Zac loves to golf, that should have been evident from their Engagement Session, since the last stop was at one of Zac’s favorite courses to hit a bucket of golf balls and take a few photos. So it was only fitting that Kelly and Zac were married at Highlands Country Club in Garrison, NY. It was a beautiful day and a perfect location – here are some of our favorite shots from the day.
 
 
Ceremony and Reception: The Highlands Country Club – Garrison, NY
Hair: Jennuine Hair Designs – Montgomery, NY
Makeup: Bella Trucco
Flowers: Goshen Florist
Cake: Pastry Garden
Bride’s Dress: Allure Couture
Bridesmaids Dresses: Jim Hjelm
DJ/Band: The DJ Company
 
 
Some detail shots of Kelly and her bridesmaids getting ready.
 

 

 

 

 
Kelly was so excited when she emerged for the first time wearing her dress – her bridesmaids were standing by with their cameras to capture the moment.
 

 

 
Kelly hid in the limo from her guests as she waited for the ceremony to begin, while the guys posed for a picture in the lawn.
 

 

 
This is one of the nicest outdoor ceremonies we’ve ever shot – perfect location, weather, and lighting. The tree behind the couple is awesome too.
 

 

 
After the formals, we spent a few minutes with the happy couple on the grounds at Highlands Country Club. The barn provided a nice backdrop, and the warm afternoon light made the fall foliage really pop.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
The first dances were all very special and emotional.
 

 

 

 

 

 
It was hard to choose just one special moment from the toasts.
 

 
Kelly and Zac opted for a fall-themed tower of cupcakes from Pastry Garden, complete with a golf-themed anniversary cake on top.
 

 

 

 
Kelly and Zac, it was a lot of fun getting to know the both of you over the past few months. Congratulations and best wishes!

- Nick and Eddy

If you could characterize a wedding by a single song title, the title of Sarah and Dennis’ wedding would have been “My Way.” Sarah and Dennis made no concessions for their wedding day, planning every detail from start to finish just the way they wanted it. The wedding was simple and elegant, emotional and family-centric, and truly showcased the love Sarah and Dennis have for each other. Most important of all, Sarah and Dennis enjoyed every second of it.
 
 
Ceremony and Reception: West Park Winery – West Park, NY
Hair: Rapunzel Hair Design – Hyde Park, NY
Makeup: Marisa Verdi: Flawless Image Makeup
Flowers: A Night In Bloom – Kingston, NY
Cake: Caffé Aurora – Poughkeepsie, NY
Bride’s Dress: Dress by Marisa, bought from Chamonix Bridal – Rhinebeck, NY
Bridesmaids Dresses: J. Crew
DJ: PJ the DJ Entertainment
 
 
Marisa from Flawless Image Makeup does great work.
 

 
Some details photographed at West Park Winery
 

 

 
I love the emotion captured here.
 

 
We had gorgeous light for the bridal portraits and there are so many great spots to shoot. The tree swing was one of our favorites.
 

 

 

 

 

 
Sarah and Dennis were very specific about the playlist they gave to PJ from PJ the DJ Entertainment. They picked some non-traditional music, things that made them happy, and they danced until the very end.
 

 

 

 
Sarah and Dennis, we’re so glad you were able to enjoy your day and that we were there to capture it.

- Eddy and Nick

Danielle and Gregory are such a fun, laid-back couple. No matter what challenges came up throughout the day, they powered through and had a good time doing it. We had a such great time spending the day with them at MountainView Manor and documenting their day. Here are some of our favorite images.
 
 
Ceremony and Reception: Ardmore Mansion at MountainView Manor – Glen Spey, NY
Flowers: Floral Cottage of Chester
Cake: Elliegant Cakes
DJ: DJ Ralph Cordero – Hot-Traxx
 
 
Danielle and Gregory chose beautiful fall colors for their floral arrangements.
 

 
The bridal suite at Ardmore Mansion at MountainView Manor provided such a great space for the preparations, details, and bridal portraits.
 

 

 

 

 
Danielle hurries down the stairs of Ardmore Mansion to see Gregory for the first time before the ceremony.
 

 
Danielle and Gregory chose to do a first look bridal portrait session before the ceremony. We found a nice private location on the side porch to capture the moment when they first saw each other.
 
 

 

 

 

 
Ardmore Mansion is filled with great spots to take photos.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Gregory’s Uncle Lou performed the ceremony, and loved every second of it. Unfortunately, due to rain, the ceremony had to be done indoors.
 

 
Some shots from the reception…
 

 

 

 

 
Uncle Lou was the life of the party, and one of the most energetic people we’ve ever met. He was also a great dancer.
 

 

 
Thanks for letting us capture your wedding day, Danielle and Gregory!

- Nick and Eddy

If rain on your wedding day is a sign of good luck, then Jess and Anthony are truly blessed. Jess and Anthony did their engagement session on a beautiful fall day in the Hudson Valley, but their wedding was the day before Hurricane Irene hammered the east coast. The day outside was dark and rainy, but you wouldn’t have known based on their sunny disposition.

Jess and Anthony have amazing family and friends who shared in the joy of their wedding day. Here’s a selection of our favorite images.
 
