Wythe Hotel Wedding : Hilary & Andrew : Brooklyn, NY
A wedding at the Wythe Hotel in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
Hilary and Andrew were married in an intimate summer wedding at Wythe Hotel, a gorgeous boutique property in Williamsburg. In fact, I believe it was one of the first of such hotels in Brooklyn. Its warm brick facade invites you in from the street while its stunning bi-level penthouse suites open up to sweeping views of the neighborhood as well as all of Manhattan. I love the way the outdoor event space at ground level feels almost like an indoor space since it's nearly entirely enclosed - yet you feel an actual breeze. Pretty cool. I'd say that it makes you feel almost like you're on the patio of someone's home rather than at a hotel. And, the food from Le Crocodile is amazing. Win win.
As this was a small wedding with less than 40 guests, I photographed this alone and got to spend a few minutes with Andrew as he finished his prep before heading up to Hilary's room. It was nice to get settled with him and his family before the day really got rolling. Both he and Hilary were pretty much squared away once I got started so getting ready flew by in a second before it was time to queue up for a first look on the roof. The bright afternoon sun was a true reflection of the overall mood of the day and made for a perfect setting for the bride and groom to see each other for the first time.
The great thing about the Wythe's location is that you really don't have to venture far at all to get some great street scenes for portraits. We took a tour of a one-block radius and then head inside to the stunning floral design by Bride & Blossom which framed the ceremony. The evening hummed along perfectly thanks to the great staff at the hotel and the guidance of Brittany Ward of Modern Rebel. I hadn't worked with Brittany before but it was great to get to know her as she kept things calm and collected for Hilary and Andrew.
As we get back into the swing of things here in 2021, I'm excited to share this wedding which is uncharacteristically one of the first of the year!
Photography: Brian Hatton
Event Planning: Brittany Ward, Modern Rebel
Venue & Catering: Wythe Hotel
Florist: Bride & Blossom
Stationery: Shine Wedding Invitations
Hair: White Rose Collective - Halie Kellagher
Makeup: Alexa Rae
Wedding Dress: Suzanne Neville
Bride's Shoes: Ted Baker
Groom's Tux: Armani
Oceanbleu Wedding : Christine & Kit : Westhampton Beach, NY
A late summer wedding on the beach is always a delight and this wedding at Oceanbleu in The Hamptons was no exception. Getting at ready at home with her bridesmaids, Christine put on the final touches with the crisp sunshine letting everyone know this was going to be a great day. Soon we were off to the beach for a first look with Kit before their ceremony on the sand. I love the relaxed mood of weddings on the oceanfront as it feels like a great big party that happens to be a wedding.
Photos: Brian Hatton
Video: Kenneth Cooper Films
Florist: Honeysuckle & Roses
Cake: Beach Bakery
Hair & Makeup: Studio Novelle
Music: Around Town Entertainment
East Hampton Engagement : Nichole & John : East Hampton, NY
As nice as it is to be able to use New York City as a resource for engagement session locations, I look forward to the opportunity to explore new settings. Nichole & John have family connections on the East End of Long Island so we met up on a blustery Fall day in the Hamptons with the beach all to ourselves.
Barclay New York InterContinental Wedding : Sarah & Chris : New York, NY
Sarah & Chris' wedding at the Barclay New York InterContinental was everything you could dream of in a elegantly appointed midtown masterpiece of a property. I have absolutely never witnessed a bridal suite like this one with its massive living space and balcony. Truly the ideal place to get ready for the wedding day.
After an intimate first look on the balcony, we walked outside to Park Avenue for a few photos before it was time to stand under the chuppah. Fleurs NYC designed the florals which 'married' just perfectly with the built in decor of the hotel. And of course, the show-stopping cake by Ron Ben Israel was positively covered in hand made sugar flowers. Absolutely amazing.
Washington Square Park Engagement : Dara & Jared : New York, NY
Washington Square Park in the Spring is a gorgeous place for a NYC engagement session especially with the crisp afternoon light streaming through! Within a couple blocks of the park are several interesting spots which make it a really versatile setting. If you're looking for an alternative to Central Park that has just a touch of natural elements mixed with more of the city feel, Washington Square Park is an excellent option.
