Mohonk is one of those places that is truly fabulous no matter what the season. That said, there is so much to do there in the summertime! One feature of summer is the gorgeous gardens. They never disappoint, and the display is completely different each year. Summer is the perfect time for a romantic stroll […]
Let’s face it: One of the very best things about Mohonk Mountain House is their incredible grounds and the amazing opportunities for hiking all around the grounds. Here are some season-specific tips for your springtime visit to Mohonk Mountain House: One really fun thing about Mohonk is that they change their display gardens every year! […]
There are few places as beautiful as the Hudson Valley of NY in the autumn. It’s the perfect time to step outside and enjoy hiking the grounds of Mohonk Mountain House. You can come for the day, or go all out and spend a week. I guarantee you’ll want to return again and again once […]
We have eaten many meals at Mohonk Mountain House between overnight trips and weddings, so here’s the scoop! First of all, if you’re just planning a day trip, the meals may seem a bit pricy, but the food is excellent. They have recently begun incorporating more locally-sourced and farm-raised foods in their menu, and you […]
Are you feeling stressed? Need to take a break? Whether you need a spa day or you’re taking a full week-long spacation, the world-class spa at Mohonk will delight you. Here are a few things we’ve particularly enjoyed at the Spa at Mohonk: The Moisture Drench Healing Facial. This was 50 minutes of bliss. The […]
Mohonk is one of our absolute favorite places in the world. As locals, we’ve been going there for at least 30 years, yet it still makes our hearts skip a beat when we drive up to the mountain house. Just 85 miles from Manhattan, or 70 miles from Westchester, this National Historic Landmark is unlike […]
Recently we did an overnight that was such perfection, we decided we had to share our secret formula. With just one overnight at Mohonk, we enjoyed two full days of total relaxation and exhilaration. Here’s how we did it: Although check-in is at 4pm, you can use the house and activities for the entire first […]
Wedding season is now in full swing, and we’re so excited to share this early preview of Kathryn + Paul’s Wedding! This sweet moment happened just after the newly-married couple walked back down the aisle hand-in-hand. In their excitement and joy, I’m pretty sure they had no idea there were any other people on the […]
Each wedding we photograph gives us the opportunity to look for something unique and distinct about the couple standing in front our cameras. Caitlin + Matt are exactly that sort of couple, gracing us with their complete trust, and giving us so many perfect opportunities to see different sides to their personalities, the things they like, […]
Although Katy + Andrew’s exclusive wedding was held at the site of their own home — a breathtakingly scenic estate held by five generations of farmers, with broad green pastures for cattle and sheep — their wedding day was also full of polished elegance, overwhelming joy, and colorful fireworks. We don’t mean the latter in a figurative way. […]
It goes without saying that we simply loved spending the day with Julia + Josh! They’re so right for one another that finding the connection between them and showing it in photos very quickly became second nature. We were touched by the trust and access they gave us so we could faithfully document their beautiful day. Their […]
From the moment we walked into Kristin’s home and heard the the buzz and laughter between herself and her bridesmaids, we knew this day was going to be full of excitement. She looked nothing less than stunning in Maggie Sottero. Vinny was all smiles as he watched her walk down the aisle to join him […]
CHOOSING A PHOTOGRAPHER My parents were abroad vacationing when I began the wedding planning process. I was reluctant to book a photographer without consulting with my mom. But, I knew I wanted to lock in a great photographer; after all the dust settles, you have only memories and photographs to keep. Ulysses and Jenni were the […]
CHOOSING WEDDING VENDORS My wedding planner, Rashi Shyam of Event Nirvana, was our fearless leader. Planning an entirely outdoor, at-home wedding is a tall order with logistical challenges at every step. She took on each challenge with calm and logic. The last minute changes, additions and rearrangements due to unforeseen weather barely phased her. A […]
HAIR/MAKEUP I wanted to look like myself on my wedding day. Since I normally wear my hair down I thought long soft waves would look great. Make stylist, Pauline of Flawless Beauty by Pauline, agreed. But, plans don’t always work out. My wedding day was hot and humid and loose hair was out of the […]
THE LENGHA After endless hours (and miles!) of searching for high-end and well-established designers for my bridal lengha, I chose a fairly new luxury designer, Saa.n.she. I couldn’t have been happier! Though bridal consultants told me the latest style was to choose varied colors such as hot pink and neon yellow for bridal wear, I knew […]
In case you missed it, Kinjal’s story began here yesterday with the story of how she met Anil and his proposal to her. Enjoy part 2! THE WEDDING DRESS + FLOWERS My favorite part of wedding planning was dress shopping! It’s no surprise to anyone that knows me that I love fashion. But more importantly, spending quality […]
We first met Kinjal over 5 years ago, at an amazing wedding in which she was a bridesmaid. When she contacted us about her own wedding, we were over-the-moon excited! Although Kinjal’s wedding day has now passed, she wrote some beautiful words to convey and remember her feelings surrounding this special day. We’re going to publish them in […]
Kaitlin + Ryan are two of the most fun-loving, down-to-earth, yet remarkable people we’ve had the pleasure of photographing. We felt nothing but absolute positivity throughout their entire day. Everyone’s minds — including their blast of a wedding party — were on the same page when the time came for photography. Best of all, there was complete trust, whether we were capturing […]
Tara + Erik are the quintessential NYC power couple whose wedding day exemplified the ideal Manhattan dream wedding. Their wedding day was, in one word, spectacular! The day was absolutely packed with activity, starting at the famous red carpeted steps of the luxurious Plaza Hotel overlooking Central Park. We’ve never met a bride who could positively bring Fifth Avenue to […]
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