Sleepy Hollow Country Club Wedding : Lauren & Jack : Briarcliff Manor, NY

Lauren wanted the day to feel timeless, romantic, and elevated with a refined evening feel — and Sleepy Hollow Country Club gave her exactly that kind of range without ever having to leave the property. The 1911 mansion in Briarcliff Manor sits high above the Hudson, its Italian Renaissance facade framed by old trees and a golf course that rolls straight down toward the water, and by the time the light started to go gold over the Palisades, it felt like the house had been waiting all day for that exact hour.

Lauren got ready upstairs in a Danielle Frankel gown, architectural through the bodice and soft everywhere else, paired with Christian Dior heels she'd have on her feet well past midnight. Her father's first look happened on the staircase in front of the Tiffany windows, that particular slant of colored light landing across the hallway right as he turned the corner and saw her — the kind of moment that doesn't need staging, just someone in the right spot with a camera already raised. Jack had his own version of it fifteen minutes later, in the private courtyard behind the club, the two of them alone for a few minutes before either family pulled them back into the day.

Ceremony ran 5:30 to 6:00 on the front lawn, rows of white folding chairs facing the mansion with the river and the hills behind it, gold urns at the aisle's edge holding loose, garden-cut arrangements of peach and blush from Forever in Bloom that didn't look overworked so much as gathered. A live painter had arrived earlier that afternoon and worked off to the side through the vows, building the scene in real time the way the guests were living it. Sunset landed at 8:07, right in the middle of dinner, and the terrace cocktail hour that preceded it ran long enough to catch the first shift in the light — string lights coming on gradually against a sky that kept changing color while people found their seats and caught up.

Inside the tent, the room went from soft daylight to candlelight almost without anyone noticing, tall pastel arrangements anchoring each table under two crystal chandeliers, the kind of lighting that makes a big room feel close. Lauren and Jack were announced into their first dance a little after seven, and her father stepped in on violin right after — not a detail you get to write very often. The father-daughter dance rolled straight into a mother-son dance before the room broke for the first course.

From there the night moved through its usual rhythm and then some: guests locking arms in a circle, someone's uncle getting hoisted overhead mid-song, light-up wands passed through the crowd later as the band leaned into its last stretch. Cake cutting came around 9:30 — Ron Ben-Israel's tiers pulled just off to the side of the dance floor for a quick photo rather than a full room moment, then back to dancing.

And at the end of the night, Lauren's father brought the car around for the classic photo exit — Jack and Lauren pulling off into the dark in a vintage Porsche while the whole party spilled out to watch, headlights cutting across the driveway before the two of them looped back to change and head off in a town car for the after-party.

Brian Hatton Photography - brianhattonweddings.com
Danielle Frankel — daniellefrankelstudio.com
Forever in Bloom — foreverinbloomonline.com
Ron Ben-Israel Cakes — weddingcakes.com
Hank Lane Music / Kevin Osborne Band — hanklane.com
First Day Films — firstdayfilms.com
Bridal by Alexandria — bridalbyalexandria.com
Katie Schlichting, Day-Of Wedding Coordinator
Sleepy Hollow Country Club — sleepyhollowcc.org

Buttermilk Falls Wedding : Alex & Erik : Milton, NY

Alex & Erik : Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa : Milton, NY

I photographed Alex and Erik's engagement session in Brooklyn last year — one of those fall afternoons where the light just cooperates from start to finish. So I wasn't entirely surprised when their wedding day turned out the same way. Some couples just have that kind of luck with weather. Late September, crystalline sunshine, and the drive up the Hudson River to Milton feeling exactly like it should this time of year.

Buttermilk Falls Inn sits on 75 acres on the Hudson River, dating back to 1680, and the grounds are immaculately kept — richly green in a way that photographs almost don't do justice. Exquisitely landscaped gardens, flowering terraces, winding brooks, a pond. It's the kind of property where you could wander for an hour and still find a new corner worth shooting.

The ceremony took place by the pond, quiet and intimate, the water catching the afternoon light behind them. For portraits we worked our way around the weeping tree — one of the most genuinely stunning natural features I've encountered at any venue — its long draped branches creating a canopy that felt almost cinematic. The light through those branches had a jewel-like quality I keep returning to when I look back at these images.

