Concept: From Emily Vista Photography – The goal of our shoot was to put together glamorous & ethical bridal inspiration. We see a trend in consumers beginning to demand transparency in the supply & manufacturing of the items they purchase and it’s getting much easier to track the supply chain of the items you use. […]
the one thing to do before your destination wedding
Before you decide on a destination wedding with all of your friends and family involved, it’s a great idea to have an overseas pre wedding shoot in your destination of choice for many reasons. You’ll get to know the destination better, you can meet with vendors you’re considering for your overseas wedding, and you get […]
brooklyn love session
Dorsea & Racquel’s love session is in my opinion, a perfect one. Why? It’s beautifully shot by Belarussian photographer Julia Zaharova and the focus on the couple’s love for each other and their city – the place they call their home. It’s simple in concept, yet complicated in it’s compositions and utterly perfect as a […]
bookish wedding
For book lovers there couldn’t be a better place to get married than your local library or boutique book store! Today’s wedding venue is a special one, and one that bookish brides will adore: Brooklyn Art Library. The Brooklyn Art Library is a crowd-sourced library of handmade, one-of-a-kind artist sketchbooks in Williamsburg. Isn’t that so […]
beach chic vignette
Want to bring the beach inside? How about creating a tropical paradise right in the heart of NYC? That’s exactly what Aisle Society did! Partnering with Minted, the outdoors was pulled in and melded perfectly with modern, city-sentimentality creating one perfect beach chic wedding vignette. Organic shapes and a unique wedding color palette of slate […]
laid back luxe new york anniversary
From Tatiana at Le Petit Tati – “We here at Le Petit Tati believe that good weddings lead to great anniversaries. So, when Stefanie and Thomas were looking to celebrate their milestone and their growing family, we were excited to jump on board!” From Tatiana at Le Petit Tati – “It was clear that Stefanie wanted something timeless, […]
beautiful barn wedding
Ashlene & Matt’s wedding is nothing short of a stunner with beautifully crafted details in and around Avon Century Barn in Rochester, New York. Luckily for us Alexandra Elise Photography (as an associate for Tammy Swales Studio) was there to capture it all beautifully! From the bride, Ashlene – “There are so many things people […]
romantic central park bridal session
For NYC brides-to-be or anyone coming into the city for their New York destination wedding a bridal session in Central Park is a must! It’s a stunningly iconic location to incorporate some natural beauty into your city-chic series of wedding imagery. Plus, any excuse to wear you dress is a good and worthy excuse indeed! […]
loft love: a bridal session in queens
From Mandy Forlenza Sticos – “The top floor of the new, chic addition to Queens, Boro Hotel, boasts pristine city views and is a perfect backdrop for the light and airy ode to love that the photographer, Maria Doka, and I hoped to create for this bridal inspiration shoot!” From Mandy Forlenza Sticos – “The […]
summer lobster bake wedding
Oh my goodness there is so much to love about today’s red, white, and blue lobster bake-themed wedding inspiration shoot from Eileen Meny Photography & Lifestyle Maven Events! First of all, it’s set in Brooklyn – an unlikely location for something so deliciously nautical but it totally works and I love that this team shows you how […]
the huntsman: winter’s war
The evil queen always has the most amazing wardrobe! With the movie premiere, today’s Huntsman inspired wedding editorial couldn’t be any more timely. In case you haven’t heard – The Huntsman tells the tale prior to Snow White. There’s a good sister, a bad sister, and of course – a love story! Get inspired with […]
avant-garde flower crowns
Flower crowns are definitely still one of the top trends in weddings this year (and frankly, thank goodness because I adore them!). But what happens when you combine flower crowns with a NYC high-fashion twist?! You get some seriously jaw-dropping avant-garde looks, uniquely for both the aisle and the runway. SPRING Fresh, fun, and joyous […]
5 tips: styling your images for social media
From Mandy Forlenza Sticos – “Styling for Social Media was a 2 hour mini workshop on at QNS Collective in Astoria, Queens New York. I enjoyed planning the workshop and gathering sponsors but most of all sharing my 15+ years of professional experience in marketing and creative direction and styling for events!” From Mandy Forlenza Sticos […]
airy paper factory hotel bridals
From Mandy Forlenza Sticos – “Maria Doka Photography and I wanted to keep this bridal inspiration shoot very light, airy and local! We both live in Queens, NY so the new and chic Paper Factory Hotel with a perfect venue choice. From their white and mirrored ‘Newsroom’ to their private garden; it served as a […]
aisle society debut sponsored by minted
As many of you know I am a member of the oh so fabulous Aisle Society – a truly collaborative group of wedding blogs & bloggers with a gorgeous website launching soon. This past October during bridal market we threw ourselves a little coming out party (sponsored by Minted) in NYC and Jessica Haley Photography was […]