They sat quietly amongst the guest's favors. Subtle, gentle, pure, perfect.  To most they blended into the tapestry of the day, yet to me, they stood out as if it was the only thing I could see for miles.  Each time I passed the tulips, my heart would pound. Each flutter of the petal reminded […]

  It was a summer retreat where childhood memories were made. An idyllic setting. It was sentimental because Johanna’s folks were married right where their house now stands. The home was filled with natural light, comfy nooks, and the most unbelievable views. For all of its many amazing attributes, my favorite was the long corridor. Carefully […]

The first time I met Jessica, she was teetering on the edge of a table writing a welcome message for her guests on the mirror above. The wedding was less than two hours away and she was in sweatpants with a top knot and a gregarious grin. She was positively glowing.    Moments before guests arrived, […]

  There is something about them that makes my heart happy.   The bistro lights, the old wood, the charm. I'm smitten with the whole idea of a barn wedding.    Maybe I'm bias, but Long Island is one of the best gems on the East Coast. Well, not taking into consideration the traffic. ; […]

Tucked away on the North Shore of Long Island is the beautiful, John E. Aldred Estate. It was built in 1912 and purchased for St. Josaphat's Monastery in 1944.   Alexandra, from Brindiamo Events secured the unique location for our winter wedding inspired shoot; rustic refinement meets old-world elegance in a palette of rich crimson, burnished […]