Jennifer May

Highlands Country Club, NY Wedding

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:34:23 +0000

Mallory & Peter lucked out on their wedding day in November. The day was unseasonably warm, there were plenty of golden leaves on the trees, and they timed it so we had as much daylight as possible, despite the time-change. Theirs was a truly joyful wedding: High school sweethearts, they have been together for over 10 years. They are best friends and are maybe the most relaxed couple I have ever photographed on their wedding day. The ceremony was at this tiny chapel on the Hudson River, reception was at The Highlands, and videography was by 15 Minutes of Frame.

And, I don’t usually post people’s comments, but their email from Thailand continues to radiate their total happiness. Mallory & Peter just make me happy:

“Greetings from Thailand!! Thank you so so very much for doing such an amazing job at our wedding — it truly was the most perfect night of our lives, and we are glad you were able to be a part of it! You are so friendly, kind, relaxing, and a pleasure to be around! And most importantly, we LOVE LOVE LOVE the pictures!!! We happened to stop off at a small internet cafe in Chiang Mai to check our emails, and saw the pictures, and after I saw them, I literally could not stop smiling.”

Full Moon Late Autumn Wedding

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:24:46 +0000

Adi and Saar were married at the Full Moon Resort, in Oliveria, NY, on a day in late November. I love the look of a forest when the leaves are off the trees, and so did this couple. They wanted lots of outside portraits, and braved the chill to get them. They also had carved pumpkins with family guests that morning and wanted those documented. It wasn’t a large wedding, and the dance party in the renovated barn was great, with a terrific DJ and light show.

October Wedding at The Garrison

admin — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:00:24 +0000

Larissa & Mike were married at The Garrison, NY, on a beautifully warm day in October. The ceremony was at Church of St. Mary in Cold Spring, planning & flowers were by NY Engagements, and the reception was at the always-lovely Garrison.

Cat Rock Wedding in the Spring

admin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 01:18:16 +0000

Christine & Matt were married at Cat Rock in Garrison, NY in the spring. It was an incredible party with bagpipers, the multi-member band Soul System (led by the drummer from 80’s hair band Skid Row), and one of Hank’s famous bonfires. The fire burned big and bright and was watched over carefully by the groom and his crew… all firemen.

Autumn Wedding at Full Moon

admin — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:24:38 +0000

Danielle & Dan were married in the last days of autumn at the Full Moon Resort in Oliverea, NY. It did rain on their wedding day, and so the outdoor ceremony had to go to Plan B. Nothing could dampen their spirits, though, and the party went on through the night – in the dinner tent and then later the barn.

Garrison Wedding in September

admin — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:41:07 +0000

Christine & Blair were married at the Garrison in September. Christine & her bridesmaids got ready at the Garrison, then everyone drove over to St John the Evangelist in Beacon for the ceremony. Then, we were back to the Garrison for cocktails, dinner, and the reception. Christine thought of all kinds of details to make the day special, including the antique-style waving wands she found on Etsy (as seen in Jane Austen inspired movies).

Wedding at The Garrison

admin — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:45:20 +0000

Jen & Tom were married at The Garrison in New York’s Hudson Valley on a gorgeous late-summer day in September. The Garrison is one of my favorite locations: The designs of the rooms and grounds are such that the Hudson River and rolling hills are always in view, whether inside or out. And event manager Todd Smith and his staff make sure everything flows as smoothly as can be.

The bride's Jimmy Choo shoes

The ceremony took place on a hill above the Hudson River

Tom could not take his eyes off Jen during the ceremony

Jen was so caught up in the ceremony, she later admitted she didn't even notice the flowers framing her & Tom

The bride & groom make their entrance

The father-daughter dance

What happens on the Jersey Shore stays on the Jersey Shore

New York Farm Wedding

admin — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:38:35 +0000

Sarah & Jon were married at the Blooming Hill Farm in the Hudson Valley a week after Hurricane Irene. Deb Dichter of Fresh Company catered, and I’m always happy to work with her and her incredible team. There were quite a few children at this wedding and Deb made sure a selection of the appetizers would be to their taste. Adults were served a farm fresh feast.

This cat saw the bride & groom and jumped onto the picnic table for the portrait

Flower girl & flower boy

Elegant pigs in a blanket for the kids

Canapes for the adults

Hurricane Irene Wedding

admin — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 16:44:25 +0000

Sometimes the wedding has to go on. Marissa & Matthias were married in upstate New York the day of Hurricane Irene. Nothing would dissuade this couple from keeping their date, and even though half the guests weren’t able to make it, all of the vendors did. They had their officiant, the band, flowers, cake, their photographer, and The Inn at Stone Ridge had enough generators to serve hot food and keep a couple of lamps going – although most of the evening was lit by candlelight. Luckily, by the time the wedding began, the rain had stopped and the wind only came in gusts. There is a lot I could say about this wedding – everyone who came had their own travel story. Mine was that it took me an hour to figure out how to get out of my town – everywhere I turned I faced a road with downed trees, power lines, or flooded roads. But, it was a lovely, intimate affair.

Doing portraits in the wind gusts

The bride wore Chanel boots to the altar

Dining & toasts by candle light

: The groom & his brothers amist a hint of the storm’s wreckage

Inn at Stone Ridge Wedding

admin — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:04:48 +0000

Emily & Doug were married at the Stone Church in Cragsmoor, NY in August. This church is quite a find: Built in 1895, it is at the top of a mountain in the Catskills. The reception followed at the lovely Inn at Stone Ridge. It was a beautiful day amidst a week of thunderstorms.