If you are familiar with Shelter Island, you already know how special it is. How tranquil the landscape can be and it has a wonderful way of making you feel as if you are visiting a very special secluded location in New York. I grew up in Sag Harbor so I know just how special this place can be and I was so excited to be part of J + S’s special wedding day at The Rams Head Inn on Shelter Island. On a perfect Fall day with bright blue skies and a warm breeze blowing through the air, J+S shared one of their favorite places with their closest family and friends. They got ready on Shelter Island before we headed over to Sunset Beach for their first look. We traveled back to The Rams Head Inn for photos around the historic property before their outside wedding ceremony overlooking Shanty Bay. There was not a cloud in the sky! They enjoyed dinner and cocktails in the private backyard and we even got to sneak down to the beach for some incredible sunset photos. A clear tent encircled the guests before they danced the night away inside the venue. I’m delighted to share a few of my favorite images from their incredible wedding day.
New York Wedding Photographer - Gurney's Montauk
When you decide to host your wedding weekend at the end of the world (a.k.a. Montauk) you take a bit of a gamble with the weather. You hope for a perfect bluebird day with bright skies and lots of sun, and even if it does decide to rain, you embrace it and make incredible memories. That's what happened with Ashley and Brandon’s wedding at Gurney’s Montauk Seawater and Spa. The day called for rain, held off, and then right as the Bride was about to walk down the aisle, it started to rain. Guest were immediately covered with blue and clear umbrellas and the wedding party embraced the rain as they walked down the aisle on the open-air spa deck overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It rained for the entire ceremony and once they were pronounced husband and wife, it stopped and the entire wedding party cheered. The day was effortlessly coordinated by Lovely Indeed Events and the Spa Deck Tented reception was a mixture of blue and white linens, rattan accents, and lots and lots of florals. The hanging floral arrangement above the white dance floor was the centerpiece of the room. And can we talk about a dance party? The 45 Riots Band had everyone on their feet the entire wedding reception and took guests to the turtle room for the after-party. One of the best parts of being a New York Wedding Photographer is being able to document the lives of your couples who in turn become family. Ashley and Brandon are two of the kindest, sweetest, and most thoughtful couples I’ve had the pleasure of working with. I also captured her sister’s wedding a few years prior which made it even more special. It was an incredible wedding at Gurney’s Montauk Seawater Resort and Spa and I’m so excited to share some of my favorite images from their wedding day.
Hamptons Tented Wedding Photos at Fairview Farm, Bridgehampton NY
On a perfect Spring day in Bridgehampton, Ksenia and Richard celebrated their wedding under a white sailcloth tent overlooking the water with their closest family and friends. With the meticulous planning of Michelle Elaine Weddings, they created a truly unique and breathtaking wedding that delighted and entertained their guests alike. Every detail reflected the couple’s style and their shared love of the arts.
The day started off with the Bride getting ready in one of the suites at Topping Rose House before sharing their private first look inside the garden. Ksenia’s bouquet was a mix of hydrangeas, dahlias, garden roses, ranunculus, lisianthus, and sweet pea, accented with seasonal greenery which was also seen throughout their entire floral decor created by Designs by Ahn.
As soon as the dance floor was open, the couple & their guests danced under the bistro lights that were strung under the Sperry Tent until the very end of their wedding reception. I’m so thrilled to have been part of their incredible wedding day and honored they were also featured on BRIDES. Here are a few of my favorite photos from their special day.
Wedding Vendors // Wedding Planner - Michelle Elaine Weddings / Getting Ready Location - Topping Rose House in Bridgehampton / Church - St. Andrew Church in Sag Harbor / Venue - Fairview Farm at Mecox in Bridgehampton / Band - On The Move - Troy Curtis Band / Hair & Makeup - Brushed with Honey | Faces By Sofia / Tent & Lighting - Sperry Tent Hamptons / Stationery & Calligraphy - Vidhi Dattani Designs / Catering - Pinch Food Design / Wedding Cake - Millers and Makers / Ceremony Musicians - Jaclyn Duncan Music / Florist - Designs By Ah / Videography - NST Pictures / Groom Tux & Groomsmen Suits - Victor Talbots / Bride's Dress & Veil (boutique) - Lovely Bride / Bride's Dress (designer) - Jenny Yoo / Bridesmaid Dresses - Jenny Yoo / Lounge - Something Taylored Rentals / Neon Sign - Marquee Marc / Cocktail Entertainment - Smash Entertainment / Rentals - Party Rental Ltd. / Photography - Jainé Kershner Photography //