Lake Waramaug CC Wedding : New Preston, CT

Lizzie & Robbie were married “upstate” hosting their wedding at Lake Waramaug Country Club in June.

As a NYC wedding photographer, the bulk of my work is in the immediate tri-state area and The Hamptons. On this particular occasion I headed north a couple hours to New Preston. This was definitely the first time I’d been asked to photograph a bride and groom water skiing the day before the wedding. It started to pour… everyone was soaked (including me), and it was amazing. What a great kickoff to their wedding weekend.

The wedding day itself was a whirlwind of the emotions of getting ready with friends, dodging the changing weather, the exuberance of the first moments after saying I do, fireworks, food trucks, after party.. the list goes on. I was so happy and lucky to be involved.

Photography: Brian Hatton
Videographer: LoveBrain Films
Planner: White Hall Events
Florist: Sarah Worden Naturals

Bryant Park Grill Wedding : New York, NY

Aki & Ryan were married in the early summer at the Bryant Park Grill, which couldn’t be any more "in the middle of NYC” if it tried.

Weddings at the Bryant Park Grill are one of a kind. Rooftops in general are always memorable as are any NYC weddings with an outdoor component be it in a backyard garden or at street level. Bryant Park Grill somehow combines all of this into one - a garden/rooftop/semi street level experience surrounded by some of the most iconic parts of Manhattan. A ceremony and cocktail hour on the roof terrace is magical especially with perfect weather. And then, descending downstairs either to the tent or dining room for dinner feels so intimate and effortlessly “New York”.

It’s an obvious and excellent choice to set up a first look on the steps of the New York Public Library and we did just that after getting ready at The Bryant Park Hotel.

Photography: Brian Hatton
Planner: Fitting Fetes by Justina Michaels

Liberty Warehouse Wedding : Brooklyn, NY

Stef & Kyle were married in Spring at Liberty Warehouse in Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY.

I kicked my season off last year with this amazing wedding on a perfect Spring day in May. Stef & Kyle’s day was packed full of emotion from beginning to end which is quite simply fun to photograph. There are some really nice moments with Stef and her mom and dad during the getting ready. While more and more couples are asking me if getting ready photos are necessary, I have to point to pictures like these. It’s really not about capturing makeup brushes. Not to mention it’s nice to have a second to get used to a camera being around before we dive right into some of the most important photos of the day (bride & groom portraits).

Brooklyn wedding venues come in all shapes and sizes but Liberty Warehouse is unique in its ability to host hundreds of people in such a way that doesn’t require renting every fork, table and chair. There’s no beating the terrace overlooking the water and experiencing a ceremony there at sunset is something guests will never forget I am sure. I love the way the light changes the vibe and mood as the sun slips under the horizon. Some couples opt for their reception upstairs which offers white walls and more of an open feel. Others set up downstairs for the industrial look and indoor/outdoor component that allows guests to walk outside for a drink. Either way it’s a win - and I always love the enormous getting ready suite for the bride and wedding party.

Florist: Beth Shubert
Stationery: Greenwich Letterpress
Hair: Bisous Beauty
Makeup: Susana Verdecia
Officiant: Jackie Weinstein
Lighting: Pegasus
Band: Michael Hart Band by Hank Lane, After Party DJ Daniel Pintauro
Videography: Candi Project
Wedding Dress: Eva Lendel
Bride’s Shoes: Betsey Johnson
Groom’s Attire: Enzo Custom

Valley Rock Inn Wedding : Alyssa & Matt: Sloatsburg, NY

An Autumn wedding at Valley Rock Inn located less than an hour from NYC in Sloatsburg, NY.

When you step through the barn doors onto the grounds of Valley Rock Inn, you are instantly transported into a luxe oasis of beautifully manicured landscaping, picturesque guest houses and a stunning tent all nestled under towering mature trees. It would be amazing to book a single suite much less the entire property for a wedding. Alyssa & Matt did just this, employing the help of Daniela and her team at Vision Event Co to produce a truly wonderful weekend to celebrate their union with friends and family.

We could not have been at a more peak moment of Fall as trees were exploding with bright vivid colors framing many of the images. The pastel, fading colors of hydrangeas lining walkways became the theme of the day with this visual element becoming a part of many design details. As getting ready drew to a close we moved into their first look making use of the many interesting textures and colors on site, all accented by the glorious Fall light.

This wedding had an all star cast of vendors which made everything go off without a hitch. I was so happy to work with my long time colleagues at McKenzie Miller Films who filmed this wedding beautifully and unobtrusively.

Planning: Vision Event Co
Photography: Brian Hatton
Cinema: McKenzie Miller Films
Entertainment: Element Music NYC
Florist: Maple Field Floral
Hair & Makeup: NB Beauty & Co
Tent: Sperry Tents
Lighting: Fabrico Productions

Valley Rock Inn : Rehearsal Dinner : Sloatsburg, NY

It’s not often that I post images from a rehearsal dinner, but this one was nicer than my own wedding LOL. I love being present at a rehearsal dinner because I get a chance to establish a rapport with key players before diving in to some of the most important photos taken in a person’s life. Maple Field Floral made Valley Rock Inn look just stunning for both the pre-wedding event and the big day. These pictures essentially took themselves.