It was 2020, City Hall was shut down and parties were non existent for the most part but couples still found a way to commemorate their love. Marina and Sean are no exception. They told me they live in Greenpoint and they have two great cats they want to be part of their wedding photos. A little at home session followed by an intimate ceremony in Fort Tryon Park was the perfect adventure for Marina and Sean at the end of one of the weirdest years of our lifetimes:)
Read MoreFort Tryon Park Elopement, NY
If you ever visited Fort Tryon Park you know it’s full of beautiful green filled pathways with some surprising architectural elements and vast Hudson River views which definitely makes this one of the most photogenic spots for wedding photos around NYC. For Gabbi and Max though Fort Tryon Park means so much more than just a pretty location.
Max’s dad, George, is originally from Germany and came to the US in 1939, as a Holocaust survivor. George’s first home in the US was in Inwood, right across the street from Fort Tryon Park, where he spent a lot of his time and where Gabbi and Max live now. To make it even more special, Max’s dad — now a youthful 89 years old — officiated their ceremony and Gabbi’s dad translated parts of it into Portuguese. I think almost everyone said a couple of touching words to Gabbi and Max during their ceremony and I was moved by the emotions everyone shared. It was amazing seeing two different families from two different cultures make a ceremony that was meaningful to all.
Read MoreIntimate Fort Tryon Wedding Ceremony, NYC Elopement - Miranda & Tristan
The coolest duo who met while working in a cupcake shop! Also, I am just going to share Miranda’s words describing their relationship here because I definitely can’t say it better:) “Tristan and I met in Boston while working at a cupcake shop together. Tristan has been my rock the last 5 years. We met at a really interesting time in both our lives. He was finishing school; I was trying to start a business (which failed). He graduated and got his first job; I ended up going back to school. I owe a lot to Tristan for helping me find a career path that I really identify with and enjoy. He's really the best partner I could ask for: supportive, loving, and patient. We take care of each other in complementary ways and I'm really grateful we found each other. I asked him what he loved the most about me and this was his response: I love how no matter the challenge (work, school, side hustles, career shift) you totally just go for it and put in the time and effort. Even if things don’t always pan out, you still went for it. I’ve always loved that about you.“
It was a lucky day for these two with some timing hiccups and avoiding the craziest rain downpour earlier! The clouds opened up and we got the most beautiful moments of their intimate ceremony in Fort Tryon Park:)
Read MoreNew Leaf Cafe, Fort Tryon Park, NYC Wedding - Lauren & Nick
Lauren and Nick are so sweet together and have this beautiful connection with each other it's hard to miss. Even though we got lost in Fort Tryon Park while looking for the arches and even though the light was slowly fading away we managed to get the most beautiful sunset photos. Hard to believe you can get such a stunning ceremony backdrop in New York City! Lauren and Nick's celebration was all about family and I feel emotional just remembering how much love everyone showered these two with. Lauren's dad and brothers even had a surprise dance performance which totally rocked!
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