Bacchus Wedding : Kate & Kevin : Brooklyn, NY
People ask me all the time what kind of wedding is my favorite to shoot. I truly enjoy things about all types of weddings, but the thing that really gets me about intimate restaurant weddings is the extra nudge of spontaneity and going with the flow. If the guests are assembled and waiting at the ceremony while we go overtime on portraits, they can wait! Loving the vibe of cocktail hour? Perfect, they'll keep pouring. It was this spirit that made Kate & Kevin's wedding at Bacchus the relaxed dinner party style affair that I just love. Kate got ready at the nearby Nu Hotel before we met at Brooklyn Bridge Park for a first look and some family photos. Accompanied by my favorite form of wedding day transportation: a 1960s era checkered cab from Film Cars/New York Checker, we made our way through some iconic old world Brooklyn streets before dropping the bride and groom off for their ceremony with guests awaiting. 
99 Scott Wedding : Allison & Mike : Brooklyn, NY
^^Don't you love how soft, romantic and wraparound the light is in those last fleeting seconds of daylight? Me too. Allison & Mike pulled out all the stops for their September wedding in Brooklyn, NY at 99 Scott. Getting ready at 1Hotel Brooklyn Bridge is not just a good choice but in many ways the why-go-anywhere-else choice. After utilizing this rustic contemporary space we made our way to St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church for the wedding mass before taking portraits in DUMBO. The icing on the cake was arriving at 99 Scott in East Williamsburg. There are some venues I pull up to and think to myself, is it too early to renew my vows?
Keeping it all together: Exquisite Affairs Productions
Logan Hotel Wedding : Zhanna & Seth : Philadelphia, PA
Living in New York, it's easy to forget just how close Philadelphia is. After a couple hours in the car, I found myself at The Logan Downtown Philadelphia Hotel where Zhanna and Seth held their ceremony and reception. Nestled along museum row and a stone's throw from City Hall, The Logan boasts an amazing roof lounge, gorgeous rooms, outdoor space for ceremony and cocktails and a beautiful ballroom. And when I say cocktails I mean vodka, and of course... caviar.
Photographer: Brian HattonPlanner: Lauren James EventsCake: Unik CakesFlorist: Russell AnthonyHair: Katya RodionovaMakeup: Victoria ReggioOfficiant: Rabbi Elliott StromBand: TIFusionCinema: Solidity FilmsWedding Dress: BertaGroom's Attire: Theory
Central Park Boathouse Wedding : Paris & Nick : New York, NY
Paris & Nick were married in late Summer holding their wedding ceremony and reception at the Loeb Boathouse in Central Park.The boathouse has become to many one of the most iconic of NYC venues. You’re quite literally in the center of the park and all of Manhattan. Paris & Nick selected the equally notable Lotte New York Palace to get ready in and it really set the tone for the rest of the day. You’ll see I was particularly inspired with this couple to incorporate a lot of black and white giving them a sleek New York feel.
Photographer: Brian Hatton
Event Planner: Modern Kicks
Beauty: Maria Seccia & Glam Squad
Cake: Magnolia Bakery
Ice Cream Truck: Mister Softee
Cinema: Now As One Films
Band: 45 Riots
Florals: Lenox Hill
Photo Booth: Shake & Share Media
Chuppah: Chuppah Studio
Transportation: Top Class Limousine
Ram's Head Inn Wedding : Kate & Lucien : Shelter Island, NY
While I live and breathe city weddings much of the year, I thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to go East to the Hamptons or a stone's throw further to the Ram's Head Inn on Shelter Island. In Manhattan you tend to have wedding timelines with precision to the second, but with each mile East you drive, you feel more and more at peace and what comes comes. We'll get to the ceremony on time - it's only a few minutes away. 15 minutes for portraits? No big deal. It's gorgeous everywhere. Everyone's in such a good mood. As you can expect, everyone hopes and prays for perfect weather on the wedding day. But I always contend that if it does rain, you'll get pictures you never would have otherwise. I love that Kate & Lucien were happy to roll with mother nature and ad libbed with an umbrella in the rain. Making our way to the Inn, the guests were super happy and in great spirits to be merry and celebrate. 
