Suzanne + Brendan’s Wedding ⎪ FEAST at Round Hill ⎪ NY Wedding Photographer

From the moment I learned I would be photographing Suzanne and Brendan’s wedding day, I knew something about it felt meant to be.  I love love, and I love people. Salt of the earth, ginormous-hearted people. For this wedding the stars aligned and I got all of that and more. Two people, who are the most ‘meant-to-be’. A bride and groom, who is one of the nicest, caring, most warm-hearted couples I’ve ever met. A love story for the books – their paths crossing fortuitously through life, him admiring her for years, her thinking he was taken when he invited her on their first ‘date’, their fate being sealed at a Yankee’s game.

Their wedding day at FEAST at Round Hill was filled with so much thoughtfulness and is a testament to the wonderful people they are. Suzanne’s sisters serenaded the bride and groom during the ceremony to “Make You Feel My Love” by Bob Dylan. Their officiant, Rev. Lisa Bansavage, read letters they previously wrote each other detailing the things they loved most about one another – making us all laugh…and cry. A family member sang an Irish Blessing as an homage to Brendan’s Irish heritage and a hand fastening ritual was performed. Music is really important to Brendan and played a big part in their lives as they fell in love. Brendan carefully selected all of the music for the day, from the ceremony music, to the cocktail hour and reception playlists. Suzanne walked down the aisle to “Love and Some Versus” by Iron + Wine and they took their first steps together as husband and wife to David Gray’s “You’re the World to Me”. Their place cards doubled as incredibly personalized favors – a CD of some of the most important songs to them that serve as a real-life soundtrack to their love story. To start the party, the band Cousins Moran performed several Irish songs. From their first dance, to the beautiful speeches given by their family, to the irish dancing, it was a night of incredible love and fun. And of course, it wouldn’t have been complete without closing it out with a last dance to “Thunder Road” by Bruce Springsteen, a tradition Brendan started at his friends weddings, and definitely a highlight of the night for me. It was a perfect day, and it could not have been bestowed upon a more deserving couple. Suzanne and Brendan are loved – really loved – by their family and friends, and I am so lucky to now call them friends. You two are amazing. Witnessing your love on your wedding day, and beyond, is incredibly inspiring and heart-warming. I know you have a lifetime of love and happiness ahead, because a love like yours is truly a once in a lifetime thing.

Scroll through and make sure to check out their stunning details! The cake by The Pastry Garden was completely AMAZING! The DIY LOVE sign made of wine corks – so perfect! The flowers in their bouquet by Vicki Weed at Deja Vu Event Creation, Inc – I am in love!

Thank you to the lovely Jainé from Brklyn View Photography for spending the day with me! I had so much fun with you!

Suzanne, you literally take my breath away in these next images. You are incredibly beautiful!! 

VENUE: FEAST at Round Hill
FLORIST: Vicki Weed – Deja Vu Event Creation, Inc. 
DJ: DJ Mouse
DRESS: Serenity
SUIT + SHOES: Brooks Brothers + Cole Haan
BAKER: Pastry Garden
OFFICIANT: Rev. Lisa Bansavage