Happy Couple / Kate & Alex / Battery Gardens / Susan Shek Photography

Weddings

Kate + Alex : A Radiant Summer Wedding at Battery Gardens

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Kate & Alex were married this past June at a marvelous ceremony in Battery Gardens. The couple met at work, when Alex interviewed Kate for her first “real job.” They worked together for years before getting together and falling in love. Alex popped the question on a romantic vacation in Croatia. “I was completely surprised,” says Kate, “Though apparently no one else was!”

Happy Couple / Kate & Alex / Battery Gardens / Susan Shek Photography

Happy Couple / Kate & Alex / Battery Gardens / Susan Shek Photography

 

“…We love traveling together and can always make each other laugh, which I think is the best part of us being together.”

Filled with vibrant colors and elegant details, the couple’s ceremony certainly reflected the joy and laughter they’ve found in one another’s company.
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Cody Raisig / photo by: Bianca Bourgeouis

Planning & Inspiration

Interview with Cody Raisig of Wedding Drone New York

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Cody Raisig / photo by: Bianca Bourgeouis

Cody Raisig / photo by: Bianca Bourgeouis

 

You may recognize Cody Raisig as one of the most sought-after wedding photographers in NYC.  After years of capturing incredible photographs that emphasize authenticity, soft light, and powerful composition, Cody has taken to the sky and launched Wedding Drone New York, a full-service videography company producing footage of weddings like you’ve never seen before.  We caught up with Cody about his exciting new business, dream venues for aerial footage, and how to embrace drones on your special day without feeling like you’ve walked into a sci-fi movie.

What sets Wedding Drones New York apart from other NYC wedding videography?
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Succulent Bridal Bouquet / Danielle & Jared / Ryland Inn / Paul Francis Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Smitten with Succulents

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Search “#succulent” on Instagram, and you’ll quickly get an idea of just how beloved these beautiful water-bearers have become.  With hashtags like, #succulentjunkie, #succulentaddict, #succulentporn, and #succulentfreak, lovers of these blushing beauties are nothing if not devoted – and what’s not to love?

Succulent Bouquets / Amanda & Corey / Picnic House / DeNueva Photo

Succulent Bouquets / Amanda & Corey / Picnic House / DeNueva Photo

 

Not only are succulents gorgeous, their thick, fleshy leaves make them easy to take care of and to incorporate into any flower arrangement. “There’s just something about them that make people happy,”  says our Creative Director Lindsay Saltz, “Whenever we’re setting up for a wedding that includes succulents, the wedding planners, venue staff, and passersby always go nuts when they see them.”
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Katelyn with Bridal Bouquet / Katelyn & Jesse / India House / Diane Hu Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Something Blue

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Happy Couple / Andrea & John / The Liberty Warehouse / Popography

Happy Couple / Andrea & John / The Liberty Warehouse / Popography

 

“Something old, something new,
Something borrowed, something blue,
And a silver sixpence in her shoe.”

We all know this little rhyme, listing what a bride’s to have with her on her wedding day to insure a long and prosperous marriage, but where did it come from?  And why something blue?

The rhyme dates back to 19th century England, when each of these tokens symbolized something the bride’s friends and family wished upon her partnership.  “Something old” insured the bride would never forget where she came from, “something new” for the times ahead, and “something borrowed” from a happily married friend or family member, in hopes her happiness would be passed over.

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Cascading String Lights - Photo by Jason Moreley via The Lane

Planning & Inspiration

Romantic Night Wedding Inspiration

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Whether your ceremony starts at 10 AM or 10 PM, this night wedding inspo is sure to spark your imagination to see your upcoming celebration in a whole new light…

Fireworks

Fireworks are guaranteed to get the party going with a bang.  Depending on the location of your venue, you’ll need to research firework laws and make sure it’s safe to launch.

 

Sparklers

How fantastic are these long-exposure sparkler photos? In addition to providing an awesome photo op, sparklers are a great prop to provide your guests with a show-stopping entrance or exit. Be sure to check with your venue ahead of time, make sure you have enough outdoor space to light up safely, and stock up on plenty of personalized matchboxes.
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Museum of Moving Image Wedding / Chellise Michael Photography

Planning & Inspiration

6 Outside-the-Box Wedding Venues in NYC

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One of the most exciting parts of planning your wedding is choosing a venue that really reflects you and your partner. Here in New York, your options could range from a luxury penthouse on Central Park to a rose garden in the Bronx with a flock of peacocks in attendance. You name it, New York can almost always make it happen. But it’s easy to limit your possibilities to the places you already know and love.  Today, we rounded up six NYC venues you may have never thought of as the perfect spot to say “I do”…

1) Museum of the Moving Image – Astoria, Queens

Sure, it might look a little off the beaten path, (though truly it’s minutes from Manhattan via the Queensboro Bridge) but the moment you walk in to the Museum of the Moving Image, you’re transported to a slick, sexy, futuristic wonderland.  Galleries remain open during private events, so your guests can tour the hundreds of interactive experiences, film artifacts, video games, and the uber-modern, all-white courtyard.  Plus, custom content designed by you and your partner can be projected on the walls throughout the space, or straight onto the big screen.
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