Amanda and Eliza met back in 2006. Amanda was drinking her woes away over a recent breakup while Eliza was out partying it up with friends.

Feeling brave, Amanda approached a group of gals at the bar, including Eliza, who was introduced as a dead ringer for Lisa Loeb, Eliza hated this reference. None-the-less, the two hit it off and danced the night away, until they were the only ones left talking at the bar.

Amanda proposed to Eliza in December of 2009 with her Great Grandmother’s ring; and thanks to the July 2011 passage of New York’s Marriage Equality Act, I had the absolute pleasure of shooting their dream wedding in Brooklyn, NY last month.

We started our day at the hip Aloft Hotel in Brooklyn.

Eliza and Amanda held their ceremony and reception at The Roulette, a wedding and performance space on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, NY.

The Roulette is such a beautiful and unique space for a wedding.

The ceremony took place along the balcony surrounded by their friends and family.

Hora!

Guests really got down and boogied!

Congratulations Amanda and Eliza, and thank you for a fantastic day!

Getting Ready Location: Aloft / Eliza’s Dress: Alvina Valenta from Adrienne’s / Amanda’s Dress: JCrew / Amanda’s Engagement Ring: Elleven / Amanda’s Wedding Ring: Doyle & Doyle / Eliza’s Engagement Ring: Family Heirloom / Eliza’s Wedding Ring: Shenoah / Eliza’s Shoes: Kate Spade / Candles: Poppies and Posies / Catering: Michael Stuart NY / DJ: DJ Street Justice / Linen & Chair Rentals: Something Different Party Rentals / Officiant: Amanda & Eliza’s Friend Daniel Mahon

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Anne’s very talented sister made this banner that made for an excellent photo prop.

Anne and David love books so I just had to get this shot in front of the bookshelf that David made from scratch.

The Thing 1 and Thing 2 onesies really show off the fact that Anne and David have a fantastic sense of humor and who doesn’t love Dr.Seuss!

We even included the kitty cats in our session.

We set out to brave the cold for the rest of our session.

This old carriage house made for a gorgeous backdrop, especially with the untouched layer of fresh snow.

Thank you for a great afternoon Anne and David, I can’t wait to meet the boys!

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In April of 2011, Michael decorated their home with flowers, placing a special message for Casey to find in a bottle on the couch.  Casey came home and after she had read his note, Michael pulled out a ring out that had been hidden under a pillow.  She of course said yes, and on a chilly morning in January they began to get ready for their wedding day and the rest of their lives together.

I met Casey at her parent’s beautiful home in River Edge, New Jersey. When I arrived Casey was still at the salon, but her entire family was so welcoming. They filled me with appetizers before I set out to take some details of Casey’s preparations. When Casey arrived, she was welcomed by dozens of roses and sweet notes from Michael.

Casey is so amazingly talented, she actually handmade these brooch bouquets. Each bouquet held special meaning to her and her bridesmaids. They showed their true personalities, and even a family heirloom here and there. Casey’s own bouquet features special heirlooms as well, and was utterly stunning.

I loved Casey’s dress and shoes, they reminded me of art deco and old Hollywood style.

I love this shot of Casey’s tattoo, it really showed off her beauty and her wild personality.

The ceremony took place in Fair Lawn, NJ at the exquisite Saint Anne’s Church, still beautifully decorated from the holidays.

After the ceremony, the couple was sent off by their guests with a display of sparklers.

Who needs a limo when you have Mini Cooper of Ramsey loaning you one of their cars, along with a driver!

The reception at The Bottagra was fabulous, and included jewelled and branch center pieces, as well as a breathtaking cake made by a friend of Casey’s.

Instead of a band, this fun couple opted for a fantastic singing group called The R&B Show.

What is a wedding without Tina Turner! Casey had this impersonator come in just for her father, who is a huge Tina fan.

While spending the day with Casey and Michael, one thing that really stood out to me was how deeply they thought about their friends and family while planning their wedding. They really wanted this to be a special occasion for everyone attending, and they no doubt accomplished that goal. I had the most marvelous time shooting Casey and Michael’s wedding. Thank you both and to all of your welcoming friends and family!

Wedding Dress: Bijou Bride / Engagement Ring: Marta Stephens / Bride’s Wedding Ring: Macy’s Fine Jewelry / Groom’s Ring: Kay / Bouquets: DIY / Ceremony: Saint Anne’s Church / Wedding Planner: Julie of Warren Country Events / Reception: The Bottagra / Entertainment: The R&B Show / Cake: Melanie Vocaturo Pastery Chef  / Bride & Groom Transportation: Mini Cooper of Ramsey /         

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I had the honor of taking Svar’s newborn portraits and what a beautiful model he turned out to be. We had a nice and relaxed photo session in the family’s home.

I love these tiny feet!

Thank you for being such a good sport during our portrait session Svar, I have a feeling there will be many more in your future!

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I had a blast cheering Asher on during the games and capturing him in action. As you can see he liked to ham it up for the camera.

For our last session I met Nikki, her husband Chad, Zack and Asher at their spectacular home by the water in Tampa, FL. We got great shots in and around the house and even included the dogs in some of the portraits.

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