Liberty Warehouse Wedding : Allison & Seth : Brooklyn, NY

Allison & Seth | Liberty Warehouse Wedding | Brooklyn, NY

Allison and Seth got married on September 6th at Liberty Warehouse in Red Hook, Brooklyn — one of those venues that does everything well. The bridal suite alone is reason enough: massive, flooded with natural light, a genuinely luxurious place to start a wedding day. Liberty Warehouse handles both ceremony and reception under one roof, which makes for a seamless day and lets the whole thing build momentum from beginning to end.

Before the ceremony, Allison's father got a first look at his daughter. I don't always get to photograph that moment, but when I do it tends to be one of the most unguarded of the entire day. He turned around and just lost it — eyes closed, full smile, the kind of reaction you can't manufacture.

The ceremony was Jewish, officiated by a rabbi who led the ketubah signing beforehand. The chuppah, designed by Arcadia Floral Co., was one of the most lush I've seen — blush roses, white hydrangea, cascading burgundy amaranthus, and draping greenery filling the entire arch from floor to ceiling.

We kept an eye on the weather all day. A classic late-summer storm was building over New Jersey, moving toward Brooklyn — you could see it coming across the harbor from the venue. We got Allison and Seth outside for portraits on the pier and along the waterfront promenade, and the light was exactly what you want: soft, even, no harsh shadows. About five minutes after we headed back inside, it started to absolutely pour. That kind of timing is half skill, half luck, and entirely worth it.

Inside, the room was transformed. Thousands of fairy lights blanketed the ceiling above round tables dressed with low, garden-style centerpieces from Arcadia — anthurium, blush roses, floating candles. The arched windows looked out over the harbor, the Statue of Liberty visible in the distance even through the storm. The Jenna Wynne Band via Hank Lane Music had the floor packed all night — I'd seen them just weeks earlier at a wedding at Sleepy Hollow Country Club, and they are flat-out excellent. Ally and Seth's crowd needed zero convincing.

The grand entrance said everything you need to know about this couple: Allison came in with both arms raised, full laugh, pure joy. Seth right behind her, beaming. The dance floor never really stopped after that.

Congratulations, Allison and Seth. It was a great day.

Vendor Credits:

Venue: Liberty Warehouse Coordinator: The Day Of Company Florals: Arcadia Floral Co. Band: Jenna Wynne Bandvia Hank Lane Music Hair & Makeup: Bridal Squad Pro | Styles by Susan | Rachel Anne Malkin Lighting/Production:74 Events Videography: Photography by Alfonso Photo Booth: Flux Photo Booth Cake: Wild Flour NYC Catering:Liberty Warehouse (in-house)

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Stef & Kyle were married in Spring at Liberty Warehouse in Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY.

I kicked my season off last year with this amazing wedding on a perfect Spring day in May. Stef & Kyle’s day was packed full of emotion from beginning to end which is quite simply fun to photograph. There are some really nice moments with Stef and her mom and dad during the getting ready. While more and more couples are asking me if getting ready photos are necessary, I have to point to pictures like these. It’s really not about capturing makeup brushes. Not to mention it’s nice to have a second to get used to a camera being around before we dive right into some of the most important photos of the day (bride & groom portraits).

Brooklyn wedding venues come in all shapes and sizes but Liberty Warehouse is unique in its ability to host hundreds of people in such a way that doesn’t require renting every fork, table and chair. There’s no beating the terrace overlooking the water and experiencing a ceremony there at sunset is something guests will never forget I am sure. I love the way the light changes the vibe and mood as the sun slips under the horizon. Some couples opt for their reception upstairs which offers white walls and more of an open feel. Others set up downstairs for the industrial look and indoor/outdoor component that allows guests to walk outside for a drink. Either way it’s a win - and I always love the enormous getting ready suite for the bride and wedding party.

Florist: Beth Shubert
Stationery: Greenwich Letterpress
Hair: Bisous Beauty
Makeup: Susana Verdecia
Officiant: Jackie Weinstein
Lighting: Pegasus
Band: Michael Hart Band by Hank Lane, After Party DJ Daniel Pintauro
Videography: Candi Project
Wedding Dress: Eva Lendel
Bride’s Shoes: Betsey Johnson
Groom’s Attire: Enzo Custom