A modern style indoor natural light wedding ceremony room at the Estate at Florentine Gardens The newly renovated wedding venue in Rivervale, NJ offers couples a modern space with all the amenities of a full service venue. In the winter, or in the event of inclement weather, an Estate at Florentine Gardens wedding has many options for photography. Furthermore, numerous spacious indoor and outdoor spaces, larger weddings have the space needed no matter the season. I doubt there is a better indoor ceremony room in the New York City area with the capacity and natural light this venue has! Cerem ..read more

New York City is always full of surprises, but having a TV show force a last minute ceremony site change is quite shocking! When M&D are unable to get a Friday appointment at the Manhattan Marriage Bureau, they opt for a ceremony in City Hall Park. (This is good thing, since only one witness is allowed due to covid restrictions and both of their mothers were attending.) The small triangular park surrounds New York City Hall and the New York Civic Center. It features a fountain dating back to 1842 and is a lovely place to take photos. When we arrive, crew are restricting the park for film ..read more

With fantastic views of Manhattan and the East River, the Wythe Hotel penthouse offers a stunning option for intimate weddings in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The hotel can accommodate up to 25 people in the loft and terrace or 26-50 guests combined with their Cellar Dining Room. The terrace for the penthouse is on the floor above and is connected with a staircase, therefore I don’t believe it would be handicap accessible. In addition, they also have event spaces for larger weddings and accommodations. Learn more about having a wedding at the Wythe Hotel Penthouse here. Williamsburg Brooklyn ..read more

L’Artusi Supper Club Rehearsal Dinner It was such a pleasure to photograph this Italian rehearsal dinner in NYC at L’Artusi Supper Club for Sarah Brennan Events. The newly opened intimate space in the West Village features a delightful color palette in pink, blue and green. Even the bathroom, with the most chic wallpaper, contributes to the warm and inviting ambience. Kathiya of Zela Events designed the most complimentary and fun table florals for the rehearsal dinner. Menus and place cards by Jenny C Designs and gorgeous napkins from Reverie Soci ..read more

It was the perfect summer day for a wedding at the Riverside Yacht Club in Greenwich, Connecticut. The bride and groom got ready at the J House Hotel in Greenwich which was really close by. After a close call with a dress malfunction (luckily a bridesmaid was handy at sewing!) we met-up at the club for a private first look near the water. Afterwards the whole wedding party and family met up at Cos Cos Park which has view overlooking the yacht club. It was actually the back-up location when another park was under construction but I think it made for a nice substitute with the natural grasses. I ..read more

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December is always a magical time for a holiday elopement in NYC. Beginning just after Thanksgiving, typically with the Rockefeller Center Tree lighting (usually the Tuesday or Wednesday after Thanksgiving), the season continues until just past New Year’s Eve. If you are thinking of eloping to New York City during the Christmas or New Years holiday season, then this is the guide for you! When does the holiday season begin in NYC? The holiday season in NYC really gets underway the week after Thanksgiving, which is November 23rd in 2023. However, some decorations and markets may open before Tha ..read more

Come have your portrait taken in beautiful Central Park. Images can be used for holiday cards, headshots, engagement photos, etc. (no weddings, personal use only) Up to 6 people. The Bethesda Terrace and Fountain Saturday, September 10th, 2022 Central Park – Summer Vibes, evening  4:00-6:00 pm Sign-up or Sunday, October 23th, 2022 Central Park – Fall Vibes, morning 8:00-10:00 am Sign-up Location: Bethesda Terrace/Mall Area (exact meeting spot will be emailed prior to session) Limited availability. If you don’t see a day/time that works for you, ask me about setting up your own sessi ..read more

Vintage Pick-up NYC Elopement New York City is always full of surprises, but having a TV show force a last minute ceremony site change is quite shocking! When M&D are unable to get a Friday appointment at the Manhattan Marriage Bureau, they opt for a ceremony in City Hall Park. (This is good thing, since only one witness is allowed due to covid restrictions and both of their mothers were attending.) The small triangular park surrounds New York City Hall and the New York Civic Center. It features a fountain dating back to 1842 and is a lovely place to take photos. When we arrive, crew are r ..read more

Not sure when you can book your marriage license or ceremony appointment in NYC? I created a handy release date chart so my clients know when the week they want will be released. At the moment, the NYC Marriage Bureaus are by appointment only. In order to get a license to marry from there, you need either an in person or online appointment. In person appointments are released on the Monday 3 weeks before the week you want. Online appointments are released the Thursday just after that Monday. Confused? This is why I made the chart. Ceremonies are also released on Monday at 9am 3 weeks before th ..read more