7/27/21 7/27/21

Wythe Hotel Wedding : Hilary & Andrew : Brooklyn, NY

A wedding at the Wythe Hotel in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY

Hilary and Andrew were married in an intimate summer wedding at Wythe Hotel, a gorgeous boutique property in Williamsburg. In fact, I believe it was one of the first of such hotels in Brooklyn. Its warm brick facade invites you in from the street while its stunning bi-level penthouse suites open up to sweeping views of the neighborhood as well as all of Manhattan. I love the way the outdoor event space at ground level feels almost like an indoor space since it's nearly entirely enclosed - yet you feel an actual breeze. Pretty cool. I'd say that it makes you feel almost like you're on the patio of someone's home rather than at a hotel. And, the food from Le Crocodile is amazing. Win win.

As this was a small wedding with less than 40 guests, I photographed this alone and got to spend a few minutes with Andrew as he finished his prep before heading up to Hilary's room. It was nice to get settled with him and his family before the day really got rolling. Both he and Hilary were pretty much squared away once I got started so getting ready flew by in a second before it was time to queue up for a first look on the roof. The bright afternoon sun was a true reflection of the overall mood of the day and made for a perfect setting for the bride and groom to see each other for the first time.

The great thing about the Wythe's location is that you really don't have to venture far at all to get some great street scenes for portraits. We took a tour of a one-block radius and then head inside to the stunning floral design by Bride & Blossom which framed the ceremony. The evening hummed along perfectly thanks to the great staff at the hotel and the guidance of Brittany Ward of Modern Rebel. I hadn't worked with Brittany before but it was great to get to know her as she kept things calm and collected for Hilary and Andrew.

As we get back into the swing of things here in 2021, I'm excited to share this wedding which is uncharacteristically one of the first of the year!

Photography: Brian Hatton
Event Planning: Brittany Ward, Modern Rebel
Venue & Catering: Wythe Hotel
Florist: Bride & Blossom
Stationery: Shine Wedding Invitations
Hair: White Rose Collective - Halie Kellagher
Makeup: Alexa Rae
Wedding Dress: Suzanne Neville
Bride's Shoes: Ted Baker
Groom's Tux: Armani

2/13/20 2/13/20

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

1/16/20 1/16/20

Prospect Park Boathouse Wedding : Melanie & Andrew : Brooklyn, NY

A Prospect Park Boathouse wedding in Brooklyn, NY is one that surrounds your guests in a magical in-the-city getaway. Unlike the Loeb Boathouse in Central Park which is all about being encircled by iconic NYC sights, Prospect Park's boathouse is surrounded by its mystical emerald green reservoir and dense trees giving an almost fairy tale feeling. It's like you've been whisked away to another world.

It's just this kind of setting that makes for an event where people let loose, throw the rigidity of a typical wedding to the wind and have an amazing party. I hope you'll pick up on the intimate, fun, destination feel of this wedding while being smack dab in the middle of Brooklyn.

Preparations began at the stylish Sixty LES hotel before a first look in the park. A ketubah signing set the stage for the ceremony and the rest is history.

Photography: Brian Hatton
Event Coordinator: Two Kindred Events
Caterer: Purslane
Cake: Nine Cakes
Florist : Atlas Floral
Stationery: Bella Figura
Makeup & Hair: MG Hair & Makeup
Officiant: Rabbi Darren Levine
Band: Around Town Entertainment
Wedding Dress: L'Fay Bridal
Bride's Shoes: Sam Edelman
Bridesmaids Dresses: Jenny Yoo
Rings: Zwikker & Zacher
Groom's Tuxedo: Enzo Custom

11/9/18 11/9/18

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

8/16/18 8/16/18

William Vale Wedding : Fay & Tom : Brooklyn, NY

Fay & Tom were married June 30, 2018 holding their wedding ceremony and reception at The William Vale hotel in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. When I first saw The William Vale I knew it'd be a great fit both for the bride & groom and for me. Clean lines, a grand placement overlooking Williamsburg, and sweeping views of Manhattan make this a truly stunning location for an event. I was indeed even more lucky to have a couple like Fay & Tom whose personal style took the venue to new heights. From the lighting of the ballroom, to decor choices throughout and the wise idea to skip the first look and take advantage of the pretty evening light, they put on a spectacular event for everyone.