Liberty Warehouse Wedding: Allison and Alex: Brooklyn, NYC

Weddings

Jun 21

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Liberty Warehouse Brooklyn NY Wedding Brian Hatton Photography

Allison and Alex were married on May 20th, with a ceremony and reception at the Liberty Warehouse in Brooklyn, New York. I had photographed their engagement session last year and was delighted to be able to photograph their wedding.

On the day of the wedding, Alex got ready in Manhattan at the Andaz Wall Street, while Allison took advantage of Liberty Warehouse’s expansive bridal suite. Once she was ready, we got some photos with her sister and mom before setting up a first look downstairs. She and Alex then headed outside for some bride and groom portraits. By the time we’d wrapped up with the bridal party, their beautiful chuppah had been finished, so we were able to take photos there with the water and Statue of Liberty in the background.

Part of the reason I love the Liberty Warehouse is because it is the perfect setting for a variety of styles. Whether it’s a rustic, modern, or classic wedding, they all seem to fit nicely here. And with its sprawling patio, variety of spaces, and “small town” location-- it’s the perfect “destination wedding” for city couples looking to give their guests a unique experience. That’s just one of the many reasons that the Warehouse might just be my most frequented venue this season—which is fine by me!

Thanks to the mild spring afternoon, the ceremony was outside on the patio as the sun set over New Jersey. As is often the case, this was my favorite part of the day. There is something truly magical about the mood in the air being next to the water and tucked off in Red Hook. It feels like a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of NYC without ever leaving it. Not to mention, the rush of emotions that flow directly after the ceremony is always fun to capture, and I loved all the embraces being shared.

We headed back inside to the upper floor, where Rebecca Shepherd Floral Design out of Gowanus had done a spectacular job. The card table in particular stood out to me as well as the floating arrangement that Allison had asked for at the head table. And, of course, Mark Koslowe of Hank Lane got the party started right away with a spirited hora and dance meant to get all the guests out of their seats.

Allison and Alex spent plenty of time out on the dance floor, which I was glad to see. In some cases, the bride and groom only get a few moments together on the floor, so the photography and video teams have to get up in there to make sure we get that shot. Not so with these two—I was able to blend into the crowd and wait for small glimpses of them as they partied their hearts out.

Alex & Allison, thank you for letting me be part of your spectacular day. Congratulations to both of you!