The reception tent overlooked the Hudson River, and the design of the day leaned into the blue and white palette with warm wood farm tables, blue glass stemware, and loose garden florals from Wild Blooms Bridal that felt perfectly at home in this setting. Catering by Henry's at the Farm — the inn's own farm-to-table restaurant — kept everything grounded and seasonal in the best way. As the sun went down and the tent began to glow against the river, it was one of those venues-at-dusk moments that I genuinely never get tired of.

Alex changed into a sleek second dress before the sparkler exit — a sharp contrast to the ballgown, and just right for running out into the night hand in hand.

A fantastic team made the day what it was. Planning and design by Virtually Perfect Events, florals by Wild Blooms Bridal, hair and makeup by CEO Beauty, Alex's gown by Wona Bridal, Erik's suit by Watson Ellis, cake by The Pastry Garden Bakery, rings by Sackowitz Jewelers and Jangmi Jewelry, music by Planet Mercury Band, and video by Orange Films.

Congratulations Alex and Erik.

Roundhouse Wedding : Bobby & nathan : Beacon, NY

There’s a particular kind of quiet beauty to December at The Roundhouse in Beacon, NY. The trees outside the massive windows are bare and graphic against the sky. The light turns blue early. Inside, wood beams glow warm overhead and everything feels intimate in a way that only winter can create.

Bobby & Nathan’s wedding was the final celebration of my 2025 season, and it felt like the perfect ending.

They chose to get ready together in one of the Roundhouse suites, and I loved that choice immediately. There was no artificial separation, no big staged reveal — just the two of them adjusting bowties, laughing, checking cufflinks, moving through the morning side by side. The energy was calm but excited, grounded but joyful. Their tuxedos from Indochino were classic and sharp — velvet jackets, satin lapels, clean tailoring — exactly right for a winter evening in Beacon.

The design of the day leaned winter without ever feeling Christmas. Evergreen installations wrapped the staircase. The ceremony backdrop was lush with pine, white florals, and layered texture — sculptural but soft. Florals by Flora Good Times felt organic and seasonal in the most refined way. The boutonnieres were delicate and thoughtful — creamy blooms with subtle green tones that stood out beautifully against black velvet.

Lighting by LNJ Events transformed the reception space as the sun went down. The exposed beams, string lights, and brick walls took on this golden warmth, while outside the windows the Hudson Valley slipped into a cool blue dusk. That contrast — warm interior, cold exterior — is one of the reasons winter is one of my favorite seasons to shoot at The Roundhouse.

We made portraits inside at the bar and lobby, where the architecture frames everything so cleanly. Then we stepped outside briefly — just long enough to catch that crisp air and get a few street and terrace portraits. You can see it in their posture, the way they naturally lean into each other when it’s cold. It adds something real. Then it’s back inside where cocktails are flowing and guests are glowing.

The ceremony was warm, humorous, and emotional all at once. Officiated by One Hearts Ceremonies, it struck that perfect balance — personal stories that made everyone laugh, followed by quiet, meaningful moments that pulled the room in. At one point, both of them were laughing mid-vow while guests wiped away tears. It felt human. Unscripted. Completely them.

The reception room looked incredible — round tables set beneath string lights, greenery framing the windows, candlelight flickering across the floor. And then the energy shifted.

The dance floor was lit. Truly. Matty Stuart and the band absolutely brought it. From the first song, the room was packed. Jackets came off. Bowties loosened. Guests surrounded them, singing, pointing, hyping them up. At one point they popped champagne with pure theatrical drama — hands up, laughter, spray catching the light — and the whole room erupted.

Their guests were fun in that effortless way — fully present, fully celebrating. It made photographing the night feel electric.

Ending 2025 with Bobby & Nathan at The Roundhouse felt right. Evergreen wrapped the staircase. Candlelight flickered against brick. Outside it was cold and quiet; inside it was warm, loud, and full of joy. I genuinely loved shooting this one.

Winter in Beacon never disappoints.

Roundhouse Wedding : Alex & Kim : Beacon, NY

Alex & Kim were married at The Roundhouse in Beacon, NY in August.

I tend to let weddings marinate a bit with the couple before I get around to posting them. So, it’s always great to get a chance to relive these events myself later on. This particular wedding at The Roundhouse this past summer was one that had a resounding undertone of fun throughout the day. It was an overcast August afternoon but the smiles and enthusiasm stood in for the sun. I was fortunate to be introduced to Alex & Kim by one of my former couples who later randomly became my across the street neighbor. Small world.