Museum of the Moving Image Wedding : Kate & Joe : Queens, NY
A summer wedding at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens, NY.
It's positively nuts sitting here in the middle of this coronavirus outbreak and looking back at people going about their wedding days and living life normally. That said, this was a positively joyful wedding at a super cool venue and I thoroughly enjoyed getting out of my COVID bubble for a moment to put this together!
Getting ready down the street at The Collective Paper Factory, Kate & Joe got ready with all their friends and then enjoyed a first look before we walked the few blocks to the Museum of the Moving Image. It was a bright, vibrant August day which echoed the fun floral bridesmaids dresses and decor. Guests arrived and were ushered into the museum's theater which is a striking, unusual setting for a wedding ceremony. It's kind of like going to the movies!
After that it was time to party which is especially fun at the Moving Image because for this particular wedding, the Jim Hensen exhibit was underway. Guests have the opportunity to get up and explore the exhibitions and they absolutely took advantage of this!
Temple Emanu-El Wedding : Venue Spotlight : Closter, NJ
Temple Emanu-El of Closter located in the Northern Valley of Bergen County, NJ is a beautiful setting for a Jewish wedding. Located just 15 minutes from Manhattan's George Washington Bridge, its central location makes it an easy destination for guests all around the Tri-State. With a lovely bridal suite, sanctuary and reception hall on site, there's no reason to leave the grounds keeping those wedding day logistics to a minimum. Tucked back in the woods, it gives off an intimate feeling as you wind down the tree lined path.
SECOND Floor Wedding : Jolie & Shay : New York, NY
A Spring wedding at SECOND floor NYC
When I was going back through the images for this wedding to blog this week I thought, "man, this was a cool wedding". The venue itself is awesome with its windowed terrace that opens up fully to become a patio under the night sky. A megatron across the courtyard can be customized to display a slideshow for guests (and all other New Yorkers, for that matter) to view throughout the reception. On this particular occasion, we produced a same day slideshow during cocktail hour to feature images from the ceremony and portraits session.
If that weren't enough, decor by August Sage & Violet created a sophisticated island destination feel while still managing to maintain a slick urban atmosphere. This created an amazing ambiance that kept the party alive along with Starlight Music, clearly one of the best wedding bands in New York. There's something about Jolie & Shay together that I feel looks so good in black and white. I think you'll agree..
Photography: Brian HattonVenue: SECOND FloorWedding Dress: One DayBrides' Shoes: Jimmy ChooGroom's Attire: SuitsupplyFloral Design: August Sage & VioletPlanner: Blossom Events w/ Bree SwartzCatering: Laurent Tourondel of SECONDStationery: Champagne PressBand: Starlight Music
India House Wedding : Sarah & Ariel : New York, NY
A June wedding at India House in New York, NY.
I've known Sarah for a decade so it was especially nice to get the chance to photograph her wedding this past summer! Many of my friends from grad school were there which makes for a fun event to shoot. Dating back to the 1830's, India House is buried in a sea of skyscrapers in the Financial District of Manhattan with the ever so perfect address "1 Hanover Sq". Today a private club, it offers a number of iconic rooms which lead guests from the ground floor, up a flight for cocktails and then to the top floor ballroom for dinner. A short stroll from the waterfront, India House is ideally located near many hotels and opportunities for portraiture. I was so excited that Sarah chose Design by Ahn for her decor because they are always one my favorite florists in New York. They perfectly blend the natural, organic look that's become popular with something that is composed and classic. I'm just not someone who notices flowers on a day to day basis and Designs by Ahn is always a vendor I notice. 
Green Building Wedding : Alyssa & Brett : Brooklyn, NY
A late summer Green Building wedding in Brooklyn, NY.
On the most quintessentially perfect street corner in Brooklyn, Alyssa & Brett were married in the distressed brick walled space of the Green Building featuring a ceremony and cocktail hour with friends & family in the open air courtyard. Just steps away lie a number of great backdrops which made their portrait session a piece of cake.
Photos: Brian HattonBride's Dress: Alexandra Grecco, Lovely BrideBride's Shoes: Stuart WeitzmanGroom's Attire: AlfredoEvent Planning: Fromsouptonutz - Madeline SantiagoCaterer: The Raging SkilletFlorist: Rosewood Floral CoHair: Glam SquadMakeup: Tanairi PaganStationery: MintedDJ: Jose + Gill DJ EntertainersRings: Sarah O. Jewelry & Jewelry Unlimited
