Marisa + Brendan | A Beautiful Lake Wedding at Trails End Camp | Brooklyn Wedding Photographer

When I first met Brendan and Marisa on a cold night last winter, I knew that their day was something I had to be a part of. They are fun, and kind, and unique, and just really cool people. They brought their Brooklyn sensibilities and these same characteristics to every part of their wedding weekend at Trails End Camp. Her same infectious smile that stayed with me from our first meeting was there throughout their entire wedding weekend. First of all, a wedding at a summer camp!? How much fun is that! Marisa and Brendan wanted to host their nearest and dearest for a fun-filled weekend full of camp fires, canoeing, and tons of other lake activities. They kicked off the weekend with a talent show rehearsal dinner. Brendan attended the Juilliard School and so the talent level amongst many of his friends was strong! Their wedding day itself was so unique and beautiful! Every little moment seemed to be very authentic to Brendan and Marisa. From her choice to let bridesmaids pick their own dresses in a shade of purple, to the wildflowers by Fox HIll Farm, to the couple’s ukulele duet at the reception, and the gray suit with black lapels that Brendan wore. And their faces as tattoo’s for guests to wear. How fun is that? I loved the moment before the ceremony when Marisa opened a special wedding day present from Catbird in Brooklyn. Brendan gifted her a gorgeous diamond ring and her reaction was priceless. Their day had a certain ease and contentment about it. They both seemed so grounded in their happiness to be marrying each other, and to be celebrating with their friends and family. Their ceremony on the beach by the lake was full of that gorgeous smile from Marisa that I came to love so much. It never left her face the entire day. At their reception, the couple gave a special ukulele performance for their guests. Brendan made a music box for Marisa when he proposed, to include punching out the notes so that it would play a specific song. They dueted this song for their guests and it was such a special moment. From start to finish, their day was so unique and perfect, and I am so honored to have been a part of it. I love when couples truly make the day their own and are full of so much happiness, laughter and love!

Venue: Trails End Camp | Florist: Fox Hill Farm | Bridal Gown: WToo | Hair + Make-up: Apple Day Spa | Baker: Sweet Sensation Cakes | DJ: Doug Sounds | Second Photographer: Jennifer Manzi