Have you even seen such a cool stoop ceremony in Brooklyn?
When Elyse and Danton told me months ago that they wanted to close their street to have their wedding on their stoop, I didn’t know just how fun it was going to be. This stoop ceremony idea was still in its early stages when we first met, so I didn’t know if it was really going to happen. But when I received the final timeline and realized they had successfully managed to close their street and have their stoop wedding, I was equally surprised (in a good way) and excited. There is no better way to have an intentional ceremony than to have it on your own stoop.
I won’t lie, it was a tricky set up with a circular makeshift aisle and a ceremony way above my head. And to make it that much more complicated, I was shooting on four cameras! Two digital and two film cameras to add some unique photographs to the collection. But the ceremony was so heartfelt and beautiful, all was forgotten as soon as it started. Danton and Elyse both cried during their vows, and the whole neighbourhood got to witness the union. By including their community in their ceremony, Danton and Elyse truly created a unique and special experience for all of us.
After the stoop ceremony in Brooklyn, we headed to the Montauk Club for the evening. We took quintessential NYC photos along the way, including a school bus and a vintage yellow cab. After dinner, Elyse changed into a shorter dress and they danced the night away, until their very last song. And what else but Sinatra’s New York New York to end the night?
Thank you to both of them for including me in the coolest celebration ever! I live for offbeat weddings and for couples who think outside the box :).
Last summer, on the hottest, most humid day of the year, Colette and Ryan asked their friends and family to dress in their best colorful outfit and meet them in Brooklyn for their wedding at the boathouse in Prospect Park.
It was such a fun day that I don’t think anyone noticed the brutal weather. Colette and Ryan radiated joy and everyone was just so happy to celebrate with them!
The day had a lot of DIY elements: the flowers and the cake were made by some of Colette’s best friends, and another friend officiated the ceremony. It was a very artistic, intentional celebration and it was a treat being there to witness it. Congrats Colette and Ryan!
The day was cold and rainy, but nothing could gave taken the fun out of this one! Dana and Kai’s Spring wedding at Milk and Roses in Brooklyn was a highlight of my year.
Kai was like a little kid all day, giddy and excited to marry the love of his life. They had invited 50 people to witness their union, which made for a very intimate and intentional celebration. There were a lot of tears during the ceremony, a lot of champagne during dinner, and lots and lots of dancing under the stars afterwards. The rain cleared on time for a little night time photo session outside, which allowed me to play with direct flash.
Milk and Roses was the perfect setting for this love party. It is very intimate and full of adorable details, and their indoor option is a great one in case it rains. It is right in the heart of Greenpoint, which allows couples to take pictures on the waterfront if they wish, with the skyline in the background (you can learn more about the venue over here!)