 
Ceremony and Reception: Colden Manor at Spruce Lodge – Montgomery, NY
Officiant: Debra Sheafe
Hair: Angles and Cuts By Julie – Chester, NY
Flowers: Flowers By JoAnn – Washingtonville, NY
Cake: The Pastry Garden
Bride’s Dress: Bella Couture Bridal – Newburgh, NY
DJ: M.C. Fish
 
Jess’ experience and knowledge as a graphic designer is really evident in their wedding invitation. The striking design elements and pleasing choice of colors work great together and compliment the colors they used in the wedding.
 

 
Anthony and the guys enjoyed a few beers and some laughs while getting ready.
 

 
Jess and the girls took a break to relax for a minute before the excitement.
 

 

 
Anthony’s nephew was the ring bearer and was quite a character.
 

 
Jess and Anthony chose to do a First Look and see each other before the ceremony. We used the awning at the main entrance to Colden Manor at Spruce Lodge as cover from the rain.
 

 

 

 
Because of the rain, we had to do the bridal portraits indoors, but there were many beautiful and bright locations in Colden Manor at Spruce Lodge.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
The ceremony, officiated by Debra Sheafe, was short and sweet.
 

 
Anthony presented his mother with a single red rose before their first dance.
 

 
The toast Anthony’s brother gave had the whole room cracking up.
 

 

 
At about 8:30pm, the edge of Hurricane Irene was making it’s way into the area.
 

 
Jess, Anthony, and their guests danced the night away, not caring about the pouring rain outside.
 

 

 

 

 
Jess and Anthony, we had a great time photographing your wedding. Your family and friends are wonderfully supportive, and we hope that the photos serve as a great memory for you.

- Nick and Eddy

Nella and Sam are a very special couple to me. I really felt like I was photographing two members of my immediate family. We did their e-shoot just a few weeks before the wedding. It is so wild to have watched them grow up and ultimately end up married!

On one of the hottest summer days this year, family and friends came to celebrate their union. It was a grand celebration indeed. Here are a few details from the wedding:

Ceremony: FSBC of Bridgeport, CT
Reception: Grassy Hill Country Club, Orange, CT
Hair: Hair by Soledad, Bridgeport, CT
Makeup: Naomie St. Pierre
Flowers: MB Floral Design, Norwalk, CT
Cake: Julia’s Bakery, Milford, CT
DJ: Ronald Derise Entertainment

Here are a few shots from the day:
 

 
As Naomie did Nella’s makeup, her mother helped her father with his suspenders in the adjoining room.
 

 

 
Two moments occurring at approximately the same time.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
After the formals, the couple drove the golf cart to the great oak tree on the golf course.
 

 

 

 

 
During this soul train line, the groom decided to perform some dances from the early 90s that had everyone in stitches.
 

 
Congratulations Nella and Sam! We wish you the best in the years to come.

- Eddy and Nick

To say Jen and Adam are in love is an understatement – they are 100%, completely, head-over-heels for each other. Capturing this emotion in photographs was a real joy. As we reviewed the images after the wedding, the thing that really stood out was that the photos truly capture “them”.

Jen and Adam’s Engagement Session last year at Lake Minnewaska State Park was very relaxed and a lot of fun. Their wedding was more of the same. Jen and Adam are planners, they knew exactly how their day was going to go, made a plan, and executed it to the minute. We joked with the other vendors over how this was the smoothest wedding we had ever been a part of. Here are some of our favorite photos from the day.
 
 
Ceremony and Reception: Catlin Gardens – Slate Hill, NY
Hair/Makeup: Beauty by Nicole
Flowers: Flowers by David Anthony
Cake: The Pastry Garden
Bride’s Dress: Demetrios
DJ/Band: Jimmy Dee Music
 

The newly constructed Catlin Gardens Inn is a great compliment to the wedding facilities and gardens, making Catlin Gardens a perfect wedding venue.
 

 

 

 

 
Jen insisted that Adam double-knot his Chucks.
 

 
Some details from the morning.
 

 

 
Jen looked perfectly gorgeous.
 

 

 
Jen and Adam opted for a first look – as Jen approached, Adam started to feel a little nervous to see her.
 

 

 

 
Jen was so excited as she tapped Adam on the shoulder to turn around.
 

 
Jen and Adam spent a few private minutes just looking at each other, exchanging hugs and kisses.
 

 
Then we headed out to the gardens for the bridal portraits…so many great shots on the bridge.
 

 

 

 

 
I love the way the trellis frames Jen in this shot, it was taken randomly as we were moving toward another location.
 

 
The bride and groom chose to express themselves via their choice of footwear.
 

 
Some details from the reception.
 

 

 
Jen and Adam made a grand entrance and truly enjoyed their first dance.
 

 
Adam’s brother gave a funny toast about growing up with Adam. Jen’s sister chose a more emotional toast.
 

 
We could tell Adam was looking forward to the Hora all day because he was so excited when the chairs came out. Jen on the other hand was a little terrified at the thought of being hoisted in the air on a chair. She had a good time once she was up there, as their family and friends paraded them up and down…
 

 
Jen and Adam, your wedding was beautiful and filled with such great emotion. We hope that by seeing the pictures, they can help you re-live some of these happy moments. Thanks for letting us capture your day.

- Nick and Eddy