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Keri + Todd’s Castle on the Hudson Wedding

Ulysses — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:30:46 +0000

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Keri & Todd’s wedding day was a day of elegance, heightened emotions, and premium sights, beginning with Keri herself. She was an amazing bride and fabulously expressive even as she got prepared to see Todd for their private reveal before the ceremony. We could not have asked for a more perfect opportunity to capture some gorgeous photos of the two of them together. Of course, no matter where you looked at their venue, the Castle on the Hudson provided one stunning photo opp after another. We’re so glad to have been there to capture this day for them.

The complete gallery will be available soon in the “Boutique” area of our main website. Until then, we’d love to hear your comments below. And please be sure to click the button to “Recommend” us to your friends!

venue: Castle on the Hudson
bridal attire: Vera Wang + Stuart Weitzman
bridesmaids dresses: Ann Taylor
event planner: Debra Thompson
floral design: Arcadia Floral
music: Craig Scott Entertainment
lighting: LightWorks Interactive
makeup: Carol Mallia
hair: Ana Garafolo
Keri + Todd’s engagement photos

Andrea & Justin’s Wedding at The Venetian

Ulysses — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:30:22 +0000

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Andrea & Justin had the perfect wedding day. A hurricane threatening the east coast was simply not an option, so we were all glad to see the beautiful weather arrive just in time for them. Andrea was stunning in her customized Vera Wang (a little bird told us she chose this design well before Chelsea Clinton did). A pair of blue Badgley Mischkas completed her fashionable look. Justin was initially speechless as he turned to see his bride for the first time during their private Reveal. Naturally we loved the way they let us “in” for some romantic photos of them at the Rutgers Gardens. Another fun highlight of the evening came when after their introductions, Justin donned a black hat, and they showed off their skills with a specially choreographed first dance to the tune, “Beyond the Sea”. The crowd went wild over their fantastic performance! There were lots of beautiful little touches like this throughout the day that made it a truly special joy to photograph.

Enjoy these preview photos. The full gallery will be available soon in the “Boutique” area of our main website. We’d love to hear from you, so please comment below! And feel free to click the button below to “Recommend” us to your friends!

Venue: The Venetian
Bridal attire: Vera Wang + Badgley Mischka
Flowers: Dee’s Florist
Andrea & Justin’s Engagement Photos

An Autumn Wedding at The Garrison

Ulysses — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:07:52 +0000

Jamie & Paul’s wedding day was filled with happy superlatives. Althought it was raining heavily when we arrived at her parents’ house, we assured Jamie that we would take care of the weather. Any concerns evaporated as she began putting on her stunning gown by Vera Wang, decorated with a cluster of grapes at the left waist and elegantly accessorized by her grape-themed earrings. Hair and makeup completed, she was truly a breathtaking sight.

Paul was ready and waiting at the church, dressed in a very distinguished chocolate-colored suit (I’d love to find one like this). He had no problem letting his enthusiasm show. We could not have been happier for each of them. Following the ceremony, we all headed for The Garrison, where a new phase of our photography began when we were able to spend some private time with Jamie & Paul. They relaxed and enjoyed themselves, while behind them was the beautiful Hudson River and the setting sun, on one of of the most incredible autumn days you could imagine. Together we were able to create some absolutely STUNNING pieces of work. We cannot wait to show them the gallery, including our personal favorites from this session.

Jamie & Paul, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves with you. We want to offer our sincerest thanks for the way you’ve trusted us since Day #1 and allowed us to do our best for you. You’re a beautiful couple, and we deeply appreciate the relationship we’ve been able to cultivate with you. And thank you so much for the excellent meal.

The complete gallery is coming soon and will be found in the “Client Proofs” section of our main website. While we’re preparing the gallery, here is a set of highlights. Please click on the “Comments” link below to let us know what you think, or leave a note for Jamie & Paul. Press the PLAY button to begin the show.

Jamie’s gown: Vera Wang
Flowers: Westchester Floral
Hair stylist: Courtney Benedetti
Make-Up: Jacqui Phillips
Reception venue: The Garrison
Band: Naked Soul
Tireless Event Planner: Debra Thompson
Honeymoon: Maui

A Wedding at Vanderbilt South Beach

Ulysses — Wed, 17 May 2006 15:08:00 +0000

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Jenni and I enjoyed a beautiful wedding day in Brooklyn. We found Mary Ann at the Akwaaba Mansion, a lovely bed & breakfast, where she was getting the final touches of her makeup applied. The warmth of the room and the friendliness of her bridesmaids set the perfect tone for photography of her preparations. She was absolutely breathtaking in her elegant gown and shoes, both by Vera Wang. Her flowers were designed and arranged by Benjeil’s sister and added a beautiful splash of color that complemented the colors of the wedding. (Click the picture to the left to see a larger version).

There was so much richness to their wedding, both culturally as well as emotionally. Two musicians introduced the ceremony by walking down the long aisle of the church, beating a set of African drums while all eyes looked attentively towards them. After the wedding party took their stations at the front, Mary Ann was slowly escorted down to Benjeil by her father. And when the ceremony was over, there was a jumping over a broom by the extremely happy couple.

Once they’d spent some time receiving the greetings from joyous friends and family, we took some family and party photos, and then headed over to the Vanderbilt at South Beach in Staten Island. Since there was a beach right there, we asked Benjeil if they’d like to take some time to walk on the sand for some romantic portraits. Mary Ann didn’t hesitate and rapidly nodded a definite “yes!” And we’re so glad that we were able to spend that time with the two of them. While we didn’t spend long, the pictures that came out of that time together are some of our favorites because they really showcase how intensely Mary Ann and Benjeil love one another.

Mary Ann and Benjeil, thank you so much for letting us share in this incredible day. The staff at the Vanderbilt were very kind to us, even making sure that we were provided with a wonderful multi-course dinner. We truly felt like your honored guests there. The music provided by DJ Shuttle was among the best, and we could tell that you and Benjeil definitely enjoyed your time on the dance floor, as did everyone else.

The full gallery of images will be released after Mary Ann and Benjeil get back from their honeymoon. You’ll find them at our main website in the “Client Proofs” section. Feel free to click on the “comment” button to add your own thoughts and well-wishes to Mary Ann and Benjeil. We’d all love to hear from you.