Making the rounds through SoHo as the light cut through the streets, I was reminded of what makes New York such a special place. Equal parts grit and beauty, it’s the type of place where life is never lived at anything less than its fullest, and this was no exception. Casey’s smile and Gerardo’s warmth made for a magical day that lived and breathed the feel of the City. Intimate, honest, and raw.

As the breeze drifted by and the smell of the grass wafted through the air of the Hudson Valley, you knew this was something special. Bianca and Alex, holding each other minutes after the ceremony in a perfect embrace, tears streaming, reminding you that this is what weddings are for. Love, passion, the celebration of friends, good times, and great, great days.

Venue: Hudson Valley Weddings at The Hill
Event design: Pickles and Pies

In all my years doing this, I’ve never seen a wedding where a couple poured so much of their hearts and talent into the creation and design of the wedding. Kasia didn’t just look amazing in the dress. She designed and made the dress. Nick, an artist in his own right, created many of the design elements, including the wedding bands themselves. Set in the large, industrial space at Dye Works Gallery, the whole wedding was nothing short of stunning. It bled with care, possessed of a relaxed and intimate energy that simply inhabited every part of the day.

Some days are just plain good days. The weather is perfect, the light is right, and everything comes together. And that’s how the day was. Breezy and briny, with just a trace of wind in the air, we walked through the Fort Tilden area, exploring abandoned buildings, hidden paths, and the beautiful beach. Not a bad way to go at all.