Park Hyatt Wedding : Ellena & Kevin : New York, NY

Ellena & Kevin were married at The Park Hyatt New York on Billionaire’s Row in New York City.

Walking in to this event at the beginning of the day, it became immediately apparent that the bride and groom had worked tirelessly to create a beautiful, unforgettable atmosphere for their family and friends. With two towering trees framing the ceremony, the height of the Onyx Room at the Park Hyatt was an amazing backdrop for what was a wedding that literally tantalized all the senses. A custom fragrance blend blanketed the space which set a luxurious mood but also served as a sensory memory to which the bride and groom could refer back to throughout their years together. Every last detail was customized to be one of a kind including the music Ellena walked down the aisle to.

Photographer: Brian Hatton
Videographer: 15 Minutes of Frame
Event Planning: Exquisite Affairs Productions
Cake: Ron Ben-Israel
Florist: Samantha Su, Sterling Design
Hair/MUA: VICKYC5
Wedding Gown: Elie Saab
Veil: Yuri Chang Bride

Tribeca Rooftop Wedding : Julia & Ezra : New York, nY

Julia & Ezra were married in late Summer at TriBeCa Rooftop in New York, NY.

I have been photographing weddings and events at TriBeCa Rooftop for a decade or more. I’m still continuously reminded of how unique it is as a wedding venue in NYC. There just aren’t many places out there with a rooftop so large that there is a completely separate and dedicated ceremony area from an equally (if not more) expansive outdoor space for cocktails. And then downstairs in the event space it’s just massive. Plenty of room to have a lounge set up for guests to wander over after dinner and hang out as well as plenty of room for a photo booth without being crammed into a corner. And then for portraits, you can either use the venue or go right outside for cobblestone covered streets and quintessential TriBeCa industrial facades. Pretty fantastic.

Supported by the fantastic Shay Castro of Runway Events, my day began with Julia at The Dominick Hotel on Spring Street located within reasonable walking distance of the venue. I photographed her final touches with Beautini’s Brittany Lo before we met up with Ezra on Staple Street for a first look with the iconic Staple Street Skybridge in the background. Making our way back to TriBeCa Rooftop, the bridal party met us at street level for some photos before we made our way upstairs to prepare for the ceremony. At this point for any wedding with a first look, it really feels like things are kicking into gear as all the staged photos are compete and guests begin to arrive. It’s fun to see the look on people’s faces as they step out onto the roof positively surrounded by the NYC skyline.

Cocktail hour here tends to be timed to coincide with sunset which sets the perfect stage for venturing down the main staircase to dinner. The steps and upper tier always make a perfect platform for getting the money shots during the hora and open dancing. Forever in Bloom’s design was stunning giving a classic yet modern feel to the space. While many loft spaces can be somewhat stark, TriBeCa Rooftop has a warmer feel and the florals work to complement this rather than pick up all the slack.

River Cafe Wedding : Melanie & Peter : Brooklyn, NY

On a perfect Autumn afternoon, Melanie & Peter were married at The River Cafe on the waterfront in Brooklyn, NY.

From my first conversation with Melanie I could tell we were on the same wavelength. I love when the concept for a wedding is that it’s essentially a dinner party with a ceremony tacked on. The River Cafe offers something no other venues can - a Michelin starred meal framed by The Brooklyn Bridge and overlooking one of the most famous skylines in the world. Pretty nice dinner party.

After some getting ready photos in and around 1Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, we made the quick walk over to the restaurant for a ceremony backlit by the setting sun. As you walk through DUMBO, it’s almost surreal to then slip into the manicured, lush green setting of the River Cafe still surrounded by all that is going on down there.

Photographer: Brian Hatton
Hair & MUA: Liza @ Beauty Icon
Florist: Superior Florist
Cake: Luckybird Bakery
Music: DJ Jasper Stapleton
Wedding Gown: Calla Blanche
Groom’s Attire: 18th Amendment
Event Planning: Courtney McFarland