordan at the Conrad New York Downtown for some getting ready photos before we met Dan at the Staple Street Skybridge for a first look and portraits. I love that The Conrad is generous in allowing us to use some common areas for a few photos. So many hotels have limitations on this.

At the venue, it was the perfect day for a rooftop ceremony and soon all of Jordan & Dan’s guests arrived for that quintessential Tribeca Rooftop experience surrounded by the Manhattan skyline.

Photography: Brian Hatton
Florist: Jardiniere
Hair: Jessica Cardona, JC Hair Design
Makeup: Susana Verdecia, ArtSVP Makeup
Band: Morning After Band
Wedding Dress: Kleinfeld
Groom’s Attire: Zohreh Uomo